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Author: Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley
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Jump 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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Exploring the Business of In-Home Senior Care | Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 349In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, we dive into the world of in-home senior care franchises. Our guest, franchise consultant Connor Groce, joins us to dissect a $5M senior care business for sale, analyzing its strengths, risks, and growth potential.📌 Key Highlights:- Franchise Insights: How being part of a national franchise network can help with client trust, recruitment, and government contracts.- Fina...
In Episode 348 of Acquisitions Anonymous, we dive into a fascinating e-commerce deal: an Amazon FBA health and wellness supplements business. This business generates over $1M in annual EBITDA while operating just 15 hours a week. With its concentrated revenue from three SKUs and heavy reliance on Amazon as a channel, we explore the risks and rewards of acquiring such a focused operation.🔑 Key Highlights:- Amazon Dependency: 96% of sales from Amazon, with one SKU accounting for 80% of revenue....
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Heather Endresen, Bill D'Alessandro, Michael Girdley, Mills Snell, and special guest Chelsea Wood from Acquisition Lab take on a unique deal—a Harley-Davidson dealership listed at $8.6 million with $2.1 million in EBITDA. This episode is sponsored by Connor Groce – your go-to franchise consultant, helping prospective owners choose the right franchise and avoid common pitfalls. Connect with Connor’s team or attend his Gateway to Franchise O...
In this episode, the Acquisitions Anonymous team dives into the ins and outs of a $32 million waterworks utility contractor business in the Carolinas. With a strong cash flow of $2.3 million, this company’s focus on installing and maintaining underground utilities for residential and commercial developments makes it a fascinating opportunity for strategic buyers.Thanks to today's sponsor:Connor Groce's expertise in product innovation and strategy has driven exceptional growth for numerous bra...
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill, Mills, Michael, Heather, and special guest Connor Groce dive into the deal of a $2.1 million EBITDA drug and alcohol addiction center in the Mountain West. With a 40% profit margin and revenue reaching $100,000 per patient, this addiction center’s comprehensive care model offers unique insights for prospective buyers.Our hosts break down the intricate aspects of this business, from the operational costs of running multiple sober houses to the r...
Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous!In this retrospective episode, we take a deep dive into the unique business model of Smash My Trash. Our special guest, Connor Groce, a franchisee of Smash My Trash, joins us to break down the pros, cons, and surprising challenges of owning a franchise in the trash compaction industry. Discover what went right, what went wrong, and if this B2B sales-heavy model is right for you![Key Takeaways]Why Connor decided to buy an existing Smash My Trash territoryThe u...
In this high-stakes episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, all four hosts tackle a controversial, intriguing listing: the bankruptcy assets of Infowars, the infamous media company led by Alex Jones. With humor and insight, the team dives into the unusual opportunity to acquire assets from this high-profile, politically charged brand, including intellectual property, production studios, a vast e-commerce business, and more. They discuss the potential risks, the wild history of Infowars’ reach, and...
Welcome back to another episode of Acquisitions Anonymous! This time, we dive into a fascinating online business for sale – a subscription-based eBook company in Tampa, Florida, with a claimed 35% net margin. The kicker? The owners say they only put in about an hour a week! 😲We're joined by special guest Kameron, a senior from the University of South Carolina, for fresh insights on evaluating deals as a young entrepreneur. Together, we discuss red flags, the subscription model, customer acqui...
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Mills and Heather dive into the intriguing world of a $3.2 million e-commerce business focused on drinking games. This business, operating primarily on Shopify and leveraging a massive TikTok following of over 800,000, is cash-flow positive and offers a high profit margin. The episode explores potential risks, growth opportunities, and the ideal buyer profile for such a niche business.Key Points:Business Model: This is a direct-to-consumer brand with...
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, co-hosts Mills Snell and Heather Endresen take a deep dive into an intriguing real estate development opportunity—an exotic car storage facility near the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida. From analyzing the project’s $16 million price tag to debating the pros and cons of buying a partially constructed property, this episode covers the ins and outs of this unique opportunity.Mills and Heather discuss the broader real estate market in Florida, share...
