Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating How This Event Ticket Resale Business Generates $1.7M in Cash Flow
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Jan 28, 2025 Dive into the lucrative world of ticket resale, where a unique business generates $1.7 million in cash flow. Discover how COVID-19 reshaped sales dynamics and the critical role of tech partnerships for success. Explore the intricacies of acquiring businesses through SBA loans, and understand the challenges in the ticket resale market, especially against giants like Ticketmaster. Hear insights on evolving strategies powered by AI and the importance of navigating complex regulations to thrive in this competitive landscape.
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SBA Loans for SaaS Businesses
- SaaS businesses can be tricky for SBA loans due to high multiples and reliance on ARR.
- Focus on cash flow and EBITDA, and ensure sufficient equity to avoid over-leveraging.
Software Lifecycle and Lending
- Software businesses have varying lifecycles, impacting valuations and lending challenges.
- Early-stage, high-growth companies face high EBITDA multiples, while declining businesses present different issues.
The Barry Manilow Cadillac
- Michael's grandmother left him a Cadillac with a six-CD changer.
- It contained six Barry Manilow CDs.