Strategies for Rapid Business Growth

Nathan Hirsch, co-founder of FreeUp, shares his journey of building and selling the company and his other business adventures. FreeUp provides clients with pre-vetted virtual assistants (VAs) and freelancers in an online marketplace.  

Nathan discusses the importance of niching down and targeting specific industries, such as e-commerce, to attract clients. He also highlights the combination of software and people in FreeUp’s operations, with software handling recruitment and billing and people assisting with matching and customer service.

FreeUp achieved success through organic marketing strategies, niche focus, and great customer service. The business grew to $12 million in revenue in four years before being acquired by The HOTH in 2019. 

Learn more at practicalfounders.com.