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How to Buy Online Businesses in 2026 with Blake Hutchison

In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, to explore the rapidly evolving world of digital M&A. Flippa is one of the largest marketplaces to buy and sell online businesses, with over 1.6 million registered users and transactions ranging from $10,000 to $10 million. Blake shares insights into current valuation trends across e-commerce, SaaS, and content businesses, how AI is reshaping deal sourcing, and what today’s buyers need to understand about skill sets, brand equity, and community-driven business models. If you're considering buying your first digital asset or integrating digital distribution into an existing company, this episode delivers practical guidance and forward-looking strategy. In this episode, we discuss: · What Flippa is and how the marketplace works · Deal size ranges on Flippa: $10K to $10M · Valuation multiples for e-commerce, SaaS, and content businesses · Why brand equity and community matter more than ever · What skill sets buyers need when acquiring digital businesses · Financing options including SBA loans, seller financing, and syndicates · Using digital assets as owned media and distribution channels · Lauren AI: Flippa’s AI-powered off-market deal sourcing tool · How AI is changing the M&A lifecycle · Flippa’s partner directory and M&A ecosystem support Guest Information: · Email: blake@flippa.com · Website: https://flippa.com Additional Resources: · Register for the M&A Launchpad Conference – May 2, 2026 in Houston, Texas: https://malaunchpad.com. Use code LAUNCH for $150 off your ticket · Have a question for the hosts? Contact Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa: info@equity-launchpad.com · Visit Equity Launchpad — a Houston-based investment and acquisition firm that buys, scales, and grows established lower-to-middle-market businesses while providing opportunities for investors: https://equity-launchpad.com Chapters: 00:00 – M&A Launchpad Conference Announcement (May 2, 2026 – Houston, TX) 00:57 – Introduction to Blake Hutchison and Flippa 02:48 – What is Flippa? 07:32 – Deal Ranges and Valuation Multiples Explained 11:45 – What Buyers Should Consider Before Buying a Digital Business 14:29 – Why Brand Equity and Community Are Critical 18:47 – Financing Digital Acquisitions 24:26 – Using Digital Assets to Grow Traditional Businesses 28:38 – Lauren AI and Off-Market Deal Sourcing 33:21 – Flippa’s M&A Partner Ecosystem 34:18 – Rocket Round 38:06 – How to Connect with Blake About The M&A Launchpad: The M&A Launchpad provides insights into acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, we will provide you with the knowledge, guidance, and capital to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions. The M&A Launchpad presents a series of weekly podcast episodes and hosts an annual M&A Launchpad Conference tailored to the M&A community. Connect with M&A Launchpad: 🎧 Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zzK... 🎧 Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎟️ Attend Upcoming M&A Launchpad Conference: http://malaunchpad.com/