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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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Michael Girdley (@Girdley) is joined by special Co-Host Dave Housley (@housleyd) to talk about a 33-Year Old Tank Manufacturer in Texas. We’ll discover the common opportunities in this kind of business and evaluate how well connected a Company Listing is to the business as it provides useful information to consumers that tell them about the service choices, as well as comparing features, benefits, and prices. Together we will find out who would be the right buyer and most importantly, how reliable this Tank Manufacturer is.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:50) - Our Sponsor is Near
(01:57) - Deal & financials: 33-Year-Old Tank Manufacturer in Texas
(02:54) - What’s the background of this deal?
(07:27) - What are the competition and demand for new ones?
(08:21) - What is so interesting about this deal?
(11:13) - How did the Business grow during the Pandemic?
(14:08) - Why should you have a great copy in your listing?
(17:29) - What else should we investigate if we wanted to buy this?
(18:35) - What are the common opportunities in this kind of business? Who’d be the right buyer?
(25:22) - How could you finance this deal? What would be a winner structure?
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley) Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), we talk about a profitable exhibit house with recurring revenue in Houston. We’ll talk about how this works and how a business like this differentiates itself from other businesses. In addition, we will also be discussing how this business can face continuous changes in the business world, especially after the pandemic because as we all know, this major event in the world changed everything. Most importantly, you will find out if this deal is worth it.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:40) - Our Sponsor is Morenow.co
(01:44) - Deal & financials: A profitable exhibit house with recurring revenue
(03:16) - What’s the history of this deal?
(06:01) - How does an exhibit house work?
(07:20) - How does a business like this differentiate itself?
(12:26) - What are the options the business has in dealing with the constant changes in the business world?
(13:45) - What are the long-term trends for this business?
(16:18) - Michael’s advice in making a Deal.
(18:10) - How do you find the right Broker?
(19:45) - Do we like this Deal?
(23:04) - We’re getting our checkbooks ready!
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#125 Should we buy a CBD shop?
#124 How much would we pay for this Water Safety and Compliance Co?
#122 ATMs are a sick business. Cash is King!
#105 How to Make Money in the E-Commerce Game - Bill D’Alessandro gives an e-Commerce masterclass - Part 1
#75 SBA Loan Secrets with Heather Endresen, expertise from a Billion-Dollar Loaner
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley) Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a top-rated lead generation portfolio of sites for the mortgage loan industry in Missouri, Columbia.
We’ll see if this is a good or a bad deal. Together we will dissect the website and see if this is safe and worth trying.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:35) - Our Sponsor is Liveoakbank.com
(1:55) - Deal & financials: A Mortgage loan lead generator site
(2:25) - What’s the story of this deal?
(5:09) - How does this deal work and what’s the value they’re selling?
(7:43) - Why is this deal unbelievable?
(9:42) - How does this business generate leads?
(10:41) - What stands out in this listing? Girdley’s expert take.
(13:18) - Why does this deal deserve a shot?
(14:34) - What are this deal’s competitive advantage and target market?
(19:55) - Is there a reason to believe this is not defensible?
(23:55) - What’s interesting about website properties?
(25:23) - What is debt collection?
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#124 How much would we pay for this Water Safety and Compliance Co?
#122 ATMs are a sick business. Cash is King!
#105 How to Make Money in the E-Commerce Game - Bill D’Alessandro gives an e-Commerce masterclass - Part 1
#75 SBA Loan Secrets with Heather Endresen, expertise from a Billion-Dollar Loaner
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley) Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about an established herbal and CBD shop in Central Texas. We go deep diving into this hidden gem and have you think about whether or not we like this deal.
We’ll uncover the likelihood of having a lawyer as the broker (How to go around that), RE considerations & the Girdley technique to buy a business in ANY market.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:22) - Our Sponsor is MoreNow.co
(01:27) - HOT LISTING PRICE DROP!
(01:48) - Deal & financials: Established herbal and CBD shop in Central Texas
(02:40) - Is this deal a hidden gem?
(04:59) - Why would you sign a lease where a competitor is?
(06:22) - OK, pros and cons of this deal from Bill’s view.
(07:23) - What are the perks of being a lawyer in the State of Texas?
(11:00) - What is the place of this business in the value chain? What is going on with CBD retail?
(14:34) -What’s going on with CBD eCommerce on Social Media and Big Platforms? How does that impact your CAC?
(16:40) - Is this business sellable at all? How could you make this work?
(19:28) - The “Boomer” wealth transfer: Real vs. Zombie businesses
(23:15) - How to buy a business in ANY market? The @Girdley technique!
(26:26) - What is the bull case for this deal?
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#121 An eCom business at 2x profits?!
#106 A Pet Product and Saas business for sale - Which one do we like?
