Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating
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$4.5mm aircraft painting biz and Mills drops his mic - Acquisitions Anonymous 198
2 juni 2023 · 30 min
Michael Girdley (@girdley), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) chat through an aircraft painting business that has high margins and the impact of some valuable real-estate. Lees meer
Check it out here: https://www.beaconadvisors.com/listing/aviation-painting-and-exterior-refinishing-business/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=New+Acquisition+Opportunities%3A+Aviation+Services+%7C+Transport+and+Leisure&utm_campaign=2+New+Acquisition+Opportunities+%28Aviation+RV%29
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All American Series: Get ya hot dogs - Acquisitions Anonymous 197
30 mei 2023 · 26 min
Michael Girdley (@girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) finish off their 2-part All American series. They review a hot dog manufacturer and it's ability to scale.
----- Lees meerThanks to our sponsor!
This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.
After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".
For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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All America Series: Fireworks Store for Sale - Acquisitions Anonymous 196
26 mei 2023 · 31 min
Michael Girdley (@girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) kick off a 2-part All American series. They review a fireworks wholesaler and retail shop- a business near and dear to Girdley's heart. Lees meer
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This episode is sponsored by HoldCoConference, the conference exclusively focused on HoldCo Entrepreneurs and Executives. This conference is where Holding Companies meet, learn, scale and grow. From tech to Home Services, Holdco Entrepreneurs from around the globe will be meeting in Cleveland this September 18-20th in Cleveland Ohio.
Check out holdcoconf.com for more details.
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Can we make an SBA loan pencil on a 5% margin business? - Acquisitions Anonymous 195
23 mei 2023 · 30 min
Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) kick off Heather's first show as a co-host. They review a managed IT services provider and a convo about SBA programs.
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This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.
After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".
For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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$2M of EBITDA and 50% margins in disaster remediation - Acquisitions Anonymous 194
19 mei 2023 · 30 min
Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) review a disaster remediation business that is cruising. Lees meer
Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/high-margin-insurance-disaster-restoration-mitigation-company/2075480/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2023-02-28&utm_campaign=7+New+Deals+with+%24500k+in+Cash+Flow
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Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year. Their team has bought over 30 businesses across 3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help.
Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal. They will even fly out to the business with you. Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.
Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love. And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.
Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander
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Leather wallet ecom biz doing $500k profit - Acquisitions Anonymous 193
16 mei 2023 · 30 min
Michael Girdley (@girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a wallet shop that's bringing in some cash. Lees meer
Check it out: https://quietlight.com/listings/13033400/
-----Thanks to our sponsor!
Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year. Their team has bought over 30 businesses across 3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help.
Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal. They will even fly out to the business with you. Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.
Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love. And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.
Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander
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Girdley Sells a Business - Acquisitions Anonymous 192
12 mei 2023 · 28 min
Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Michael Girdley (@girdley) go an interview style episode around Girdley selling his coffee shop business.
----- Lees meerThanks to our sponsor!
This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.
After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".
For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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Sleep deprivation and buying a marijuana grow facility. - Acquisitions Anonymous 191
9 mei 2023 · 38 min
Michael Girdley (@girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a marijuana grow facility. Lees meer
Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/medical-marijuana-grow-facility-absentee-passive-ownership/2079732/?d=L2J1c2luZXNzZXMtZm9yLXNhbGUvP3E9WW1aelgzTnZjblE5TkRBNk1qQXNNek13T2pJd0xETTBNRG95TUNaalptWnliMjA5TnpVd01EQXdKbXhqUFVwcll6bE5ha0Z0VVhveFZsVjVXbFJRVlRsTVVIbGFTRkJVU1hkS2EwMDVWbFpOYlZWNk1WVlhSRGh0VW5vd2VVMURXa1JRVmxaVVNteE5PVkZXU1QwbWJIUTlNekFzTkRBc09EQW1jSFJ2UFRNd01EQXdNREElM0Q=
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Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year. Their team has bought over 30 businesses across 3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help.
Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal. They will even fly out to the business with you. Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.
Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love. And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.
Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander
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Falling in love with a country club - Acquisitions Anonymous 190
5 mei 2023 · 32 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about the country club of their dreams. Lees meer
Check it out: https://images.bizbuysell.com/shared/listings/209/2093880/bc9b4793-1be3-412e-b17b-9dfde243b787.pdf?_gl=1*1o8lxok*_ga*ODMzMDk4Mzg2LjE2NzA1MTc4Nzg.*_ga_NJNXMWK3N9*MTY4MjUyOTM2NS40My4xLjE2ODI1Mjk1NjQuMC4wLjA
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Thanks to our sponsor!
This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.
After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".
