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

Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ohio Treehouse Resort Business for Sale – Full Breakdown

    In this episode, the hosts break down a mysterious $10.5M luxury treehouse Airbnb resort in Ohio and debate whether it’s a dream deal or a distressed dud. Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-real-estate-for-sale/unique-multi-cabin-resort-destination-retreat-and-private-estate/2432905/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. 💰 Sponsored by: Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.com Viso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner. This week, Bill D’Alessandro and Mills Snell examine a $10.5M listing for a luxury treehouse resort in Ohio. Featuring 135 acres of private land, multiple elevated cabins, spa-style amenities, and potential for weddings and corporate retreats, this property blends short-term rental cash flow with serious real estate value—or so it claims. Key Highlights: - Asking price: $10.5M, including 135 forested acres with river frontage - No revenue or EBITDA disclosed—possible sign of distress - Multiple luxury treehouse cabins, marketed as a premium retreat - Significant risk tied to Airbnb dependence, occupancy rates, and seasonality - Hosts debate whether it's a hidden gem or a financial landmine 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

    27 min

  2. 5D AGO

    This Business Is a License to Print Money

    In this episode, the hosts break down a $34M revenue heavy equipment dealership in Western Canada doing $9.2M in EBITDA — a high‑growth, high‑margin, possibly monopolistic business — and question why it’s for sale, if it’s truly a “license to print money,” and whether a U.S. buyer could even touch it. Business Listing – https://dashboard.dealforce.com/deals/profiles/profile66806.pdf Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. 💰 Sponsored by: Capital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.com Acquisition Lab – Your fast-track to business ownership. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and join a top-tier community of acquisition entrepreneurs. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com and mention Acquisitions Anonymous! In this episode, the Acquisitions Anonymous crew — Michael, Bill, Heather, and guest Josh Thomason — explore one of the most eye‑popping deals they've seen: a Western Canada-based industrial equipment dealership with $34M in projected 2025 revenue and $9.2M EBITDA. The business serves over 700 clients across construction, forestry, recycling, and oil field reclamation sectors, offering equipment sales, rentals, parts, transport, fabrication, and even financing. With a 26% CAGR over the past 3 years and 30%+ EBITDA margins, this is not your average dealer — it might be a monopolistic goldmine. Key Highlights: - Heavy equipment dealer with $34M projected revenue and $9.2M EBITDA - Product lines include crushing, screening, conveyors, shredders & wash plants - Strong customer base: 700+ accounts, 84% repeat business, low concentration - Growth: 26% CAGR over 3 years, with diverse income from sales, rentals, and parts - Risks: brand dependence, dealership transferability, cross-border complexity for U.S. buyers 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

    28 min

  3. JAN 20

    The $18M GovCon Business

    In this episode, the hosts dig into a $20M revenue government contracting business that’s veteran-owned and focused on procurement for defense and healthcare — debating contract stickiness, declining revenue, and whether the business is even transferable without the founder’s special status. Business Listing – https://dashboard.dealforce.com/deals/profiles/profile69185.pdf Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. 💰 Sponsored by: Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.com Viso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner. The hosts break down a fascinating (and complicated) government contracting opportunity: a Southern US-based “consulting” business that’s more accurately a supply chain procurement facilitator with $18M–$20M in revenue and a sticky niche in defense manufacturing support. It operates under a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) designation, allowing it to secure federal contracts with competitive advantages — but only if the owner qualifies. Key Highlights: - ~$20M revenue, ~10% margin business with $58M in future contracts - Services include sourcing, procurement, logistics, and staffing for federal clients - SDVOSB status is essential — and may limit who can actually acquire the company - Potential earnings dip in 2025 raises red flags around contract loss or non-recurring revenue - Working capital intensity and transferability challenges make seller financing attractive 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

    34 min

  4. JAN 16

    A Rolls-Royce Limo Company With a Dangerous Catch

    In this episode, the hosts dig into a $6.9M luxury transportation company in Dubai featuring Rolls Royce limos, juicy cashflow, and an ultra-regulated moat — but uncover big risks tied to politics, licensing, and the challenges of operating in a tightly networked Emirati ecosystem. Business Listing – https://synergybb.com/listings/established-and-synergistic-luxury-transport-operations-uae/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. 💰 Sponsored by: Acquisition Lab – Your fast-track to business ownership. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and join a top-tier community of acquisition entrepreneurs. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com and mention Acquisitions Anonymous! Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.com The hosts take on one of the more exotic deals ever featured on Acquisitions Anonymous: a pair of sister companies offering luxury limo services in Dubai. With $3.5M in annual revenue and $1.5M in net cashflow, the $6.9M asking price reflects a 4.6× multiple. The fleet includes Rolls Royces, the clientele includes embassies and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and the operational moat includes tight regulation, driver visa restrictions, and limited market entry for competitors. Key Highlights: - Price & Performance: $6.9M ask, $3.5M revenue, $1.5M net cashflow (~4.6× multiple) - Moat: RTA licensing, driver visa control, and regulatory barriers create high exclusivity - Fleet: Includes luxury vehicles like Rolls Royce limos; possible asset-backed financing play - Risk Factors: Insider-only licenses, regulatory uncertainty, and transition instability - Solution Pitch: Keep founders onboard with a minority rollover to maintain licensing edge 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