#105 How to Make Money in the E-Commerce Game - Bill D’Alessandro gives an e-Commerce masterclass - Part 1
#75 SBA Loan Secrets with Heather Endresen, expertise from a Billion-Dollar Loaner
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Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a compelling, kind of half software, half services, captive municipal customers services mandated by law deal that is located in Charlotte. It's also from an intermediary that we've never seen before, and we are really impressed with it which makes that a bonus!
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Fuel the growth of small businesses across the country; bank with Live Oak Bank.
You can contact Heather Endresen, Director & Founder at heather.endresen@liveoak.bank. Mention this podcast in the subject line and ask her about office hours to get in touch.
*Live Oak Bank is the #1 SBA 7(A) Lender. The data supplied by the SBA reflects 7(a) highest dollar volume during FY 2021.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:17) - Our Sponsor is LiveOakBank
(02:25) - Deal & financials: Water safety and compliance company
(04:15) - What's so great about these customers?
(07:08) - What is inconsistent with the story? Bill’s take
(10:00) - What’s Mills’ forecast for this business? Who would buy this?
(12:16) - What is so smart about this listing?
(13:57) - Why are cell site advisors on similar deals considered total unicorns?
(19:26) - What really stands out on this listing?
(20:07) - How to get to know your broker through his listings? What should you ask your advisor on crazy outlier transactions?
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#122 ATMs are a sick business. Cash is King!
#121 An eCom business at 2x profits?!
#105 How to Make Money in the E-Commerce Game - Bill D’Alessandro gives an e-Commerce masterclass - Part 1
#75 SBA Loan Secrets with Heather Endresen, expertise from a Billion-Dollar Loaner
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), we talk about a fun deal in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas on a Highly Profitable Dog Resort & Daycare. We find out whether this is a growing market with its extraordinarily high margin, the pet industry's macro characteristics, fascinating financing pieces, and the seller's flexibility make for successful negotiation.
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“Thanks to our sponsor!
Live Oak Bank - Whether you’re looking to build, buy or expand your business, let the team at Live Oak Bank be your financial guide. With Live Oak, you get a partner who believes in your success and is willing to take the journey alongside you. We provide small business loans tailored to your goals.
Fuel the growth of small businesses across the country; bank with Live Oak Bank.
You can contact Heather Endresen, Director & Founder at heather.endresen@liveoak.bank. Mention this podcast in the subject line and ask her about office hours to get in touch.
*Live Oak Bank is the #1 SBA 7(A) Lender. The data supplied by the SBA reflects 7(a) highest dollar volume during FY 2021.”
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:15) - Our Sponsor is Live Oak Bank
(02:23) - Deal & financials: Highly Profitable Dog Resort & Daycare
(04:36) - We’re not acquiring any Real Estate on this deal!
(07:59) - What is particular about these customers and what is the arms race in this business?
(10:03) - Is this a moat-able business?
(13:00) - Can this business be all fun or is this sneaky? Are there regulation requirements here?
(14:28) - Are there any upselling opportunities to gross your net margins?
(18:03) - What happened with the TAM after COVID on these?
(20:27) - Don’t skip these topics when talking to the seller!
(19:01) - Why is it so risky to operate this business? Where will you spend your time protecting your investment?
(21:05) - There's something we're missing: What doesn't seem right about the price?
(24:29) - What would @BillDA think about negotiating this Deal?
(26:49) - What is your ceiling for this business? Think about buyer-business fit!
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#121 An eCom business at 2x profits?!
#105 How to Make Money in the E-Commerce Game - Bill D’Alessandro gives an e-Commerce masterclass - Part 1
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Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) are joined by an anonymous ATM Operator, we talk about a deal on new ATM routes for sale, his business, and the economics of ATM routes business.
We go deep diving into the risks, whether or not there’s a need for armor while driving around carrying a large sum of cash, and more on how ATM operators go about their business.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:16) - Our Sponsor is MoreNow
(02:22) - Deal & financials: A new ATM Route for sale
(04:55) - How much is the annual income produced by more than 20 machines? Can you tell us the breakdown?
(05:56) - How much do you need to invest in 1 machine?
(08:10) - How is this like merchant processing? Is it really a volume game?
(11:14) - What are the best locations to have an ATM?
(12:22) - What is the logistical jigsaw puzzle to figure out?
(13:43) - Who are the “backpack boys” or “rabbits” in the industry and what do they do?
(14:40) - How much is the turnover regardless of being a backpack boy or armored services?
(19:01) - How much do ATM businesses make per location?
(22:41) - What's the cost difference on armored services in the City suburbs vs rural areas?
(24:14) - Do you get held at gunpoint at times? What are the key risks of this industry?