For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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An RV training school. We love it. - Acquisitions Anonymous 189
2 mei 2023 · 33 min
Michael Girdley (@girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a training academy for recreational vehicles. Lees meer
Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/licensed-and-certified-rv-training-academy-2-992-048-ttm-sde/2045901/?d=L2J1c2luZXNzZXMtZm9yLXNhbGUvP3E9WTJabWNtOXRQVGMxTURBd01DWnJQVkoySUNac2REMHpNQ3cwTUN3NE1BJTNEJTNE
-----Thanks to our sponsor!
Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year. Their team has bought over 30 businesses across 3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help.
Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal. They will even fly out to the business with you. Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.
Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love. And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.
Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander
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$5mm Truck Hardware Manufacturer - Acquisitions Anonymous 188
28 april 2023 · 29 min
Michael Girdley (@girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a Truck Hardware Manufacturer for sale. Lees meer
Check it out: https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/15-year-international-manufacturer-of-custom-flat-tank-support-trucks-35-repeat-order-rate-1350000-aov-commercial-government-clientele?e=42dc999128
-----Thanks to our sponsor!
This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.
After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".
For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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Big boy painting contractor for sale - Acquisitions Anonymous 187
25 april 2023 · 40 min
Michael Girdley (@girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a big painting contractor for sale. Lees meer
Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/painting-contractor-with-85-reccurring-clients/1974619/?d=L25ldy15b3JrL3BhaW50aW5nLWJ1c2luZXNzZXMtZm9yLXNhbGUv
-----Thanks to our sponsor!
Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year. Their team has bought over 30 businesses across 3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help.
Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal. They will even fly out to the business with you. Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.
Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love. And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.
Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander
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The guys dig into a cemetery brokerage: Acquisitions Anonymous 186
21 april 2023 · 33 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about cemeteries. Lees meer
Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Well-established-cemetery-broker-business-is-for-sale-in-California/2084777/?returnurl=d3d3LmJpemJ1eXNlbGwuY29tL2Jyb2tlcmRpcmVjdG9yeS9Qcm9maWxlL1ZpZXdCcm9rZXJQcm9maWxlLmFzcHg%2fQnJva2VyUHJvZmlsZUlEPTM2OTQ4JmJwbHQ9MTA%3d&returnurllabel=50
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Thanks to our sponsor!
This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.
After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".
For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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Bill Buys a Pizza Boat in Paradise - Acquisitions Anonymous 185
18 april 2023 · 33 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) look for plane tickets for Bill because he's buying a pizza boat.
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We're Totally Turned On By This Aphrodisiac Chocolate Business - Acquisitions Anonymous 184
14 april 2023 · 35 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) unpack why Girdley is claustrophobic and also a business that's for sale.
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This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.
After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".
For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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$8.5mm Ski Resort For Sale - Acquisitions Anonymous 183
11 april 2023 · 40 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) need to take a due diligence trip to British Columbia for this one... Lees meer
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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.
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Girdley wants to buy an oil well - Acquisitions Anonymous 182
7 april 2023 · 29 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about an oil well in Nevada. Lees meer
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Thanks to our sponsor!
This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.
After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".
For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com (link in the show notes) or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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Recovering insurance claims for profit and sometimes fun - Acquisitions Anonymous 181
4 april 2023 · 26 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about the messiest listing they've ever seen. Lees meer
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Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year. Their team has bought over 30 businesses across 3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help.
Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal. They will even fly out to the business with you. Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.
Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love. And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.
Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander
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How Great Operators Win! How PE does it like pros with Mark Brooks - Acquisitions Anonymous 180
31 maart 2023 · 54 min
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$50mm/yr Bedding Brand for Sale - Acquisitions Anonymous 179
28 maart 2023 · 30 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) look into $50mm/yr Bedding Brand for Sale. Things get weird. Lees meer
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After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".
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A $5mm tent rental company for colleges - Acquisitions Anonymous 178
24 maart 2023 · 24 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a company that rents tents to colleges and universities. Lees meer
Girdley also tells some stories and Bill is smart as always!
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Fedex long-haul routes and are we crazy - Acquisitions Anonymous 177
21 maart 2023 · 34 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) look into Fedex long-haul routes and whether you want to own one. Lees meer
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After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".
For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com (link in the show notes) or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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How One Tweet Led to One SMB Acquisition! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 176
17 maart 2023 · 45 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) are joined by Joe Cassandra (@JoeCassandra) to hear his lessons learned in SMB ownership, running a children's retail store, owner-employee relationships, building a HoldCo, hidden expenses, and more. Lees meer
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Thanks to our sponsors!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business.
After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for your deal team, and a very active Slack group with other searchers on this path. Our team personally understands how to buy a business and will help navigate all the complexities of the process, as well as provide a trusted framework, tools, and resources to support you from search to close.
