How Business Brokers Make Money: Spread vs Commission Model Explained

About this episode

The hosts discuss a unique Shopify-focused business brokerage that uses a spread-based commission model.

In this episode the hosts break down a wildly unconventional Shopify-focused business brokerage using a “spread-based” commission model, debating whether it’s a scalable innovation or just an overpriced job disguised as a business. Business Listing – https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/new-deal-alert-ma-digital-business-brokerage-shopify-ecommerce-store-sales-65-repeat-purchase-rate-100-organic-strong-community-reputation-gmfgmhkz201?e=42dc999128 Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 pod...

People in this episode

Hosts: Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, Michael Girdley

Topics covered

• business brokerage
• commission model
• Shopify
• entrepreneurship
• business selling

Keywords

• business brokers
• spread-based commission
• Shopify business
• business selling
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shopify, Acquisitions Anonymous

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