For this episode we found a live lobster storage and seafood processing company in Nova Scotia that's up for sale. They are asking $8.9 million, and are making $55M in revenue, but it all comes with its own set of challenges. We chat about what it takes to succeed in this niche industry, and why this might be a dream deal for the right buyer (or a nightmare for others). If you're curious about the seafood business or just love interesting deals, tune in 

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Acquisition Lab exists to help people buy a business and navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.

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In this episode, Bill and Heather talked about the key strategies for structuring an SBA loan for a seasonal eCommerce business. They also discussed the challenges of managing inventory and working capital and offered practical advice on how to approach lenders and structure your deal effectively. 

If you want to learn more about SBA Loan and Heather's work, visit her website Visocap.net 

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Today, we look at a $2.1M agency that's for sale but may not be quite ready to be sold. It brings in $500K a year and has a strong social media following, which sounds great. But there are issues, like no recurring revenue and it relies too much on its founder. We discuss what needs to change to make this business a solid buy. If you're interested in business deals and agency growth, this episode is for you!

Listing: We found this deal on acquire.com

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In episode 228, Acquisition's Anonymous features Trent Lee (@TrentBizBroker) to share his insights as the broker from the Vegas wedding chapels featured in episode 130.  He joins Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the acquisition.  Trent offers some reassurance that Michael and Bill's initial breakdown of the business was pretty solid while sharing some interesting insights around the seller and eventual buyer.

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The Science of Scaling, hosted by Mark Roberge. Mark is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School and in each episode, he interviews the most successful sales leaders in tech to help you learn how to scale a business. Whether that’s how to find outside capital, or what to look for in your first sales hire.

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In episode 227, Acquisition's Anonymous features John Wilson (@WilsonCompanies) for another episode. He joins Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) in discussing the potential acquisition of an HVAC and plumbing company in Northwestern Ohio. They analyzed the listing, priced at $980,000 with a cash flow of $235,351 and gross revenue of $1,217,347. They point out that the business seems stagnant, operating in a region with limited growth opportunities, and stress the importance of understanding customer acquisition costs. John and Heather caution against overpaying and highlight the significance of having a clear strategy for growth before acquiring a home service company.

Check out the listing here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/northwest-ohio-heating-and-air-and-plu[…]lVnUjVkUU1rVlJjNDB6Z0lGVzc5eW9CNXkxNXBOUm9Db0ZNUUF2RF9Cd0U=

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In episode 226, Acquisition's Anonymous features John Wilson (@WilsonCompanies) as a special guest. He joins Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) in discussing a sports and event management company that generates around $12 million in annual revenue, known for organizing events like Tough Mudder. The episode explores the business's dynamics and potential challenges, such as venue costs. You'll also hear about John and some awesome things going on in his world.

Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal-sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market.

Axial partners with over 2,000 boutique investment bankers and business brokers who use the Axial platform for marketing their deals to lower-middle market acquirers.

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In Episode 225, Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) explore an expert witness prep business. The seller is asking for $6.1 million for a Boston-based business with $4.1 million in revenue and $1.25 million in cash flow. They discuss the risks tied to the business's heavy reliance on the seller's connections and the unpredictable revenue patterns in the industry and debate whether the business can be scaled by expanding its reach beyond the seller's network and hiring sales representatives. 

You can find the listing here: https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/expert-witness-prep-and-placement-for-law-firms/BW2117764/

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In episode 224 of Acquisitions Anonymous,  Michael (@girdley), Heather (@EndresenHeather), and Mills (@thegeneralmills) discuss a metal service center company for sale in Chicago. Initially promising, the deal loses its shine as they uncover pricing issues and nuances that make it less attractive. The seller's high price expectations and demands for inventory payment add complexity. They highlight the challenges of such deals, including lengthy negotiations that can deter potential buyers.

Check out the listing here:https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Metal-Service-Center-Company-for-Sale/2129568/

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Created by Walker Diebel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.

