A lot of people have planned to buy online businesses (could be you), but only a few have pursued their goals.  Certain reasons stop them from taking action. But what they don’t realize is that they are also stopping their growth in life and business.  For today’s podcast, let’s spin things around. Jaryd Krause will be interviewed by William Griffin. And Jaryd will share what it takes to pull the trigger and buy an online business. Jaryd is a serial entrepreneur who helps people buy online businesses so they can spend more time doing what they love with who they love. He’s helped people buy and scale sites all the way up to 8 figures, from eCommerce to content websites.  William and Jaryd discussed things to consider when buying an online business, such as when should you quit your job when buying an online business? Why do people who measure time in order to succeed most often fail? And what metric should you actually measure to achieve success?  They also discussed how to figure out what you NEED to sacrifice in order to achieve financial independence? How do you set yourself up with certain anti-rewards that drive you toward your goals? And what are the certain habits that lock people into failure? Lastly, we talked about how glory stories, peer pressure, and certain environments are breeding grounds for failure and how to escape them. If you’ve been wanting to buy an online business but feel stuck, then watch this video to build your entrepreneurial mindset! Episode Highlights 02:19 What are the types of people that buy from online businesses? 04:20 What do people think about Starting vs. Buying an online business? 10:15 What are the “costs” of buying an online business? 19:31 Why can't you just give up a habit? 21:48 Should you quit your job, and if so, when? 24:33 The steps before starting due diligence   Key Takeaways ➥ People do find relief after knowing that they can actually buy an online business that’s already generating income instead of starting one.  ➥ In life, in order to achieve your goal, you need to sacrifice something. The same goes when it comes to buying an online business and growing it. You need to put work into it.  ➥ When you just bought your online business, it’s better to keep your job until such time that your business is sustainable.   About The Guest Jaryd Krause is a serial entrepreneur who helps people buy online businesses so they can spend more time doing what they love with who they love. He’s helped people buy and scale sites all the way up to 8 figures, from eCommerce to content websites. He spends his time surfing and traveling, and his biggest goals revolve around making a real, tangible impact on people's lives.    Resource Links ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com)  ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework  (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/) ➥ Sell your business to us here (https://www.buyingonlinebusinesses.co/sellyourbusiness) ➥ Get 1-1 voice note coaching with Jaryd (https://app.coachvox.com/profile/jaryd-krause) ➥ Empire Flippers (Website Broker) - https://bit.ly/3RtyMkE ➥ Cloud Ways (Website Hosting) - https://bit.ly/40tjyjG ➥ Non Agency (Content Writing Packages that we use) - https://bit.ly/3YurU9g  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to content websites, having quality and many pieces of content plays a crucial role in their business success! But we all know that producing bulk content of high quality is very expensive. You need to hire multiple people to do the work and spend a lot of money to achieve the desired results. To resolve this issue, many resorted to using AI generation tools. But is it really helping their business grow? Joining me today in this special podcast episode is Rad Paluszak, who will share his insights about AI content, which is perfect for online business owners who want to scale their businesses. Rad is a web developer and software architect with 20 years’ experience. He has been a technical mastermind in the SEO industry since 2010. Rad helped Matt Diggity run his SEO agency, The Search Initiative, and Matthew Woodward with Search Logistics.We have discussed the truths and myths about AI content generation tools. What are the risks you run for your website if you follow them blindly and don’t know how to use them the right way? Why Google eventually released a leaked article that has now been updated, expressing how to use EEAT for your website and not just EAT.  We also talked about using AI content generators in a wholesome and valuable way for everyone involved, especially the consumers or readers. I also shared my process for generating AI content in a safe way, which Rad emphasizes is a solid plan. What would Rad add to it? Lastly, Rad shared his favorite AI tools out of the 11 best ones he’s been testing over and over.  Do you think your website's content needs some work? Check out this episode to learn the SEO hacks that could grow your site!   Episode Highlights 03:26 Truths and myths around AI content tools 15:55 Why chat GPT is “NOT” the answer! 20:38 What are the warning signs for AI content tools? 25:49 How do we embrace AI for content generation? 38:30 The process for creating content with AI tools 46:19 Rad’s top AI content generation and detection tools   Key Takeaways ➥ The output of AI content tools is not always correct, so you still have to proofread and edit it.  ➥ Using AI content tools might cut your costs, but you should also be aware of the risks attached to them.  ➥ AI tools are not foolproof. If you want to know the best tools for your business, you have to do some tests.    