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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 24 MIN

Anchorage’s Best Kept Secret: A Snow Biz with 40% Margins

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

Would you move to Alaska to own a snow removal business making $700K a year?Business Listing – https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/landscaping-and-snow-removal-company-for-sale-in-south-central-alaska/BW2313996/📈 Big thanks to our sponsors!👉 Capital Pad is the game-changing marketplace connecting acquisition entrepreneurs with capital. Whether you're buying a business or investing in one, visit capitalpad.com to get started.👉 Interested in franchising? Connor Gross is the go-to expert. Join his newsletter or attend a workshop to find the right franchise for you: connorgroce.comCTAs:Website: https://www.acquanon.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanon✉️ Subscribe to our Newsletter and get more deals like this every week: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter🔔 Subscribe to Acquisitions Anonymous: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1🎧 Listen to our full episodes on your favorite podcast platforms: https://www.acquanon.com/episodesIn this episode, Michael, Heather, and Bill dig into a unique opportunity to own a long-standing snow removal and landscaping business in South-central Alaska. With reported SDE of $705,000 and a 17-year operating history, the business serves both residential and commercial clients in one of the snowiest regions in the U.S. The hosts examine everything from potential moats and operational challenges to community ties and the feasibility of SBA financing. If you’ve ever dreamed of running a simple but profitable service business in a remote and rugged location, this one’s for you.🔑 Key Highlights:- Business is making $705K in seller discretionary earnings (SDE)- Located in Southcentral Alaska, possibly Anchorage- 17 years in operation with a strong reputation- Five employees and a lean, high-margin operation- Challenges for outsiders entering a tightly knit community- Potential for carve-out complications in financials- SBA financing could be viable depending on buyer profile- Lifestyle considerations of living and working in AlaskaSubscribe to  weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking hereDo you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show!Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations.For inquiries or suggestions, email us at [email protected]

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Would you move to Alaska to own a snow removal business making $700K a year? Business Listing – https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/landscaping-and-snow-removal-company-for-sale-in-south-central-alaska/BW2313996/ 📈 Big thanks to our sponsors! 👉 Capital Pad is the game-changing marketplace connecting acquisition entrepreneurs with capital. Whether you're buying a business or investing in one, visit capitalpad.com to get started. 👉 Interested in franchising? Connor Gross is the go-to ...

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