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Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingThis 19-Year-Old Surf Shop Makes $315K/Year — But Would You Buy It?This week the team breaks down a 19-year-old e-commerce surfing accessories business with $3.4M in revenue and $315k in profit — but is the $1M asking price plus $1.5M in inventory worth it?Business Listing - https://synergybb.com/listings/established-helicopter-installation-company-in-mo/Sponsors:⚙️ This episode is sponsored by Inzo Technologies — IT solutions built specifically for small businesses and acquisition entrepreneurs. Get a complimentary IT audit of your target business at: https://inzotechnologies.com or email Nick directly at nick@inzotechnologies.com.💸 This episode is also brought to you by Capital Pad — the marketplace connecting acquisition e...2025-04-1136 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingIs a Harley-Davidson Dealership a Good Investment?In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Heather Endresen, Bill D'Alessandro, Michael Girdley, Mills Snell, and special guest Chelsea Wood from Acquisition Lab take on a unique deal—a Harley-Davidson dealership listed at $8.6 million with $2.1 million in EBITDA. This episode is sponsored by Connor Groce – your go-to franchise consultant, helping prospective owners choose the right franchise and avoid common pitfalls. Connect with Connor’s team or attend his Gateway to Franchise Ownership workshop by visiting the link in the show notes. Visit https://www.connorgroce.com/ for more information.They dig into the complexities of owning...2024-11-1527 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWhat You Need to Know About Jet Charter Businesses: Acquisitions Anonymous Ep 329In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Bill D’Alessandro and Heather Endresen evaluate a private jet charter business with a $2 million EBITDA. They explore whether the company operates on an asset-light model by leasing jets or owns the aircraft, and how each model affects profitability. The discussion covers key aspects of FAA Part 135 certification, maintenance, and the growing demand for private jet services. With insights into corporate, government, and individual clientele, Bill and Heather dive deep into the complexities of the private aviation industry, including Bill's fascinating story about the origins of EBITDA.Thanks to this we...2024-09-0631 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating$7.5M of EBITDA making superhero minifigures! Our favorite deal ever? - Acquisitions Anonymous 207Bill 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. Dea...2023-07-0430 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWill Bill go vegan for $3mm/yr? - Acquisitions Anonymous 206Mills 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 activi...2023-06-2736 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating2.5mm promotional product business - Acquisitions Anonymous 201Michael 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/_____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 advi...2023-06-0927 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingAll American Series: Get ya hot dogs - Acquisitions Anonymous 197Michael 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. -----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 ses...2023-05-3025 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingAll America Series: Fireworks Store for Sale - Acquisitions Anonymous 196Michael 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. -----Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by HoldCoConference, the conference exclusively focused on HoldCo Entrepreneurs and Executives. This conference is where Holding Companies meet, learn, scale and grow. From tech to Home Services, Holdco Entrepreneurs from around the globe will be meeting in Cleveland this September 18-20th in Cleveland Ohio. Check out holdcoconf.com...2023-05-2630 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingCan we make an SBA loan pencil on a 5% margin business? - Acquisitions Anonymous 195Bill 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.-----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 se...2023-05-2329 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating$2M of EBITDA and 50% margins in disaster remediation - Acquisitions Anonymous 194 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-----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, ac...2023-05-1930 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingLeather wallet ecom biz doing $500k profit - Acquisitions Anonymous 193Michael 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/-----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. 2023-05-1629 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingGirdley Sells a Business - Acquisitions Anonymous 192Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Michael Girdley (@girdley) go an interview style episode around Girdley selling his coffee shop business. -----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...2023-05-1227 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingSleep deprivation and buying a marijuana grow facility. - Acquisitions Anonymous 191Michael 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=-----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 bough...2023-05-0937 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingFalling in love with a country club - Acquisitions Anonymous 190Michael 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_____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 vet...2023-05-0532 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingAn RV training school. We love it. - Acquisitions Anonymous 189Michael 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-----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, activel...2023-05-0233 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating$5mm Truck Hardware Manufacturer - Acquisitions Anonymous 188Michael 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-----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 almos...2023-04-2829 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingBig boy painting contractor for sale - Acquisitions Anonymous 187Michael 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-----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...2023-04-2540 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingThe guys dig into a cemetery brokerage: Acquisitions Anonymous 186Michael 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_____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 goin...2023-04-2133 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingBill Buys a Pizza Boat in Paradise - Acquisitions Anonymous 185Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) look for plane tickets for Bill because he's buying a pizza boat. -----Thanks to our sponsor!CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do you love Acquanon and want to see...2023-04-1833 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWe're Totally Turned On By This Aphrodisiac Chocolate Business - Acquisitions Anonymous 184Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) unpack why Girdley is claustrophobic and also a business that's for sale. _____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 Walk...2023-04-1435 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating$50mm/yr Bedding Brand for Sale - Acquisitions Anonymous 179Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) look into $50mm/yr Bedding Brand for Sale. Things get weird.