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

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

323 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 92 ratings

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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Buying unused timeshares at $12mm / yr?!! - Acquisitions Anonymous 242

November 03, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this episode on Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill and Michael discuss a business for sale in the vacation property marketplace. They delve into the intricacies of the business model, analyzing its growth, market dynamics, and potential challenges, particularly in light of the COVID-19 impact on the travel industry. While the company demonstrates impressive financial performance, concerns arise about its scalability and long-term sustainability in a competitive landscape. Despite some reservati...

Will Heather get a kick from a $20mm online karate training school? - Acquisitions Anonymous 241

October 31, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Heather and Michael discuss an online martial arts education platform, dissecting its rapid growth and revenue numbers. They speculate on the business model, highlighting the company's dependence on influencers and SEO for sales. Exploring potential strategies for private equity involvement, they estimate the business's valuation and potential future growth trajectory. The conversation delves into the challenges of online learning for martial ...

Should we buy this printer moving company? - Acquisitions Anonymous 240

October 27, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous,  Michael and Heather discuss a printing equipment business for sale. Heather shares the business's details, including an asking price of $5.8 million, a cash flow of $724,599, and its specialization in plant relocations for the printing industry. They highlight the challenges of finding suitable management for the niche business and the unique hustle required in smaller towns. Thanks to our sponsors! Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab and their tea...

$21mm golf ball business for sale and Girdley shares vacation photos- Acquisitions Anonymous 239

October 24, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts discuss a  business for sale that is a golf ball and club manufacturing company, analyzing its financials and market position. | They delve into the company's relationship with Walmart and the challenges of working in the retail industry. Highlighting the intricacies of supply chain dynamics and the potential cash flow challenges, they provide insights into the business owner's possible ownership structure and lifestyle. Despite potenti...

Roll up businesses? The crew has strong feelings about home healthcare - Acquisitions Anonymous 238

October 20, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill and Heather discuss the complexities of running a senior home healthcare business in the Bay Area, emphasizing the industry's challenges. They highlight the difficulties in scaling due to staffing issues and the operational complexities of managing a large workforce. The conversation delves into the intricacies of billing in the healthcare sector and the potential risks of incorrect billing. They also touch upon the significance of market analy...

A pet treats ingredient supplier with $2.5M of EBITDA - Acquisitions Anonymous 237

October 17, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, and Heather discuss a pet treat ingredient provider. They delve into the value chain's complexities, geographic limitations, and the significance of its specialized blending and market positioning. They also touch on the challenges of financing and potential private equity involvement. The conversation takes an entertaining turn as they share personal anecdotes about their pets. Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted de...

Sovereign cities, $8000 pillows, and a 4th generation linen manufacturer - Acquisitions Anonymous 236

October 13, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

In episode 236 of Acquisitions Anonymous,  Bill and Michael discuss Bill's upcoming business management course and their mindsets on perfectionism. They express frustration over vague business listings and discuss the challenges of manufacturing textiles in the US. The conversation briefly highlights the positive contributions of immigrants like Neil Galati and explores the idea of creating new cities to solve problems in the world. Definitely an interesting episode this week.  Check the de...

$3.5M of EBITDA selling and repairing gears??? - Acquisitions Anonymous 235

October 10, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

In episode 235 of  Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill and Heather discuss an enticing opportunity involving a 23-year-old Gear Repair Manufacturing Company specializing in engineering and re-engineering OEM parts. The company has experienced rapid growth, with projected revenues increasing from $948,000 in 2019 to a forecasted $9.977 million in 2023 and EBITDA growing from $191,546 to a projected $3.4 million in 2023. Despite the impressive growth, the hosts question why the seller is willing to p...

A screaming deal on ecommerce cookware? The next Hexclad - Acquisitions Anonymous 234

October 06, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

In episode 234 of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts discuss a premium cookware brand with impressive patents and trademarks. They express confusion about why the business isn't larger despite its strong profitability and high return on ad spend (ROAS). They speculate that niche products and Kickstarter campaigns might limit its market potential. Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal-sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market. Than...