The Acquisition Lab recently celebrated its 70th business being acquired and well over $100m in aggregate transaction value. The Lab is there to stand by your side, so you can take the right action (at the right time) and avoid wasting countless hours trying to "go it alone".
For more information, check out acquisitionlab.com (link in the show notes) or email the Lab's director Chelsea Wood, chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
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Someone makes $5mm/yr printing CD sleeves - Acquisitions Anonymous 175
14 maart 2023 · 27 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) review a company that prints CD-ROM sleeves as well as some other stuff too. Lees meer
Also, check our Girdley's dramatic lighting as he's trying out to be a member of the Backstreet Boys and/or a Twitch streamer.
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A cash printing food blog - Acquisitions Anonymous 174
10 maart 2023 · 32 min
Michael Girdley (@chilis) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) review a food blog for sale. Lees meer
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Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year. Their team has bought over 30 businesses across 3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help.
Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal. They will even fly out to the business with you. Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.
Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love. And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.
Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander
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Do you want to own a cleaning company? - Acquisitions Anonymous 173
8 maart 2023 · 37 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) review a cleaning company in Michigan. Good times were had by all! Lees meer
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Importing ice cream machines for fun and profit - Acquisitions Anonymous 172
3 maart 2023 · 39 min
Michael Girdley (@chilis), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review an importer of ice cream machines. Lees meer
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Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year. Their team has bought over 30 businesses across 3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help.
Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal. They will even fly out to the business with you. Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.
Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love. And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.
Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander
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Should you buy a swim school? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 171
1 maart 2023 · 29 min
Michael Girdley (@chilis), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a swim school for sale. Lees meer
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Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year. Their team has bought over 30 businesses across 3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help.
Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal. They will even fly out to the business with you. Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.
Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love. And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.
Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander
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#165 - Should we buy this airplane ad business?
#164 - Annual Report Filing Software
#163 - Make $2.3M/yr owning a Flight School
#162 - Cleaning up crime scenes for big money!
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The guys get excited by a $20mm/yr lubricant exporter in Houston - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 170
24 februari 2023 · 34 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) review a $20mm/year lubricant exporter in Houston. Good times were had by all! Lees meer
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#166 - A legal tech business doing $7mm a year
#165 - Should we buy this airplane ad business?
#164 - Annual Report Filing Software
#163 - Make $2.3M/yr owning a Flight School
#162 - Cleaning up crime scenes for big money!
#161 - How to spot red flags in eCommerce listings?Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.
Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show!
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A law firm for sale?! - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 169
22 februari 2023 · 38 min
Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a law firm that is for sale (well, a piece of one.) Lees meer
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Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal. They will even fly out to the business with you. Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.
Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love. And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.
Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander
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Additional episodes you might enjoy:
#166 - A legal tech business doing $7mm a year
#165 - Should we buy this airplane ad business?
#164 - Annual Report Filing Software
#163 - Make $2.3M/yr owning a Flight School
#162 - Cleaning up crime scenes for big money!
#161 - How to spot red flags in eCommerce listings?Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.
Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show!
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How to make it in PE? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 168
17 februari 2023 · 45 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) is joined by Michael Arrieta (@MikeArrieta) to talk about his journey from W-2 to HoldCo operator. He gets to talk about storytelling, how his fund is structured, the challenges he faced, and how HoldCo CEO is the most difficult job in the world. Lees meer
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(0:00) - Introduction
(0:40) - Our Sponsor is CloudBookkeeping.com
(2:10) - Guest Intro: Michael Arrieta
(6:00) - How did public speaking affect your career?
(7:50) - The gun show analogy
(9:00) - What is the biggest enemy we have today?
(10:00) - Honesty and vulnerability as an advantage
(11:00) - How to grow your network?
(14:28) - What is the most important thing about transmitting your message?
(16:10) - How do you cultivate missionaries rather than mercenaries?
(19:28) - How did you transition from a W-2 to business owner?
(22:52) - What was your calling? What is your investment thesis?
(25:05) - What was the key to start your fund?
(26:30) - How do you build relationship capital?
(29:30) - How did you optimize your fund for a permanent hold model?
(36:21) - Being smart means you can quote the US Tax code
(37:21) - What have you learned in these two years?
(40:30) - How do you run a campaign to intermediaries?
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Printing Money in the Liquidations Industry - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 167
15 februari 2023 · 40 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a business that liquidates old voice-over IP telephones. They have 32% margins and only 11 employees while doing $4M in revenue. Impressive. Lees meer
We also steered away from the deal to talk about how to convince a broker that you’re not a tire kicker, how to make deals with celebrities, pricing a business with upcoming unforeseeable risks, different structures to share risk with the seller in a deal, and much more!
