About the Event

The Amazon FBA landscape has changed dramatically. Rising advertising costs, increased competition, evolving buyer expectations, and tighter operational standards mean that building a valuable brand in 2026 requires a different playbook than it did just a few years ago.

Join Flippa’s M&A Broker, Marc Sobil and David Holmes, Chief Growth Officer of Brightshift Commerce – a full-service Amazon growth agency – for a practical discussion on what separates today’s most attractive Amazon businesses from those that struggle to sell.

Drawing on current marketplace data, acquisition trends, and real buyer insights, they’ll explore what buyers are actively looking for, the due diligence issues that commonly derail transactions, and the operational improvements that can significantly increase a brand’s value.

Whether you’re planning to sell in the near future or simply want to build a stronger, more resilient business, this session will provide actionable insights to help you scale with an exit in mind.

Why Attend?

  • Learn what Amazon businesses are selling for in today’s market.
  • Understand what buyers value most when evaluating FBA brands.
  • Discover the operational improvements that can increase your valuation.
  • Avoid the common due diligence issues that cause deals to fall apart.
  • Gain practical advice from experienced Amazon operators and M&A experts who work with buyers and sellers every day.
  • Leave with a clear roadmap for building a more valuable, exit-ready Amazon business—whether you’re looking to sell this year or years from now.

Guest Speakers

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David Holmes Chief Growth Officer | Brightshift Commerce David Holmes is the Chief Growth Officer at Brightshift Commerce and an Amazon growth strategist with over a decade of experience helping ecommerce brands build, scale, and sell successful Amazon businesses. Since entering the Amazon ecosystem in 2015, David has founded, acquired, and exited multiple Amazon FBA brands, giving him firsthand experience across every stage of the business lifecycle. He now works with consumer brands to accelerate performance on Amazon while helping founders build more valuable, exit-ready businesses. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidh94/
Marc Sobil M&A Broker | Flippa Marc Sobil is an ecommerce entrepreneur and M&A advisor with over 20 years of experience building, buying, and evaluating online businesses. Since 2012, he has specialized in selling on Amazon while also operating across Shopify, Walmart, eBay, TikTok Shop, and BigCommerce. He has personally acquired multiple six-figure businesses and currently advises buyers through due diligence and transaction evaluation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcsobil/

Agenda

Agenda TimeAgenda TitleAgenda Description
1. Welcome & Market Overview An overview of today's Amazon acquisition market, buyer demand, and valuation trends.
2. The State of Amazon FBA in 2026 How successful brands are adapting to changing market conditions and increasing competition.
3. What Buyers Want The key factors that drive higher valuations—and the common reasons buyers pass on deals.
4. Due Diligence Red Flags The issues that can delay or derail a transaction before it closes.
5. Preparing for Growth or Exit Practical steps to build a stronger, more valuable, exit-ready Amazon business.
6. Q&A Ask your questions directly to Marc Sobil and David Holmes.

Date and Time

20260825
11 AM PT

Location

Online

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20260825
11 AM PT