Acquisition Lab exists to help people buy a business and navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.

If you are serious about buying a business check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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In Episode 223, Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) explore a unique opportunity involving a company that manufactures sports and military protective gear with a significant patent portfolio. The good: the products have some high-profile endorsements. The bad: $300 million is a steep asking price... and what's the real value of those patents?

You can find the  listing here: https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/15-year-brand-in-the-sports-military-protective-gear-segments-massive-ip-portfolio-of-100-patents-40-repeat-customer-rate?e=57d56ab794

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Check them out at https://www.employerflexible.com/.

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Heather  (@EndresenHeather), and Bill (@BillDA) review one of Bill's favorite types of companies. Rentals! A business that manages rentals for Hollywood movie companies.

They wrap up the episode with a conversation around specialized lenders and acquiring a business from your parents.

Find the listing here.

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Created by Walker Diebel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.

A lot of our listeners tune in each week to our deal reviews, want to get in on buying a business, but don’t know where to start.

Acquisition Lab exists to help people buy a business and navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.

If you are serious about buying a business check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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Heather  (@EndresenHeather), and Bill (@BillDA) break down a shapewear business that is going some serious revenue with some compelling ecomm elements.

Find the listing here.

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Check them out at https://www.employerflexible.com/.

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Girdley (@girdley), Heather (@EndresenHeather), and Bill (@BillDA) have quite the interesting deal this week. The company manufactures locking devices and security devices used in prison systems. While it fails the cocktail party test- it has some interesting elements as well.

Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market.

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Girdley (@girdley), Heather (@EndresenHeather), and Bill (@BillDA)  listen to comments on previous episodes and focus on a smaller business that could be a side hustle for someone. This is a solid SaaS business selling to K12.

Check out the listing here: https://app.acquire.com/startup/8BT21wtP0zPDckzrZcf3hXDooaJ2/sZ04QGCuyBYU7b47U4gX

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A lot of our listeners tune in each week to our deal reviews, want to get in on buying a business, but don’t know where to start.

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If you are serious about buying a business check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of fertility clinics and the high costs of IVF treatments. We talked about why IVF can cost as much as $25,000 and explored the economics behind these prices. Bill shares his thoughts on the importance of delivering excellent customer service in such a sensitive industry, while Mills and Heather talk about the challenges of expanding geographically and the capital expenses involved. We covered ethical considerations and the potential for high returns on investment in this space. Tune in and enjoy: 

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Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills)  Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather), and Michael Girdley (@gridley) break down a VA roofing business. Tune in as Mills gives some detailed insight into a business that's right in his wheel house. 

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Check them out at https://www.employerflexible.com/.

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Girdley (@girdley), Heather (@EndresenHeather), and Bill (@BillDA) review a car wash chain that has serious growth potential.

Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market.

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Created by Walker DYEbel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.

A lot of our listeners tune in each week to our deal reviews, want to get in on buying a business, but don’t know where to start.

Acquisition Lab exists to help people buy a business and navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.

If you are serious about buying a business check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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Girdley (@girdley),  and Bill (@BillDA) review a pretty large deal that involves helicopters in the big apple.

Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market.

Axial partners with over 2,000 boutique investment bankers and business brokers who use the Axial platform to market their deals to lower middle market acquirers.

Sweetspot on Axial in terms of deal size is from $5M to $75M in enterprise value, located solely within the US and Canada.

Deal activity occurs in five industry verticals: manufacturing, tech / IT services, healthcare, B2B services, and consumer.

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This week the whole crew break down a glass fabrication business and how these types of businesses differentiate themselves. 

Check out the listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Commercial-Glass-Fabrication-and-Installation-Co/2102173/

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Check them out at https://www.employerflexible.com/.

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This could be one of the more interesting episode yet. The whole crew joins in and takes a SERIOUS look into a worm farm.

