Ep 128: Why Your Personal Brand Will Be Worth Nothing (Unless You Fix This)
Thu Feb 05 2026
Everyone's building personal brands right now. But here's the problem nobody talks about: they're almost impossible to sell.
In this episode, I sit down with Greg Elfrink from Empire Flippers, a company that's sold over 2,500 online businesses and helped create 93 millionaires through exits.
Greg drops a shocking stat: out of all those deals, only FIVE were personally branded businesses.
Why? Because when YOU are the business, buyers can't replicate you. That fitness influencer with six-pack abs making $150K/month? Nearly impossible to sell to someone who doesn't look like that.
The good news? there IS a way to transition.
Tune in to hear:
• Why personal branding is brilliant for starting out (but becomes a trap later)
• The exact moment you need to start planning your transition (hint: way earlier than you think)
• How to build "faceless funnels" that convert without your face
• The Empire Flippers story—how they deliberately transitioned away from being "The Justin and Joe Show"
• How AI and deepfakes are making transitions easier than ever (Greg's AI avatar actually outperforms his real videos)
• What buyers need to know before purchasing a personally branded business
• When to contact a broker (at least 12 months before you want to sell)
Whether you're building a personal brand or thinking about buying one, this episode will be worth your time.
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Everyone's building personal brands right now. But here's the problem nobody talks about: they're almost impossible to sell. In this episode, I sit down with Greg Elfrink from Empire Flippers, a company that's sold over 2,500 online businesses and helped create 93 millionaires through exits. Greg drops a shocking stat: out of all those deals, only FIVE were personally branded businesses. Why? Because when YOU are the business, buyers can't replicate you. That fitness influencer with six-pack abs making $150K/month? Nearly impossible to sell to someone who doesn't look like that. The good news? there IS a way to transition. Tune in to hear: • Why personal branding is brilliant for starting out (but becomes a trap later) • The exact moment you need to start planning your transition (hint: way earlier than you think) • How to build "faceless funnels" that convert without your face • The Empire Flippers story—how they deliberately transitioned away from being "The Justin and Joe Show" • How AI and deepfakes are making transitions easier than ever (Greg's AI avatar actually outperforms his real videos) • What buyers need to know before purchasing a personally branded business • When to contact a broker (at least 12 months before you want to sell) Whether you're building a personal brand or thinking about buying one, this episode will be worth your time. Want To Learn How To Buy Websites for Income and Financial Independence? You don’t need tech skills or prior experience, just the right strategy and a proven plan. Learn how 6-figure earners are buying profitable online businesses (the smart and safe way in 2026): https://www.ebusinessinstitute.com.au/dip