Stay ConnectedJump into the world of business acquisitions with hosts Bill D’Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley.
We review real businesses for sale in each episode, providing expert insights, strategies, and tips to make savvy business moves like the pros. Perfect for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in buying and selling businesses.
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In this episode, Michael and Bill discuss a listing for a water park in Helen, Georgia, which is also a real estate opportunity. The property is being marketed by a commercial real estate broker and priced at $4.5 million, with the real estate valued at $3.7 million and a cash flow of $310,000. Bill points out that the listing is contradictory, as it suggests both valuing the water park and knocking it down for development. They also raise questions about why the owner is selling and suggest potential partnership with a real estate developer as an option.
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In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill, Heather, and Michael review an e-commerce deal that had been on the pod before.
The business had been around for 15 years, making $4.7 million in revenue with a 20% profit margin. The hosts viewed it as a stable opportunity for someone with the right expertise to take over and potentially explore growth opportunities. The business was listed at a reasonable multiple, reflecting the current state of the e-commerce market.
Today's listing is found on Quietlight:
Quiet Light is a business brokerage firm that helps entrepreneurs buy, value, and sell online businesses. Every Advisor on the team has built, bought, or sold their own online business and is committed to providing relentlessly honest advice and personalized recommendations to help owners succeed. Because they’re entrepreneurs themselves, they don’t only understand how businesses operate but also what it’s truly like to be in your shoes as an owner. With their proven, hands-on process, they’ve accompanied countless others along their buying and selling journeys.
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On today's episode, Bill, Heather, and Michael break down a Maui Business that spans over 420 acres and serves as a far, farm stand, and maybe even an end-of-world retreat.
This one is intresting...
Check out the listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/420acre-farm-in-hawaii-includes-houses-quick-sale-5m/2026554/
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Check out Girdley's new course, How to find a great business to buy. It's chock-full of insights and is perfect for listeners of AA who are looking to start their own search!
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In this episode with Michael Girdley and Heather Endresen, they explore the potential of a septic services company in Montana. The company offers various services, primarily focusing on septic tank-related work, and generates significant revenue. They speculate that the business may be most valuable to a buyer already established in the area. While there are opportunities, they acknowledge that the buyer pool for such a niche business might be limited.
Check out the listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/septic-services-company/2056886/
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Tune into today's episode as Heather and Michael discuss a disaster recovery and restoration business for sale in Canada, priced at $2.53 million. They emphasize the importance of having contracting experience, local knowledge, and substantial cash to buy this business. They touch on the challenges of operating in a Canadian market and the unique dynamics of the disaster remediation industry. Michael also mentions his upcoming course on how to find and buy businesses, emphasizing the need for a more modern approach to deal sourcing.
Check out the listing here: https://app.dealbuilder.co/blind-profile/e0830db2-7072-42c0-996f-ff06efdc6f65
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Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of the pod.
Created by Walker Diebel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.
Acquisition Lab exists to help people buy a business and navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
If you are serious about buying a business, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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Today's episode has a deal that involves a highly profitable degree-granting career college in Pennsylvania with an asking price of $25 million and an annual cash flow of $6.2 million. The college offers various programs, including healthcare, dental assisting, veterinary science, business law, and more. While the business appears lucrative, potential buyers should be aware of the regulatory and customer concentration risks associated with Title IV funding and the dependence on government programs.
Tune in as Heather and Michael break down this fascinating business.
Check out the listing here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/large-highly-profitable-degree-granting-career-college/2123269/
Thanks to this week's sponsors!
CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.
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In this episode, Girdley and Heather discuss a unique business opportunity involving a mobile bespoke suit franchise specializing in LSU-themed clothing. They raise questions about the business's sustainability and the low asking price relative to its cash flow.
Despite initial skepticism, they suggest this business could be a lucrative side hustle, especially for someone already engaged in the LSU alumni community.
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In this episode, Michael and Heather start the show by discussing Twitter drama involving fake accounts and plagiarism. They also discuss the importance of verifying social proof on social media and share insights on an Amazon FBA business selling money-counting machines.
Today's listing is found on Quietlight:
Quiet Light is a business brokerage firm that helps entrepreneurs buy, value, and sell online businesses. Every Advisor on the team has built, bought, or sold their own online business and is committed to providing relentlessly honest advice and personalized recommendations to help owners succeed. Because they’re entrepreneurs themselves, they don’t only understand how businesses operate but also what it’s truly like to be in your shoes as an owner. With their proven, hands-on process, they’ve accompanied countless others along their buying and selling journeys.
Thanks to our sponsors!
CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.
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Visit www.doublejump.media to check out their portfolio and schedule your free consultation today.
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On this week's episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, Mills, and Heather discuss various aspects of a business that involves selling custom-designed merchandise on Amazon. The conversation touches upon topics such as the competitive nature of the business, intellectual property issues, potential growth strategies, and the role of artificial intelligence in the industry.
Throughout the conversation, they offer insights and observations related to the business model, including its potential for scalability and the need for continuous innovation and adaptation.
Today's listing is found on Quietlight:
Quiet Light is a business brokerage firm that helps entrepreneurs buy, value, and sell online businesses. Every Advisor on the team has built, bought, or sold their own online business and is committed to providing relentlessly honest advice and personalized recommendations to help owners succeed. Because they’re entrepreneurs themselves, they don’t only understand how businesses operate but also what it’s truly like to be in your shoes as an owner. With their proven, hands-on process, they’ve accompanied countless others along their buying and selling journeys.
Thanks to this week's sponsors.
Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of the pod.
Created by Walker Diebel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.
Acquisition Lab exists to help people buy a business and navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
If you are serious about buying a business, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.
Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inbox
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For inquiries or suggestions, email us at contact@acquanon.com
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill and Heather discuss a potential business opportunity: a vinyl fabrication business that wholesales to distributors. The business is priced at $1.9 million with $2.3 million in sales and $577,000 in cash flow.
They mention potential risks and opportunities, express skepticism about the claim of being "100% SBA approved," and discuss incorporating AI into the business. They conclude that the business has growth potential but requires thorough due diligence.
Thanks to our sponsors!
CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.
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Double Jump Media is your one-stop shop for creating engaging, high-quality videos.
Double Jump is a boutique video production company with over a decade of experience creating professional, memorable videos for clients from around the globe and in various industries. All while helping those clients generate millions in sales through video content.
So, whether you’re rebranding a business you recently purchased, launching a new product or service, or want to look awesome, Double Jump is down to clown.
Visit www.doublejump.media to check out their portfolio and schedule your free consultation today.
Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inbox
Advertise with us by clicking here
For inquiries or suggestions, email us at contact@acquanon.com
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