

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating
Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley
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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8 snips
Jan 10, 2025 • 34min
Is This Family Fun Center Worth $4 Million?
Dive into the intriguing world of a San Antonio family entertainment center, featuring bowling, trampolines, and virtual reality. With impressive revenues, the discussion centers on scalability and operational challenges. Explore the impact of local demographics and regulations on business viability. The hosts analyze whether this franchise model is a solid investment or a risky venture, ending with a light-hearted debate about alternative business ideas like a cheese factory. Tune in for a thorough look at the entertainment industry's evolving landscape!

Jan 7, 2025 • 39min
Specialty Cheese Business for Sale: Aged to Perfection or Trouble Ahead?
Delve into the captivating world of a Wisconsin cheese factory for sale and uncover the quirky challenges of forecasting demand for specialty aged cheeses. Explore motivations behind the seller's retirement while reveling in whimsical tales from the cheese scene and beyond. Discover how traditional manufacturing is shifting to e-commerce for greater profitability. With entertaining banter, the hosts highlight business valuations, industry resilience, and the cultural significance of cheese, making complex topics fun and accessible.

14 snips
Jan 3, 2025 • 37min
$2.2M EBITDA Traffic Management Firm: Should You Buy It?
Dive into the intriguing world of a $2.2M EBITDA traffic management firm, discussing its impressive growth potential and operational insights. The conversation touches on the unique challenges of scaling low CapEx businesses and the importance of established contracts. Delve into the crucial topic of insurance diligence in high-risk acquisitions and its impact on costs. The hosts also explore innovative financing strategies for self-funded searchers, emphasizing the complexities of deals within the $5 to $15 million range. Perfect for M&A enthusiasts!

18 snips
Dec 31, 2024 • 35min
The $13M Revenue Warehouse with Just 25 Full-Time Employees
Delve into the complexities of a $3.5M EBITDA warehousing company thriving in the e-commerce era. The discussion covers challenges like labor dynamics and customer concentration, ensuring you get insights into the 3PL industry's operational intricacies. From holiday shipping hurdles to the importance of technology and automation, uncover how this asset-light model achieves impressive margins. The hosts also explore real estate challenges and the potential for expansion, encouraging a deep understanding of scaling in logistics.

72 snips
Dec 27, 2024 • 50min
Amazon FBA Supplements Business at 10x Multiple: Is It Worth It?
In this engaging discussion, Travis Jamison, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Capital Pad, shares his expertise in e-commerce and Amazon FBA. He analyzes a supplements business listed at a striking 10x multiple, revealing the risks and rewards of such acquisitions. Travis emphasizes the challenges in supply chain management and competition, while contrasting the appeal of investing in small businesses against volatile ventures. He also highlights strategies for establishing competitive advantages and the importance of operational efficiency in thriving within the marketplace.

16 snips
Dec 24, 2024 • 32min
Crumbl Cookie: A Sweet Investment or Fading Fad?
Explore the sweet world of Crumbl Cookies as hosts delve into the sale of two franchises in Washington. They analyze Crumbl's rapid growth, financial performance, and unique cookie offerings, all while questioning its long-term sustainability. The discussion highlights the challenges of trendy food businesses and the intricacies of franchise investments. Humorous anecdotes about In-N-Out and a light-hearted take on celebrity plastic surgery provide entertaining breaks in an otherwise serious examination of the franchise landscape.

26 snips
Dec 20, 2024 • 25min
95% Margins in Crypto! Should You Buy This Business?
Dive into the exciting realm of cryptocurrency with a spotlight on a trading signal platform boasting staggering 95% profit margins. Discover the ethical quandaries of anonymous trading communities and the ongoing debate over sustainability versus potential pump-and-dump scenarios. The hosts share personal investment tales, reflect on viral marketing chaos, and dissect the dynamics of crypto communities. Plus, explore the challenges of transitioning crypto businesses and how traditional financial institutions perceive digital assets.

22 snips
Dec 17, 2024 • 33min
Why We Love (and Hate) This $250K Porta-Potty Deal
Could you handle the humor and challenges of a porta-potty business? Dive into the quirks of a $250K deal in San Antonio, where the hosts analyze operational hurdles and the potential for profit. Discover the recurring revenue model of portable toilet rentals, along with the unique challenges of customer retention and labor shortages. Enjoy amusing anecdotes and insights into this niche market, all while weighing whether this 'crappy' business is worth the investment! Get ready for a fun exploration of the unexpected world of waste management.

5 snips
Dec 13, 2024 • 34min
Is This Christmas Tree Business Worth $65K?
Ever thought about buying a Christmas tree lot? Here's a deep dive into a seasonal business opportunity in Utah worth $65,000. The hosts discuss the charm and challenges of a six-week operation, weighing financials against location and staffing hurdles. They tackle the ongoing 'tree wars' between real and artificial options, revealing how consumer preferences have shifted. With humorous anecdotes from past ventures, it's clear that seasonal businesses offer both quirky fun and serious profit potential if navigated wisely.

22 snips
Dec 10, 2024 • 31min
Inside a High-Growth Pet Product Brand with 54% Margins!
Discover the thriving world of a high-growth pet product brand with impressive $2.9M EBITDA and 54% margins. The discussion dives into the power of intellectual property and its impact on pricing and market dominance. Sales channels like e-commerce and brick-and-mortar are explored, revealing untapped opportunities. Learn about the challenges of distribution and the innovative wearables enhancing pet health. Get insights into the strategies for boosting e-commerce presence and the valuation debates surrounding profitable businesses in a competitive landscape.


