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Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating
by Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley
Jump into the world of business acquisitions with hosts Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley. We review real businesses for sale in each episode, providing expert insights, strategies, and tips to make savvy business moves like the pros. Perfect for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in buying and selling businesses.
Episodes
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Would You Pay $1.3M for a “Med Spa” for Dogs?
In this episode the hosts talk about a $1.3 million multi-unit dog wellness franchise in Southwest Florida—and debate whether its fast-growing membership model is a great early-stage acquisition or a dangerously overpriced bet on future cash flow. Business Listing –...
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This Firewood Business Makes $375K... But Would You Buy It?
In this episode the hosts talk about a $1.2M Texas firewood delivery business that turns arborists’ unwanted logs into revenue with potentially near-free raw materials—but extreme seasonality, questionable inventory accounting, and financing challenges make the deal structure everything. Business...
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The $2M Aviation Business That Might Pay for Itself
In this episode the hosts talk about a $2M Orange County flight school generating roughly $950K in SDE—and how SBA financing plus aircraft depreciation could potentially make the buyer’s effective cash investment close to zero. Business Listing –...
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Would You Buy This Waterfront Restaurant for Millions?
In this episode the hosts talk about buying two established Beaufort, South Carolina restaurants generating roughly $6.3M in combined revenue for a ~$2.3M asking price—and why the leases, shared management, seasonality, and limited growth potential could make or break the acquisition. Business...
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The $20 Million Coral Company That Nobody Knows About
In this episode, the team analyzes a $20.5 million wholesale aquarium livestock distributor, debating whether its unique logistics, proprietary operations, and recurring customer base justify one of the highest acquisition multiples ever featured on the show. Business Listing –...
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The AI Business That ChatGPT Might Destroy
In this episode the hosts debate whether a profitable AI assistant business listed for just 1.5x earnings is an incredible bargain—or a business that's about to be made obsolete by ChatGPT and Claude. Business Listing –...
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Underwater Camera Manufacturing Business for Sale
In this episode the hosts analyze a niche underwater camera housing manufacturer whose poor marketing may be hiding an exceptional acquisition opportunity, debating whether the real value lies in modernizing sales rather than operations. Business Listing –...
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Would You Buy These Struggling Chicken Restaurants?
In this episode the hosts analyze a four-unit quick service restaurant franchise portfolio and debate whether buying an underperforming chicken/Mexican franchise platform is a smart acquisition or an expensive operational headache. Business Listing –...
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Would You Buy a 101-Year-Old Food Business?
In this episode the hosts break down the sale of a 100-year-old Washington, D.C. specialty food institution, debating whether its legendary brand and seller financing outweigh razor-thin restaurant margins and a confusing listing. Business Listing –...
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Would You Pay $6 Million for a Tent Rental Business?
In this episode the hosts talk about a 30-year-old Maryland tent rental business generating over $1.25M in annual EBITDA, debating whether its remarkable stability outweighs the risks of seasonality, asset maintenance, and a premium asking price. Business Listing –...
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Inside a $3.4M Rodeo Supply Business
In this episode the hosts break down a rodeo supply retailer for sale in Arizona, debating whether a passionate lifestyle buyer can make the numbers work despite expensive inventory, real estate, and questionable deal structure. Business Listing –...
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Would You Buy a 30-Year-Old Book Bindery?
In this episode, the panel analyzes a profitable 30-year-old book bindery, debating whether its valuable equipment, repeat customers, and niche market outweigh the long-term risks facing the printing industry. Business Listing –...
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This Alaska Gift Shop Makes $500K a Year... But There's a Catch
In this episode, the panel analyzes a 100-year-old Alaska gift shop serving cruise passengers, uncovering how location risk, seasonality, and SBA financing can completely change the value of an otherwise exceptional business. Business Listing –...
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Would You Pay $6.75 Million for a Magnet Company?
In this episode, the hosts analyze a highly profitable industrial magnetics company with $1.3M EBITDA, debating whether its recurring demand, outsourced model, and durable niche justify a premium valuation. Business Listing –...
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This Garage Business Made $590K… Then Everything Changed
In this episode, the hosts analyze a premium garage makeover franchise with volatile earnings and use it as a masterclass on how to diligence, value, and acquire franchise businesses versus independent companies. Business Listing –...
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The Amazon Agency With Dream Clients Falling From The Sky
In this episode the hosts analyze a high-margin Amazon agency for sale while a veteran business broker reveals how buyers can win—or lose—competitive acquisition deals and what "SBA pre-qualified" really means. Business Listing – https://quietlight.com/listings/18829076/ Welcome to Acquisitions...
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Why Most Private Equity Pitch Decks Miss the Point
In this episode the hosts break down exactly how they evaluate private investment opportunities as limited partners, revealing what makes them say yes—or pass—on search funds, business acquisitions, and real estate deals. Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A....