-----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 wit...2023-03-2830 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA $5mm tent rental company for colleges - Acquisitions Anonymous 178Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a company that rents tents to colleges and universities.Girdley also tells some stories and Bill is smart as always!-----Thanks to our sponsors!CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.-----Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inbox2023-03-2424 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingFedex long-haul routes and are we crazy - Acquisitions Anonymous 177Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) look into Fedex long-haul routes and whether you want to own one.-----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 for...2023-03-2134 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingHow One Tweet Led to One SMB Acquisition! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 176Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) are joined by Joe Cassandra (@JoeCassandra) to hear his lessons learned in SMB ownership, running a children's retail store, owner-employee relationships, building a HoldCo, hidden expenses, and more.-----Thanks to our sponsors!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 hav...2023-03-1745 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingSomeone makes $5mm/yr printing CD sleeves - Acquisitions Anonymous 175Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) review a company that prints CD-ROM sleeves as well as some other stuff too.Also, check our Girdley's dramatic lighting as he's trying out to be a member of the Backstreet Boys and/or a Twitch streamer.-----Thanks to our sponsors!CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.-----2023-03-1426 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingDo you want to own a cleaning company? - Acquisitions Anonymous 173Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) review a cleaning company in Michigan. Good times were had by all! -----Thanks to our sponsors!CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.-----Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do...2023-03-0837 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingImporting ice cream machines for fun and profit - Acquisitions Anonymous 172Michael Girdley (@chilis), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review an importer of ice cream machines.----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 p...2023-03-0338 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingShould you buy a swim school? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 171Michael Girdley (@chilis), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a swim school for sale.----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 in...2023-03-0128 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingThe guys get excited by a $20mm/yr lubricant exporter in Houston - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 170Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) review a $20mm/year lubricant exporter in Houston. Good times were had by all! -----Thanks to our sponsors!CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.-----Additional episodes you might enjoy:#166 - A legal tech business doing $7mm a year#165 - Should we buy this airplan...2023-02-2433 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA law firm for sale?! - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 169Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a law firm that is for sale (well, a piece of one.)----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...2023-02-2237 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingPrinting Money in the Liquidations Industry - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 167Michael Girdley (@Girdley), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a business that liquidates old voice-over IP telephones. They have 32% margins and only 11 employees while doing $4M in revenue. Impressive.We also steered away from the deal to talk about how to convince a broker that you’re not a tire kicker, how to make deals with celebrities, pricing a business with upcoming unforeseeable risks, different structures to share risk with the seller in a deal, and much more!Company: Highly Profitable Supplier of Used & Refurbished Telecom EquipmentLocation: ...2023-02-1539 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingAnnual Report Filing Software - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 164Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a Highly Profitable Filing and Document Prep Tech Company. We talk about how this company operates, and the stability of its sales. What is the real transferable value? How did the Covid bump affect this business? Where is the hidden growth opportunity?Tune in for one of Bill’s best takes on how taxes work in eCommerce. Will taxes keep rising? Company: Highly Profitable Filing and Document Preparation Tech CompanyLocation: USStated...2023-02-0333 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingMake $2.3M/yr owning a Flight School - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 163Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro talk about an aircraft service center and flight training school. Why are we SO excited about hobbyists as a customer base? What is needed to succeed in this business? The business has some exciting numbers for anybody interested in a lifestyle-type business in this space. Company: Aircraft Service Center and Flight Training School, $2.5M list priceLocation: New JerseyStated Financials: Annual Revenue $ 2,322,000Asking Price: $ 2,450,000-----Thank...2023-02-0125 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingCleaning up crime scenes for big money! - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 162Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA)) talk about an exciting deal today. It is a Home-Based Established Crime Scene Cleanup & Biohazard Decontamination Service.The odd amount they asked for caught our attention first, but we soon figured out what it might mean. We talk about staffing this business, why it is good or bad that it is a franchise, and what the broker did to get the prize.Company: Established Crime Scene Cleanup & Biohazard DecontaminationLocation: Denver, CO Gross Revenue $ 900,000 | EBITDA $ 400,000 | FF&E $ 70,000Asking Pric...2023-01-2731 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingHow to spot red flags in eCommerce listings? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 161Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) discuss two eCommerce deals today. These two listings have something in common: They appear to be sketchy!We dig into how to spot hidden traps from eCommerce listings, and Bill throws some gems around operations that lead us to suspect that the motives for the sales go beyond what is stated in the listings.-----Thanks to our sponsors!CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client serv...2023-01-2538 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingShould we buy this drag strip... for the land? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 160Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about a Unique Family Amusement Waterpark & Campground Facility in the United States.We discussed this deal but also dug into how to value the real estate involved in a transaction, how that relates to the business's overall value, and how to value and manage cash flow in a seasonal business. High CapEx businesses and financial metrics don’t get along well, so we also shed some light on what to analyze when looking at one of these.Company: Unique Family Amusement Wat...2023-01-2032 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingMake Millions Moving Dirt in Michigan - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 159Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a Non-Union Heavy Civil Excavation Contractor in Michigan. We dig into the operations, CapEx dynamics that you should consider, and we dig into the Union vs Non-Union tradeoff.Would we buy this? Tune in to find out.Company: Non-Union Heavy Civil Excavation ContractorLocation: MichiganTTM Revenue 09-22 - $ 10,213,927 | Adj EBITDA 09-22 - $ 3,142,246Equipment value $ 4,000,000 | Real Estate Value $ 700,000Asking Price: Undisclosed-----Thanks to our sponsors! 2023-01-1831 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating$1.2mm revenue Court Maintenance Company for Sale! - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 158Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a sports surface company that is for sale in New Hampshire. The company has served clients for decades and is known for its quality and expertise. We’ll review the revenue numbers, operations, and our guess on key employees. Lastly, we discuss why it is a booming business right now and some incredibly creative strategies to grow it remotely. Mills has some fantastic ideas he's picked up by running his firm.Company: Premier Sports Surface Company for SaleLoca...2023-01-1324 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingMake a $1mmyr with a Language School - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 157Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about a 38-year-old Language School located in Houston, Texas. We talk about how this business works in-depth. This business has a tailwind situation due to its location and a state-imposed Moat. We will also find out what about this company's customer service and marketing makes it stand out from the competition. Lastly, we will give our verdict.Company: 38-year-old Language SchoolLocation:TXStated Financials:$ 1M EBITDA | $ 3,800,000 Gross RevenueAsking Price:$ 4,000,000-----Thanks to our sponsors!Clo...2023-01-1131 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating60% Profit Margin Amazon Online Community for Sale - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 156Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mill Snell (@thegeneralmills) discuss an Amazon Sellers Mastermind, a membership base that drives recurring revenue.We talk about the business model and where the value is. Bill shares his experience with his eCommerce Fuel, and Mill stresses the significance of joining a community from the beginning. Finally, we will learn the justifications behind our final verdict.Company: Amazon Sellers Mastermind...2023-01-0629 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA Truck Driver School for sale in Texas - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 154Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Training and Education Center in the state of Texas. Most students who earn their Class A CDL and graduate will go on to work in over-the-road (OTR) trucking. This indicates that they travel greater distances, log more miles, and typically drive across the United States. As a result, their wages are the highest of any class of truc...2022-12-3031 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWill Bill buy this company for Girdley’s Christmas present? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 153Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mill Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a very profitable firing range with 25% Profit Margins in North Carolina.We discuss the perks and benefits of operating one of these businesses and the importance of owning a Federal Firearms License.We will also dig into the value of this deal and how this company staffs its locations, considering the seasonality and its relationship to th...2022-12-2825 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingShould we buy this Ambulance company? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 152Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA)talk about an established ambulance service. We investigate how this service differs from the conventional ambulances provided by hospitals. We also dig into this business’s location to understand its significance in this location. We will also determine whether this item passed the Private Equity Test, which customers are the most crucial to this transaction's success, and discuss how the business relationships outside the U...2022-12-2331 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingShould we buy this Pot Business Credit Card Processor? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 151Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@Bill) talk about an online medical marijuana card processor. We discuss how this business operates and why the margins are so big. We guess that this business is underperforming, and we explain how we’d go about scaling it up.Similar to the general licensing requirements, the requirements for obtaining a business license for cannabis are highly variable from...2022-12-2134 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingLet’s buy a medical staffing business - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 150Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a Medical Industry Staffing Company.Staffing agencies recruit candidates on behalf of employers to fill team openings and help candidates find career opportunities in their field. We discuss some challenges and difficulties you can experience when running this type of business. We also determine whether we like this deal, and if it is more cost-effective to bui...2022-12-1631 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingIs this car spinner business a good side hustle? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 149Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a Profitable auto display rental company for sale.We discuss the deal and gain insight into this company’s inner workings. There is some weird stuff about this deal, and we will try to understand where this business sits in the value chain.We came across some warning signs and potential issues that could affect this busi...2022-12-1427 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingGrowth Marketing explained: Shopify Superfood Greens Brand with 40% subscription rate - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 148Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and special Guest Jesse Pujji (@Jspujji) talk about a Shopify Superfood Greens Brand.We dig into the financials for a stress test, discuss the most important KPIs to acquire the business, and assess its real value. Jesse talks about his understanding of the potential and shares some of his best tricks to understand whether an eCommerce business can scale.We also discuss di...2022-12-0849 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWe spot an amazing Business Broker - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 144Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about a profitable Midwest Framing and Art Handling Business. We talk about how this deal works and what it accomplishes.We dive deep into how to spot a great business broker and how to improve your deal flow.-----Thanks to our sponsors!CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a...2022-11-2528 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingIs this cell tower business any good? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 143Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about a 15-year-old Telecom Tower Business in the southeast side of Dallas. We share our perspectives on this business transaction and determine whether we’d buy this or not. The rise of technology is transforming every aspect of society, and in this episode, we will discuss whether the impending technological changes will be beneficial or harmful. In addition, we will discuss the...2022-11-2330 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA very profitable B2B Internet Business in the Petcare Vertical - Acquisition Anonymous episode 141Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D'Alessandro (@Bill) talk about a B2B Internet Business in Petcare Vertical. In this episode, we will examine their sales strategy and see if they have any unutilized pricing power, in addition to learning how this deal operates. We found something exceptional in this deal, so we will explain why its growth is delayed. Moreover, we realize something super interesting about this deal. Tune in to the episode...2022-11-1627 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingLet’s SBA the heck out of this deal. - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 140Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Heather Endresen (@HeatherEndresen), we talk a lot about the Small Business Administration (SBA) and discuss interesting topics such as why the deals are going down and the important safety considerations for this environment. Heather also imparts a great deal of crucial knowledge on cash flow and risks that we should keep in mind in the current environment.We also talk about an Outdoor B2B eCommerce Br...2022-11-1152 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA deal that is going UP! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 137Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon -----Thanks to our sponsor!CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.----- Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) discuss a rapidly expanding home and business elevator maintenance company in South Carolina. From a demand standpoint, we will det...2022-11-0124 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingCan we make bank with Cricket Wireless stores? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 136Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) discussed 6 Cricket Franchise Cell Phone Stores in Chicago.In this episode, we'll learn who runs these franchises and how they operate. We will see the most significant pain point regarding the customer base in this kind of business.In addition, our hosts will offer some advice on how to run this type of business efficiently after discussing the revenue splitting among th...2022-10-2831 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingShould we buy this warehouse software business? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 135Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) discuss a 40-year-old computer company in Richmond, Texas. We will examine some factors to consider when purchasing small software companies like this and investigate how this business operates. Moreover, we'll learn if the company is as intriguing as it seems and discover why Michael fears the seller. Finally, we'll talk about how important it is to work with brokers, hire brokers, and how to close th...2022-10-2625 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingHow to value and underwrite commercial Real Estate? With special Guest Chris Powers - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 133Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), together with Chris Powers (@fortworthchris), we discuss an Airport Commerce Park in Houston Texas. Chris starts off by sharing a little bit of his background and explaining what a Class B Industrial is. The major effect of location for this kind of business will also be discussed, as well as the essential dynamics for making more money. Moreover, we will look into why real estate people sell if it’s good. Does a successful real esta...2022-10-191h 05
