As an engineer, developer or other IT professional, are you sick of meetings and managers?   And you dream of starting your own business so you can escape your cubicle?

Michael Frew has a unique perspective - after 18 years working as an engineer and architect for top tech companies, he made a big shift to acquire online businesses instead of starting them. 

In this interview, he shares why IT professionals may be better suited to buy (instead of start) an online business, and takes us through his 8-step framework to find, finance and acquire successful online companies.

We also talked about:
Why it can be hard for IT professionals to make a career change due to "golden handcuffs"
Tips for building relationships with sellers when acquiring a business
How to finance an online business acquisition
Managing teams when transitioning from employee to business owner
Key steps in the online business acquisition framework

Want to hear more? Tune in to the full conversation with Michael Frew. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Newsletter:  newsletter.michaelfrew.com
Learn:  videos.michaelfrew.com
Website:  https://www.michaelfrew.com
Book on managing a business:  Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business(affiliate link)
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrew/

As an engineer, developer or other IT professional, are you sick of meetings and managers?   And you dream of starting your own business so you can escape your cubicle?
Michael Frew has a unique perspective - after 18 years working as an engineer and architect for top tech companies, he made a big shift to acquire online businesses instead of starting them. 
In this interview, he shares why IT professionals may be better suited to buy (instead of start) an online business, and takes us through his 8-step framework to find, finance and acquire successful online companies.
We also talked about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why it can be hard for IT professionals to make a career change due to "golden handcuffs"</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tips for building relationships with sellers when acquiring a business</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to finance an online business acquisition</li>
<li aria-level="1">Managing teams when transitioning from employee to business owner</li>
<li aria-level="1">Key steps in the online business acquisition framework</li>
</ul>
Want to hear more? Tune in to the full conversation with Michael Frew. And don’t forget to <a href="https://onlinebusinessliftoff.com/newsletter/">subscribe</a> so you never miss an episode!
Want regular access to tips, techniques and advice from experts about growing your business? Sign up <a href="https://onlinebusinessliftoff.com/newsletter/">here</a>.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
<ul>
<li>Newsletter:  newsletter.michaelfrew.com</li>
<li>Learn:  videos.michaelfrew.com</li>
<li>Website:  <a href="https://www.michaelfrew.com">https://www.michaelfrew.com</a></li>
<li>Book on managing a business:  <a href="https://geni.us/tractionbyginowickman">Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business</a> (affiliate link)</li>
<li>LinkedIn:  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrew/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrew/</a> </li>
</ul>

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This podcast is for new and emerging online business owners who are determined to do what it takes to reach their financial goals, help people along the way and learn a bunch of useful new skills. Have a love/hate relationship with the tech? We talk about that. Not sure you have what it takes to achieve success? We talk about that, too, plus how to deal with mindset challenges. Trudy Rankin, Founder of the Online Business Program, shares actionable tips that will help you really get your business growing, as well as interviews with experts and inspiring stories so that you can grow your online business with confidence.

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The Online Business Launchpad podcast shares tips, techniques and stories from small business owners who have solved problems and challenges like the ones you face.  This podcast is for you if you want to increase revenue and profits without burning out so that you can have more time for yourself and your family and more choices in how you live your life.

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