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The hosts discuss a potential business deal involving a specialty dessert manufacturer in NYC. They talk about the company's financial details, customer base, and growth potential. They explore food manufacturing challenges and the possibility of an SBA loan. They are curious about the nature and market potential of specialty desserts.

The hosts discuss a deer hunting ranch in Kansas with 200 deer, lodging, and trips for guests. They explore the details and financials of the hunting preserve business, including pricing, cash flow, and revenue. They also discuss the challenges of valuing the real estate versus the business and the potential for diversifying the business beyond hunting. Additionally, they discuss adding recreational activities to the reserve, managing a semi-wild herd of animals, and obtaining a USDA loan for rural areas.

The hosts explore a mysterious construction consulting company, discussing its growth, profitability, and unique niche. They raise questions about customer concentration, the founder's role, and market dynamics. They also discuss credit risk and its impact on businesses, macro factors affecting the construction industry, and the importance of structured business in construction management.

The hosts discuss the potential purchase of a struggling beverage canning plant in Washington, analyzing the business's financials and lease situation. They explore the challenges of negotiating lease terms in commercial real estate deals and the impact of SBA loan requirements. Potential strategies for a buyer are considered, such as partnering with the current owner or buying specific equipment. The rise of mobile canning services and changes in the microbrewery industry are discussed as factors affecting the business's struggle. They also delve into the complexities of acquiring and reviving a struggling business.

Challenges of closing deals with SBA lenders in December, potential business opportunity in medical trailer manufacturing and reconditioning, booming industry of mobile MRI trailers, operating a business connected to a hospital, understanding core services in business acquisition.

Podcast hosts discuss a water park in Georgia listed for sale for $4.5mm, with conflicting suggestions of valuing it or tearing it down. They question the owner's motivation and propose partnering with a real estate developer. Topics include strategies for finding deals, analyzing financials, and potential uses for the property.

The hosts review an e-commerce deal with stable revenue and profit margin. They discuss the potential for growth and realistic pricing. The podcast explores an eco-friendly pet crate and speculates on other furniture products. They also talk about marketplace businesses, challenges of e-commerce loans, and advantages of acquiring old businesses.

The podcast delves into the details of a 420-acre farm in Maui that is for sale. They discuss the plants, fruits, asking price, and location of the farm. They also explore the potential for marijuana farming on the land and the challenges faced by the industry. The chapter also touches on tax structures, selling businesses, and the development potential of the property in Hawaii.

Michael Girdley and Heather Endresen discuss the potential acquisition of a septic services company in Montana. They analyze the company's market leader status and high demand for septic services, but acknowledge the limited buyer pool for such a niche business. The podcast also covers topics like gut biome and its impact on health, the influence of food choices on obesity, and the profitability of businesses in Montana.

Topics discussed include a disaster recovery and restoration business for sale in Canada, challenges of operating in a Canadian market, dynamics of the disaster remediation industry, difficulties for American buyers in purchasing Canadian businesses, advantages of the business-friendly environment in America, and understanding cultural differences when conducting business in foreign countries.