    26 min

  5. JAN 13

    Buying a Marketing Agency in the Age of AI

    In this episode the hosts break down a $4.3M SBA‑eligible niche digital marketing agency serving legal clients, exploring its strong growth, high margins, client retainer model, and the risks around leverage and industry uncertainty. Business Listing – https://quietlight.com/listings/15442269/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. 💰 Sponsored by: Tonnesen Accounting Services - Tonnesen provides full quality of earnings reports trusted by buyers, lenders, and brokers on over $500 million in deals each year. Fast, detailed, and affordable. Visit tonnesenaccountingservices.com or connect with Josh Tonnesen on LinkedIn for a free consult. Capital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.com In this installment of Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill and Michael are joined by Capital Pad co‑founder Travis Jamison to review an eight‑year‑old digital marketing agency focused on lead generation and strategic advertising for legal firms. With nearly $2M in revenue and ~50% year‑over‑year SDE growth, the agency boasts roughly $1M in income at ~50% net margins, 65 active clients on retainer, and no concerning client concentration. The seller has built a team of about 10 people, works only 20 hours a week, and the business is SBA‑eligible — though with a caveat around debt coverage if the new owner wants to draw a salary. Key Highlights: - Business Size & Growth: ~$2M revenue, ~50% net margins, ~47% year‑over‑year SDE growth. - Model: Digital marketing agency specializing in legal firm lead generation and retainers. - Client Base: ~65 active clients averaging ~$3,200/mo each with no heavy concentration risk. - SBA Notes: Eligible for SBA lending, but high multiple means max leverage might preclude owner salary. - Risks Noted: Changing digital marketing landscape, debt coverage concerns, founder dependency on relationships. 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

    32 min

  6. JAN 9

    Buying a Cold DM Business? Watch This First

    In this episode the hosts roast an Instagram mass‑DM SaaS deal pitched on Acquire.com, tearing into its tiny revenue, questionable value proposition, platform‑risk exposure, and why it’s probably not worth buying. Business Listing – https://app.acquire.com/startup/KyPEOStFQyc5IElJIxbZfkbeWnE3/VRURAPXgQl3oGbimEwyP?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9PQ_NffkgAJrVAnAt7GRNQAS61UOlqqm9Pj6fEzkwirlwcj5NUB6UdXSTHBZs7yK96zJUPq16CTLeJSDcOBm3jGYePVg&_hsmi=394180933&utm_content=394180933&utm_source=hs_email Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. 💰 Sponsored by: Viso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner. Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.com This week on Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts open with some light banter about cold weather vibes and injury stories before diving into a deal that might be right up someone’s wheelhouse: an Instagram mass‑DM automation software targeted at agencies and small businesses. With an asking price of $235,000 — roughly 5.9× profit and 4.6× revenue — the tool claims 25% year‑over‑year growth, 80% margins, and the ability to send “unlimited personalized” DMs at scale. Sounds spicy — until the panel starts slicing it apart. Key Highlights: - Instagram DM outreach SaaS asking $235,000, with ~$51K TTM revenue. - Tiny scale: ~100–250 customers, ~$3.5K/mo revenue, ~$2.7K/mo profit. - Competes in a crowded, low‑barrier space with low switching costs. - Major platform risk — could be shut down by Instagram at any time. - Hosts emphasize better strategies: niche positioning or “done‑for‑you” services. 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

    25 min

  7. JAN 6

    This Energy Efficiency Business Looks Great… Until You Dig In

    In this episode the hosts hilariously critique a New England insulation and energy‑efficiency contractor deal, debating subsidy dependency, normalized EBITDA red flags, and whether it’s a business worth owning. Business Listing – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x1fQmCWxkw0Jzbhc-vGwR89oK25r91Lm/view?usp=drive_link Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. 💰 Sponsored by: Acquisition Lab – Your fast-track to business ownership. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and join a top-tier community of acquisition entrepreneurs. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com and mention Acquisitions Anonymous! Capital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.com This week on Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Heather, and Mills tackle a unique deal in the home services world — a premier insulation and energy‑efficiency contractor operating in New England with roughly $5.3M in annual sales and a normalized EBITDA of about $671K. The business benefits from utility‑run programs like MassSave and EnergyWise, which drive much of its lead flow, but the panel quickly zeroes in on the risks inherent in those subsidy‑dependent revenue streams and skinny net margins once normalized adjustments are factored in. Key Highlights: - New England insulation & energy efficiency contractor with $5.3M revenue. - Revenue driven heavily by utility subsidy programs (MassSave/EnergyWise). - Normalized EBITDA ~ $671K but thin net margins after realistic adjustments. - Discussion on dependency risk of government/utility funding. - Debate over true profitability once owner labor and capex are normalized. 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

    26 min

  8. JAN 2

    Best of Acquisitions Anonymous - $3.5 Million Horse School?!

    In this episode, the hosts break down a high-margin farrier training school in Idaho with strong social media presence, lucrative real estate, and serious lifestyle business appeal. Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. 💰 Sponsored by: Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.com Tonnesen Accounting Services - Tonnesen provides full quality of earnings reports trusted by buyers, lenders, and brokers on over $500 million in deals each year. Fast, detailed, and affordable. Visit tonnesenaccountingservices.com or connect with Josh Tonnesen on LinkedIn for a free consult. This episode covers one of the most compelling lifestyle businesses ever discussed on the show: an equestrian industry school (farrier training) based in Idaho. Priced at $3.5M, including $2.2M worth of real estate, the business generates $477K in annual cash flow on $1.1M in revenue. The school offers technical hoof-care certifications ranging from 3 to 36 weeks and operates year-round. Key Highlights: - Asking Price: $3.5M including $2.2M real estate - EBITDA: ~$477K on $1.1M revenue (~45% margin) - 740K+ social followers drive student demand - Runs remotely, relies on local horses—no herd ownership - Ideal for horse lovers; founder’s brand is crucial to continuity 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

    31 min
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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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