About The Guest Rad Paluszak is a web developer and software architect with 20 years’ experience. He has been a technical mastermind in the SEO industry since 2010. Rad helped Matt Diggity run his SEO agency The Search Initiative and Matthew Woodward with Search Logistics. He recently founded Husky Hamster - outreach link building company and his SEO Agency Non.Agency. Rad's specializations include international and technical SEO, machine learning and understanding, as well as looking at SEO from business and management perspectives. Resource Links ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com)  ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework  (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/) ➥ Sell your business to us here (https://www.buyingonlinebusinesses.co/sellyourbusiness) ➥ Get 1-1 voice note coaching with Jaryd (https://app.coachvox.com/profile/jaryd-krause) Connect with Rad Paluszak: ➥ SEO Agency - Non.Agency - https://non.agency/  ➥ Husky Hamster Content Packages - https://bit.ly/3YurU9g➥ Husky Hamster Link Building Packages - https://bit.ly/3jSfKbi AI Creation Tools Content Generator ➥ ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com/ ➥  Writer - https://writer.com/  ➥ Writesonic - https://writesonic.com/ ➥ Quillbot - https://quillbot.com/    Audio ➥ Play.ht - https://play.ht/ ➥ Murf - https://murf.ai/   Video ➥ Synthesia - https://www.synthesia.io/ ➥ Papercup - https://www.papercup.com/   Images ➥ DALL-E - https://openai.com/dall-e-2/ ➥ Writesonic - https://writesonic.com/ ➥ Midjourney - https://www.midjourney.com/showcase/recent/  AI Detectors ➥ GPTzero - https://gptzero.me/ ➥ GPT Hugging Face Detector - https://openai-openai-detector.hf.space/ ➥ OpenAI Classifier - https://platform.openai.com/ai-text-classifier   Secondary choices for AI detectors: ➥ CopyLeaks - https://copyleaks.com/features/ai-content-detector ➥ Content at Scale - https://contentatscale.ai/ai-content-detector/ ➥ Hive Moderation - https://hivemoderation.com/ai-generated-content-detection    AI Software List➥  https://www.futurepedia.io/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us dream of a life where we have freedom in terms of time and financial resources and can pursue the things that we want.  One way to achieve this is to have a business.  For today’s special episode, I have invited Gerardo, a Buying Online Business graduate who has a background in flipping houses, with the goal to sell his restaurant business to buy a content website so he could have less stress and more income, which he has now achieved.  We had a wonderful discussion about his background and his reasons for buying an online business. What type of business did he buy? How much he bought the site for and how he financed it? We also talked about the difference between flipping houses and flipping websites. How long it took him to do his first due diligence and buy the business? Moreover, he shared his one piece of advice for first-time buyers who have just started on this journey. Lastly, we discussed the mindset challenges and the importance of training your mindset. If you’re still doubtful if having an online business is for you, you should check out this episode to pick up some valuable tips and tricks!   Episode Highlights 03:42 Gerardo's background and goals 17:20 The hardest part of buying a business 23:08 Gerardo’s timeframe from taking the course to buying a business 26:38 Becoming a more educated buyer 33:03 What’s Gerado’s take on flipping websites versus houses? 37:54 Details about Gerardo's online business 45:25 Gerado’s advice for first-time website buyers   Key Takeaways ➥ Gerardo: “Simple means no effort.” It takes a lot of effort when you’re in the process of buying an online business. But the tasks are very simple. ➥ When people have built expertise in what they do, sometimes, learning something new or starting from scratch is challenging.  ➥ People have strict time frames when it comes to buying a business. What they don’t realize is that time means nothing, you should measure the inputs that you put in instead of measuring the time.   About The Guest Gerardo is a Buying Online Business graduate who had the goal to sell his restaurant business and buy a content website so he could have less stress and more income, which he has now achieved. He has an incredible story from leaving Mexico as a teen to building his way up to bigger investments and a better lifestyle.   Resource Links ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com   ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/   ➥ Sell your business to us here - https://www.buyingonlinebusinesses.co/sellyourbusiness   ➥ Get 1-1 voice note coaching with Jaryd - https://app.coachvox.com/profile/jaryd-krause   ➥ Flippa (Website Broker) - https://bit.ly/3WYX0Ve   ➥ Site Ground (Website Hosting) - https://bit.ly/3JBEC1u   ➥ Link Building Packages (that we use) - https://bit.ly/3jSfKbi  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Email marketing may not be as flashy as social media or influencer marketing, but it still remains a highly effective marketing strategy for businesses. Why is no one talking about the fact that email marketing provides a high return on investment (ROI)? It's a good thing Kyle Stout joined me today to explore the power of email marketing and how it can help scale your business.  