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Would You Buy a $3.3M Taxidermy Company?
In this episode the hosts analyze a rare $3.3M revenue taxidermy business in Reno, debating whether its niche positioning and loyal customer base outweigh the challenges of buying, operating, and eventually selling such a specialized company. Business Listing –...
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How One Small Factory Built a Business Around Hot Rods and NASCAR
In this episode, the discussion focuses on a 54-year-old performance exhaust manufacturing business and the creative SBA financing structures, inventory risks, and seller financing strategies that could make—or break—the deal. Business Listing –...
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The Pirate Liquor Store Making $300K a Year
In this episode, the hosts discuss a pirate-themed liquor store in Anchorage, Alaska that has doubled revenue under its current owner, boasts a government-protected moat through limited liquor licenses, and somehow convinced all four hosts to give it a thumbs up. Business Listing –...
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They Want $1.6M for a Marching Band Business?!
In this episode the hosts review a niche marching band equipment manufacturer and explore why a seemingly durable business serving schools across America may be dramatically overpriced despite nearly 30 years of operating history. Business Listing –...
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How One Bowling Alley Made Millions Through COVID
In this episode the hosts analyze a trendy bowling alley, arcade, and bar concept generating nearly $1 million in EBITDA and debate whether the real opportunity lies in the business itself—or in the underlying real estate. Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A....
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This $2M Nursing Brand Might Be Impossible to Buy
In this episode, the hosts discuss a fast-growing nursing education e-commerce business with $6M in revenue and $2M SDE, debating whether its founder-driven brand and financing structure make it an incredible opportunity or an unfinanceable "tweener" deal. Business Listing –...
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Would You Buy a Flamethrower Company for $2 Million?
In this episode the hosts analyze a surprisingly profitable flamethrower manufacturing business and debate whether its massive margins, regulatory risks, and robot-mounted flamethrower products make it a brilliant niche acquisition or a liability nightmare. Business Listing –...
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The Million-Dollar Wine Cave Business Nobody Talks About
In this episode, the hosts evaluate a niche Sonoma County construction company that specializes in building luxury wine caves, exploring whether its expertise, reputation, and affluent customer base justify a $2.1 million asking price. Business Listing –...
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The $599K Cemetery Deal That Could Last 100 Years
In this episode, the hosts analyze a rural West Virginia cemetery listed for $599,000 that claims more than $10 million in future burial plot revenue—but may take decades to realize its full value. Business Listing –...
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Railroad Infrastructure Services Business Review
In this episode, the hosts analyze a railroad telecom infrastructure business generating $1.5M of EBITDA and debate whether its specialized certifications, railroad relationships, and fiber buildout tailwinds make it one of the most attractive acquisition opportunities they've seen in years....
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How ATM Route Businesses Make Money
In this episode, the hosts evaluate a highly unusual ATM portfolio generating $1M in EBITDA from 642 ATMs located in gentlemen’s clubs nationwide, exploring the hidden complexities, cash logistics, and risks behind what appears to be an ultra-passive business. Business Listing –...
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How Much Is a Portable Toilet Business Worth?
In this episode, the hosts break down a Wisconsin porta-potty rental business discovered by an AI-powered deal-sourcing agent, debating whether its strong cash flow and niche market justify a seemingly overpriced valuation. Business Listing –...
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Industrial Equipment Manufacturer for Sale with Patents and Real Estate
In this episode the hosts uncover a highly profitable niche manufacturing business in rural Virginia that produces patented thermal spray systems for aerospace and oilfield applications, sparking excitement over its recurring revenue, engineering moat, and massive growth potential. Business…
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How Business Brokers Make Money: Spread vs Commission Model Explained
In this episode the hosts break down a wildly unconventional Shopify-focused business brokerage using a “spread-based” commission model, debating whether it’s a scalable innovation or just an overpriced job disguised as a business. Business Listing –...
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Industrial Automation Business for Sale Analysis | $656K SDE Review
In this episode the hosts break down a Southern California industrial automation equipment business whose niche customer base, unclear recurring revenue, and likely customer concentration risks turn what looks like a profitable manufacturing deal into a potential acquisition nightmare. Business...
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Recruiting Business Valuation: Is 3x SDE a Good Deal?
In this episode the hosts analyze a niche executive recruiting firm serving the printing, packaging, and paper industries, debating whether its deep relationships and proprietary network create a durable moat—or a dangerous key-man dependency. Special thanks to Tighe Burke with SRCH for joining…
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This Shed Business Makes $800K… So Why Did Everyone Say No?
In this episode the hosts analyze a Maine shed and garage construction business generating $840K in cash flow, but ultimately reject the deal due to heavy owner dependence, limited growth potential, and questionable transferability. Business Listing –...
