6 Figures

Husband and wife team Laura McGuire and Jason Clewell brought complementary skillsets to founding Hipstik Legwear, but struggled with outdated ideas about their industry.

Morning Chalk Up, which drew an engaged audience of CrossFit enthusiasts, was bought by strength-sports media company BarBend.

The 20-something serial entrepreneur was ready to build something new after growing his fourth company. He tried to sell on a marketplace, but ended up finding the right buyer by reaching out directly.

When this virtual body positivity conference and community grew big enough to need a dedicated team, its founders sought a buyer with shared values.

Air HR co-founder Nick Holzherr had long used Upwork to build teams. So when it was time to sell his business, he hired on the freelance platform for M&A support, too.

The solo founder of real estate startup Home Sale Assured was able to sell his business within a year thanks to deep industry experience and a focus on efficiency.

These founders grew their SEO content-building software Contentpace through intense, strategic focus on customers and sold for 2.5x revenue

This reporter turned his side project into a full-time gig, writing a newsletter about college sports. But his true passion was writing — not running a business.