163: From Niche Digital Business To 7-Figure Exit, Tony Whatley

Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, talks with Tony Whatley, a 20+ year serial entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. Tony is Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive performance community which grew into the largest of its kind with more than 300,000 registered members and 150 advertising accounts. After only 5 years, the company sold for 7-figures and amazingly, it was just his part-time business! Tony shares his mindset and business strategies within his Amazon #1 best-selling book, Side Hustle Millionaire, and teaches people how to startup, scale, and exit their companies within his coaching group and podcast, 365 Driven. Learn the valuable lessons Tony gleaned about assessing digital assets from an acquirer's perspective and advice for overcoming fears that can arise when selling your baby. Reflecting on core purpose and goals can help smooth the rollercoaster.  Tune in to get practical tips for launching and growing your own venture. Listen in to learn more about: Treating your side business like a serious venture from the start by implementing professional processes and systems.  Growing your audience organically through strategic partnerships and promotions without relying on social media. Properly valuing your digital assets and database from an acquirer's perspective to get the best price in a sale. Taking consistent action on your business ideas instead of just learning through endless planning.   Find Tony Whatley Here:  365driven.com instagram.com/365driven   ❤️ Show us the love on Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/successionstories _______________________________________ BUYERS BUY ON THEIR TIME, NOT YOURS. WILL YOU BE READY? Learn more about the Endgame Entrepreneurship Masterclass and build with your exit in mind.  https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/course/ _______________________________________ My Links: 🌐 Website: https://TheBusinessTransitionSherpa.com ⏰️ Meet With Laurie: https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/connect/ _______________________________________ 📘 THE BUSINESS TRANSITION HANDBOOK: Get a free digital copy of "The Business Transition Handbook: How To Avoid Succession Pitfalls and Create Valuable Exit Options" by author Laurie Barkman:  https://thebusinesstransitionhandbook.com