Company: Highly Profitable Supplier of Used & Refurbished Telecom Equipment
Location: United States
Stated Financials: Revenue ‘22 $ 4,000,000 | ‘22 Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,300,000
Asking Price: Contact the broker
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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:57) - Our Sponsor is Cloudbookkeeping.com
(2:25) - Update on Michael’s Spanish lessons
(4:52) - Deal & financials: Highly Profitable Supplier of Used & Refurbished Telecom Equipment
(6:05) - What do these guys do?
(7:00) - How might Covid have affected this?
(8:48) - What do we think about the customers and the operational structure?
(15:56) - How to convince a Broker that you’re not a tire kicker?
(18:58) - What happens when you try to make a deal with a celebrity?
(20:44) - What is the elephant in the room for this deal?
(21:18) - Are there headwinds for this? Should you be scared about it?
(24:05) - How would we price this business, and why?
(25:30) - What is the most important thing of Due Diligence for this business?
(27:05) - Audience request: How would we structure this? What are the depreciation benefits?
(30:52) - What are the challenges to estimating the risk here? How would we split the risk with the seller?
(3…
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A legal tech business doing $7mm a year - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 166
10 februari 2023 · 28 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a Legal Technology Provider. What makes this a great teaser? We dig into this deal to find the catch; why are we the lucky buyers? Is there a case for a strategic? Could you aim to build rather than buy it? Lees meer
Company: Legal Technology Provider Opportunity Review
Location: United States
Stated Financials: 2022 Sales $ 7mm | 2022 Adjusted EBITDA $2.4mm
Asking Price: Contact the broker
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:49) - Our Sponsor is CloudBookKeeping.com
(04:23) - Deal & financials: Legal Technology Provider
(08:17) - What do we like?
(09:37) - If EBITDA is BS earnings, what is adjusted EBITDA?
(11:52) - What is the catch with this recurring income?
(14:43) - Is there a strategic buyer for this business?
(15:09) - What is @girdley’s pain-in-the-a** factor theory?
(17:57) - What is the most interesting part of this teaser?
(18:24) - What are the dynamics you will face if you want to purchase a business like this?
(20:04) - Why does this business still have a bizarre dynamic?
(25:14) - Where will you find the best value in today’s market?
(26:55) - Send over some Deals!
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#164 - Annual Report Filing Software
#163 - Make $2.3M/yr owning a Flight School
#162 - Cleaning up crime scenes for big money!
#161 - How to spot red flags in eCommerce listings?Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inbox
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Should we buy this airplane ad business? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 165
8 februari 2023 · 26 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a company that offers services related to aerial advertising. We discuss the deal structure, margins, and the significant pricing power enjoyed by businesses that operate billboards. Is there a moat around this business? Do we think it’s better to rent a billboard? Lees meer
Company: Aerial Advertising Service Provider
Location: 21 States - US
Stated Financials: 2022 TTM $ 3.5M | 2022 Adjusted EBITDA $ 610,000
Asking Price: Unlisted
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Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, and close on a small business. All in under a year. Their team has bought over 30 businesses across 3 different portfolios. Whether you’re just beginning your business search, actively pursuing a specific deal, or looking to grow your existing company, Acquira’s training and team of experts can help.
Their M&A advisors provide individualized support through the entire process. They will provide guidance toward your offer structure, drafting your LOI, in-depth due diligence, and securing funding for your deal. They will even fly out to the business with you. Once you acquire a business, they can help you grow it too.
Acquira’s ACE Framework will help you transition that business from owner-operated to management-led, increasing profits and allowing you to step away from the daily operations and enjoy doing more of what you love. And if “more of what you love” is buying and growing more businesses, they can help you build a portfolio of businesses, and eventually get liquidity from that portfolio by selling it to a financial buyer, or selling it to its employees.
Space is limited each month, so if you’re looking to acquire a cash-flowing business this year, sign up now at acquira.com/pod-lander
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:54) - Our Sponsor is Acquira.com
(02:26) - We are looking to do more larger deals!
(03:46) - Deal & …
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Annual Report Filing Software - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 164
3 februari 2023 · 33 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a Highly Profitable Filing and Document Prep Tech Company. We talk about how this company operates, and the stability of its sales. What is the real transferable value? How did the Covid bump affect this business? Where is the hidden growth opportunity? Lees meer
Tune in for one of Bill’s best takes on how taxes work in eCommerce. Will taxes keep rising?
Company: Highly Profitable Filing and Document Preparation Tech Company
Location: US
Stated Financials: 2022 AR $ 12,829,000 | Gross Margin 52% at $ 6,704,000
Asking Price: Contact the broker
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:20) - Our Sponsor is CloudBookkeeping.com
(02:48) - Mills is back!