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingLet's get rich pumping poop! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 132Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) , Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) discuss a very cheap Mobile Pump Out Business in Washington State. We will get a deep dive into how this deal works and why this deal is so cheap. We will also consider if this business has a chance to increase its charges considering the number of competitors in the field.Moreover, we would like to talk about how this bu...2022-10-1423 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingPeople are getting rich with Med Spas. Will we? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 131Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://www.getrevue.co/profile/acquanon-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), we discuss a very profitable Spa And Beauty Center located in Clark County, Las Vegas, Nevada. We will find out how a business like this works and what’s interesting about this kind of enterprise.Moreover, we will be unlocking vital information on how this business is winning and how they strategize to keep their customers coming back. Comparing this to the previous epis...2022-10-1225 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingShould we buy this Vegas Wedding Chapel Chain? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 130Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) discuss a Wedding Chapel Chain in Downtown, Las Vegas.We talk about: Upselling opportunities & the important things we need to understand regarding this kind of business and responsibility. We will also see what their day-to-day challenges could be and how they can overcome these to get the business running smoothly. Lastly, we will find out if we are ready to hit Vegas dressed as M...2022-10-0727 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingShould we buy this Exhibit House? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 127Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), we talk about a profitable exhibit house with recurring revenue in Houston. We’ll talk about how this works and how a business like this differentiates itself from other businesses. In addition, we will also be discussing how this business can face continuous changes in the business world, especially after the pandemic because as we all know, this major event in the world changed everything. Most...2022-09-2823 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingIs this $3.5 million mortgage loan lead-generation business worth it? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 126Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a top-rated lead generation portfolio of sites for the mortgage loan industry in Missouri, Columbia.We’ll see if this is a good or a bad deal. Together we will dissect the website and see if this is safe and worth trying.-----Thanks to our sponsor!Live Oak Bank...2022-09-2327 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingShould we buy a CBD shop? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 125Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about an established herbal and CBD shop in Central Texas. We go deep diving into this hidden gem and have you think about whether or not we like this deal.We’ll uncover the likelihood of having a lawyer as the broker (How to go around that), RE considerations & the Girdley technique to buy a business in ANY market.-----2022-09-2129 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingHow much would we pay for this Water Safety and Compliance Co? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 124Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/-----Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a compelling, kind of half software, half services, captive municipal customers services mandated by law deal that is located in Charlotte. It's also from an intermediary that we've never seen before, and we are really impressed with it which makes that a bonus!-----Thanks to our sponsor!Live Oak Bank - Whether you’re l...2022-09-1622 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWe liked this deal! - Highly profitable Dog Resort & Daycare - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 123Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), we talk about a fun deal in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas on a Highly Profitable Dog Resort & Daycare. We find out whether this is a growing market with its extraordinarily high margin, the pet industry's macro characteristics, fascinating financing pieces, and the seller's flexibility make for successful negotiation.-----“Thanks to our sponsor!Live Oak Bank - Whether you’...2022-09-1429 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingATMs are a sick business. Cash is King! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 122Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/-----Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) are joined by an anonymous ATM Operator, we talk about a deal on new ATM routes for sale, his business, and the economics of ATM routes business.We go deep diving into the risks, whether or not there’s a need for armor while driving around carrying a large sum of cash, and more on how ATM operators go about their business.-----2022-09-0950 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingAn eCom business at 2x profits?! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 121Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about an eCommerce business in Africa. This is an extremely cool deal as this focuses on women and mothers in Africa, not only that we also get to unpack how this is different from similar businesses in the US and what it’s at stake here. -----“Thanks to our sponsor!Live Oak Bank - Whether you’re looking t...2022-09-0726 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingShould we get wet with a water park? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 118Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about a really fun deal as we go all the way to Port Macquarie, Australia to check out a water-inflatable theme park for sale. This one seems like a great place to take your kids and not only that, we also look into whether it's a great place to park your money.-----Thanks to our sponsor!Live Oak Bank - Whether you’re looking to build, buy or expand your business, let the team at Live Oak Bank be your fina...2022-08-2621 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA Neighborhood Coffee Shop: Good or Terrible? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 117Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about a small neighborhood coffee shop in British Columbia, Canada. Could this be a rich man’s trap? We’ll be going deep into figuring out whether we got an outperforming deal or not. You won’t expect who we think should buy this deal. -----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll optio...2022-08-2431 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingAn ATM route, cash cow deal in Boston! - Acquisitions Anonymous 116Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about an ATM Route Deal based in Boston, where we take a deep dive. We also look at a Bitcoin ATM, which is super cool and exciting. We also go along with the learning experience we had with this deal.