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

The Red Flags in a Cannabis and Vape E-Commerce Acquisition


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In this episode, we dive into a deal involving a cannabis and vape shop supply e-commerce business and discuss why it failed to impress.

Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/well-established-cannabis-vape-and-custom-packaging-supply-business/2310726/

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Episode Summary:
In this week's episode, the team reviews a cannabis and vape shop supply company operating entirely online, based in Michigan, and boasting a “great domain name.” Despite its claims, the business failed to impress the team due to structural concerns in the industry and challenges in the deal. We also catch up on the new year with lively commentary and analysis. Tune in to find out why this deal was a miss and what lessons it offers acquisition entrepreneurs.

Key Highlights:

  • Insights into the cannabis and vape e-commerce market.
  • Why the team rejected the deal and lessons learned.
  • Discussion on overbuilding in niche retail sectors.
  • A brief overview of current trends in small business acquisitions.
  • Special mentions of useful resources for entrepreneurs like Capital Pad and Hold Co Conference.

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

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