An Ecommerce Business that Bill Actually Likes with $1.6M of EBITDA - Acquisitions Anonymous 233

October 03, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

In episode 233 of Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill and Heather discuss an intriguing e-commerce opportunity. The business is a 19-year-old company that specializes in therapeutic massage supplies and equipment. It boasts a diverse product range, with an impressive average order value of $939. The business primarily relies on dropshipping, 3PL, and in-house branding for its products. Bill and Heather delve into various aspects of the business, including its margins, potential valuation, and the c...

Strategies for shopping your financing, and a 15 year old MSP in Kansas - Acquisitions Anonymous 232

September 29, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

In this episode, Bill (@BillDA) and Heather (@EndresenHeather) discuss potentially acquiring a Kansas-based Managed Service Provider (MSP) business. They highlight the importance of understanding the niche or specialization of an MSP, which can significantly affect its success and sustainability. They also caution against overvaluing businesses based on the seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) and stress the need to align buyer and seller motivations regarding pricing. Additionally, they ad...

$4.3m/yr to see how the sausage is made - Acquisitions Anonymous 231

September 26, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

In episode 231, Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Mills (@thegeneralmills) dive into a unique business opportunity involving a Breakfast Sausage Manufacturing Company for Sale. They explore this business's financial and operational challenges, highlighting the complexities of the food production industry. They discuss the potential for strategic acquisition and how corporate buyers might view this opportunity, shedding light on the intricacies of deal-making in this segment. The hosts also shar...

$3.9mm/yr eLearning business for Amazon Books - Acquisitions Anonymous 230

September 22, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

In episode 230, Bill (@billDA), Michael (@girdley), and Heather (@EndresenHeather) discuss a unique e-learning business opportunity about teaching entrepreneurs how to sell books on Amazon. They explore the business's recurring revenue model, impressive growth, and potential expansion into related services. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of the e-learning industry and the challenges of managing a competitive niche. Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal-sourc...

Heather gives a master class on Med Spas - Acquisitions Anonymous 229

September 19, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts discuss a Med Spa business for sale with an asking price of $3.8 million. Heather drops knowledge into the Med Spa industry, including compliance requirements, types of treatments, and business prospects. While the business generates a cash flow of $269,000, the significant challenge is the inclusion of $3 million in real estate, which poses financing and cash flow issues. Heather also mentions the importance of analyzing the mix of servic...

What happened to those Vegas Wedding Chapels? (w/ guest Trent Lee) - Acquisitions Anonymous 228

September 15, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

In episode 228, Acquisition's Anonymous features Trent Lee (@TrentBizBroker) to share his insights as the broker from the Vegas wedding chapels featured in episode 130.  He joins Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the acquisition.  Trent offers some reassurance that Michael and Bill's initial breakdown of the business was pretty solid while sharing some interesting insights around the seller and eventual buyer. To watch the original epi...

HVAC for fun, profit and not buying yourself a job in Toledo w/ guest John Wilson. - Acquisitions Anonymous 227

September 12, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

In episode 227, Acquisition's Anonymous features John Wilson (@WilsonCompanies) for another episode. He joins Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) in discussing the potential acquisition of an HVAC and plumbing company in Northwestern Ohio. They analyzed the listing, priced at $980,000 with a cash flow of $235,351 and gross revenue of $1,217,347. They point out that the business seems stagnant, operating in a region with limited growth opportunities, and stress the importance of...

Girdley runs to a $12mm live event company - Acquisitions Anonymous 226

September 08, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

In episode 226, Acquisition's Anonymous features John Wilson (@WilsonCompanies) as a special guest. He joins Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) in discussing a sports and event management company that generates around $12 million in annual revenue, known for organizing events like Tough Mudder. The episode explores the business's dynamics and potential challenges, such as venue costs. You'll also hear about John and some awesome things going on in his world. Today's deal com...

Will we testify for this $6.1mm witness prep biz? - Acquisitions Anonymous 225

September 05, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

In Episode 225, Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) explore an expert witness prep business. The seller is asking for $6.1 million for a Boston-based business with $4.1 million in revenue and $1.25 million in cash flow. They discuss the risks tied to the business's heavy reliance on the seller's connections and the unpredictable revenue patterns in the industry and debate whether the business can be scaled by expanding its reach beyond the seller's network and hiring sales repr...

