Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating

By: Bill D'Alessandro Mills Snell Heather Endresen and Michael Girdley
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • 95% Margins in Crypto! Should You Buy This Business?
    Dec 20 2024

    Explore the wild world of crypto as we review a cryptocurrency signal trading platform for sale and the ethics of anonymous trading communities.

    Business Listing - https://us.businessesforsale.com/us/leading-cryptocurrency-trading-signals-service.aspx

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    In this episode, we dive into a cryptocurrency signal trading business listed for sale, exploring its meteoric rise, 95% profit margins, and ethical concerns about anonymous operations. We discuss the dynamics of crypto communities, the challenges of scaling paid memberships, and whether this kind of business is sustainable or just another “pump and dump.” Plus, our hosts share personal crypto mishaps and insights on how financial institutions perceive digital assets. A must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of crypto and small business acquisitions!

    Key Highlights:

    - Overview of a crypto signal trading business with 95% net margins.
    - Ethical concerns surrounding anonymous trading communities.
    - The challenge of transitioning personal-brand businesses to new owners.
    - Crypto’s impact on personal financial statements and SBA loans.
    - Personal anecdotes on missed crypto opportunities and market dynamics.

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    25 mins
  • Why We Love (and Hate) This $250K Porta-Potty Deal
    Dec 17 2024

    Could you handle owning a porta-potty business? We analyze a $250K San Antonio-based deal.

    Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Profitable-and-Established-Porta-Potty-and-Septic-Cleaning-Business/2299096/

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    The hosts dig into a rural Texas porta-potty and septic tank business serving the San Antonio area. They evaluate its $250,000 asking price, operational challenges, and potential ROI, alongside the broader landscape of asset rental businesses. With humorous anecdotes and industry insights, they highlight the opportunities and pitfalls in running such a hands-on enterprise. Is this "crappy" business worth the price, or is it too rural and small to succeed?

    Key Highlights:

    - Deal Details: $250K for a porta-potty business with $172K in inventory and no disclosed cash flow.

    - Business Model: How portable toilet rentals and septic services generate recurring revenue.

    - Challenges: Labor shortages, customer retention, and cyclical risks in construction-dependent markets.

    - Growth Potential: The limits of a rural market and pairing with other site services like dumpster rentals.

    - Humor Break: Funny porta-potty stories and industry quirks.

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    33 mins
  • Is This Christmas Tree Business Worth $65K?
    Dec 13 2024

    Looking to buy a Christmas tree lot business? This episode breaks down a deal for a Utah-based seasonal tree venture.

    Link to business listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Seasonal-Christmas-Tree-Business/2232219/

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    In this episode, the hosts dive into a quirky, seasonal business opportunity—a Christmas tree lot in Utah County, Utah. They evaluate the strengths, challenges, and financials of this $65,000 opportunity, including its potential as a side hustle, the impact of location, and the dynamics of seasonal businesses. Along the way, they discuss the allure of real Christmas trees, competition in seasonal retail, and share humorous anecdotes about past ventures in pop-up businesses like Halloween stores.

    Key Highlights:

    - Deal Overview: Asking price, revenue, and cash flow of the Utah-based tree business.

    - Seasonal Hustle: Pros and cons of owning a six-week-only operation.

    - Challenges: Issues like securing locations and staffing for seasonal retail.

    - Tree Wars: Real vs. artificial trees—shifts in customer preferences over decades.

    - Insights into Similar Businesses: Lessons from pop-up ventures like Halloween stores and fireworks tents.

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    34 mins

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