INTERVIEW | Make Money Buying & Scaling Online Businesses with Mike Swigunski
Mike Swigunski is an entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author focused on helping people earn from anywhere in the world. As an early team member at Empire Flippers, he helped facilitate over $120M in online business acquisitions. Now, as the founder of Global Career and Dividends Capital, Mike is building platforms that allow everyday investors to access passive income through established online businesses. Having traveled to over 100 countries and built multiple remote companies, he brings a truly global perspective on making money online.
On this episode we talk about:
- How Mike got started flipping furniture and discovered arbitrage
- The reality of buying online businesses vs. starting from scratch
- What makes a “good” acquisition (and what to avoid)
- How to structure deals using seller financing and reduce risk
- Using AI to scale and optimize existing businesses
Top 3 Takeaways
- Buying a business can accelerate your path to income—but only if you understand what to look for and have the right support.
- Recurring revenue businesses with strong margins and simple operations offer the best risk-adjusted opportunities.
- The real upside in acquisitions comes from improving conversion, marketing, and operations—not just buying growth.
Notable Quotes
- "I was making more money flipping furniture than I was working on the trading floor."
- "The broker is not representing you—you need someone on your side."
- "I’m not trying to find the rocket ship—I’m looking for the flat line I can scale."
Connect with Mike Swigunski:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeswigunski
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeswigunski
- Webiste: https://mikeswigunski.com/
- Other: https://globalcareerbook.com
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