(27:35) - How do ATM machines work? What should you understand about these?
(30:16) - Why is syndication a nightmare?
(34:15) - Let’s talk about operations margins and costs!
(40:08) - What should you ask the deal owner around operations?
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#106 A Pet Product and Saas business for sale - Which one do we like?
#105 How to Make Money in the E-Commerce Game - Bill D’Alessandro gives an e-Commerce masterclass - Part 1
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about an eCommerce business in Africa. This is an extremely cool deal as this focuses on women and mothers in Africa, not only that we also get to unpack how this is different from similar businesses in the US and what it’s at stake here.
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“Thanks to our sponsor!
Live Oak Bank - Whether you’re looking to build, buy or expand your business, let the team at Live Oak Bank be your financial guide. With Live Oak, you get a partner who believes in your success and is willing to take the journey alongside you. We provide small business loans tailored to your goals.
Fuel the growth of small businesses across the country; bank with Live Oak Bank.
You can contact Heather Endresen, Director & Founder at heather.endresen@liveoak.bank. Mention this podcast in the subject line and ask her about office hours to get in touch.
*Live Oak Bank is the #1 SBA 7(A) Lender. The data supplied by the SBA reflects 7(a) highest dollar volume during FY 2021.”
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:24) - Deal & financials: African eCommerce site
(00:55) - What does the seller need? What are they looking for?
(03:45) - What are our initial reactions, and what do we enjoy most?
(05:00) - What do we think about these margins?
(05:44) - First red flag: What is it?
(06:46) - What are the foreseeable challenges for running this business?
(07:39) - There’s no UPS in Africa… What are the alternatives?
(09:18) - What are the risks of investing abroad in an unknown environment?
(11:30) - Financial considerations if you want to acquire this business
(14:13) - Our Sponsor is Live Oak Bank
(15:36) - What is so interesting about the product-market fit?
(18:40) - What are technological and societal challenges?
(23:20) - Specifically, how should an international transaction be arranged for maximum efficiency?
(24:12) - Final considerations about the market and its maturity
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#105 How to Make Money in the E-Commerce Game - Bill D’Alessandro gives an e-Commerce masterclass - Part 1
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a deal on a full-service Marina located around the Sarasota area, Florida. We dug deep into the financials, and particulars and found some pretty fun insights about this deal. Find out if this is a good buy for you or if you should scroll past this deal.
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Acquisitions Anonymous episode 120
Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:32) - Deal & financials: A Marina in Florida
(03:03) - They have a Tiki Bar!
(06:20) - What are our thoughts about the margins? Is there a risk associated with the revenue sources?
(09:39) - What is going on with PE-backed capital in this niche?
(10:28) - Is this $2M in cash flow real? How did they get to this number?
(12:07) - Where do all the cash flow and revenue come from?
(15:33) -Who’s selling this? What can we infer from that?
(17:02) - Our sponsor is Morenow!
(18:52) -How complicated is it to run a marina?
(20:05) -Who would buy this? Where is the value?
(25:12) - What do we like about this?
(25:33) - Are you up for Michael’s Challenge?
(26:05) -Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform!
Did you like this episode? Leave us your feedback in the comments!
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a deal named 2 Smash my trash franchises from Hennepin County, Minnesota wherein we get to know what this is all about and whether we loved or smashed the description and financials.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:25) - Deal & financials: 2 Smash My Trash Franchises
(00:55) - So what kind of Deal is this?
(03:34) - The first Red Flag: What is suspicious about this Deal?
(04:56) - Why does the Smash Truck look so cool?
(06:36) - What does the operation look like for this business?
(07:12) - What are the inclusions on the Bonus Material?
(08:00) - Any first impressions on the deal?
(11:42) - What are the requirements for a franchisee?
(12:51) - Regulatory risks & understanding of a “CYA” document
(15:54) - Competition risks, lobbyists, and crossings you want to stay away from.
(17:37) - Our sponsor is Cloudbookkeeping.com
(19:11) - Second Red Flag in the listing: What is inconsistent with this story?
(20:12) - What are the dangers of having a big competitor ready to launch lawsuits?
(22:30) - Let’s discuss the unit economics of this business: Customer, value proposition & competition.
(26:42) - What is going to play a big role in the performance of a Franchise? What could the overhead structure look like?
(27:33) - What is the fundamental problem with franchise incentives?
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#117 A Neighborhood Coffee Shop: Good or Terrible?
#105 How to Make Money in the E-Commerce Game - Bill D’Alessandro gives an e-Commerce masterclass - Part 1
#79 What do Investors want? - Dig into an investor’s mind with Bradford Hardin
#75 SBA Loan Secrets with Heather Endresen, expertise from a Billion-Dollar Loaner
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