They Got Acquired Podcast
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A show about life-changing business acquisitions, and founders who don’t follow the Silicon Valley narrative.
These stories will inspire you to think differently about how you build your business. And if an exit is in your future, you’ll learn practical tips about how to get there.
Hosted by Alexis Grant, founder & CEO of They Got Acquired, and produced by Laura Boach.
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“They Got Acquired is the podcast I’ve wanted to exist for years. They tell the stories of entrepreneurs selling smaller, profitable companies who didn’t have to sacrifice everything to make it happen. It’s one of my new favorite podcasts.” – Alex Bridgeman, host of Think Like an Owner
Tech media coverage has become so monolithic—it’s only ever about the top five major companies, or else you hear about the massive Seed and Series-A rounds that people are raising. Lexi Grant nails it by showing us what the true business landscape looks like. These are entrepreneurs, innovators, millionaires, and creatives making a business and a life that works. – Sarah Peck, founder of Startup Parent
So much of the jargon around entrepreneurship and the expectations that come with it have been created by a small subset of people from the Silicon Valley. TGA has been refreshing resource to redefine all of that based on founder journeys that actually reflect a majority of start-ups out there. I can’t wait to hear each week’s episode and be inspired more. – Madhuri Sharma, co-founder of Global Belly
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The Latest Podcast Episodes
This hidden lever can multiply your exit value
9 minutes
Most founders overlook one metric that matters when they choose when to sell.
These founders nailed every mark for a high-value exit
9 minutes
We share the four key factors buyers look for — and how founders can position themselves for a successful exit.
How to handle inbound offers from buyers
10 minutes
Not all offers are real—and not all are worth your time. Here’s what to do when buyers approach you.
What makes a business unsellable — and how to fix it
11 minutes
Most businesses can sell — if you don’t make these mistakes. Here’s what to watch out for.
When’s the right time to sell your business?
7 minutes
It’s not just about catching the market at its peak. Here’s what you should really consider to sell at the best time.
What you need to know before selling your business (Season 2 Trailer)
3 minutes
Host Lexi Grant returns with a fresh format that breaks down the M&A process and helps founders position for stronger exits.
How a 7-hour workweek led to Anna Maste’s 7-figure sale
30 minutes
This is the story of how Anna Maste and Marianne Edwards, a mother-daughter duo, bootstrapped and sold a membership site for RVers called Boondockers Welcome.
From hot dog stand to 8-figure exit: How Sam Parr built and sold The Hustle
39 minutes
How did this down-to-earth guy with no previous media experience build such a valuable company? Here’s how Sam Parr became one of the leading voices in entrepreneurship.
Lexi Grant on the acquihire and 6-figure asset sale that led to They Got Acquired
38 minutes
Before she founded They Got Acquired, Lexi Grant built several other media businesses — and sold two of them. Here’s our founder’s story.
Donald Spann’s goal was time freedom. He got it by building a virtual call center
36 minutes
This entrepreneur says you don’t have to be passionate about your business. Here’s what he suggests instead, and how he built Vicky Virtual Receptionists to an exit.
The gutsy cold pitch that landed Laura Roeder a 7-figure deal
32 minutes
Laura Roeder and her husband, Chris Williams, built and sold MeetEdgar, a social media scheduling platform, to SureSwift Capital for 7 figures.
Can you sell a business based on a personal brand? Lauren Gaggioli did
44 minutes
Lauren Gaggioli nearly let her course business Higher Scores Test Prep die because she wasn’t sure it was big enough to sell. Then she found a buyer and exited for $180,000.