-----Thanks to our sponsor!Pioneer Capital Advisory operates as a full-service SBA loan consulting business. The firm has established relationships with SBA Preferred Lenders in the space. Their value offering is to take entrepreneurs through the process of ap...2022-08-1925 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingPrinting money like crazy! A second ammendment related eCommerce business - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 115Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), talk about a fascinating deal in Tampa, Florida where we enter the world of Firearms and Firearm-related eCommerce and find out whether this was a good or quite scary business. We also deep-dived into second amendment-style businesses that are just printing money and interesting to have in our radars.-----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and fu...2022-08-1630 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA Profitable Rafting Tour Company - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 114Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), we talk about an exciting business located outside of Whistler, Canada and near Vancouver for our Summer Episode. It is a whitewater rafting business with a lot of unique things to dig into from COVID impact to the brokers’ presentation.-----Thanks to our sponsors!* Guardian Due Diligence is the diligence solution for first-time buyers and self-funded searchers.You should be able to acquire a business with the comfort that the numbers are...2022-08-1224 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingCherry Garcia Ice Cream Royalties - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 113Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), talk about something a little different: We reviewed the potential purchase of royalties from Cherry Garcia ice cream, Ben and Jerry's popular ice cream flavor named after the iconic grateful founder, Jerry Garcia. We found a royalty stream too and we investigated it in depth to see if it was a good investment.-----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accoun...2022-08-1028 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA broker forecasting slower growth?! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 112Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), we talk about an interesting deal on Wholesale of Premium Flooring Products in Texas. It is a real deal from one of our listeners and had a quick consultation on whether this deal is a good one or not. We talk about the deal’s consolidation, financials, margin compressions, and more.-----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, includin...2022-08-0520 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingShould Girdley buy this sign business? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 111Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), talk about an interesting sign business in Texas regarding oil field services. We discuss financials, operational aspects, growth opportunities, and more.-----Thanks to our sponsors!* Guardian Due Diligence is the diligence solution for first-time buyers and self-funded searchers.You should be able to acquire a business with the comfort that the numbers are solid and the seller is not fooling you. Your lenders and equity partners want and need the same....2022-08-0323 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingHow to save a dead deal? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 110Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), Michael Girdley (@girdley), and Jake Wakely (@jakelywakely), who owns a moving business in Texas talk about his war story of acquiring a home services business in Vail, Colorado. Jake has an excellent rationale for choosing this business which is his getaway to spend more time in Vail. He also shares how he could figure things out as the deal was under LOI, an SBA bank, and financing fell apart two separate times within a week of closing.Subscribe to our channel!-----Thanks to our sponsors!CloudBookkeeping of...2022-07-2936 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingTwo unsellable companies (but we have fun anyway) - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 109Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), talk about two fascinating deals: A gigantic chain of environmental aquariums located in various malls around the US and a European compliance software package located in Switzerland. The first deal talks about doing millions in revenue a year and also looking for a capital partner or selling the business. As for the second deal, we spent some time acknowledging and digging into that one. Join us as we discover whether these deals are as fascinating as they sound.-----Thanks to our sponsor!Pioneer Capital Ad...2022-07-2729 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA fireworks store and a ski rental business for sale - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 108Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about two cool deals relevant to holiday vacations: A ski rental in Colorado and a fireworks store in Oklahoma. Both are traditional-type businesses. We get to determine if these crazy, fun deals are indeed interesting in terms of real estate captures, scales, wholesales, moats, and if the risk would be worth expanding the businesses.-----Thanks to our sponsors!* Guardian Due Diligence is the diligence solution for first-time buyers and self-funded searchers.You should be...2022-07-2134 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA product invented by firefighters, and a nut kiosk in the Denver airport! - Acquisitions Anonymuos Episode 107Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), talk about one cool Deal that has a dried fruits and nuts kiosk in Denver International airport and the other, an Innovative Deal, a professional tool created by firefighters. We also look at ways to scale these deals and the growth potential from a marketing perspective.-----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.-----2022-07-1429 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA Pet Product and Saas business for sale. Which one do we like? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 106Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), we talk about an independent pet supply rep company in Alaska and Oregon. On the other hand, we looked at a second deal from a failing startup currently being sold on micro-acquire by Andrew and his team. Here we will figure out what they do, how the business works, and identify the Pros and Cons of the two deals.-----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer...2022-07-0743 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingHow to Make Money (or lose a mint) in the E-Commerce Game - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 105Don't miss part 2! Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) turned the tables on Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) for this special eCommerce episode. We talk about the day-to-day operations of eCommerce businesses. Product types, 3PL vs in-house fulfillment, customer acquisition, favorable attributes for products, and much more!-----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated report...2022-07-0150 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA Dog Dental Care Business! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 104Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) are joined by Peter Wirtshafter (@PeterWirt) to discuss 2 Deals: A dog teeth cleaning business and a Radon business. Peter has a background in sales which made the exchange interesting since his approach lets him evaluate potential growth opportunities based on his current skills.-----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payrol...2022-06-2457 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingGetting rich owning a school!? - With Prateek Aneja - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 103Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’ Alessandro(@BillDA) are joined by Prateek (@prateekaneja), we talk about 2 Government compliance moats where the first one is a healthcare college in California and the second one is a home healthcare business in Connecticut. Let’s take a deep dive into how to generate great margins by allowing the actual service-providing side of the business to maintain compliance with a great moat.-----Thanks to our sponsors!2022-06-1742 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWhat will make a buyer pull out after LOI with Casey Cutsail - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 101Bill D'Alessandro (@BillDA) is joined by Casey (@CaseyCutsail); we talk about 2 Auto Parts Businesses for sale. He owns a business called DIY parts in the aftermarket automotive accessories niche. He also owns a 3 PL with three separate locations. We talked about a Deal he had under LOI but ultimately couldn't move forward and a second deal in the FBA automotive space. We appreciate his second-level insights on the listing that you wouldn't see on the first read-through unless you're in the industry.-----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses...2022-06-1042 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWe liked a Deal! 2 profitable eCommerce businesses for sale - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 100Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) are joined by Andrew Gazdecki (@Agazdecki) to talk about 2 Deals: A Shopify automated SMS and an eCommerce Cartoon generating illustration company. We also talk about how we see buyers, market prices, government financing grants, and more.-----Thanks to our sponsor!MoreNow.co: We help owners build a high functioning, experienced team by leveraging the top manager/director talent in the Phillippines.Go to morenow.co and fill out the form. Or email hire@morenow.co. Mention this pod for 20% of yo...2022-06-0840 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingScaling Up - More brains, more cash, more momentum... more problems?! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 95Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) are joined by Kevin Lawrence and Brad Giles to talk about the Scaling Up methodology. We talk about:What is Scaling up? What business is it useful for? Scaling Up vs. EOS, What is the role of a CEO? How to hire a CEO?-----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll option...2022-05-1748 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingSearching with a thesis with search fund investor Steve Ressler - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 94Michael Girdley (@Girdley) & Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), are joined by Steve Ressler (@steveressler) to talk about best practices when running a search, his search fund The Brydon Group, buying opportunities in the SMB space, what do the best search funders do, top CEO’s skills, and more.-----Thanks to our sponsors:* https://Cloudbookkeeping.com - Cloudbookkeeping specializes in bookkeeping solutions for everyone from start-ups to matur...2022-05-1345 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWait... what? You laid-off 90% of your staff?!? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 92Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) hosts this incredible episode with special guest Peter Erickson (@smbpete). Pete walks us through his incredible journey, starting as an apprentice in the physical therapy business, going through his transition into a business owner, leadership challenges, layoffs, getting things thrown at him, overcoming disease to returning to a lost business, buying mistakes & what he’d do differently.This is a packed episode, buckle up!-----Thanks to our sponsors:* https://Cloudbookkeeping.com - Cloudbookkeeping specializes in bookkeeping solutions for everyone from start-ups to mature businesses. Check them out...2022-05-0527 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingMove over Elon - Here's what we'd do if we acquired Twitter - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 90Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) discuss the Twitter deal at this special Episode. We talk about the financials, the value, cashflow expenses considerations, vested vs unvested stock treatment, both businesses’ performances within Twitter (Ads & B2B), pricing power potential, how we would turnover cost centers to profit sources, new product ideas, breaking out of the culture bubble, and much more!We had a ton of fun recording this one, let us know what you think!-----* Do you love...2022-04-2847 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingMake Bank buying a bankrupt business | With Mehtab Bhogal - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 89Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) is joined by Mehtab Bhogal (LinkedIn link) DTC eCommerce specialist to talk about distressed acquisitions & turnarounds, operations, capital structures, downsizing for quality, finding a business partner on Reddit, why makeup brands suck, and much more.We discuss a Bankruptcy deal, BH Cosmetics, linked below.-----Thanks to our sponsors! CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting service...2022-04-2654 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWhat do Oil Field Drilling, Cannabis Farming and internet marketplaces have in common? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 85Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) are joined by David Rontal (@davidrontal) to talk about the Oil & Gas Industry, its value chain, industry trends & opportunities, covid effects & labor issues.We discuss an Oil & Gas services Deal, and a Cannabis farm Deal based in Colorado, which surprisingly have many parallels. -----* 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.