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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, the hosts break down a portfolio of eight Scooter’s Coffee franchises in Louisville, KY, debating its $7.5M price tag, real estate mystery, and potential as an operator or add-on play.
Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/8-scooter-s-coffee-franchises-profitable-turnkey-louisville-ky/2419862/
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CapitalPad is a private equity co-investment group for lower middle market deals. Accredited investors invest in searcher and independent sponsor transactions on a deal-by-deal basis, with minimums starting at $25K. Acquisition entrepreneurs with a deal under LOI can raise equity through CapitalPad's single-SPV structure, closing with one partner and one wire. Raise capital or invest at https://capitalpad.com
The team dives into a listing for eight Scooter’s Coffee drive-thru franchises in the Louisville, KY metro, generating $7.5M in revenue and $1.09M in NOI—a 15% margin. Offered either as a bundle or individually, the portfolio boasts high-traffic locations, compact footprints, and turn-key staffing. However, the listing omits critical details on lease terms and real estate ownership.
Key Highlights:
- $7.5M asking price, $1.09M NOI (~7x multiple)
- 8 Scooter’s Coffee franchises in Louisville, KY
- No real estate included; possible long-term ground leases
- Units average 664 sq. ft. with drive-thru-only formats
- Offered individually or as a portfolio—raising questions about quality spread
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In this episode, the hosts break down a $1M EBITDA smart home and AV integration business in booming Charlotte, NC—debating whether the real opportunity lies in the electrical add-on and attached $3.5M showroom real estate.
Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/1-00mm-sde-smart-home-and-av-integration-company-in-charlotte/2365518/
Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.
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This week, the hosts evaluate a 15-year-old smart home and AV integration company in Charlotte, North Carolina generating $3.6M in revenue and exactly $1M in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings. The asking price? $3.5M (3.5x SDE), plus an additional optional $3.5M for a showroom property not included in the business price.
Key Highlights:
- $3.6M revenue | $1M SDE | Asking 3.5x multiple
- 70% residential / 30% commercial mix
- 18 employees including technicians, project managers & leadership
- $3.5M optional showroom real estate with structuring upside
- Major growth lever: Add licensed electrical services for full-stack installs
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In this episode, the hosts explore a $5M remote Wyoming ski resort with epic scenery, zero financials, and huge hidden costs—ultimately concluding it's a billionaire’s hobby, not a real business.
Business Listing – https://www.land.com/property/230-acres-in-washakie-county-wyoming/24410346/
Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.
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HubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9Vr
💰 Sponsored by:
Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.com
Viso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner.
This week’s deal is a $5 million ski resort in the remote Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming, complete with a 20,000 sq ft lodge, 35 ski trails, 15 cabins, an RV park, and a single lift facing a pristine alpine lake. But what sounds like a winter wonderland quickly raises red flags: there are no financials listed, no clear cash flow, and heavy CapEx lurking beneath the snow.
Key Highlights:
- $4.9M price tag for 230 acres in Wyoming with ski and summer amenities
- 800 ft vertical drop, 1 ski lift, cabins, bar, restaurant, wedding venue
- No stated revenue or EBITDA—possibly breakeven at best
- Remote location = staffing, access, and utility maintenance challenges
- Hosts suspect it's better for a cult compound or tax-optimized lifestyle than a business investment
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In this episode, the hosts break down a highly optimized, $34M freight brokerage specializing in weird, mission-critical loads—one of the best businesses they’ve seen, and totally out of reach for most buyers.
Business Listing – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ir1uPXvP33JxMYO-AkT5Qv3DsjmL2o_j/view?usp=sharing
Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.
Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=template
HubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9Vr
💰 Sponsored by:
Acquisition Lab – Your fast-track to business ownership. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and join a top-tier community of acquisition entrepreneurs. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com and mention Acquisitions Anonymous!
CapitalPad is a private equity co-investment group for lower middle market deals. Accredited investors invest in searcher and independent sponsor transactions on a deal-by-deal basis, with minimums starting at $25K. Acquisition entrepreneurs with a deal under LOI can raise equity through CapitalPad's single-SPV structure, closing with one partner and one wire. Raise capital or invest at https://capitalpad.com
This freight brokerage is one of the biggest—and cleanest—deals Acquisitions Anonymous has ever reviewed. Project Overland is a tech-enabled, non-asset-based logistics company specializing in high-complexity loads: think seafood, distilled spirits, disaster response, and massive equipment rental. With $34.3M in projected 2025 revenue and $5.5M in adjusted EBITDA, the business offers niche expertise in hard-to-serve freight segments.