Kyle is the founder of Elevate & Scale, a leading email marketing agency that helps direct-to-consumer brands unlock hidden revenue and put their sales on autopilot while spending $0 in extra ad spend. Kyle is an expert on leveraging email marketing to maximize revenue by improving customer retention, increasing average order value, and driving repeat purchases. We have talked about the best types of opt-ins you should be using. What do you email people as soon as they get on your list? How to sell early and add value? Why is it critical to understand your buyers’ journey and how to write the best copy that generates connection, trust, and sales? We also go over how many emails you should send to your list? What types of campaigns should you run and why? And how to increase customer retention, CLTV, and make your customers lives better just through email marketing. If you want to grow your business, catch this episode and discover Kyle’s winning email marketing strategies. Smash the ‘Play’ button to tune in now! Episode Highlights 03:00 What types of lead magnets are effective? 13:52 Why focus on your customers! 22:37 How to nurture and sell to increase revenue 30:52 Driving curiosity with subject lines 34:44 How regularly should you email your audience? 42:40 How to use email for customer retention   Key Takeaways ➥ Kyle recommended that for eCommerce businesses, the most effective lead magnets are coupons and quizzes that provide personalized recommendations based on the results. On the other hand, for content websites, it’s best to use on-demand video training and a PDF documents. ➥ Understanding your customers allows you to create targeted, personalized and effective email campaigns. By analyzing their demographics, interests, preferences, and behaviors, you can tailor your messaging to resonate with them, and can increase your engagement and conversion.  ➥ Once you have established trust with your audience, the importance of subject lines in your email campaigns may diminish. However, if you want to boost click-through rates, you can use short punch and curiosity-driven subject lines or incorporate recipients' names or emojis. It's important to avoid excessive use of exclamation points and capitalization, as it may come across as exaggerated to recipients. About The Guest Kyle Stout is the founder of Elevate & Scale, a leading email marketing agency that helps direct-to-consumer brands unlock hidden revenue and put their sales on autopilot while spending $0 in extra ad spend. Kyle is an expert on leveraging email marketing to maximize revenue by improving customer retention, increasing average order value, and driving repeat purchases. Kyle has over a decade of experience in digital marketing starting as a freelance copywriter where he honed his skills in brand storytelling and email marketing. Once he had developed a set of frameworks that worked consistently across different niches, he started Elevate & Scale specializing in email marketing for ecommerce businesses.   Connect With Kyle Stout   ➥ https://www.elevateandscale.com/ ➥ https://www.youtube.com/c/ElevateScale ➥ https://www.tiktok.com/@elevateandscale   Resource Links   ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/ ➥ Sell your business to us here - https://www.buyingonlinebusinesses.co/sellyourbusiness ➥ Active Campaign (Email Software Provider) -  https://bit.ly/3DCwYQH   *This post may contain affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site/posts at no additional cost to you.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you own a content website and looking for extra revenue? This episode is made for you! I have invited Kristal Audain to the show to discuss the process of generating and selling leads on your website.  Kristal Audain is a Web Product Manager for Groundworks, the nation’s leading foundation solutions company, where she currently manages over 20 web properties. With a background in marketing, she has experience in service-based and e-commerce SEO. We had interesting discussion on why you should add lead generation revenue to your content website? How much you can earn per lead? What type of leads you should sell? And how to create lead generation content? We also discussed the 5 do’s and don'ts of SEO for content creation. How to find companies to sell leads to? How to create lead gen forms on your content pages and site?Why SEO is a today sport and how so many people get caught in Fads or hot topics that are non serving? Lastly, Kristal shared her keyword research strategy and her favorite case study. Do you want your site to be more profitable? Hit the ‘Play’ button to learn more!   Episode Highlights 02:31 Kristal’s journey of generating and selling leads 08:30 What’s the first step in generating leads? 15:22 What are the critical questions to qualify and disqualify a lead? 16:54 How to find and reach out to companies to sell leads? 20:01 How to capture leads on your website and send it to your buyer? 22:32 Where do people get stuck on content creation, seo, and lead generation? 26:36 What are the do’s and dont’s in creating great content? 31:21 What SEO myths are people spreading about AI?  36:13 Where can you find Kristal?   Key Takeaways   ➥ If you’re doing the right things, and serving your customers, your business will thrive and stay. ➥ The first step to content marketing plan is find your niche first and determine what you want to focus on. ➥ Don’t ask too many questions upfront on your lead form. Make it simple. ➥ Google rewards sites that speaks to their customers.  