Does this $7.5mm metal fab business make the cut? - Acquisitions Anonymous 224

September 01, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

In episode 224 of Acquisitions Anonymous,  Michael (@girdley), Heather (@EndresenHeather), and Mills (@thegeneralmills) discuss a metal service center company for sale in Chicago. Initially promising, the deal loses its shine as they uncover pricing issues and nuances that make it less attractive. The seller's high price expectations and demands for inventory payment add complexity. They highlight the challenges of such deals, including lengthy negotiations that can deter potential buyers. ...

Should we pay $300 million for this athletic equipment business? - Acquisitions Anonymous 223

August 29, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

In Episode 223, Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) explore a unique opportunity involving a company that manufactures sports and military protective gear with a significant patent portfolio. The good: the products have some high-profile endorsements. The bad: $300 million is a steep asking price... and what's the real value of those patents? You can find the  listing here: https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/15-year-brand-in-the-sports-military-protective-gear-segments-massive-...

Equipment rental from Hollywood and buying businesses from your parents - Acquisitions Anonymous 222

August 25, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Heather  (@EndresenHeather), and Bill (@BillDA) review one of Bill's favorite types of companies. Rentals! A business that manages rentals for Hollywood movie companies. They wrap up the episode with a conversation around specialized lenders and acquiring a business from your parents. Find the listing here. Thanks to our sponsors! Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of the pod. Created by Walker Diebel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart ...

$50M a year of shapewear - does this deal look good on us - Acquisitions Anonymous 221

August 22, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Heather  (@EndresenHeather), and Bill (@BillDA) break down a shapewear business that is going some serious revenue with some compelling ecomm elements. Find the listing here. Thanks to this weeks sponsor! Employer Flexible will help you take action to streamline your company’s HR processes. They  are the proud provider of flexible and adaptable PEO services. If you’re a small business trying to grow, and you’re struggling with a lack of internal HR or you’re just dissatisfied with your c...

Should we buy this $12mm seller of lock systems to prisons? - Acquisitions Anonymous 220

August 18, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Girdley (@girdley), Heather (@EndresenHeather), and Bill (@BillDA) have quite the interesting deal this week. The company manufactures locking devices and security devices used in prison systems. While it fails the cocktail party test- it has some interesting elements as well. Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market. ___________________ Thanks to our sponsors! Rejigg - Get connected to o...

A $119k/yr side hustle SaaS selling to K12? - Acquisitions Anonymous 219

August 15, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Girdley (@girdley), Heather (@EndresenHeather), and Bill (@BillDA)  listen to comments on previous episodes and focus on a smaller business that could be a side hustle for someone. This is a solid SaaS business selling to K12. Check out the listing here: https://app.acquire.com/startup/8BT21wtP0zPDckzrZcf3hXDooaJ2/sZ04QGCuyBYU7b47U4gX ___________________ Thanks to our sponsors! Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of the pod. Created by Walker Di...

Mills go all in (or not) on another VA roofing business - Acquisitions Anonymous 218

August 11, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills)  Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather), and Michael Girdley (@gridley) break down a VA roofing business. Tune in as Mills gives some detailed insight into a business that's right in his wheel house.  Thanks to this weeks sponsor! Employer Flexible will help you take action to streamline your company’s HR processes. They  are the proud provider of flexible and adaptable PEO services. If you’re a small business trying to grow, and you’re struggling with a lack of...

A 10 Unit Car Wash Chain Ripe for Expansion - Acquisitions Anonymous 217

August 08, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Girdley (@girdley), Heather (@EndresenHeather), and Bill (@BillDA) review a car wash chain that has serious growth potential. Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market. ___________________ Thanks to our sponsors! Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab and their team have been longtime supporters of the pod. Created by Walker DYEbel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is ...

NYC $18mm Helicopter company for sale - Acquisitions Anonymous 216

August 04, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Girdley (@girdley),  and Bill (@BillDA) review a pretty large deal that involves helicopters in the big apple. Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market. Axial partners with over 2,000 boutique investment bankers and business brokers who use the Axial platform to market their deals to lower middle market acquirers. Sweetspot on Axial in terms of deal size is from $5M to $75M in enterprise va...