This episode of Acquisitions Anonymous features a rerun of one of the podcast’s most interesting interviews with The Wolf of Franchises. The hosts explore common misconceptions about franchising, shedding light on the intricacies of franchise ownership, investment, and growth.Episode Highlight:The Wolf of Franchises discusses the benefits and challenges of owning franchises, emphasizing how this can be a lucrative path for those not interested in starting from scratch.Key takeaways include ho...
In today’s episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Michael Girdley and Heather Endresen analyze a unique niche business—a high-margin sneeze guard manufacturing company based in California. With an asking price of $1.25 million and an impressive 66% margin, this company specializes in sneeze guards and shower doors, with customers across all 50 states. The hosts break down the numbers, explore the e-commerce-driven business model, and examine the challenges of operating out of high-cost real...
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Michael Girdley, Bill D’Alessandro, Heather Endresen, and Mills Snell discuss a unique business: a premier manufacturer of wooden roof and floor trusses. With over $5 million in EBITDA and $11 million in annual revenue, the group dives into the pros and cons of this construction product business located in the southeastern U.S. They explore the implications of the company’s geographic location, customer concentration, and reliance on the constr...
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Michael Girdley, Bill D’Alessandro, Heather Endresen, and Mills Snell dive into the sale of a sleep disorder and attention deficit disorder medical practice based in Detroit, Michigan. With an asking price of $5 million and a net cash flow of $1.8 million, the team discusses the complexities of owning a medical practice, the revenue potential from sleep apnea treatments, and whether an owner needs to be a licensed physician. They explore the pr...
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Michael Girdley, Bill D’Alessandro, Heather Endresen, and Mills Snell evaluate a nationwide refrigerated and dry freight trucking company with $4.7 million in EBITDA. The discussion touches on the challenges of owning a trucking business in a volatile freight industry, the risks associated with owning 35 trucks, and the pros and cons of doubling fleet size to 60 trucks. They also explore the cyclical nature of the trucking industry and whether ...
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Michael Girdley and Heather Endresen evaluate a metal recycling business for sale in Pennsylvania. With $1.1 million in cash flow and $20 million in annual revenue, the conversation explores the business’s asset value, including $2 million in inventory and $2.5 million in equipment. Heather and Michael also dig into key factors like the potential impact of commodity price fluctuations, the importance of owning the real estate, and the environme...
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Bill D’Alessandro and Michael Girdley dive into a unique opportunity: a youth residential treatment facility with a $750,000 cash flow, up for sale at $5.5 million. The conversation explores key challenges, including recruitment difficulties and staff-to-youth ratios that impact the facility’s ability to operate at full capacity. They discuss whether the rural Utah location enhances the value due to outdoor programs or limits it due to labor sh...
In this episode, we reviewed a $4.5M plumbing and HVAC business with a strong focus on repair and replacement services in the Northeast US. With 1.4M EBITDA and 2,500 active accounts, it has a balanced revenue stream, recurring income, and no exposure to new construction. The big question is whether the impressive 33% margins are sustainable as the business scales.Thanks to this week's sponsor:Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of the pod.Acquisition Lab exists to he...
We found an interesting deal in episode 332—a theatrical supply and construction company based in Wisconsin that’s been around since 1981. It’s a niche player in stage setup and lighting for venues like theaters, casinos, and schools. The company is projected to hit $28M in revenue for 2024 with $1.3M in EBITDA. The two brothers running it are looking to exit, though one may stay on for a transition.Thanks to this week's sponsor:Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of ...
In this week's episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, we’re looking at a content-based business listed on Quiet Light—a recipe site with six years of future content ready to go, pulling in over 50 million page views in the past year. Joining us today is Chelsea Wood from Acquisition Lab, who shares her expertise on the potential of this business. What We Thought:Strong Metrics but Lacks Clarity on Revenue SourcesHeather pointed out the lack of clarity about how the business earns its revenue...
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hey guys, this is an amazing business. I know what exactly you need. you don't need any pilot. if it has a recurring customer, it is a great deal. I like to buy it.