About The Guest Kristal Audain is a Web Product Manager for Groundworks, the nation’s leading foundation solutions company, where she currently manages over 20 web properties. With a background in marketing, she has experience in service-based and e-commerce SEO with a love for all things local. Resource Links ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com)  ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework  (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/) ➥ Sell your business to us here (https://www.buyingonlinebusinesses.co/sellyourbusiness) ➥ Get 1-1 voice note coaching with Jaryd (https://app.coachvox.com/profile/jaryd-krause) ➥ Active Campaign (Email Software Provider) - https://bit.ly/3DCwYQH ➥ Convert Kit (Email Software Provider) - https://bit.ly/3YpjboF   Connect with Kristal Audain: ➥ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristalaudain/ ➥ https://twitter.com/SeoKristal  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Molen, an email marketing expert, shares strategies for growing an email list for content website owners. They discuss creating lead magnets, email frequency, and running sales campaigns. Matt also shares a case study and emphasizes the importance of building an email list for content websites.

Have you ever thought about what makes a business investor successful? I mean, everyone can be an investor, but not everyone can be successful. In this controversial yet juicy episode, William Griffin interviews Jaryd Krause, the founder of the Buying Online Businesses (BOB), about the hot topic of what successful business investors have in common. Jaryd Krause is a serial entrepreneur who helps people buy online businesses so they can spend more time doing what they love with who they love. He’s helped people buy and scale sites all the way up to 8 figures, from eCommerce to content websites.  William and Jaryd have discussed what are most people doing to earn money online? Why is it so damn hard to start a business, and what’s actually holding you back? How do you learn to listen to your business and hear what it’s telling you? And why people who think they need to reinvent the wheel get overwhelmed and mostly fail.  They also touched on the dangers of using social media for business growth advice. Why does it kill progress? What do successful BOB members who have replaced their income have in common, and why are they winning? Finally, Jaryd shared his thoughts on the importance of long term thinking and what you need more of, mindset or skills? (You’ll be surprised here!) Do you feel like you're getting left behind? Tune in to this episode and find out the secrets of successful business investors! Episode Highlights 02:40 How to make money online 07:16 Why is it so hard to start a business? 10:25 Jaryd’s business experience 23:35 Jeff’s (BOB member) success story! 25:58 Jeff’s winning mindset Key Takeaways ➥ Jaryd believes that it’s not the million dollar idea that makes the business successful but rather the action, environment, and the team.   ➥ People usually don’t start a business because of the market conditions and lack of resources. It can also depend on the person’s decision whether or not to start one. Sometimes, what stops them are the skills, education, and mindset needed to start and run a business.   ➥ When it comes to business, Jaryd suggests taking a long-term approach. People often think that businesses should be earning fast. That isn’t always the case. You still need to do work and be consistent with it. About The Host Jaryd Krause is a serial entrepreneur who helps people buy online businesses so they can spend more time doing what they love with who they love. He’s helped people buy and scale sites all the way up to 8 figures, from eCommerce to content websites. He spends his time surfing and traveling, and his biggest goals are around making a real tangible impact on people's lives.  About The Host   William Griffin is a Buying Online Businesses Graduate having bought his own business working with Jaryd and started multiple businesses on the side.  With extensive experience in buying websites, he is a Due Diligence Specialist at B.O.B along with Deal Flow Manager and all round funny stand up comedian in his spare time. Resource Links ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/ ➥ Get 1-1 voice note coaching with Jaryd - https://app.coachvox.com/profile/jaryd-krause ➥ Investors Club (Website Broker) -  https://bit.ly/3ZpgioR ➥ Site Ground (Website Hosting) - https://bit.ly/3JBEC1u ➥ Non Agency (Content Writing Packages that we use) - https://bit.ly/3YurU9g➥ Non Agency (Link Building Packages that we use)  - https://bit.ly/3jSfKbi    *This post may contain affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site/posts at no additional cost to you.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying a six-figure content website is NO joke. If you’re planning to do the same, listen to this episode to learn the INs and OUTs of buying a site. Today, I’m speaking with Robin, and he just spilled the beans on several strategies that he used when he bought a site.  Robin was a we sort after surgeon, now turned online business owner and real estate investor. He chose to start buying and scaling online businesses so he could have more time freedom and ski more with his friends and family. He now focuses on building his online business portfolio and continues learning in the space.  We had a wonderful conversation about his personal background and his reasons for buying an online business. How does he pull it off? (He has no idea how online businesses work and has no socials.) And how much time did he put into it? We also talked about his strategy for getting the business at a cheaper price. What are add backs and why can you fight them if you know how? What type of site did he buy, for how much, and what is the multiple? What is he going to do to grow it, and what are his next steps for the future? Finally, Robin shared some advice with anyone thinking of buying an online business. If you’re someone going on a path of buying an online business but you’re quite unsure on how to make decisions and formulate your own strategies, tune in to this episode, this might be the help that you need!   