Selling Your eCommerce Venture? Insights and Strategies for Success! - Chris Shipferling
Join Norbert Strappler in the new SyncSpider's eCom Ops Podcast episode as he chats with e-commerce expert Chris Shipferling, the Managing Partner at GW Partners and Founding Partner at SouthCol, revealing strategies to maximize your business's value and master the exit process. Get ready to level up your eCommerce operations!
Selling Your eCommerce Venture? Insights and Strategies for Success!
Chris Shipferling is a renowned figure in eCommerce and Investment Banking. As the Managing Partner at GW Partners and Founding Partner at SouthCol, he co-founded a $50 million eCommerce growth fund, bringing a wealth of experience and unique insights to the digital consumer products industry. Chris's expertise lies in guiding businesses to optimize their EBITDA/SDE, expand their multiple, and improve their eCommerce operations, preparing them for successful growth and lucrative exits in the market.
GW Partners is a distinctive firm specializing in operational consulting, financial management, strategic planning, and M&A advisory services. They partner with consumer brands to transform them into highly valuable strategic acquisition targets. GW Partners' primary goal is to aid owners in transforming their companies, enhancing their value, and maximizing their exit potential. Through active engagement and partnership, they create, implement, and execute operational plans that significantly increase the company's value and attractiveness as a strategic acquisition target.
SouthCol is an eCommerce brand accelerator dedicated to designing paths for high-valuation sales within 18-24 months. Headquartered in New York City, with offices in Charlotte and Tel Aviv, SouthCol provides capital, strategic advice, operational support, and exit strategy to eCommerce brands. Working from a founder's dream exit valuation, they pave the way to turning these dreams into reality. Their comprehensive approach ensures brands are not just ready for the market but are desired and coveted by potential investors.
No.1 eCom Operations hack
Move away from just one acquisition channel or one sales channel! If you’re two laser-focused on either one sales channel or one acquisition channel, you put yourself into a very risky category.
You Will Learn
- Key strategies for selling your eCommerce business to maximize its value.
- The importance of channel diversification for risk mitigation and increased appeal to potential investors.
- Common mistakes to avoid when planning an exit strategy for your eCommerce business.
- The strategic approach for optimizing your business, including the role of reverse engineering and a strong business plan.