(03:27) - Deals & Financials: A Highly Profitable Filing and Document Prep Tech Company
(06:21) - What does this business do?
(07:45) - What do we think about the stability of its sales?
(09:50) - Is this business really handy?
(11:00) - How do we think Covid affected this deal?
(15:00) - What’s the deal with the whole theme of businesses?
(17:50) - How does sales tax work on the internet?
(22:39) - Mike’s discussion about Chinese Sellers in relation to tax work
(24:19) - What’s the climate in the economy now? How to take advantage of it?
(28:20) - Will tax continue to grow?
(29:20) - What is a Virtual Mailbox?
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Make $2.3M/yr owning a Flight School - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 163
1 februari 2023 · 25 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro talk about an aircraft service center and flight training school. Why are we SO excited about hobbyists as a customer base? What is needed to succeed in this business? The business has some exciting numbers for anybody interested in a lifestyle-type business in this space. Lees meer
Company: Aircraft Service Center and Flight Training School, $2.5M list price
Location: New Jersey
Stated Financials: Annual Revenue $ 2,322,000
Asking Price: $ 2,450,000
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:41) - Our Sponsor is CloudBookkeeping.com
(02:08) - Is Bill finally okay after his anger from the last episode?
(04:13) - Deal & financials: Aircraft Service Center and Flight Training School
(07:31) - What pieces of information are worth noting?
(11:23) - Why do you need to love the line of business for this deal?
(12:56) - Buyer-business fit: The owner has been in the aircraft business for decades
(16:21) - Why do they have a gravy train as a marketing funnel?
(16:47) - What is so particular about intense hobbyists as a customer base?
(19:51) - What do we forecast for this industry’s future?
(21:15) - Why is this such a fantastic lifestyle business?
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Cleaning up crime scenes for big money! - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 162
27 januari 2023 · 31 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA)) talk about an exciting deal today. It is a Home-Based Established Crime Scene Cleanup & Biohazard Decontamination Service. Lees meer
The odd amount they asked for caught our attention first, but we soon figured out what it might mean. We talk about staffing this business, why it is good or bad that it is a franchise, and what the broker did to get the prize.
Company: Established Crime Scene Cleanup & Biohazard Decontamination
Location: Denver, CO
Gross Revenue $ 900,000 | EBITDA $ 400,000 | FF&E $ 70,000
Asking Price: $1,220,000
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(01:36) - Deal & financials: Home-Based Established Crime Scene Cleanup & Biohazard Decontamination
(2:28) - Why are they asking a weird amount?
(7:06) - Best listing ever! Shoutout to the broker
(9:47) - Do we think it’s hard to staff this business?
(11:15) - What do we think about the Tech layoffs?
(12:48) - Mike’s classification of Riffs
(15:41) - How is this being a franchise so interesting for this business?
(21:11) - Are we sure we won’t be cleaning toilets if we buy this?
(24:30) - Why should we pay 3x earnings for this franchise?
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How to spot red flags in eCommerce listings? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 161
25 januari 2023 · 39 min
Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) discuss two eCommerce deals today. These two listings have something in common: They appear to be sketchy! Lees meer
We dig into how to spot hidden traps from eCommerce listings, and Bill throws some gems around operations that lead us to suspect that the motives for the sales go beyond what is stated in the listings.
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(00:00) - Introduction
(02:00) - Deal 1: 5-Year-Old Fly Swatter Brand Selling For Inventory Value Only
(03:40) - Do we think this is a good deal right off the bat?
(07:05) - Where is the inventory, and why does it matter?
(08:53) - Why would we buy this business?
(10:22) - What would we ask the seller if we had an interest?
(14:15) - Why do we think this is a falling knife?
(16:10) - Deal 2: Currency Counting Machines | $1.2M Revenue and $382K SDE
(18:20) - What do we like about this one?
(19:15) - Which moats should you look for in a defensible brand?
(23:48) - What would we consider a great product and a defensible brand?
(25:00) - What type of functions does their 3PL perform? Why is it important to understand this listing?
(26:45) - Why do we think this is a side hustle for the seller?
(31:05) - How should you think about buying inventory for an eCommerce business?
(33:00) - Why is this valuation crap? How should you reframe it?
(36:10) - Why is this not SBA eligible? Why are they selling this Business Unit?
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20 januari 2023 · 32 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about a Unique Family Amusement Waterpark & Campground Facility in the United States. Lees meer
We discussed this deal but also dug into how to value the real estate involved in a transaction, how that relates to the business's overall value, and how to value and manage cash flow in a seasonal business. High CapEx businesses and financial metrics don’t get along well, so we also shed some light on what to analyze when looking at one of these.
