We’re in Season 11 of Step by Step and this season, we’re focusing on architecting your business for a dream exit. We’ve partnered with OpenStore to bring you stories from real founders who have successfully built and sold their businesses and will equip you with the tools you need to confidently sell your own business.In this episode of Step by Step, Phillip and Brian talk to Manny Estrada, the founder of Wearva, about the role of solid fundamentals in scaling a business. Manny emphasizes the importance of having a strong team and giving them the opportunity to grow, as well as understanding the customer needs and building a strong tech stack that can scale. He also encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to take the steps necessary to build their own businesses, highlighting that it IS possible.In this episode:00:05:38 - The Story Behind Wearva00:13:11 - Maximizing Revenue Through Influencer Marketing and Tech Enablement00:15:07 - Exploring the Benefits of Using Virtual Assistants for Business Growth00:20:19 - Finding Partners to Help Along the Way00:23:49 - Setting Targets and Knowing When to Sell00:29:00 - Handing Off and Onboarding Through OpenStore00:32:45 - Building Longterm Relationships with Influencers to Grow a BusinessAssociated LinksWant to learn more? Read more about how to architect a dreamy eCommerce exit on our Insiders blog here!Learn more about OpenStore Here.Listen to more Step by Step episodes.Have you checked out our YouTube channel yet?Get your copy of Archetypes, our newly published 240-page journal! Check it out at ArchetypesJournal.comSubscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more of what we are witnessing in the commerce world!Listen to our other episodes of Future CommerceHave any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on Futurecommerce.fm, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners!