3 Buy Sell Online Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Buy Sell Online Business

Here are some real life success stories of starting a buy sell online business:

1. Empire Flippers ($4.2M/year)

Gregory Elfrink came up with the idea for Empire Flippers when his outsourcing company in the Philippines lost a major client, leading him to explore the world of niche sites. After finding success with his own niche sites and receiving requests from others to sell their websites, Elfrink pivoted to become a full-time broker. With a focus on transparency and content marketing, Empire Flippers has become a leading M&A advisory business for online businesses, brokering over $50 million worth of deals.

How much they make: $4.2M/year
Current team size: 53

Empire Flippers: $20M/Year Helping People Buy And Sell Websites

Empire Flippers is a thought leader in brokering online business deals, having brokered over $50 million worth of deals and grown their pool of potential buyers by hundreds every month through a focus on content marketing and middle-of-funnel content.

About

Justin started Empire Flippers almost 12 years ago

Revenue

Justin grew the business to $350K/month

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2. Quiet Light ($210M/year)

How much they make: $210M/year
Current team size: 24

Mark Doust from Quiet Light Brokerage on Closing $70M in Deals

Mark Daoust, founder of Quiet Light Brokerage, has closed $70 million in deals last year, providing mentorship and guidance for owners who are considering selling their businesses.

Revenue

Mark grew the business to $17.5M/month

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3. Flippa ($18.3M/year)

How much they make: $18.3M/year
Current team size: 127

Matt Mickiewicz, Founder Of Sitepoint, Flippa & 99Designs, Tells His Story

Flippa has transacted more than $140 million in websites, domains, and mobile apps by 2015, allowing any business owner or buyer to sell or purchase a business online.

About

Mark started Flippa over 15 years ago

Revenue

Mark grew the business to $1.53M/month

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