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

In this episode, we review an R&D tax credit business in Idaho for sale at $6.5 million with Andrew Gazdecki from acquire.com as a special guest. The business makes $3 million profit each year. We discuss how it makes money, possible risks, and how to finance the purchase. Everyone thinks it's a good buy because of its high profit and low cost. Tune in and enjoy

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Thanks to this episode’s sponsor:

Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of the pod.

Acquisition Lab exists to help people buy a business and navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.

If you are serious about buying a business, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, [email protected] and mention us ;)

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

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• 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 [email protected]

In this episode, Michael, Heather, and Mills dive into the details of a fascinating DEI business making a $600k EBITDA. We explore the potential and challenges of acquiring this unique business, offering insights into its high value and the intricacies of managing a niche publication. 

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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

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 [email protected]

In this episode, Mills and Bill discuss an interesting e-commerce deal for sale involving an automotive and travel brand that focuses on camper vans. The business is doing well, with lots of traffic to its website and a high average order value with impressive figures like $6.4 million in revenue and $1.2 million in net income. Tune in and enjoy this episode

Check out the listing here: https://quietlight.com/listings/13563303/?utm_source=acquanon.com&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep-303

Thanks to this week's sponsor:

Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of the pod.

Acquisition Lab exists to help people buy a business and navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.

If you are serious about buying a business, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, [email protected] and mention us ;)

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

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 [email protected]

In today’s episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Mills, Bill, and Heather take a deep dive into a quirky business, a custom aquarium manufacturing company out of Atlanta. They discuss how this unique shop pulls in over half a million in revenue by crafting bespoke aquariums for luxury homes and businesses. Also, they talked about ideas on how the company could scale, whether this niche market has room to grow, or if it's too specialized. It’s the perfect listen if you're into unusual business ventures or just curious about the aquarium world. Hope you enjoy it! 

Check out the listing here: https://www.sunbeltatlanta.com/atlanta-businesses-for-sale/manufacturer-of-custom-aquariums?utm_source=acquanon.com&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep-298

Thanks to this week'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? Boopos.com is the #1 platform for buying and selling profitable online businesses with built-in acquisition financing for qualified buyers. You can source opportunities from 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 without 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

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

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 [email protected]

In this episode we make a pause to we celebrate our 300th show. We get nostalgic, reflecting on the journey from our rough first podcast to now, with a higher quality production. We dive into some cool business talks, share laughs over memorable moments, and discuss insights from our listeners. It’s a chill session, just catching up and having fun. Hope you enjoy this episode with us. 

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. 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.

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

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 [email protected]

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Heather, and Mills get into a preschool and daycare business up for sale in LA with an asking price of $1.4 million. They discuss everything from its stellar reputation to the real challenges of daycare management, like licensing, labor markets, and what it really takes to run a daycare keeping little humans happy and healthy. Hope you enjoy it 

Check out the listing here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/a-mission-driven-daycare-and-preschool-real-estate-included/2179478/

Thanks to this week's sponsor, Plane:

Expand your team globally with Plane’s payroll and HR platform. Easily hire, onboard, and pay employees and contractors worldwide. Manage US and international payroll, benefits, and compliance efficiently. Plane automates payments and ensures tax compliance across over 240 countries. Learn more at plane.com/aapodcast.

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

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 [email protected]

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, and Heather review a Florida-based service business deal generating $12M in revenue from well drilling, pest control, and lawn care.

With $2.4M EBITDA and the inclusion of $1M real estate. Heather also gave us great insights about the potential complexities of financing the acquisition. If you are considering a multifaceted business, you should tune in! 

Join Michael and Heather’s lecture here: https://lu.ma/xvvv7ir7?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=aa-podcast

Check out the listing here: https://gottesman-company.com/active_sellers/s-919-8-dbn/?utm_source=acquanon.com&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep-298

Thanks to this week's sponsor, CloudBookkeeping:

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

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 [email protected]

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, we dive into a pest control e-commerce deal. Michael, Bill, and Mills unpack everything about this eco-friendly mosquito zapper business, from its $2 million asking price to the risks of banking everything on one popular product. It’s real talk on what it's like to run a niche online business. If you're into e-commerce or just curious about how a single product can make such a big impact, this episode is for you. 

Check out the listing here: https://www.websiteclosers.com/businesses/pest-control-ecommerce-brand-practical-ecofriendly-solutions-140-aov-200-000-average-monthly-visitors-100-000-email-subs-strong-team-in-place/109592

Thanks to this week's sponsor, Plane:

Expand your team globally with Plane’s payroll and HR platform. Easily hire, onboard, and pay employees and contractors worldwide. Manage US and international payroll, benefits, and compliance efficiently. Plane automates payments and ensures tax compliance across over 240 countries. Learn more at plane.com/aapodcast.

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

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 [email protected]

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

Thanks to this episode's sponsor:

Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of the pod.

Acquisition Lab exists to help people buy a business and navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.

If you are serious about buying a business, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, [email protected] and mention us ;)

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 

02:57 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

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 [email protected]