Key Highlights Section:
- $34.3M revenue / $8.7M net revenue / $5.5M EBITDA (2025 projections)
- Specializes in complex freight: alcohol, seafood, equipment, disaster relief
- Non-asset-based with Colombia-based BPO support
- Tech-enabled, AI-driven TMS platform
- Likely to trade at 7–9x EBITDA to private equity buyers
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In this episode, the hosts dissect a small Alberta-based distributor of oil and gas measurement tools, revealing a niche but sleepy business that may be just two guys and a warehouse—and whether that’s worth buying.
Business Listing – https://dashboard.dealforce.com/deals/profiles/Profile69308.pdf
Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.
Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=template
HubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9Vr
💰 Sponsored by:
Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.com
Viso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner.
This week's deal is a small, decades-old Canadian distributor of measurement and control equipment for the oil and gas industry, based in rural Alberta. The company does about $2.75M in revenue and $208K in EBITDA (possibly CAD), offering pressure, flow, and temperature monitoring tools—plus parts and calibration support—to over 200 recurring customers across North America.
Key Highlights:
- Revenue: $2.75M | EBITDA: $208K (2026 estimates)
- Location: Rural Alberta, Canada; low customer concentration
- Likely just 1-2 operators, mostly parts distribution, not services
- Potential upside through long-overdue price increases
- Brokered by Generational Equity, with discussion on their practices
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In this episode, the hosts dissect a high-revenue, fast-scaling precious metals buyer that might be both a goldmine and a landmine—complete with potential regulatory issues, cash-heavy operations, and lending red flags.
Business Listing - https://dashboard.dealforce.com/deals/profiles/Profile69159.pdf
Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.
Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=template
HubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9Vr
💰 Sponsored by:
CapitalPad is a private equity co-investment group for lower middle market deals. Accredited investors invest in searcher and independent sponsor transactions on a deal-by-deal basis, with minimums starting at $25K. Acquisition entrepreneurs with a deal under LOI can raise equity through CapitalPad's single-SPV structure, closing with one partner and one wire. Raise capital or invest at https://capitalpad.com
Acquisition Lab – Your fast-track to business ownership. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and join a top-tier community of acquisition entrepreneurs. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com and mention Acquisitions Anonymous!
The hosts dive into a fascinating Generational Equity listing: a $41M revenue precious metals buyer with projected $6M EBITDA for 2025. With over 15 years in operation and locations across the Eastern U.S., the business buys gold, silver, coins, diamonds, and more directly from consumers, then flips those assets to refineries, retailers, or via eBay. Their proprietary ERP and X-ray fluorescence tech help optimize resale and manage inventory—but the model relies heavily on market prices and velocity.
Key Highlights:
- Projected 2025 Revenue: $41M; Projected EBITDA: $6M (15% margin)
- Operates consumer-facing storefronts buying and flipping precious metals
- Uses proprietary ERP and X-ray fluorescence tech for pricing and inventory
- Regulatory red flags, cash-heavy business, possible money laundering risks
- SBA financing unlikely; creative deal structure or all-equity required
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In this episode, the hosts dive into a Florida-based SaaS company in the real estate sector that's priced to sell—but bleeding revenue.
Business Listing – https://app.acquire.com/startup/26wwAQaY24S5C4txn71j2HdqiKu2/x8eRIpHn7PfpSoYsGPTD?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8LEzB2ryhB4m0MQmOHRKit018nnoNJu6uuI2GFxXea-Y3y7JV2S-lwR5fiogyjJ_EmM-ewVsI_rTWlzqw_GqYUfRwwPw&_hsmi=396428624&utm_content=396428624&utm_source=hs_email
Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.
💰 Sponsored by:
Acquisition Lab – Your fast-track to business ownership. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and join a top-tier community of acquisition entrepreneurs. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com and mention Acquisitions Anonymous!
CapitalPad is a private equity co-investment group for lower middle market deals. Accredited investors invest in searcher and independent sponsor transactions on a deal-by-deal basis, with minimums starting at $25K. Acquisition entrepreneurs with a deal under LOI can raise equity through CapitalPad's single-SPV structure, closing with one partner and one wire. Raise capital or invest at https://capitalpad.com
This week, Michael Girdley and Bill D’Alessandro break down a SaaS deal out of Florida that’s serving real estate brokerages with back-office automation and e-sign tools. The business is generating $1.4M in revenue and $617K in profit—but it’s shrinking fast, with a -17% annual growth rate.