Company: Unique Family Amusement Waterpark & Campground Facility
Location: United States
Stated Financials: 2022 Sales $ 7,900,000 | 2022 EBITDA $ 2,183,000
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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:42) - Our Sponsor is CloudBookKeeping.com
(02:26) - What is going on with the Twitter algo?!
(04:45) - Deal & financials: Unique Family Amusement Waterpark & Campground Facility
(06:00) - What is interesting about this deal?
(08:19) - Is this an asset sale or a business sale?
(11:54) - Why is this acquisition so financially feasible?
(13:18) - How does bonus depreciation work?
(13:51) - What is the EBITDA trap with this high CapEx business?
(22:41) - Is the Real Estate of this deal worth the price?
(26:41) - Where is the primary value of this deal?
(28:47) - Do you think we raise money in this podcast?
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Make Millions Moving Dirt in Michigan - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 159
18 januari 2023 · 32 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a Non-Union Heavy Civil Excavation Contractor in Michigan. We dig into the operations, CapEx dynamics that you should consider, and we dig into the Union vs Non-Union tradeoff. Lees meer
Would we buy this? Tune in to find out.
Company: Non-Union Heavy Civil Excavation Contractor
Location: Michigan
TTM Revenue 09-22 - $ 10,213,927 | Adj EBITDA 09-22 - $ 3,142,246
Equipment value $ 4,000,000 | Real Estate Value $ 700,000
Asking Price: Undisclosed
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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:55) - Our Sponsor is CloudBookkeeping.com
(02:28) - Deal & financials: Non-Union Heavy Civil Excavation Contractor in Michigan
(03:15) - What is water skiing?
(03:53) - How does this deal work?
(05:29) - Red flag. Is it a deal-breaker?
(06:44) - What are our first thoughts?
(08:33) - Mike’s take on this deal
(09:49) - Why should we give this deal a shot? Mills’ take
(11:44) - What are the operative dynamics around the heavy equipment part of the CapEx?
(15:00) - Why is this business easier to run when interest rates are lower?
(15:50) - Are Unions that bad? What are the ups and downs of Union involvement?
(21:41) - How much involvement is required from the owner in contractor based- businesses?
(25:06) - What’s the catch with C-Corps & S-Corps and Real Estate? Is the hype to flip your company to an S-Corp advantageous?
(26:30) - What fees should you pay to avoid future problems?
(28:30) - Would we buy this?
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$1.2mm revenue Court Maintenance Company for Sale! - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 158
13 januari 2023 · 25 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a sports surface company that is for sale in New Hampshire. The company has served clients for decades and is known for its quality and expertise. We’ll review the revenue numbers, operations, and our guess on key employees. Lastly, we discuss why it is a booming business right now and some incredibly creative strategies to grow it remotely. Mills has some fantastic ideas he's picked up by running his firm. Lees meer
Company: Premier Sports Surface Company for Sale
Location: New Hampshire
Stated Financials: Gross Revenue:$ 1,239,387 | Cash Flow:$ 519,735
Asking Price: Receiving offers
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(00:30) - Our Sponsor is CloudBookKeeping.com
(02:45) - Deal & financials: Premier Sports Surface Company for Sale
(04:16) - Who’s the Broker again?
(05:09) - Is it home-based and relocatable?
(07:00) - Why do we like it? What might operations look like?
(10:30) - The elephant in the room
(13:10) - Does @girdley have Vermont vibes?
(16:02) - Why does @BillDA like it?
(20:41) - Would we buy it? How much would we pay for it?
(21:13) - Is there a buy vs. build conversation here?
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Make a $1mmyr with a Language School - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 157
11 januari 2023 · 32 min
Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about a 38-year-old Language School located in Houston, Texas. We talk about how this business works in-depth. This business has a tailwind situation due to its location and a state-imposed Moat. We will also find out what about this company's customer service and marketing makes it stand out from the competition. Lastly, we will give our verdict. Lees meer
Company: 38-year-old Language School
Location:TX
Stated Financials:$ 1M EBITDA | $ 3,800,000 Gross Revenue
Asking Price:$ 4,000,000
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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:30) - Our Sponsor is Cloudbookkeeping
(01:57) - It's Girdley’s birthday! Friendly banter
(03:20) - How do language learning classifications work?
(07:25) - Deal & financials: 38-year-old Language School
(09:09) - What do we think about this deal?
(09:35) - Is it true that people in America are very interested in personal development?
(11:49) - Why is location so important for this business?
(15:18) - How hard is it to get a license in Texas?
(17:45) - Are these licenses transferable?
(18:49) - What makes this business so attractive from a customer and marketing perspective?
(22:52) - Why should you have your accounting audited?
(25:20) - What happens to industries that get regulated?