Check it out here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Nationally-Acclaimed-The-Worm-Farm-selling-Soils-Worms-and-Castings/2113910/

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Check them out at https://www.employerflexible.com/.

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Michael  (@girdley), Heather  (@EndresenHeather), Bill (@billDA), and special guest Kelcey (@kelceylehrich) dive into a blogger turned toy seller deal that makes for a fun conversation.

Check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/very-profitable-growing-ecommerce-brand-kids-toys-vertical-42-net-margins-65-aov-28-repeat-orders-strong-social-signals?e=42dc999128
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Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) break down a test prep business this week.

Check out the listing here: https://quietlight.com/listings/13904750/

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Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), Michael Girdley (@girdley),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) review a distillery that gives the group a buzz.

Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market.

Axial partners with over 2,000 boutique investment bankers and business brokers who use the Axial platform to market their deals to lower middle market acquirers.

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Deal activity occurs in five industry verticals: manufacturing, tech / IT services, healthcare, B2B services, and consumer.

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Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills),  Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather), and Michael Girdley (@girdley) switch it up from the typical deals reviews and have a discussion about debt markets.

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Michael  (@girdley), Heather  (@EndresenHeather), Bill (@billDA), and special guest Kelcey (@kelceylehrich) dive into a supplements business and share some exciting news about the hold co conference.

Check it out here: https://quietlight.com/listings/11245953/
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In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, we take a close look at a $2.9 million knife ecommerce business and discuss whether it’s a wise investment or a risky choice. We break down the business’s numbers, challenges, and market issues to help you understand why this deal might or not be the best bet. We hope you enjoy it

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Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) breakdown a wall panel shopify store doing some serious growth. 


Check out the listing: https://quietlight.com/listings/13802068/

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Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) review a deal for a company that produces collectible statues. Let us know what you think. 

Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market.

Axial partners with over 2,000 boutique investment bankers and business brokers who use the Axial platform to market their deals to lower middle market acquirers. 

Sweetspot on Axial in terms of deal size is from $5M to $75M in enterprise value, located solely within the US and Canada. 

Deal activity occurs in five industry verticals: manufacturing, tech / IT services, healthcare, B2B services, and consumer. 

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Fashionably late- our 200th episode is one you don't want to miss. Michael Girdley (@girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) go over some of our favorite moments from over 200 episodes of Acquisitions Anonymous. Thanks so much to all our loyal listeners and sponsors!!!

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This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. 

After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close. 

The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".

For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) review a Manufacturer and Distributer of Vegan Cosmetics and Skincare Brand.

Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market.

Axial partners with over 2,000 boutique investment bankers and business brokers who use the Axial platform to market their deals to lower middle market acquirers. 

Sweetspot on Axial in terms of deal size is from $5M to $75M in enterprise value, located solely within the US and Canada. 

Deal activity occurs in five industry verticals: manufacturing, tech / IT services, healthcare, B2B services, and consumer. 

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Michael Girdley (@girdley) and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) review a fun deal on a car rental franchise that produces some strong EBITDA #'s.

Check it out here: https://woodbridgegrp.egnyte.com/dl/FgpypTxSP1

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Michael Girdley (@girdley) and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) review a pool building business in Michael's hometown. You could say our mind is on summer.

Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/pool-construction-and-service-co-w-40-years-in-business/2095591/?d=L3RleGFzL2JvZXJuZS1lc3RhYmxpc2hlZC1idXNpbmVzc2VzLWZvci1zYWxlLz9xPWNHWnliMjA5TXpBd01EQXdNQSUzRCUzRA%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR2trjNs5Of0LmORgz8KDkbVNA4xMB-JTC3hdFzAF5IzvSWlL7zKWIHJNgY_aem_th_ARGWbKKnItZHcBSDnUeyerPQijB0ihWDPB94-ocRZK5z7gUZmEKZOeHSgVdG0MLbAOo "Building $5mm pools in San Antonio"

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This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. 

After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close. 

The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".

