This 19-Year-Old Surf Shop Makes $315K/Year — But Would You Buy It?

This week the team breaks down a 19-year-old e-commerce surfing accessories business with $3.4M in revenue and $315k in profit — but is the $1M asking price plus $1.5M in inventory worth it?Business Listing - https://synergybb.com/listings/established-helicopter-installation-company-in-mo/Sponsors:⚙️ This episode is sponsored by Inzo Technologies — IT solutions built specifically for small businesses and acquisition entrepreneurs. Get a complimentary IT audit of your target business at: https://inzotechnologies.com or email Nick directly at [email protected].💸 This episode is also brought to you by Capital Pad — the marketplace connecting acquisition entrepreneurs with investors. If you're looking to raise capital or invest in small businesses, visit: https://capitalpad.comEpisode Description:In this episode, Bill D'Alessandro, Heather Endresen, and Mills Snell dig into a fascinating 19-year-old e-commerce business selling surfing accessories. With $3.4M in revenue, $315k in profit, and a $1M asking price (plus a whopping $1.5M in inventory), the team debates whether this old-school online retailer is a smart buy or a capital trap. They discuss Amazon dependence, inventory consignment strategies, growth opportunities in marketing, and the risks of low-margin e-commerce models. This is the quintessential e-commerce deal breakdown!Key Highlights:Overview of the 19-year-old surfing accessories e-commerce business$3.4M revenue with $315k in EBITDAThe challenge of $1.5M in inventory and low marginsWhy consignment inventory might be essential to closing this dealBreakdown of Amazon vs. DTC revenue mixMarketing opportunities: email lists, Meta audiences, SEORisks of thin-margin resellers vs. owning your own productsFinancing challenges with SBA lenders and consignment inventoryHow lifestyle businesses create opportunity for acquisition entrepreneursBill’s real-world insight on consignment deal structuresSubscribe 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]