-----2022-04-1350 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWhy are hiring processes broken? With Brad Smart Topgrading Founder & CEO - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 84Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) are joined by Brad Smart (@DrBradSmart) to talk about the Topgrading hiring process, issues in standard hiring practices, solutions, the importance of job descriptions and how to do them right, and much more.-----* 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.-----Show Notes:...2022-04-0833 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingDo Title Insurance Companies Make Bank?! with Industry Expert Mark Fleming Jr. - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 81Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) are joined by Mark Fleming Jr. (@MarkFlemingJr) to discuss 2 Title insurance companies for sale. We talk about the notary business, margins, risk & risk ownership, software investment impact, revenue sources, insurance premiums, and more.-----Thanks to our sponsors!CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.-----* Do you love Acquanon and want to see...2022-03-2936 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingHow One Tweet Led to One SMB Acquisition! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 80If you liked this episode, subscribe to our weekly newsletter and receive new episodes, offers and learnings directly to your inbox every week:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/----Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) are joined by Joe Cassandra (@JoeCassandra) to hear his lessons learned in SMB ownership, running a children's retail store, owner-employee relationships, building a HoldCo, hidden expenses, and more.-----Thanks to our sponsors!Fleetio's suite of cloud- and mobile-based fleet management solutions enables fleets of all sizes to automate fleet operations and manage as...2022-03-2543 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWhat do Investors want? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 79Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) are joined by Bradford Hardin(@bradford_hardin), Banking & FinTech Partner at @DWTlaw.In this episode we dive into an investor's mind: What do they look for in a company? And in an deal sponsor/syndicator?We talk about investing, investor needs, networking, content marketing, life cycle + evaluation of deals, and much more.Like our content? Rate our show!-----Show Notes:(0:00) Intro(1:01) Investing in private markets as a hobby(2:59) How do you find deals?(4:45) How would you pr...2022-03-2248 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingDo you want to own a union-based business?? | A Commercial Roofing Company and an eCommerce Retail Brand - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 78Deals Episode!Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk union labor in commercial roofing businesses, finance, wages, seller training periods and more in our first deal. The second one is a small business straight from our German audience, we skip the Anonymous part and dig into manufacturing, logistics, target audience and more.-----* 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 op...2022-03-1838 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingPool Construction Companies Are Hot. Are They a Good Investment? - Acquisitions Anonymous e77Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) are joined by Jake Greer (LinkedIn) to discuss 2 Pool construction businesses for sale. We evaluate assets & the clues that provides on the functioning of the business, different markets, seasonality, how to evaluate potential, COVID & demand shifts and much more.-----* 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.-----Show No...2022-03-1538 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingSBA Loan Secrets with Heather Endresen - Acquisitions Anonymous e75If you liked this episode, subscribe to our weekly newsletter and receive new episodes, offers and learnings directly to your inbox every week:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/----Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) are joined once again by Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) for a special episode on SBA lending and borrowing. We talk about SBA generals, lending, borrowing, best practices, advantages, minimum requirements, and much more.-----Show Notes:(0:00) Morenow.co - Hire Competent Professionals at a Discount(1:47) Intro(2:25) Heather's background & her work at Li...2022-03-081h 07
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingThe Seller Bolted After a Week! War Stories with guest Reg Zeller - Acquisitions Anonymous e74Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) is joined by Reg Zeller (@RegZeller) to discuss his journey from the corporate world into entrepreneurship, where he shares early experiences as a SMB owner, how a seller bailed out on him after a week on the job for the Bahamas, early wins & losses, his take on SMB ownership, and more.-----* 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 op...2022-03-0447 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingSkincare co's are hot. Do you want to own one?? | 2 Skin Care eCommerce Businesses for sale | Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 73Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) discuss 2 eCommerce deals in today's episode. An eCommerce skincare product seller & an Amazon FBA eCommerce Brand in the Anti-aging, beauty and skin care segments-----* 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.-----Show Notes:(0:00) Intro(1:10) Cloudbookkeeping.com(2:16) Health & Wellness brand: eCommerce skincare product seller(6:23) The fo...2022-03-0238 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingA travel agency where you can garnish wages to collect?! | A travel agency and a landscape management business for sale - Acquisitions Anonymous e72Want to receive this listing in your inbox? Signup for our weekly newsletter:https://landing-newsletter.acquanon.com/-----Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) are joined by James and Palmer Higgins, Partners at Chenmark (Twitter: @chenholdco) to examine a travel agency/financer deal and a landscape management business.-----* 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 an...2022-02-2556 min
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating20mm for a K-Pop Website?! - Acquisitions Anonymous e71Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) discuss 2 fantastic deals in today's episode. An Online Psychic services company and a K-Pop website.-----* 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.-----Show Notes:(0:00) Intro(0:59) Bookkeeping.com(2:00) Online Psychich Company(5:24) Financials(10:18) Finding the value in the deal(12:05) Where does the tr...2022-02-2241 min