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Should you Buy This $1,2M in Revenue Aircraft Service Center in New Jersey? - Acquisitions Anonymous 292

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating - April 26, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 92 ratings
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael Girdley, Bill D'Alessandro, and Heather Endresen discuss buying an aircraft service center. They review the business details, noting its strong sales of $1.2 million and good profit margins. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in aviat...

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Charging for Onsite Travel?

SMB Community Podcast - April 25, 2024 08:04 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
1.) The MSP Question of The Week  Should you charge for onsite travel?  And what's best--Price per seat or per device?   --- 2.) Notes on The News  The FBI is warning consumers against using public phone charging stations in order to avoid exposing their devices to malicious software.....

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High End Marketplace with $23m in EBITDA- luxury or illegal? - Acquisitions Anonymous 291

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating - April 23, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 92 ratings
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, Heather, and Mills review a fascinating deal shared by one of our listeners, Michael Weinstein. This potentially dubious business deal involves a technology platform for selling luxury items. As we analyze the details, including impressiv...

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Buying a $1Million Tickets Brokering Business Deal and Lifetime Masters Golf Tickets - Acquisitions Anonymous 290

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating - April 19, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 92 ratings
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Mills, Heather and Bill reveal a fascinating deal: a 35-year-old online ticket brokering business with a unique twist. The company specializes in the secondary market for highly sought-after event tickets, bragging a devoted clientele and generating sub...

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Dima Kumets of Huntress Labs

SMB Community Podcast - April 18, 2024 08:59 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Host Karl caught up with Dima Kumets, Principal Product Manager at Huntress Labs focused on their Security Awareness Training product. It was an entertaining interview! This interview focuses on the Security Awareness Training product, which features a truly engaging way for end users to learn...

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The Gritty, High-Capex Road to Millions

Acquiring Minds - April 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
Reid Tileston bought a business that relied on $800k trucks, capex he came to love for the fat margins they produced. Topics in Reid’s interview: Working on the business instead of in it Writing a book about acquisition People are the worst and best part of business Power of feedba...

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Shopify App for Mexican E-commerce, $600k! - Acquisitions Anonymous 289

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating - April 16, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 92 ratings
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, Heather, and Mills dig into a startup from Mexico that's all about Shopify apps. They chat about what the app does, how it's doing financially, and if it's got what it takes to grow. They also discuss the ups and downs of running a busine...

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Kieran and Brent talk about what it takes to run a farm in southern Ontario

This Commerce Life - April 16, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
We can still taste their cider. Val Steinmann and Brent Klassen moved from Toronto to get back farming. Kieran and Brent talk about what it takes to run a farm in southern Ontario, their amazing Heartwood Sparkle, and what it takes to be in a family based business.   Check out Heartwood Farms ...

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Watching Warren: How to Build a Mini-Berkshire

Acquiring Minds - April 15, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
Get $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 11th: https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDS Rafael Quinn shares the story & principles behind buying 3 businesses in Panama then raising $28m to buy more in the US. Topics in Rafael's intervi...

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$1M of EBITDA Selling Supplies to Industrial Clean Rooms - Acquisitions Anonymous 288

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating - April 12, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 92 ratings
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, and Heather discuss the potential acquisition of a cleanroom supplies company. They analyze the financials, market dynamics, risks, and growth opportunities associated with the deal. Despite uncertainties like customer concentration and r...

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Reselling Copilot As A Service?

SMB Community Podcast - April 11, 2024 08:43 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
1.) MSP Question of The Week Is there an opportunity there for MSPs to resell consulting service around copilot? --- 2.) Notes on The News  Windows features disappearing in 2024: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2285358/10-windows-features-disappear-soon-2024.html Google looking to purc...

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Getting Unstuck by Buying a Business

Acquiring Minds - April 11, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
The construction services business Christian Bateson bought will do $7.5m in 2024. It also rescued him from the depths. Topics in Christian’s interview: His front row seat to the 2008 financial crisis Qualities of a top salesperson Business acquisition as a way out of a miserable ca...

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Luke 18:9-14 - The pharisee and the tax collector

SMBC Principal's Hour Express - April 10, 2024 01:55 - 26 minutes
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Luke 18:9-14 - The pharisee and the tax collector

SMBC Principal's Hour - April 10, 2024 01:55 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating artwork

$4.5m Med Spa - weight loss, or losing money? - Acquisitions Anonymous 287

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating - April 09, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 92 ratings
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Heather introduces a business deal involving a medical health and wellness center located in Boston, Massachusetts, priced at $3.25 million with seller financing available. The team discusses the details, including the motivations for selling, such as r...