Key Highlights:
- Asking price: $2.5M for $617K in profit (4.1x)
- Serving real estate brokerages with e-sign and transaction management tools
- -17% YoY revenue decline raises red flags
- Customer churn sits at 1–3% monthly
- Massive TAM but no clear go-to-market engine in place
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In this episode, the hosts break down a mysterious $10.5M luxury treehouse Airbnb resort in Ohio and debate whether it’s a dream deal or a distressed dud.
Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-real-estate-for-sale/unique-multi-cabin-resort-destination-retreat-and-private-estate/2432905/
Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.
💰 Sponsored by:
Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.com
Viso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner.
This week, Bill D’Alessandro and Mills Snell examine a $10.5M listing for a luxury treehouse resort in Ohio. Featuring 135 acres of private land, multiple elevated cabins, spa-style amenities, and potential for weddings and corporate retreats, this property blends short-term rental cash flow with serious real estate value—or so it claims.
Key Highlights:
- Asking price: $10.5M, including 135 forested acres with river frontage
- No revenue or EBITDA disclosed—possible sign of distress
- Multiple luxury treehouse cabins, marketed as a premium retreat
- Significant risk tied to Airbnb dependence, occupancy rates, and seasonality
- Hosts debate whether it's a hidden gem or a financial landmine
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In this episode, the hosts break down a $34M revenue heavy equipment dealership in Western Canada doing $9.2M in EBITDA — a high‑growth, high‑margin, possibly monopolistic business — and question why it’s for sale, if it’s truly a “license to print money,” and whether a U.S. buyer could even touch it.
Business Listing – https://dashboard.dealforce.com/deals/profiles/profile66806.pdf
Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.
💰 Sponsored by:
CapitalPad is a private equity co-investment group for lower middle market deals. Accredited investors invest in searcher and independent sponsor transactions on a deal-by-deal basis, with minimums starting at $25K. Acquisition entrepreneurs with a deal under LOI can raise equity through CapitalPad's single-SPV structure, closing with one partner and one wire. Raise capital or invest at https://capitalpad.com
Acquisition Lab – Your fast-track to business ownership. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and join a top-tier community of acquisition entrepreneurs. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com and mention Acquisitions Anonymous!
In this episode, the Acquisitions Anonymous crew — Michael, Bill, Heather, and guest Josh Thomason — explore one of the most eye‑popping deals they've seen: a Western Canada-based industrial equipment dealership with $34M in projected 2025 revenue and $9.2M EBITDA. The business serves over 700 clients across construction, forestry, recycling, and oil field reclamation sectors, offering equipment sales, rentals, parts, transport, fabrication, and even financing. With a 26% CAGR over the past 3 years and 30%+ EBITDA margins, this is not your average dealer — it might be a monopolistic goldmine.
Key Highlights:
- Heavy equipment dealer with $34M projected revenue and $9.2M EBITDA
- Product lines include crushing, screening, conveyors, shredders & wash plants
- Strong customer base: 700+ accounts, 84% repeat business, low concentration
- Growth: 26% CAGR over 3 years, with diverse income from sales, rentals, and parts
- Risks: brand dependence, dealership transferability, cross-border complexity for U.S. buyers
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In this episode, the hosts dig into a $20M revenue government contracting business that’s veteran-owned and focused on procurement for defense and healthcare — debating contract stickiness, declining revenue, and whether the business is even transferable without the founder’s special status.
Business Listing – https://dashboard.dealforce.com/deals/profiles/profile69185.pdf
Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.
💰 Sponsored by:
Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.com
Viso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner.
The hosts break down a fascinating (and complicated) government contracting opportunity: a Southern US-based “consulting” business that’s more accurately a supply chain procurement facilitator with $18M–$20M in revenue and a sticky niche in defense manufacturing support. It operates under a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) designation, allowing it to secure federal contracts with competitive advantages — but only if the owner qualifies.
Key Highlights:
- ~$20M revenue, ~10% margin business with $58M in future contracts
- Services include sourcing, procurement, logistics, and staffing for federal clients
- SDVOSB status is essential — and may limit who can actually acquire the company
- Potential earnings dip in 2025 raises red flags around contract loss or non-recurring revenue
- Working capital intensity and transferability challenges make seller financing attractive
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