EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 17 MIN
Hobby or Hustle? We Review a Wild $5K Decoy Business
from Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating · host Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley
A bizarre $6K duck decoy business from Canada raises eyebrows and questions in this wild episode.Business Listing - https://buyandsellabusiness.com/business-opportunities/2828/unique-and-successful-hunting-decoy-manufacturing-operations💼 Sponsors:Capital Pad – Buying a small business and need funding? Or looking to invest in others' deals? Capital Pad is the go-to marketplace for acquisition entrepreneurs and investors. It handles all the legal and governance headaches so you can focus on deals. Backed by entrepreneur Travis Jamison. Check out https://capitalpad.com and tell them Acquisitions Anonymous sent you!Franchise Help with Connor Groce – Curious about franchising? Connor Groce, franchise expert and operator, helps people navigate the franchise world. He owns multiple franchises and now helps others find the right fit. https://www.connorgroce.comIn this episode, the hosts dissect a truly odd listing — a duck decoy manufacturing business for sale in Canada for just $5,999 CAD. With reported gross revenues of $500,000 and earnings of $25,000 (from 2018), the team explores if this could be a garage-cleanout or a diamond in the rough. From foreign exchange confusion to speculation about what's actually being sold, this episode highlights the weird, wonderful, and often questionable world of micro-acquisitions.Key Highlights:- A Canadian duck decoy business priced at just ~$4,300 USD- Earnings based on outdated 2018 data- Speculation on whether it’s a hobby, real business, or inventory liquidation- Discussion on 5% margins and the dangers of thin profit businesses- Why side hustles can be a great launchpad for new entrepreneurs- Thoughts on niche e-commerce and Craigslist deal huntingSubscribe 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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A bizarre $6K duck decoy business from Canada raises eyebrows and questions in this wild episode. Business Listing - https://buyandsellabusiness.com/business-opportunities/2828/unique-and-successful-hunting-decoy-manufacturing-operations 💼 Sponsors: Capital Pad – Buying a small business and need funding? Or looking to invest in others' deals? Capital Pad is the go-to marketplace for acquisition entrepreneurs and investors. It handles all the legal and governance headaches so you can focus ...
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