Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endersen, and Michael Girdley
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Helping you make business moves like the pros by reviewing real businesses for sale. Hosted by Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endersen, & Michael Girdley.
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This $4M Blue Collar E-commerce Deserves High Visibility - Acquisitions Anonymous 294
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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Is This Hamptons Lighting Business Worth $1.25 Million? - Acquisitions Anonymous 293
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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Buying a $1.2M in Revenue Aircraft Service Center in New Jersey? - Acquisitions Anonymous 292
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/
Thanks to this week's sponsor:
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Want to find out more? Go to go.boopos.com/michaelgirdley, sign up, and get qualified to sell your business or find your next deal.
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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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High End Marketplace with $23m in EBITDA- luxury or illegal? - Acquisitions Anonymous 291
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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Buying a $1Million Tickets Brokering Business Deal and Lifetime Masters Golf Tickets - Acquisitions Anonymous 290
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Mills, Heather and Bill reveal a fascinating deal: a 35-year-old online ticket brokering business with a unique twist. The company specializes in the secondary market for highly sought-after event tickets, bragging a devoted clientele and generating substantial revenue. However, the deal comes with its own set of challenges and risks. While the business offers lucrative opportunities, particularly with its affiliate program for travel agents, there are concerns about its transferability, dependence on speculative ticket purchases, and potential legal issues with ticket resale. We explore various angles, highlighting the pros and cons of acquiring such a business and offering insights into the complexities of evaluating and structuring deals in similar markets.
Check out the listing here: https://www.websiteclosers.com/businesses/35-year-online-ticket-brokering-company-secondary-marketplace-for-concert-sporting-event-theater-tickets-sba-pre-qualified-80-000-affiliates/109347/
Thanks to this episode's sponsor:
Have you thought about exiting your current online business or buying one to start a new journey as an entrepreneur but have no idea where to start? Unlock business opportunities with Boopos.com! Boopos is the #1 platform for buying and selling profitable online businesses with built-in acquisition financing for qualified buyers. At Boopos.com, you can source opportunities from Boopos exclusive listings and other marketplaces or bring your own proprietary deal flow for approval. Boopos can offer pre-approved financing for recurring revenue businesses, allowing you to access fast funding with no personal guarantees.
Want to find out more? Go to go.boopos.com/michaelgirdley, sign up, and get qualified to sell your business or find your next deal.
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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
02:30 Heather's business trip
04:18 A Ticket brokering business
10:25 One-man business challenges
11:19 Dropshipping inventory
13:06 Speculation Business
16:47 Travel +events + Affiliates
18:49 Ins and Outs of the Business
22:14 Is this a Pre-qualified business?
24:56 How Mills would run this business
29:36 Final Thoughts
31:48 Thumbs up /Thumbs down
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Shopify App for Mexican E-commerce, $600k! - Acquisitions Anonymous 289
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, Heather, and Mills dig into a startup from Mexico that's all about Shopify apps. They chat about what the app does, how it's doing financially, and if it's got what it takes to grow. They also discuss the ups and downs of running a business in Mexico, the wild world of e-commerce on TikTok, and what might be in store for Shopify.
Should you buy this?
Check out the listing here: https://app.acquire.com/startup/PPZlvLMJqJbD45atKWIWbrbYLUA3/82GQlSJqU3M1FltWXOxl
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Thanks to this week's sponsor:
Have you ever wished your business’s software was a better fit for your needs?
IvyWorks can help. They specialize in building custom solutions for SMB’s complex processes.
You forge the vision, and they handle everything else: discovery, design, engineering, creation, and training. They’ve built everything from semi-autonomous, AI-powered roof scanning drones to mobile apps for managing hundreds of maintenance staff across thousands of properties.
They only take a few client partners each year. You’ll be handled personally by founders Callan and Sam, with complete transparency and an open invitation to all development calls.
Book a free discovery session, and we’ll make you an actionable project scope document that any software firm can execute. No strings attached.
Visit Ivy.Works to learn more.
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https://www.acquanon.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanonFor inquiries or suggestions, email us at contact@acquanon.com
Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations. For inquiries or suggestions, email us at contact@acquanon.com