$4.4 M Diabetes Patch Brand: Hidden Gem or Hidden Trap?
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Nov 7, 2025
Dive into a potential goldmine with a $4.4M e-commerce business specializing in diabetes patch accessories. Assess the impressive 41% net margin and explore the world of continuous glucose monitors. The hosts analyze the product's market positioning, investigate licensing opportunities, and discuss strategies for U.S. expansion through influencer marketing. They also tackle risks like compliance challenges and financing hurdles, making for an engaging debate on whether this opportunity is a hidden gem or a risky venture.
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Numbers Convert From AUD, Changing The Deal
The listing shows ~US$3.5M revenue and US$1.46M cash flow, but those numbers are converted from AUD which changes buyer dynamics.
The Australian base and currency conversion likely explain the lower multiple and financing complexity.
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Margins Appear 'Loaded' By Marketplace Fees
The hosts flag a likely 'loaded' gross margin where marketplace fees sit above gross margin, inflating net margin appearance.
That implies product unit economics are very strong but you must verify fee accounting.
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Pharmacy Accounts Give Real Defensibility
Securing two U.S. pharmacy accounts buying ~$789K signals channel-level validation beyond FBA vulnerability.
That retail distribution materially raises defensibility versus being 'just stickers' on Amazon.
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In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts dig into a $4.4 M e‑commerce business in the diabetes sensor accessory space and debate whether its 41% net margin, Australian base, and licensing opportunity make it a smart buy—or a risky startup in disguise.
Business Listing – https://websiteproperties.com/websites/13755-sticking-with-success-great-business-opportunity-in-the-growing-diabetes-market/
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The team explores a listing for a home‑based Australian business selling branded adhesive patches for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) — the listing claims approximately US $3.5 M in trailing 12‑month revenue (converted from AUD) and US $1.46 M in cash‑flow (~41 % net margin). The business model includes Amazon FBA plus a couple of major U.S. pharmacy accounts, with the owner working ~10 hours/week.
Key Highlights: - Asking price ~US $4.4 M, trailing cash‑flow US $1.46 M (≈41 % net margin) - Business based in Australia, selling (via Amazon + pharmacies) consumable patches for CGMs — a growing diabetes adjacent market - Opportunity for U.S. expansion + licensing of characters/brands to build a moat - Risks: Australian entity, potential Amazon seller‑migration issues, unclear SBA financing, low barrier to entry in consumables - Strategic path: Use Aussie cash‑flow to buy and build U.S. subsidiary, invest heavily in influencer / TikTok, build brand/licensing to protect margin
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