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May 7
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He Turned Niche Websites Into a Multi-Mi...

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About this episode

Matt Raad (CEO & Co‑Founder of eBusiness Institute) shares how he and his wife, Liz Raad, went from farming and zoology students to buying, scaling, and exiting online businesses. Learn why “page‑five” passion sites can be goldmines, how AI accelerates growth, and the blueprint for low‑risk, high‑cash‑flow digital entrepreneurship.

Key Discussion Points

From Kangaroos to Cashflow: How Matt & Liz leveraged rural roots and early manufacturing M&A mistakes to discover online’s superior risk‑return profile.

Valuing Digital Assets: Why net profit × 1–5× multiples, recurring revenue, traffic quality, and audience/community strength are your core due diligence metrics.

Finding Diamonds in the Rough: Hunting bargains via Flippa classifieds and private outreach to page‑5+ Google sites—plus the art of negotiating with cash and escrow.com.

Build, Automate, Flip: Renovate niche blogs with SEO, monetization (ads, affiliates, sponsorships), and AI‑assisted content editing to boost profits.

Scaling with AI: How ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini are slashing team sizes, turbocharging site builds (ten‑minute bootcamp wins!,) and cutting content costs.

Exit‑Ready Growth: Why hitting 7‑figure ARR unlocks private‑equity interest, and how leadership + repeatable processes maximize your sale multiple.

Key Takeaways

  • Start Small, Win Big: Learn website building, buy a sub‑$5K site, and experiment with AI—no big capital required.
  • Audience Is Asset: Communities trump page‑one rankings; loyal followings drive recurring, scalable revenue.
  • Due Diligence Matters: Practice on low‑risk deals, use escrow for safe transfers, and know threshold profit multiples.
  • Niche Is King: Passionate micro‑niches host undervalued sites ripe for 10× upside with the right know‑how.
  • Exit Strategy: Buyers buy growth potential and proven teams—build with scalability and clear leadership in mind.

Closing Thoughts

Ready to quit the nine‑to‑five grind? Tune in to discover a battle‑tested playbook for buying, scaling, and exiting online businesses with Matt & Liz—plus actionable steps to launch your own digital side hustle.



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