For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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 Girdley (@girdley) and Bill (@BillDA) review a declining software business that is available for a cheap multiple. 

Check it out here: https://quietlight.com/listings/12988647/

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Michael Girdley (@girdley) sits down with the Wolf of Franchises (@franchisewolf) and learns all about the world of franchising. Thanks to the wolf for joining the pod and check out his website:  https://wolfoffranchises.com/



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Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk through a promotional product business. 

Check it out: https://www.beaconadvisors.com/listing/b2b-custom-promotional-merchandise-distributor/

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This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. 

After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close. 

The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".

For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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Michael Girdley (@girdley), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) chat through a farm that leaves Mills excited and Girdley running.

Check it out here: https://mademarketdocs.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/1684803951285-d3e9yj5euuo-e6f5465618105f1daecd1804e2e425ce/Grower%20BP.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4PJCY62PLWPHOQHK%2F20230525%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20230525T163257Z&X-Amz-Expires=604800&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=523d2dfe736502db43252b1c00572eb89f631a8aba08f6f4998c16bef875d5b3
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This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. 

After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close. 

The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".

For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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In this episode, we talked about a $12.5M refrigerated trucking company for sale. We discussed the business's challenges, like dealing with both employees and owner-operators and the tricky financing involved. 

We also compare this company to big players like Cisco and US Foods and how they handle inventory differently. 

Businesses like this can be tricky, so tune in if you are interested in acquiring a similar one,

Listing: This deal is on Axial. You'll have to sign up to check it out.

Thanks to this week's sponsor:

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Michael Girdley (@girdley), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) chat through an aircraft painting business that has high margins and the impact of some valuable real-estate. 

Check it out here: https://www.beaconadvisors.com/listing/aviation-painting-and-exterior-refinishing-business/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=New+Acquisition+Opportunities%3A+Aviation+Services+%7C+Transport+and+Leisure&utm_campaign=2+New+Acquisition+Opportunities+%28Aviation+RV%29

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Michael Girdley (@girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) finish off their 2-part All American series. They review a hot dog manufacturer and it's ability to scale. 
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This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. 

After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close. 

The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".

For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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Michael Girdley (@girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) kick off a 2-part All American series. They review a fireworks wholesaler and retail shop- a business near and dear to Girdley's heart. 

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Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA)  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) kick off Heather's first show as a co-host. They review a managed IT services provider and a convo about SBA programs.
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This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. 

After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close. 

The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".

For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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 Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA)  and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) review a disaster remediation business that is cruising. 

Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/high-margin-insurance-disaster-restoration-mitigation-company/2075480/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2023-02-28&utm_campaign=7+New+Deals+with+%24500k+in+Cash+Flow
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Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year.    Their team has bought over 30 businesses across  3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help. 

Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal.  They will even fly out to the business with you.  Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.

Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love.  And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.

Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander

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Michael Girdley (@girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a wallet shop that's bringing in some cash. 

Check it out: https://quietlight.com/listings/13033400/
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Thanks to our sponsor!

Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year.    Their team has bought over 30 businesses across  3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help. 

Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal.  They will even fly out to the business with you.  Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.

Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love.  And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.

Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander

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Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Michael Girdley (@girdley) go an interview style episode around Girdley selling his coffee shop business. 
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Thanks to our sponsor!

This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. 

After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close. 

The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".

For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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Michael Girdley (@girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a marijuana grow facility.

Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/medical-marijuana-grow-facility-absentee-passive-ownership/2079732/?d=L2J1c2luZXNzZXMtZm9yLXNhbGUvP3E9WW1aelgzTnZjblE5TkRBNk1qQXNNek13T2pJd0xETTBNRG95TUNaalptWnliMjA5TnpVd01EQXdKbXhqUFVwcll6bE5ha0Z0VVhveFZsVjVXbFJRVlRsTVVIbGFTRkJVU1hkS2EwMDVWbFpOYlZWNk1WVlhSRGh0VW5vd2VVMURXa1JRVmxaVVNteE5PVkZXU1QwbWJIUTlNekFzTkRBc09EQW1jSFJ2UFRNd01EQXdNREElM0Q=
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Thanks to our sponsor!

Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year.    Their team has bought over 30 businesses across  3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help. 

Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal.  They will even fly out to the business with you.  Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.

Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love.  And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.

Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander

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Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about the  country club of their dreams.

Check it out: https://images.bizbuysell.com/shared/listings/209/2093880/bc9b4793-1be3-412e-b17b-9dfde243b787.pdf?_gl=1*1o8lxok*_ga*ODMzMDk4Mzg2LjE2NzA1MTc4Nzg.*_ga_NJNXMWK3N9*MTY4MjUyOTM2NS40My4xLjE2ODI1Mjk1NjQuMC4wLjA

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Thanks to our sponsor!

This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. 

After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close. 

The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".

For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

• Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.
• Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show!
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Michael Girdley (@girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a training academy for recreational vehicles.

Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/licensed-and-certified-rv-training-academy-2-992-048-ttm-sde/2045901/?d=L2J1c2luZXNzZXMtZm9yLXNhbGUvP3E9WTJabWNtOXRQVGMxTURBd01DWnJQVkoySUNac2REMHpNQ3cwTUN3NE1BJTNEJTNE
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Thanks to our sponsor!

Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year.    Their team has bought over 30 businesses across  3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help. 

Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal.  They will even fly out to the business with you.  Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.

Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love.  And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.

Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander

• Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.
• Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show!
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For inquiries or suggestions, email us at contact@acquanon.com

In this episode, Bill and Heather review a $5 million AI calendar assistant that integrates with Calendly. 

They talk about the pros and cons, including the tough competition, how to market the product, and the challenges of getting a loan to finance the purchase. Heather shares her expertise on loan ratios and interest rates, while Bill discusses the potential for growth and business partnerships. Enjoy it! 

Check out the listing here: https://app.acquire.com/startup/n9TFZ96MwCgfdsPjRX06g3pVqmo1/U89j3VW72keFk0NsQMY3?source=populars

Thanks to this episode's sponsor:

Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of the pod.

Acquisition Lab exists to help people buy a business and navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.

If you are serious about buying a business, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com and mention us ;) 

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Michael Girdley (@girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a Truck Hardware Manufacturer for sale. 

Check it out:  https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/15-year-international-manufacturer-of-custom-flat-tank-support-trucks-35-repeat-order-rate-1350000-aov-commercial-government-clientele?e=42dc999128
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Thanks to our sponsor!

This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. 

After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close. 

The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".

For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

• Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.
• Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show!
• Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations.

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For inquiries or suggestions, email us at contact@acquanon.com

Michael Girdley (@girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a big painting contractor for sale. 

Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/painting-contractor-with-85-reccurring-clients/1974619/?d=L25ldy15b3JrL3BhaW50aW5nLWJ1c2luZXNzZXMtZm9yLXNhbGUv
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Thanks to our sponsor!

Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year.    Their team has bought over 30 businesses across  3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help. 

Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal.  They will even fly out to the business with you.  Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.

Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love.  And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.

Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander

Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inbox

Advertise with us by clicking here

• Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.
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For inquiries or suggestions, email us at contact@acquanon.com

Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about cemeteries. 

Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Well-established-cemetery-broker-business-is-for-sale-in-California/2084777/?returnurl=d3d3LmJpemJ1eXNlbGwuY29tL2Jyb2tlcmRpcmVjdG9yeS9Qcm9maWxlL1ZpZXdCcm9rZXJQcm9maWxlLmFzcHg%2fQnJva2VyUHJvZmlsZUlEPTM2OTQ4JmJwbHQ9MTA%3d&returnurllabel=50

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Thanks to our sponsor!

This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. 

After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close. 

The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".

For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inbox

Advertise with us by clicking here

• Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.
• Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show!
• Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations.

For inquiries or suggestions, email us at contact@acquanon.com