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Jared talks about: being a dad, an ex-CPG founder, relationship builder, researchers & strategist. We do not talk about him being a really tall guy

This Commerce Life - April 09, 2024 01:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Jared  talks about: being a dad, an ex-CPG founder, relationship builder, researchers & strategist. We do not talk about him being a really tall guy Find Jared here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredkligerman/     Subscribe to our emails to stay connected to more things: www.thiscommercelife...

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Buy & Build a Trash Business to a $4.4m Exit

Acquiring Minds - April 08, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
Get $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 11th: https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDS Patrick Norris bought a small trash business doing $625k. Five years later and 4.5x bigger, a strategic got interested. Topics in Patrick’s intervi...

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Deep Dive into Innovation with Robyn Bolton

Innovation and Insights - April 07, 2024 16:30 - 38 minutes
Sharing a conversation on Innovation with Robyn M. Bolton. She has collaborated with Prof Clayton Christensen and has transformed numerous industries. In this conversation, Robyn Bolton, Founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero, shares insights on innovation. We talk about the following: How to...

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Selling millions in Anime products on Tiktok - Acquisitions Anonymous 286

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating - April 05, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 92 ratings
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Heather and Bill discuss a startup specializing in customized cartoon goods for anime fans. With an asking price of $1.28 million, the business has shown promising revenue and profit figures, operating mainly on Shopify and leveraging platforms like Tik...

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Tracking MDF As a Small MSP

SMB Community Podcast - April 04, 2024 08:25 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
1.) MSP Question of The Week Is it worth the time to track MDF/Rebates from your vendors partners if you are a small MSP? --- 2.) Notes on The News  April fool’s joke? Gmail announced 20 years ago today:  https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/20-years-ago-people-thought-googles-gmail-laun...

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Roofing + Florida = Path to $100m

Acquiring Minds - April 04, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
Only after Matt Jackson bought a roofing business in the hurricane state did he realize just how big the opportunity is. Topics in Matt’s interview: His experience with Acquira Keeping the seller as an employee Why he likes roofing despite drawbacks How he satisfied his licensing r...

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Luke 17:20-18:8 - Life beyond Jerusalem

SMBC Principal's Hour - April 03, 2024 00:50 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Luke 17:20-18:8 - Life beyond Jerusalem

SMBC Principal's Hour Express - April 03, 2024 00:50 - 35 minutes
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An ecommerce supplements business we either love or hate - Acquisitions Anonymous 285

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating - April 02, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 92 ratings
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous,  Heather and Bill discuss the potential acquisition of an e-commerce startup from Australia specializing in health supplements for kidney health. With an asking price of $4.8 million, the business boasts significant revenue and profit figures. However, ...

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Melanie MacInnes talks about being flexible, nimble, the irrational fear of losing the farm

This Commerce Life - April 02, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
They planted 36 acres of cottonwood trees and then the papermill shut down. Melanie MacInnes talks about being flexible, nimble, the irrational fear of losing the farm. Locality Brewing talks about going field to glass, and what they've had to do to stay open. Check out Locality Brewing: https:...

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Rather Than Retire, Buy a Business

Acquiring Minds - April 01, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
Get $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 11th: https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDS At age 63, Maurice Thomas wasn't ready to retire, so he bought an electrical contractor with $1m in earnings instead. Topics in Maurice’s interview...

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Rural broadband - Sticky customers or sticky situation? - Acquisitions Anonymous 284

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating - March 29, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 92 ratings
In the episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Heather and Bill discuss a rural broadband provider in Utah. The company is listed for $3 million with $340,000 cash flow and claims to offer cheaper infrastructure. However, the hosts express skepticism due to emerging competition from Starlink and unce...

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Should Remote Workers Return to The Office?

SMB Community Podcast - March 28, 2024 08:13 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Host Amy and James are back!  1.) MSP Question of The Week: Should you force remote workers back in to the office? And do workers prefer weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payment? --- 3.) Notes on The News  N-able 2024 MSP Challenges and Opps – CEO article: https://www.channele2e.com/p...

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$700k EBITDA with No SBA, No Money Down

Acquiring Minds - March 28, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratings
How Andrew Stordeur bought a 25-year-old furniture manufacturer in Alberta without having to use any of his own capital. Topics in Andrew’s interview: Taking a startup to an IPO Competition in the wood furniture space Financing without the SBA Advice for Canadian searchers Getting...

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75% profit margin Business Accelerator (the most profitable business we've ever reviewed!) - Acquisitions Anonymous 283

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating - March 26, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 92 ratings
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael introduces a business model he dubs "sweat equity capital," which involves providing consulting services to businesses with growth potential, with payment linked to the client's success through revenue sharing. Heather and Michael highlight its ...