Acquire.com
A marketplace for buying and selling online businesses, requiring a membership fee to access information.
Why It Works
The membership model adds a level of exclusivity and ensures that users are serious about transactions.
Revenue & Traction
Not mentioned in the transcript, but membership fees are noted.
Founding Story
Not mentioned in the transcript
Business Playbook
Utilizing a membership model to filter out non-serious buyers and maintain quality in listings.
Why this works now
Acquire.com's membership model provides exclusivity, ensuring users are committed to buying and selling online businesses. A potential first-revenue move could involve targeting r/Entrepreneur on Reddit, where potential buyers and sellers actively seek online business opportunities. A risk for Acquire.com lies in the capital required to maintain the platform's infrastructure, especially as it scales to accommodate a growing user base and transaction volume.
Additional Information
Considered a strong competitor to Empire Flippers.
Source
Podcast: The Side Hustle Show
Episode: 761: Shopping for Cash Flow: Buying an Online Business in 2026
Creation Date: October 5, 2026
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