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Alexis Grant

Alexis Grant

Founder & CEO

Alexis Grant is the founder & CEO of They Got Acquired.

She previously worked as EVP of Content at The Penny Hoarder, scaling the content operations at the bootstrapped personal finance brand. Before running media startups, she worked as a reporter at the Houston Chronicle and U.S. News & World Report, and earned her master's in journalism at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

Alexis has sold two content businesses: The Write Life, a website for writers she sold in 2021; and a boutique content agency, which was acqui-hired by The Penny Hoarder in 2015.

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The hard truth about getting acquired by a strategic buyer

Every seller wants a strategic buyer. But here’s the reality when it comes to looking for the right acquirer.

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Tips for selling a business that runs on contractors (no employees)

Many lean, online businesses use contractors or freelancers rather than employees. But what does this model mean for an acquisition? What do buyers think of this structure?

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She built a parenting community to $1.7M revenue — and “sat shiva” after she sold

Lindsay Pinchuk had 130,000 email subscribers for her business, Bump Club & Beyond. But she hadn’t seriously considered selling until a buyer came knocking.

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A bold way to sell your company: Pitch your ideal buyer. Here’s how to do it

We’ve seen lots of founders pitch their way to an acquisition. They shared tips for how to do it well, plus the exact emails they used to reach out to their buyer.

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Why you shouldn’t wait until you burn out to sell your business

Selling a company requires a lot of energy. The best time to sell is when you still have the motivation to navigate the process and maximize the value of what you’ve built.

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Should you work with a broker to sell your business? How to choose one and what to expect

What should you expect from working with a broker? How much do they charge, and how should you choose one? This FAQ offers all the answers.

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Want to sell your business someday? Do these 4 things now

Here’s what founders who sold their company say they would do early on the next time they build a business.

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Why content companies are ripe for strategic acquisitions

Content companies are primed for strategic offers, so long as you know the value of your audience. Here’s how to maximize what a buyer might pay for yours.

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