(26:34) - Should we prefer virtual or in-person learning environments?
(29:55) - Do we like this deal?
(30:28) - What’s very inspiring about having a school like this?
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60% Profit Margin Amazon Online Community for Sale - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 156
6 januari 2023 · 30 min
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Michael Girdley (@girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mill Snell (@thegeneralmills) discuss an Amazon Sellers Mastermind, a membership base that drives recurring revenue.
We talk about the business model and where the value is. Bill shares his experience with his eCommerce Fuel, and Mill stresses the significance of joining a community from the beginning. Finally, we will learn the justifications behind our final verdict.
Company: Amazon Sellers Mastermind
Location: US-Based
Stated Financials: CF: $ 426,646 | Gross Income: $ 821,812
Asking Price: $ 1,280,000
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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:38) - Our Sponsor is Cloudbookkeeping
(02:08) - Deal & financials: Amazon Sellers Mastermind – Membership Base Drives Recurring Revenue
(02:50) - What does Mastermind mean?
(03:58) - What do we think about the idea of Mastermind?
(08:23) - Why not refer to your employees or customers as a family?
(13:59) - What is the trouble with the customers for this deal?
(15:44) - Do these people have a reason for selling?
(20:59) - What would make us pursue this deal?
(23:34) - What are the positive aspects of this deal?
(26:40) - How do association management groups help small companies?
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A $3mm profit a year water delivery business! - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 155
4 januari 2023 · 31 min
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a deal we liked: A Drinking Water Delivery Service based in Texas.
We dig into how this business operates, potential challenges on the customer side, head & tail winds, and Location based risks.
How do Power Law returns work for PE and our day-to-day? What are our thoughts on the Capital Expenditure budget for this company? Learn more about this deal as you listen to this episode.
Company: Drinking Water Delivery Service
Location:TX
Stated Financials:$3M - SDE | $5M - FF&E | $6.5M Gross Revenue
Asking Price:$18M
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(00:00) - Introduction
(01:17) - Our Sponsor is CloudBookkeeping
(02:44) - Catch up with Mike and Mills
(03:52) - Deal & financials: TX Drinking Water Delivery Service - $3M SDE
(07:02) - What does this company do?
(08:26) - What is the customer base risk associated with this deal?
(10:54) - How do we think about CapEx for this business?
(13:32) - What is the catch with Oil Field companies?
(15:32) - How do Power Law return work for PE and our day-to-day?
(21:05) - What is the location risk associated with this deal?
(22:58) - What’s so interesting about the cemetery business?
(23:47) - We’re looking for $3 to $5M in SDE/EBITDA businesses, send ‘em over!
(26:21) - How stable can this business be on a day-to-day basis?
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A Truck Driver School for sale in Texas - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 154
30 december 2022 · 31 min
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Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Training and Education Center in the state of Texas. Most students who earn their Class A CDL and graduate will go on to work in over-the-road (OTR) trucking. This indicates that they travel greater distances, log more miles, and typically drive across the United States. As a result, their wages are the highest of any class of truck drivers.
We will be discussing important key points such as the current situation of CDL Drivers, transferability, and the current line of business competition.
Company: CDL Training and Education Center
Location: Texas
EBITDA: $973,000
Asking Price: $2,400,000
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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:31) - Our Sponsor is CloudBookKeeping
(02:33) - Deal & financials: CDL Training and Education Center
(05:54) - What do we like about this deal and the business model?
(07:41) - Why is this a double-edged sword?
(09:49) - Why is the location so important for this deal?
(11:34) - How do you source new clients for this business?
(14:54) - What is the current situation for CDL drivers?
(17:32) - What do we like about the capital expenditures and maintenance around the assets?
(18:24) - Are there concerns when thinking about owner transferability?
(19:32) - How do we think about the market and competition?
(20:41) - What would Bill investigate to scale this business?
(22:50) - Let’s discuss the Build vs Buy options!
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Will Bill buy this company for Girdley’s Christmas present? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 153
28 december 2022 · 26 min
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Michael Girdley (@girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mill Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a very profitable firing range with 25% Profit Margins in North Carolina.
We discuss the perks and benefits of operating one of these businesses and the importance of owning a Federal Firearms License.
We will also dig into the value of this deal and how this company staffs its locations, considering the seasonality and its relationship to the asking price.
Company: Very Profitable Gun Shop and Shooting Range
Location: Carteret County, NC
Asking Price: $388,000 | Cash Flow: $140,000
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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:29) - Our Sponsor is CloudBookkeeping
(02:48) - Deal & financials: Very Profitable Gun Range with 25% Profit Margins
(04:32) - What’s so interesting about this deal?
(05:33) - What do we think about this deal?
(06:30) - How would we approach the lease situation?
