Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endersen, and Michael Girdley

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In this episode, we found a South Carolina-based steel fabrication company business for sale. Making $12.5 million in revenue and a cash flow of $1.6 million. We then talked about company's potential for expansion, its reliance on cyclical construction projects, and the crucial role of relationships with general contractors and financing challenges, particularly through SBA loans, providing valuable insights into business acquisitions in the steel fabrication sector.
Check out the listing here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Structural-and-Ornamental-Steel-Fabrication/2183028/?utm_source=acquanon.com&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep-296

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If you are interested in buying a business but unsure how to start, you should check Michael's Buy a Business Course:
You will learn:
• Build a thesis for the type of business that's right for you‍
• Learn how to stand out in a sea of buyers
• Create a working, scalable Deal Engine getting you leads
• Maximize your chances of finding great deals


Show notes: 
00:00 Intro 
02:57 How the Steel Fabrication Business works
10:13 How to deal with the market?
Revenue and Margin Potential in the Industry
16:04 Financing for this industry
22:39 Alternative Financing Options
26:04 Who should buy this deal?
28:48 Valuation and Interest in the Business
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In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, and Heather get a SaaS business for sale in Poland, specializing in conversion rate optimization for e-commerce sites. This one-person operation shows a 12-month revenue of $388,000 and a profit of $324,000. We discussed the potential growth strategies and structural considerations for acquiring such a niche yet profitable business.

Today's listing was found on Acquire: https://app.acquire.com/startup/JN1ZD9lJ74WMQXZhLDQLljOZszr2/uXGfmk60v9GRjuPzqmMx
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Learn how to buy a business.
If you are interested in buying a business but unsure how to start, you should check Michael's Buy a Business Course:
You will learn:
• Build a thesis for the type of business that's right for you‍
• Learn how to stand out in a sea of buyers
• Create a working, scalable Deal Engine getting you leads
• Maximize your chances of finding great deals

Show Notes
00:00 Intro


02:39 SaaS business deal 


07:58 What does this business do


11:04 Only 13 customer?


13:17 Are you buying a job? 


14:30 Tacos, Carcinisation and SaaS


14:34 Who should do this deal? 


18:20 GDP discussion


22:19 How to get into this deal? 


25:28 Thumbs up/down 


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In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, and Heather get a business deal involving a seven-year-old blue-collar workwear brand that's booming thanks to its new TikTok shop. They talk about how selling things on social media, like TikTok, can be really hit or miss and discuss intellectual property challenges and more.  Hope you have fun as we did.

Today's listing is found on Quietlight

Quiet Light is a business brokerage firm that helps entrepreneurs buy, value, and sell online businesses. Every Advisor on the team has built, bought, or sold their own online business and is committed to providing relentlessly honest advice and personalized recommendations to help owners succeed.

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Learn how to buy a business.
If you are interested in buying a business but unsure how to start, you should check Michael's Buy a Business Course:
You will learn:
• Build a thesis for the type of business that's right for you‍
• Learn how to stand out in a sea of buyers
• Create a working, scalable Deal Engine getting you leads
• Maximize your chances of finding great deals

SHOW NOTES:
00:00 intro 
02:38 Blue-collar e-commerce deal
08:08 How TikTok Shop works
09:52 Intellectual Property and Competition
14:20 Relying on TikTok Algorithm & Trends
17:42 Opportunities in Underserved Markets
21:25 Platform dependency 
27:09 The ideal buyer 

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In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, Heather, and Mills discuss a potential purchase of a landscape and architectural lighting company in the Hamptons valued at $1.25 million with annual revenues of $800,000 and a net cash flow of $375,000. They analyze its strong financials, 40-year history, and wealthy client base while also considering challenges like its dependence on local referrals for new business. Enjoy the show! 

Check out the listing here: https://synergybb.com/listings/premium-landscape-and-architectural-lighting-company/

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Learn how to buy a business.
If you are interested in buying a business but unsure how to start, you should check Michael's Buy a Business Course:
You will learn:
• Build a thesis for the type of business that's right for you‍
• Learn how to stand out in a sea of buyers
• Create a working, scalable Deal Engine getting you leads
• Maximize your chances of finding great deals

Show notes:

00:00 intro 
02:54 Reviewing the deal
05:53 Challenges and Costs of Landscape Lighting
08:04 Complexity of Lighting Projects
09:42 Size and Structure of the Business
12:12 Importance of Having a Growth Plan
13:30 Risk and Debt in Business Acquisitions
17:50 Who should buy this deal? 
27:00 Structuring the Acquisition Deal
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In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael Girdley, Bill D'Alessandro, and Heather Endresen discuss buying an aircraft service center. They review the business details, noting its strong sales of $1.2 million and good profit margins. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in aviation and what it takes to run a niche service business.

Check out the listing here: https://synergybb.com/listings/well-established-aircraft-service-center/

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Learn how to buy a business.
If you are interested in buying a business but unsure how to start, you should check Michael's Buy a Business Course.
You will learn:
• Build a thesis for the type of business that's right for you‍
• Learn how to stand out in a sea of buyers
• Create a working, scalable Deal Engine getting you leads
• Maximize your chances of finding great deals

Show Notes: 

00:00 intro


01:40 Private Planes and the $500 Hamburger


04:21 The Dynamics and Safety of Plane Manufacturing


05:00 The Price Range of General Aviation Planes


06:50 Michael's anecdote


09:10 Exploring the Business for Sale: An Aircraft Service Center


11:37 The Risks and Challenges of Owning an Aircraft Service Center


13:16 Is this a transferable business? 


14:42  Why airports don't own this service?


18:50 Did we find the business? 


24:40 The Ideal Buyer 


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In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, Heather, and Mills review a fascinating deal shared by one of our listeners, Michael Weinstein. This potentially dubious business deal involves a technology platform for selling luxury items. As we analyze the details, including impressive sales figures and margins, questions arise about the legitimacy of the transactions and the business's association with website closers. The discussion navigates through various topics, from the intricacies of luxury marketplaces to money laundering risks.

Check out the listing here: https://www.websiteclosers.com/businesses/technology-platform-to-expedite-the-sale-of-luxury-items-projected-30-yoy-sales-growth-28-margins-3-billion-in-items-launched-so-far/109876

Thanks to this week's 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.

Learn how to buy a business.
If you are interested in buying a business but unsure how to start, you should check Michael's Buy a Business Course:
You will learn:
• Build a thesis for the type of business that's right for you‍
• Learn how to stand out in a sea of buyers
• Create a working, scalable Deal Engine getting you leads
• Maximize your chances of finding great deals

Show notes:

00:00 Intro
02:40 Reviewing the deal
07:35 Figuring out the business
12:06 Did we find the seller?
13:35 The elephant in the room: is this legit?
16:10 Is this best way to sell luxury items? 
19:25 Doing due diligence 
21:06 Similar businesses review 
20:08 Final Thoughts 
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