Media & Appearances
Top M&A Entrepreneurs – Interview With Michael Frew
Michael Frew's acquisitions have allowed him to build a portfolio of successful businesses that generate cash flow. In this interview, Michael shares his experience and insights as a serial acquirer of tech businesses and emphasizes the importance of finding businesses that align with your tech stack.
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Let's Buy A Business – Quitting 3 Jobs Before Buying Businesses
Michael Frew's digital business acquisitions and operations expertise has earned him recognition in outlets like FE International, Indie Hackers, and Empire Flippers. Stay tuned for insights from Michael's remarkable journey in today's episode!
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How2Exit – Acquisition Entrepreneur Michael Frew On Buying And Growing SaaS Companies
Michael Frew shares his journey from being an engineer to becoming an acquisition entrepreneur. He explains how he stumbled upon the idea of acquiring online businesses and why he decided to pursue this path. Michael primarily focuses on acquiring SaaS software companies and discusses the factors he considers when evaluating potential acquisitions.
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FE International : Buying A SaaS Business – How To Acquire A Business As A First Time Buyer
Michael Frew is someone who is never content to sit still. An experienced world traveler, he has lived in faraway places from China to the Grand Caymans. Yet, he says it's his experiences during his childhood as a, quote, "military brat", that helped shape how he conducts business the most. "I always say, you had to learn how to find a friend to si
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Boopos Case Study: Gigalixir Acquisition
Today's case study represents the way we like to work: connecting people who want to acquire a business with the transaction that best fits their needs and experience, working closely with brokers. We met Michael through his relationship with the management team of online business broker FE International. Earlier in 2021, we explored another FE In
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Opportunity Podcast – Small Acquisitions As Practice For Large Acquisitions
In this episode of The Opportunity Podcast, we will be speaking with Michael Frew, who leveraged his first content site acquisition to grow into larger SaaS acquisitions. Michael found our marketplace when looking for something to commit his free time to during his early retirement at the young age of 40. Michael explains how we went from…
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Investing In The U.S. – How To Acquire And Scale Your First SaaS Business
Why are you talking about SaaS businesses? Acquiring and scaling SaaS businesses just so happens to be a fantastic way to break into the world of digital entrepreneurship and start earning your first passive income. In this episode, Reed invites Michael Frew to discuss and share everything you need to know before acquiring your first SaaS business.
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Wake Up Call Podcast – Navigating Acquisitions And The SaaS Landscape
Key Points From This Episode: Progress in the acquisition strategy by continuous learning and adaptation with each new opportunity. Exploring the preference for businesses targeting engineering teams, providing tools and utilities that cater to the needs of technical professionals.
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The Exit Plan Podcast – Life Cycle Of A Business (Ft. Michael Frew)
Following his corporate career, Michael pivoted to Acquisition Entrepreneurship, acquiring software/SaaS companies and using his boot-strapped funds to purchase multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses from brokers such as Empire Flippers, FE International, and Quiet Light Brokerage.
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Fuel Your Legacy Podcast – Systematizing Businesses With Michael Frew
Michael Frew encourages people to use their skills to purchase an already working business rather than building one from scratch. He emphasizes the importance of systematizing businesses to free up time for new opportunities and constantly looking for ways to improve and optimize workflows. Samuel Knickerbocker recommends using Michael's free …
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Indie Hackers – How I Took A Sabbatical Project To Profitability
I wanted to get back into software development and operations in late 2014. A developer I met had a few ideas he'd been working on, but wasn't interested in continuing with them as he had a different opportunity he wanted to pursue. His original idea, a dynamic and static proxy service for the cloud, sounded kinda' fun and promising, so I …
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Streams Of Income Podcast – How Michael Transitioned From Engineering To Dominating Online Business Acquisitions
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Michael Frew. Michael made a bold switch from engineer to the high-paced world of online business acquisitions. Using his boot-strapped funds, Michael has purchased multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses. Currently, Michael manages a growing 8-figure portfolio of cloud-based software companies, collectively…
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Boopos Buzz Episode 1: Interview With Michael Frew
In this episode of Boopoz Buzz, Juan Ignacio Garcia Braschi, CEO of Boopos, sits down with Michael Frew, a distinguished expert guiding software and IT professionals on scaling digital businesses and advancing in their careers. Together, they delve into invaluable insights and essential strategies for those aiming to thrive in the digital acquisiti
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Digital Investors Podcast – From Quitting Corporate To Profitability Through Acquisitions
Michael Frew discusses how and why he said goodbye to a lucrative job, the business opportunity that allowed him to do it, and why he chose financial independence over early retirement. Plus, Michael's take on what to invest in to grow your wealth and why 2024 is a good time to invest in digital assets.
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Entrepreneurship Lab – IT Business Acquisitions
Michael Frew now manages an 8-figure portfolio of cloud-based software companies, generating a 7-figure annual income. His expertise in digital business acquisitions and operations has earned him recognition in outlets like FE International, Indie Hackers, and Empire Flippers.
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Nicola Wealth Exchange Podcast – Maximizing Business Acquisitions With Tech Entrepreneur Michael Frew
In this episode of The Wealth Exchange, Ron Haik sits down with technology veteran Michael Frew to explore the world of tech entrepreneurship and digital business acquisitions. With extensive experience working with industry giants such as Lockheed Martin, IBM, and Amazon, Michael offers listeners unique and firsthand insights into the inner workin
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FE International Review With Michael Frew – SaaS Entrepreneur And Investor
After 20+ years of experience designing, developing, launching, and maintaining both Enterprise-level software projects and SMB online cloud-based applications, SaaS entrepreneur Michael Frew, shares his experience buying a business with FE International.
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FE International Review With Michael Frew – SaaS Entrepreneur And Investor
After 20+ years of experience designing, developing, launching, and maintaining both Enterprise-level software projects and SMB online cloud-based applications, SaaS entrepreneur Michael Frew, shares his experience buying a business with FE International.
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Wealth Matters Podcast – Framework For Financing And Acquiring Online Businesses
Having been a successful software developer and consultant for two decades, he pivoted to collaborating with other developers on small side projects to help them gain traction and grow their bootstrapped businesses. This led to a deep-dive into the niche world of digital business M&A. What started with the acquisition of a small Amazon Affiliate si
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#Shifthappens Podcast – More Than Success And Failures: When Growth And Learning Lead To Outcomes
Michael Frew, a technology veteran with 20+ years of experience in the industry, shares his insights on the pros and cons of acquiring a business and navigating the challenges that come with ownership. He also discusses the impact of AI on business valuations and the importance of finding the right fit for both the company and the talent involved.
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Elevate Your Business Podcast – Navigating Digital Business Acquisitions For IT Professionals With Michael Frew
Michael Frew outlines his comprehensive 8-step framework for identifying, financing, and acquiring online companies. He provides insights into recent changes in the landscape, including new financing options and the implementation of AI in the acquisition process.
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Return On Podcast – Maximizing Profits: Invest, Expand, And Sell Online Ventures
In this episode, Michael Frew talks about his process for understanding targets, finding companies he loves and then helping to scale them and potentially sell them down the line.
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Michael Frew – Cloud-Based Software Acquisitions
As an entrepreneur, Michael has lived, studied, and worked all over the world, including in China, Poland, Hong Kong, Holland, and about a quarter of the states in the US. In his spare time, Michael educates investors about the buyer perspective of the online acquisition market at michaelfrew.com.
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