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Buying a Demolition Company: Licensing and SBA Loan Challenges
In this episode the hosts analyze a $10M revenue hazmat remediation business in California and uncover how licensing, unions, and regulatory complexity can make a profitable company nearly impossible to transfer to a new owner. Business Listing –...
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The $1.3M Drive-In That Could Make You the Most Popular Person in Town
In this episode the hosts evaluate a 75-year-old drive-in restaurant in rural North Carolina generating $370K in cash flow, debating whether the steady profits and real estate make it a great lifestyle business—or a job you can never truly escape. Business Listing –...
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Daycare Center for Sale Analysis | $200K EBITDA Business
In this episode the hosts analyze a seemingly simple daycare acquisition that reveals a deeper risk: the business may be viable, but the real estate value and neighborhood demographics could make the daycare itself economically irrational to keep running. Business Listing –...
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$11M Trailer Dealership: Great Business or Sketchy Add-Backs?
In this episode the hosts dissect a Midwest trailer dealership priced at $5–7M and uncover a financial cliffhanger—questionable add-backs and heavy inventory requirements that may be masking weak true profitability. Business Listing – https://mail.mixmax.com/m/R8B9vgpovo59ao3bC Welcome to...
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The Fastest-Growing Factory You Can Buy Online
In this episode the hosts break down a high-margin American manufacturing business selling industrial coating ovens—and explore whether its explosive growth and low multiple signal opportunity or hidden risk. Business Listing – https://Quiet Light.com/listings/18828343/ Welcome to Acquisitions...
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Buying a CEO Networking Club Franchise – $1M Business Breakdown
In this episode the hosts evaluate a $1M networking club franchise promising passive income—but debate whether it’s a legitimate community business or just a dressed-up social club selling access. Business Listing –...
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The $10M “AI Anti-Aging Bed” That Might Be Too Weird to Be Real
In this episode the hosts analyze a bizarre AI-powered therapeutic bed business with strong profits but questionable positioning, confusing pricing, and a whiff of pseudo-science risk. Business Listing –...
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This Franchise Cleans Fryer Oil… But Is It Profitable?
In this episode the hosts debate a commercial kitchen oil filtration franchise that most liked for its recurring revenue potential, while one host strongly opposed it due to small market size, customer churn risk, and dependence on struggling restaurants. Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the…
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Would You Buy This Healthcare SaaS? (Birth Tracking App)
In this episode the hosts analyze a tiny niche SaaS serving midwives and doulas with 80% margins but conclude the $400K price is too high given zero growth, easy replication risk, and limited market traction. Business Listing –...
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Alabama NEMT Company for Sale: $3M Revenue, $376K SDE Breakdown
In this episode the hosts review an Alabama non-emergency medical transportation business priced around $1.0–1.4M and unanimously reject the deal due to unstable earnings, questionable financial reporting, and heavy dependence on government contracts. Business Listing –...
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Would You Buy This 6.9M Revenue Sign Manufacturer?
In this episode the hosts evaluate a Miami-based architectural sign manufacturer generating roughly $1.9M in seller earnings, debating whether its attractive 3.3x multiple hides customer concentration risk and heavy dependence on the retiring owners’ relationships. Business Listing –...
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Inside a Senior Care Franchise Doing $21M in Revenue
In this episode, the hosts review the franchise disclosure document for Comfort Keepers and debate whether senior in-home care franchising is a scalable wealth builder—or a people-management headache best left to the right operator. Business Listing –...
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8M Aerospace Deal… 95% Customer Concentration. Buy or Run?
In this episode the hosts evaluate a niche aerospace and military parts distributor earning $1.9M EBITDA, debating whether its high margins and sticky customers outweigh the risks of extreme customer concentration and geopolitical exposure. Business Listing –...
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Would You Bet $1.6M of Equity on This California Courier?
In this episode the hosts talk about buying a 49-year-old California courier business generating $770K in cash flow—but debate whether the 5x multiple is justified given growth limits, customer concentration risk, and potential regulatory threats to its 1099 driver model. Business Listing –...
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Sports Bar Franchise for Sale (Florida) – $9.4M Revenue Deal Breakdown
In this episode the hosts break down a $6.5M three-location sports bar franchise in Florida, debating whether strong cash flow and real estate ownership offset the long-term risks of declining alcohol consumption and the brutal realities of running restaurants. Business Listing –...
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The “Best Business Ever”? A $6.5M Day Spa Franchise in Dallas
In this episode the hosts analyze a $6.5M two-location luxury day spa franchise in Dallas, debating whether its 20-year track record and $1.4M EBITDA make it a rare franchise opportunity—or just unusually enthusiastic broker marketing. Business Listing –...
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Jump into the world of business acquisitions with hosts Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley.
We review real businesses for sale in each episode, providing expert insights, strategies, and tips to make savvy business moves like the pros. Perfect for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in buying and selling businesses.
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Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley
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