Will we get cut by $4.4mm glass fabrication business - Acquisitions Anonymous 215

August 01, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

This week the whole crew break down a glass fabrication business and how these types of businesses differentiate themselves.  Check out the listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Commercial-Glass-Fabrication-and-Installation-Co/2102173/ Huge thanks to this week's Sponsors. Employer Flexible will help you take action to streamline your company’s HR processes. They  are the proud provider of flexible and adaptable PEO services. If you’re a small business trying to grow, an...

The gang decides to buy a worm farm - Acquisitions Anonymous 214

July 28, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

This could be one of the more interesting episode yet. The whole crew joins in and takes a SERIOUS look into a worm farm. Check it out here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Nationally-Acclaimed-The-Worm-Farm-selling-Soils-Worms-and-Castings/2113910/ Huge thanks to this week's Sponsors. Employer Flexible will help you take action to streamline your company’s HR processes. They  are the proud provider of flexible and adaptable PEO services. If you’re a small business tryin...

Mommy blogger turns toy seller with guest Kelcey Lehrich - Acquisitions Anonymous 213

July 25, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Michael  (@girdley), Heather  (@EndresenHeather), Bill (@billDA), and special guest Kelcey (@kelceylehrich) dive into a blogger turned toy seller deal that makes for a fun conversation. Check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/very-profitable-growing-ecommerce-brand-kids-toys-vertical-42-net-margins-65-aov-28-repeat-orders-strong-social-signals?e=42dc999128 ----- Thanks to our sponsors! HoldCoConference, the conference exclusively focused on HoldCo Entrepreneurs and Executive...

GRE Test Prep Business with 87% Margins - Acquisitions Anonymous 212

July 21, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) break down a test prep business this week. Check out the listing here: https://quietlight.com/listings/13904750/ Thanks to this week's sponsors. WebAcquisition.com is an M&A agency focusing on online business due diligence. They provide due diligence analysis for e-commerce, Amazon FBA, content sites, SaaS businesses, and more. They’ve analyzed well over 1,000 online businesses to date totaling over 9 figures in val...

Get a buzz from an $8mm distillery? - Acquisitions Anonymous 211

July 18, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), Michael Girdley (@girdley),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) review a distillery that gives the group a buzz. Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market. Axial partners with over 2,000 boutique investment bankers and business brokers who use the Axial platform to market their deals to lower middle market acquirers. Sweetspot on Axial in terms of deal ...

What's going on in the debt markets? - Acquisitions Anonymous 210

July 14, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills),  Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather), and Michael Girdley (@girdley) switch it up from the typical deals reviews and have a discussion about debt markets. ______________ Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored Rejigg. Rejigg is a platform where buyers can meet SMB owners looking for exits. Rejigg's in-house team does proprietary outreach to find owners considering exits, then lets buyers message them directly to set up calls. The sweet spot is $5...

Going deep into a supplements business with guest Kelcey Lehrich- Acquisitions Anonymous 209

July 11, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Michael  (@girdley), Heather  (@EndresenHeather), Bill (@billDA), and special guest Kelcey (@kelceylehrich) dive into a supplements business and share some exciting news about the hold co conference. Check it out here: https://quietlight.com/listings/11245953/ ----- Thanks to our sponsors! 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 E...

Wall panels for fun and profit. 2300% growth?! - Acquisitions Anonymous 208

July 07, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) breakdown a wall panel shopify store doing some serious growth.  Check out the listing: https://quietlight.com/listings/13802068/ ----- Thanks to our sponsor! 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 ...

$7.5M of EBITDA making superhero minifigures! Our favorite deal ever? - Acquisitions Anonymous 207

July 04, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) review a deal for a company that produces collectible statues. Let us know what you think.  Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market. Axial partners with over 2,000 boutique investment bankers and business brokers who use the Axial platform to market their deals to lower middle market acquirers.  Sweetspot on Axial in ter...

