Mathias, co-founder of eSpring

Why did you decide to sell your Amazon FBA business?

In the first years of running eSpring, I was very driven to succeed financially and prove that I was a real entrepreneur – That my first business was not just luck. As the years went by, we experienced dramatic growth and I far surpassed my financial goals. I became less hungry in the business, and I really felt I needed a change. Having the team members in mind, who were and still are my friends, it didn’t feel fair to continue when my heart wasn’t in it anymore. It was a very emotional and very personal decision. I started to ask myself, “Okay. What else? What is behind the money? What is the big goal in my life?” This is when I became focused on starting my own theme park. This is a dream I have had since childhood. Selling my business gave me the freedom and money to pursue this dream.

Why did you decide to sell to SellerX over other Amazon aggregators?

My perception was that Philipp and Malte (SellerX co-founders) were honest and full of integrity. That was my feeling from day one, and I almost couldn’t believe it. I was a little suspicious that they could be so transparent and fair because they were strangers to me. When I had another valuation from another aggregator, who was definitely not fair, I realised that SellerX really is that genuine. I was very happy with the process.

What was your favorite part of the selling process?

The end result. I was very happy with the process, and my perception is that Malte and Philipp were very honest and full of integrity. I couldn’t believe how transparent and fair they were from day one!

What will you do next?

I have always been addicted to other worlds. I played a lot of computer games and I was very often in theme parks as a child. I loved to be in a completely closed world, to forget everything; all the problems I had in the school, the doubts about myself. I still feel these childhood experiences today and feel the need to give others this escape. That is why I am starting my own theme park, bayvolution. I can’t imagine doing anything else now. This feels like it is my task to do. It just feels right. It’s not open yet. Compared to e-commerce, it is a more difficult venture to get off the ground, especially in Germany. Maybe I need to wait a little bit or need to work without seeing results immediately, but I know it’s right for me, and it’s just another challenge.

Would you recommend SellerX?

Yes. I would recommend them to anyone.