This episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast features a conversation with Thomas Smale, Founder, and CEO of FE International. We discuss what entrepreneurs should keep in mind to succeed.

On the Show Today You’ll Learn:

How does a business become sellable?
The characteristics that make a business owner or entrepreneur successful
How can a merger acquisition work for small and medium businesses?
How viable is it to sell a business now? Should entrepreneurs wait until the economy recovers?
And more

Thomas Smale is the CEO of FE International, an M&A advisory firm for mid-market SaaS, eCommerce, and content businesses. He's an authority on e-commerce, SaaS, and content and established the category of M&A advisory for online businesses. He has 12 years of experience, has grown FE International into a global award-winning firm and has consulted on over $1B in lifetime acquisitions.

Links & Resources

Website: https://feinternational.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/feinternational/

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