Episode #73
Building a Fractional Acquisition Platform with Mike Swigunski | EP73
Mike Swigunski reveals how he went from affiliate sites and Empire Flippers employee number four to building a platform designed to let everyday investors own fractions of profitable online businesses. Links: /wefunder.com/dividends - dividendscapital.com - Globalcareerbook.com - mikeswigunski If you care about online business, acquisitions, or how to get into deal flow without needing millions, this conversation is packed with practical insight. Michael Bereslavsky and Mike Swigunski unpack the trust signals that make or break acquisitions, why recurring revenue beats one-time revenue, and how the best deals often come from sellers who are ready to move on but still want upside. You'll discover: how Mike got his first online dollar from Amazon affiliate marketing what it was like joining Empire Flippers in its early hyper-growth years why shifting a plugin from one-time payments to subscriptions changed the economics of the deal the difference between buying from hobby-builders, operators, and polished resellers how a $400K FBA exit turned into a $670K deal by shopping the buyer pool why fractional ownership could open online business investing to non-accredited investors around the world Mike also breaks down the thinking behind Dividends—a platform built to make cash-flowing online businesses investable at a much lower entry point, with a target of quarterly payouts, a $100 minimum on the current raise, and a long-term vision to turn fragmented online assets into a mainstream alternative investment. If you've ever wondered how ordinary investors can access real businesses instead of just stocks, crypto, or real estate, this episode shows you where the market is headed. Essential listening for founders, operators, buyers, sellers, and anyone curious about the next wave of online business investing. Mike Swigunski is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and former Empire Flippers employee number four, known for building remote businesses while traveling to 100+ countries. He is also the founder of Global Career and Dividends, where he is helping pioneer fractional ownership in online businesses. Michael Bereslavsky is an M&A advisor, and founder of Exiting.com with 20y+ experience in acquisitions, funds, and deal structuring across digital assets. He brings both the sell-side and the buy-side perspectives and a deep understanding of strategy and what makes a business worth acquiring.