Episode Highlights 02:13 What made Robin buy an online business? 12:06 What type of business model did Robin choose?  14:46 What is the most difficult aspect of purchasing a website? 20:01 What to look out for when dealing with sellers? 25:50 Robin’s experience with doing due diligence - Is it really hard? 35:20 What type of site did Robin buy, and for how much? 41:29 Next steps for Robin 44:00 Robin's advice for people who want to invest in online business   About The Guest Robin was a we sort after surgeon, now turned online business owner and real estate investor. He chose to start buying and scaling online businesses so he could have more time freedom and ski more with his friends and family. He now focuses on building his online business portfolio and continues learning in the space.   Resource Links ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com)    ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework  (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/)   ➥ Sell your business to us here (https://www.buyingonlinebusinesses.co/sellyourbusiness)   ➥ Get 1-1 voice note coaching with Jaryd (https://app.coachvox.com/profile/jaryd-krause)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You just bought a Content website so what’s the next step?? They say a website is like a book - it’s as good as its content! Are you baffled about structuring your content that will make sense for your audience? Then this episode is perfect for you! Let’s all welcome Frank Olivo to the BOB podcast. Frank is the founder of Sagapixel, a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO. He came over to the show to share what he knows that will potentially boost your site’s performance.   We talked about structuring content on a site. How to use only the best categories? Which zombie content to delete? And how to create a content plan? We also discussed the types of content that actually generate revenue. Why it’s valuable to think about the traffic or should I say human’s journey in how they are learning about your niche or topic and why understanding that can lead to a lot more money? And when it makes sense to run PPC ads to content? Ultimately, we both shared our opinions on AI-driven content and it’s not what everyone thinks.  If you just bought a content website or planning to own one soon, you should check out this episode to harness the power of effective content creation!   Episode Highlights 02:37 How did Frank get started with his affiliate website? 06:03 How does Frank structure his affiliate site? 11:28 Is SEO just about bringing in traffic? 19:05 How ChatGPT can affect content creation? 24:11 Is it beneficial to run PPC Ads to info articles? 27:44 Tackling underrated advertising platforms! 29:22 Where can you find Frank?   About The Guest Frank Olivo is the founder of Sagapixel, a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO.   Resource Links ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com)  ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework  (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/) Connect with Frank Olivo: ➥ http://sagapixel.com ➥ https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivofrank  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you thinking of owning a Saas business? Sure it is a great business and can be very passive. But, are equipped with the right tools and knowledge in doing due diligence before acquiring it?  For today’s podcast, I interviewed Andrew Pierno about buying and flipping small SaaS businesses. Don’t skip this episode. Andrew will share his expertise that could be life-changing for you! Andrew is a UC Berkeley grad. He has built 3 profitable companies, exited 1 and currently acquires small saas companies at XO Capital. XO has done 7 acquisitions to date and is on target for $1M in revenue in 2023. We had a discussion about why startups are so hard and why Andrew started buying SaaS businesses? What type of businesses Andrew wants to buy and why? And what to look for during due diligence?  We also discussed the cost of owning a small SaaS business. How to do software due diligence and why do you need a dev to partner with? And where Andrew finds deals and where to sell them.  Lastly, Andrew shared the deals that he has passed on. You should listen to Andrew’s point of view and avoid being in a tricky situation.  Owning a SaaS business could change your life. Tune in to this episode and discover how you can start buying and flipping SaaS businesses!   Episode Highlights 05:48 Why buying Startups is a no-brainer? 13:22 What are the things to look out for in SaaS software due diligence? 22:15  Why owning a SaaS business is risky? 24:15 Flipping vs. Keeping - What are Andrew's goals with his businesses? 29:57 Where does Andrew find online businesses to buy? 31:20 Where can you find Andrew?   About The Guest Andrew is a UC Berkeley grad. He has built 3 profitable companies, exited 1 and currently acquires small saas companies at XO Capital. XO has done 7 acquisitions to date and is on target for $1M in revenue in 2023.   Resource Links ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com)  ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework  (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/)   Connect with Andrew Pierno: ➥ https://twitter.com/andrewpierno  ➥ https://linkedin.com/in/andrew-pierno ➥ https://xo.capital  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.