200th episode celebration: Our 5 best moments - Acquisitions Anonymous 200

June 30, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Fashionably late- our 200th episode is one you don't want to miss. Michael Girdley (@girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) go over some of our favorite moments from over 200 episodes of Acquisitions Anonymous. Thanks so much to all our loyal listeners and sponsors!!! ______________ 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...

Will Bill go vegan for $3mm/yr? - Acquisitions Anonymous 206

June 27, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA),  and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) review a Manufacturer and Distributer of Vegan Cosmetics and Skincare Brand. Today's deal comes from Axial.  Axial is a trusted deal sourcing platform serving professional acquirers in the American lower middle market. Axial partners with over 2,000 boutique investment bankers and business brokers who use the Axial platform to market their deals to lower middle market acquirers.  Sweetsp...

$15 million / year renting cars! - Acquisitions Anonymous 205

June 23, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Michael Girdley (@girdley) and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) review a fun deal on a car rental franchise that produces some strong EBITDA #'s. Check it out here: https://woodbridgegrp.egnyte.com/dl/FgpypTxSP1 ----- Thanks to our sponsor! 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...

Building $5mm pools in San Antonio - Acquisitions Anonymous 204

June 20, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Michael Girdley (@girdley) and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) review a pool building business in Michael's hometown. You could say our mind is on summer. Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/pool-construction-and-service-co-w-40-years-in-business/2095591/?d=L3RleGFzL2JvZXJuZS1lc3RhYmxpc2hlZC1idXNpbmVzc2VzLWZvci1zYWxlLz9xPWNHWnliMjA5TXpBd01EQXdNQSUzRCUzRA%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR2trjNs5Of0LmORgz8KDkbVNA4xMB-JTC3hdFzAF5IzvSWlL7zKWIHJNgY_aem_th_ARGWbKKnItZHcBSDnUeyerPQij...

A SaaS business at 2.8x EBITDA (So cheap!) - Acquisitions Anonymous 203

June 16, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

 Girdley (@girdley) and Bill (@BillDA) review a declining software business that is available for a cheap multiple.  Check it out here: https://quietlight.com/listings/12988647/ ----- Thanks to our sponsor! 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 ...

Buying a franchise with the Wolf of Franchises - Acquisitions Anonymous 202

June 13, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Michael Girdley (@girdley) sits down with the Wolf of Franchises (@franchisewolf) and learns all about the world of franchising. Thanks to the wolf for joining the pod and check out his website:  https://wolfoffranchises.com/ ----- Thanks to our sponsor! 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 Entrepren...

2.5mm promotional product business - Acquisitions Anonymous 201

June 09, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk through a promotional product business.  Check it out: https://www.beaconadvisors.com/listing/b2b-custom-promotional-merchandise-distributor/ _____ 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 abou...

Mills wants to buy a farm doing $12mm a year - Acquisitions Anonymous 199

June 06, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Michael Girdley (@girdley), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) chat through a farm that leaves Mills excited and Girdley running. Check it out here: https://mademarketdocs.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/1684803951285-d3e9yj5euuo-e6f5465618105f1daecd1804e2e425ce/Grower%20BP.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4PJCY62PLWPHOQHK%2F20230525%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20230525T163257Z&X-Amz-Expires=604800&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=523d2dfe73...

$4.5mm aircraft painting biz and Mills drops his mic - Acquisitions Anonymous 198

June 02, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

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.  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 ----- Thanks to ...

All American Series: Get ya hot dogs - Acquisitions Anonymous 197

May 30, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

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.  ----- 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 ...

All America Series: Fireworks Store for Sale - Acquisitions Anonymous 196

May 26, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

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.  ----- Thanks to our sponsor! 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...

Can we make an SBA loan pencil on a 5% margin business? - Acquisitions Anonymous 195

May 23, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

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. ----- 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....

$2M of EBITDA and 50% margins in disaster remediation - Acquisitions Anonymous 194

May 19, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

 Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA)  and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) review a disaster remediation business that is cruising.  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 ----- Thanks to our sponsor! Acquira - your acquisition in a box service. Acquira offers training to help you find, evaluate, a...

Leather wallet ecom biz doing $500k profit - Acquisitions Anonymous 193

May 16, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Michael Girdley (@girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a wallet shop that's bringing in some cash.  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 ...

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