Micro-Acquiring to $300k SDE on 5 Hours Per Week

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Nov 27, 2024

Link Moser, owner of Windhill Designs, shares his journey of building a portfolio through micro-acquisitions of web design and hosting businesses. He discusses starting out in web development in the 90s and his strategic outreach to acquire agencies. The conversation dives into the challenges of customer retention during transitions and the emotional ups and downs of managing a nearly-passive income. Moser also reflects on the balance of entrepreneurship with family life and his thoughts on potentially venturing into traditional businesses.

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ANECDOTE

Early Web Design

In the mid-90s, Link Moser, two years out of high school, learned HTML and built a website for a local real estate company.
This led to hosting services, introducing him to recurring revenue early in his career.

INSIGHT

Recurring Revenue

Offering hosting services alongside web design was crucial for recurring revenue.
Recurring revenue requires less effort to maintain than one-time projects.

ADVICE

Direct Outreach

Instead of focusing solely on organic growth, try direct outreach for client acquisition.
Sending letters to target businesses can yield acquisition opportunities and faster growth.

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