(07:06) - Will this business last?
(08:29) - Why is a Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) license important in this business?
(10:20) - Why does Bill think this is a coupon-style business?
(10:37) - What does the listing tell us about the Seller?
(12:51) - How is this business protected from institutional buyers?
(15:11) - What do we think about the staffing and seasonality for this location?
(15:55) - Tip for buying a business in the Firearms Industry
(18:47) - Would we buy this?
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23 december 2022 · 31 min
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA)talk about an established ambulance service. We investigate how this service differs from the conventional ambulances provided by hospitals. We also dig into this business’s location to understand its significance in this location.
We will also determine whether this item passed the Private Equity Test, which customers are the most crucial to this transaction's success, and discuss how the business relationships outside the United States are distinct from those within the country.
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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:20) - Our Sponsor is CloudBookKeeping
(01:48) - Catch up with Mike and Bill
(03:44) - Deals and Financials: Established Ambulance Service
(05:16) - How does this business work?
(06:58) - Where is this business located, and why is it important?
(10:30) - What do we think about the financials?
(12:55) - Why has PE passed on this deal?
(15:54) - Who are the most important clients for this deal?
(16:33) - What is Girdley’s #1 tip to learn about an industry?
(18:12) - What is Bill’s advice for people interested in this deal?
(20:28) - Why does the IRS try to ban country club memberships as business expenses?
(22:06) - How are business relationships outside the US different from inland?
(27:46) - The tricky Costa Rica listing and the “Ditch Risk”
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Should we buy this Pot Business Credit Card Processor? - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 151
21 december 2022 · 35 min
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@Bill) talk about an online medical marijuana card processor. We discuss how this business operates and why the margins are so big. We guess that this business is underperforming, and we explain how we’d go about scaling it up.
Similar to the general licensing requirements, the requirements for obtaining a business license for cannabis are highly variable from one state to the next and even between municipalities. We also talk about the potential risks that would make this business worth zero dollars overnight.
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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:34) - Our Sponsor is Cloudbookkeeping
(02:01) - Deal & financials: Medical Marijuana Card Processor
(09:43) - How does this business work?
(10:30) - What do we like about this business?
(12:36) - What are the two things that can happen to this business?
(13:20) - Did the pandemic affect this business?
(14:02) - How big do we think this business is?
(14:41) - Where do the high margins come from?
(15:45) - Where is the value in the revenue structure?
(18:25) - What is a cool strategy competitors can do in this line of business?
(23:16) - What does this business remind Bill?
(24:44) - How do entrepreneurs take advantage of stupid regulations?
(26:43) - What’s the story behind “A dollar for a dollar”?
(32:24) - We like this deal. Who could be a fit as a buyer?
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Let’s buy a medical staffing business - Acquisitions Anonymous episode 150
16 december 2022 · 31 min
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a Medical Industry Staffing Company.
Staffing agencies recruit candidates on behalf of employers to fill team openings and help candidates find career opportunities in their field. We discuss some challenges and difficulties you can experience when running this type of business.
We also determine whether we like this deal, and if it is more cost-effective to build it ourselves or buy it.
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(00:37) - Our Sponsor is Cloudbookkeeping
(02:15) - Big thanks to our listeners! We got through our 150th episode 😊
(03:22) - Deal & financials: Medical Industry Staffing Company
(05:20) - Do we like this deal? What’s our take on the stated financials?
(06:20) - How does this business work? What’s the potential size of this business?
(10:12) - How do staffing companies work?
(14:12) - What is the major moat for staffing businesses?
(18:20) - What incentive alignment do you need to work out when outsourcing recruitment?
(24:00) - Is there a Bull case for this one?
(26:26) - Does this pass the tailwind test?
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14 december 2022 · 27 min
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Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about a Profitable auto display rental company for sale.
We discuss the deal and gain insight into this company’s inner workings. There is some weird stuff about this deal, and we will try to understand where this business sits in the value chain.
We came across some warning signs and potential issues that could affect this business, but in conclusion, Bill shares his innovative strategies and ideas for managing this rental.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:31) - Our Sponsor is SMBash
(01:54) - Deal & financials: Profitable Auto Display Rental Company for Sale
(02:19) - What does this business do?
(03:53) - What do we think about this deal?
(06:48) - What do we think of this product?
(08:23) - How do Car Dealerships make money on new car sales?
(10:01) - Mike’s rant about Tesla!
(13:43) - Who should buy this deal?
(15:58) - Where does this business sit in the value chain?
(17:36) - How does the tax shield work on this deal?
(18:21) - What do we like about this business?
(21:00) - What is the hidden red flag on the inventory side?
(22:00) - What would Bill’s strategy be for this deal?
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