EP71: Shlomo Freund on Buying Websites and Doing Business in China
Buying Online Businesses with Michael Bereslavsky
Release Date: 01/31/2025
Buying Online Businesses with Michael Bereslavsky
Schlomo Freund shares his journey from a traditional background to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He discusses his early ventures, including day trading as a child and affiliate marketing as an adult. Schlomo elaborates on his experiences in China, where he started a business helping foreign companies navigate the Chinese app market. He also touches on his transition to financial coaching and investing in digital assets. The conversation concludes with insights into his traveling lifestyle with his family and the challenges and benefits of homeschooling. 00:00 Introduction to...
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Takeaways Jason transitioned from mechanical engineering to entrepreneurship. He became a digital nomad after reading 'The 4-Hour Workweek'. His experience at Empire Flippers was pivotal for his career. Navigating the Chinese Amazon market presented unique challenges. The rise of aggregators changed the landscape of online business. Jason's brokerage firm achieved significant success in a short time. COVID-19 impacted business operations and market dynamics. He learned valuable lessons about deal-making and negotiation. Jason's journey reflects the importance of adaptability in business. He is...
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In this conversation, Ross Gerson shares his journey into the world of website acquisitions, detailing his experiences at Empire Flippers and his current role at Web Street. He discusses the evolution of the online business market, the impact of Google updates, and the importance of genuine content in SEO. Ross also introduces DealSlide, a new tool for buyers, and offers insights on partnerships and the future of AI in online business Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ross Gerson and His Journey 02:49 Getting Started in Website Acquisitions 05:16 Transitioning from Offline to Online Brokerage...
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Michael is back and shares where he's been and how his life has changed since selling his business. Learn more about Michael at
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This week, Michael is joined by Ben Dankiw, the Co-Founder and CEO of SEO and paid media agency NAV43. Join us for a fascinating conversation on running a SEO agency, paid media and the new, evolving world of AI content. Ben also shares his current journey to purchase a website. Ben shares some great insights and actionable takeaways that you can start using on your websites today. Learn more about Ben and his agency NAV43 at Connect with Ben at Learn more about Michael and Domain Magnate at
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Today, Michael speaks with Zach Zorn. Zach is a website investor, entrepreneur and yacht broker with Kusler Yachts and website investor with moneynomad.com Michael and Zach talk about what it's like being a yacht broker and how that world works, how Zach buys and sells websites in the content space, some things he's been testing with SEO and opportunities they see in TikTok right now. Learn more about Zach at To learn more about Domain Magnate and find additional resources to buy or sell an online business, visit
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In this episode of the Domain Magnate Show, join Micheal Bereslavsky welcomes back the Founder and CEO of Blackbook Investments, Mohit Tater. They discuss SEO updates and the drop in multiples they've been seeing so far this year. Mohit Tater is a serial entrepreneur, investor and consultant with business experience from around the world. He is the Founder and CEO of a successful investment firm, Blackbook Investments, and an expert in alternative asset classes, having generated phenomenal ROI for his clients over the past few years. To learn more about Domain Magnate and find additional...
info_outlineSchlomo Freund shares his journey from a traditional background to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He discusses his early ventures, including day trading as a child and affiliate marketing as an adult. Schlomo elaborates on his experiences in China, where he started a business helping foreign companies navigate the Chinese app market. He also touches on his transition to financial coaching and investing in digital assets. The conversation concludes with insights into his traveling lifestyle with his family and the challenges and benefits of homeschooling.
00:00 Introduction to Schlomo Freund's Journey
02:33 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures and Influences
05:00 Affiliate Marketing and Initial Successes
07:58 Exploring Dropshipping in Nepal
10:23 Navigating Business in China
12:41 Starting a Company in China
15:25 Challenges of App Distribution in China
17:45 Understanding the Chinese App Market
20:25 Hiring and Managing in China
23:24 Exiting the Company and New Ventures
25:41 Transitioning to Digital Asset Investments
31:11 The Journey of Financial Coaching
34:37 Investment Strategies and Experiences
36:18 Acquiring Content Websites
39:43 Leveraging Digital Assets for E-commerce
50:01 Traveling and Homeschooling with Family