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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 of Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill and Heather discuss a unique business opportunity involving a chili pepper business in Taos County, New Mexico. They analyze the listing, its pricing strategy, and the potential for growth in the e-commerce space. The hosts also delve into the dynamics of SBA loans and share valuable insights on transparent communication with lenders. If you're interested in small business acquisitions, financial strategies, and understanding the challenges of entrepreneurship, this episode is a must-listen.
Big thank you 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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In this insightful episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts delve into a network of indoor family entertainment and recreation centers. With a focus on the business's strategic Midwest locations, operational excellence, and impressive financial growth, the team navigates through various aspects such as the impact of COVID-19, capital expenditure considerations, market competition, and potential buyer profiles. This episode offers a balanced exploration of both opportunities and challenges in acquiring a large-scale entertainment business.
Today's deal comes from Axial. Axial is a trusted deal-sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market.
Thanks to our sponsors for this week:
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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In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael and Heather discuss a business opportunity involving a private air charter and air ambulance service provider. They explore the complexities of this business, from cyclical costs to financing challenges. They also touch on the competitive landscape, where SEO optimization plays a crucial role in attracting customers. Ultimately, they conclude that while it may seem appealing at first, the business's profitability may be lower than expected due to high capital requirements and expenses. They advise caution when evaluating such opportunities and suggest considering more efficient and scalable business ventures.
Today's deal comes from Axial. Axial is a trusted deal-sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market.
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In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymus, Michael, Heather and Mills discuss a company for sale in Westchester County, New York, which specializes in custom trade show exhibits. The hosts assess the business, potential challenges, and opportunities, including real estate considerations, geographical concentration, and owner-dependency issues. They consider the impact of COVID-19 on the trade show industry and the potential need for a sale-leaseback arrangement for the real estate component of the business. They also highlight the importance of understanding the true cash flow and potential transferability risks when evaluating this business. They suggest that potential buyers should have relevant industry experience and manufacturing skills to successfully run the business.
Check out the listing here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/global-custom-trade-show-exhibit-designer-builder-and-fabricator/2161267/
Thanks to our 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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In this episode of the Acquisitions Anonymous podcast, the hosts break down a potential business deal involving a specialty dessert manufacturer in New York City. The hosts mention the company's financial details, customer base, and the possibility of growth. They also discuss food manufacturing challenges and the potential for an SBA loan to fund the acquisition. The hosts are curious about specialty desserts' nature and market potential.
Check out the listing here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/specialty-dessert-manufacturer-great-cash-flow-and-limited-competition/2161662/
Thanks to this week's sponsor!
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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In this episode, Girdley, Bill, and Heather discuss a hunting preserve business for sale in Kansas. The business involves breeding deer for hunting, with prices ranging from $1,500 to $15,000 per deer. The property includes 160 acres of land, a lodge, equipment, and over 200 deer. The financials suggest an asking price of $3.2 million, with $350,000 in annual cash flow and $1.1 million in gross revenue. They explore the challenges of valuing the real estate versus the business and the potential for diversifying the business beyond hunting.
Check out the listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/hunting-preserve-in-kansas-great-business/2068086/
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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, Bill, Michael, and Mills dive headfirst into a mysterious construction consulting company without any prior knowledge of the business. As they explore the company's listing, they uncover intriguing details about its growth, profitability, and unique niche. The trio raises critical questions about customer concentration, the founder's role, and the impact of market dynamics on the business.
Check out the listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/construction-consulting-company/2156051/
Thanks to this week's sponsors.
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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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 of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts discuss the potential purchase of a Pacific Northwest beverage manufacturing facility for sale in Washington. They analyze the business's financials and lease situation, concluding that the business may be struggling due to factors like the rise of mobile canning services and changes in the microbrewery industry. They also delve into the challenges of negotiating lease terms in commercial real estate deals and how SBA loan requirements can impact those negotiations. The hosts consider potential strategies for a buyer, including partnering with the current owner or buying specific equipment. Overall, they explore the complexities of acquiring and reviving a struggling business.
Check out the listing here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/pacific-northwest-beverage-manufacturing-facility-for-sale/1996396/
Thanks to our 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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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 podcast episode, Bill and Heather discuss the challenges of closing deals with SBA lenders, particularly in December, and the last-minute requests for documents that often arise. Heather and Bill share their experiences dealing with tight deadlines and the stress it can cause during the holiday season.
They also talk about a potential business opportunity presented in the podcast. It's a medical trailer manufacturing and reconditioning business based in Ohio. The business specializes in manufacturing and reconditioning medical trailers used for housing CAT scan and MRI machines. The business has $7.1 million in revenue, $1.1 million in cash flow, and is being offered for $5 million. They highlight the potential growth opportunities in expanding the service and marketing efforts.
Check out the listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/medical-trailer-manufacturing-and-reconditioning-business/2168247/
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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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, 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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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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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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