Scott: A Podcast Company received 16 acquisition inquiries
Jason Allen Scott · Startup Acquisition Stories with Jason Allan Scott, Founder of A Podcast Company · Jul 18, 2023 · at 18:38
Jason Allan Scott discusses the buyer interest and NDAs signed when listing his agency, A Podcast Company, for sale on Acquire.com.
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“I do, actually, 16, because my birthday is April 16th, for those that want to say 16. Exactly. 16 inquiries.”
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