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Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating
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
468 episodes
This Business Is a License to Print Money
In this episode, the hosts break down a $34M revenue heavy equipment dealership in Western Canada doing $9.2M in EBITDA — a high‑growth, high‑margin, possibly monopolistic business — and question why it’s for sale, if it’s truly a “license to p...
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Episode 470
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28:00
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The $18M GovCon Business
In this episode, the hosts dig into a $20M revenue government contracting business that’s veteran-owned and focused on procurement for defense and healthcare — debating contract stickiness, declining revenue, and whether the business is even tr...
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Episode 469
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33:40
A Rolls-Royce Limo Company With a Dangerous Catch
In this episode, the hosts dig into a $6.9M luxury transportation company in Dubai featuring Rolls Royce limos, juicy cashflow, and an ultra-regulated moat — but uncover big risks tied to politics, licensing, and the challenges of operating in ...
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Episode 468
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25:54
Buying a Marketing Agency in the Age of AI
In this episode the hosts break down a $4.3M SBA‑eligible niche digital marketing agency serving legal clients, exploring its strong growth, high margins, client retainer model, and the risks around leverage and industry uncertainty.Busi...
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Episode 467
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31:33
Buying a Cold DM Business? Watch This First
In this episode the hosts roast an Instagram mass‑DM SaaS deal pitched on Acquire.com, tearing into its tiny revenue, questionable value proposition, platform‑risk exposure, and why it’s probably not worth buying.Business Listing – http...
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Episode 466
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24:30
This Energy Efficiency Business Looks Great… Until You Dig In
In this episode the hosts hilariously critique a New England insulation and energy‑efficiency contractor deal, debating subsidy dependency, normalized EBITDA red flags, and whether it’s a business worth owning.Business Listing – https:/...
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Episode 465
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26:19
Best of Acquisitions Anonymous - $3.5 Million Horse School?!
In this episode, the hosts break down a high-margin farrier training school in Idaho with strong social media presence, lucrative real estate, and serious lifestyle business appeal.Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for ...
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Episode 464
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30:48
Best of Acquisitions Anonymous - The $250K Port-A-Potty Business?!
In this episode, the hosts dig into a port-a-potty rental company with $4.1M in revenue and a $2M price tag, revealing a capital-heavy, route-based business that's either a blue-collar dream or an operational nightmare.Welcome to Acquis...
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Episode 463
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33:28
Best of Acquisitions Anonymous - This Mattress Company Has Explosive Growth
In this episode, the hosts dissect a fast-growing mattress manufacturer with $43M in revenue and shrinking margins—raising questions about customer acquisition, product differentiation, and whether this red-ocean DTC business is salvageable or ...
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Episode 462
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29:53
Best of Acquisitions Anonymous - A Pet Cremation Business?!
In this episode, the hosts explore a pet cremation franchise for sale in Miami, unpacking a franchise model with big claims, low margins, and a morbidly niche market.Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business ...
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Episode 461
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37:28
Best of Acquisitions Anonymous - Episode 185: Pizza Boat For Sale
In this episode, the hosts break down a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a floating pizza restaurant in the Virgin Islands—complete with a pizza armada, liquor license, and serious island vibes—all priced at under 1x earnings.Welco...
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Episode 460
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32:13
Best of Acquisitions Anonymous - Episode 214: Worm Farm
In this episode, the hosts break down an absurdly profitable worm farm in rural California that claims $1.5M in cash flow and may be one of the best deals they've ever seen—if it's real.Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast...
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Episode 459
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30:21
Inside a Failing Rehab Acquisition: Utilization, Insurance & Red Flags
In this episode the hosts dive into a $4.5M, 12‑bed Los Angeles drug and alcohol rehab facility deal with $4M revenue and $1M SDE, unpacking utilization trends, regulatory risks (MSO/CPOM), and why it might not be a compelling acquisition as‑is...
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Episode 458
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31:48
Rerun Episode – Buying a Seasonal Christmas Tree Business in Utah
Interested in buying a franchise? Check out Connor's website here: https://connorgroce.com/landerCome to HoldCo Conference for business owners, Feb 9-11 → https://links.girdley.com/hcc-ytIn this rerun episode, the hosts revisit ...
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Episode 457
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34:33
How to Find Hidden Specialty Pharmacy Deals – Broker Secrets Explained
In this episode the hosts dig into a $7.1 M cash‑price listing for a specialty pharmacy in Beverly Hills — evaluating its 1.49 M EBITDA, market position and regulatory complexity to see whether it’s a viable acquisition.Business Listing...
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Episode 456
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30:22
Inside an $11 M Elevator Services Deal: High Margin, Hard Growth
In this episode the hosts walk through evaluating a potential acquisition of a Houston‑area elevator services company, debating whether a 7.5× EBITDA asking price can pencil out given the financing constraints and growth challenges.Busi...
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Episode 455
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33:53
Would You Buy a Dolphin Resort in Mexico?
In this episode the hosts dissect a bankruptcy‑sale opportunity involving dolphin‑habitat real estate in the Riviera Maya, Mexico — and explore whether the outsized risk of “ditch‑risk” is worth the potential payoff.Business Listing – h...
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Episode 454
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31:00
$19M for a Custom Art Biz – Smart Move or Overpay?
In this episode the hosts dissect a $19 million “painting‑on‑demand” e‑commerce business making ~$15 million in sales and ~$3.67 million in earnings, and debate whether the price tag is justified given a crowded market and uncertain moat.
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Episode 453
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33:44
Inside a Miami Contractor Sale: Hidden Accounting Traps & Big Backlog
In this episode the hosts dissect a $23 million asking‑price acquisition of a Miami‑based specialty contractor with $41 M revenue, $4.7 M EBITDA, a $52 M backlog—and dig into its contract structure, accounting risks and deal suitability.
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Episode 452
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33:31
EdTech Business for Sale – Architect Training Platform US$2.7M
In this episode the hosts dig into a $2.7 million EdTech business serving architects—$450K revenue, ~$227K profit, ~30 % growth—yet debate whether its 11.9× profit asking price makes any sense.Business Listing – https://app.acquire.com/...
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Episode 451
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26:52
How a Water Bottle Company Turned Into a $17M Empire
In this episode, the hosts dissect a $17.5M electrolyte powder Amazon FBA brand with 86% margins and 20K subscribers—debating whether it’s a goldmine or a marketing death spiral in disguise.Business Listing – https://quietlight.com/list...
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Episode 450
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21:31
Are Pickleball Clubs the New Fad or the Next Fitness Empire?
In this episode, the Acquisitions Anonymous crew breaks down a freshly listed $1.9M indoor pickleball club in Houston, debating whether it’s a sports goldmine or a post‑trend trap.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-o...
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Episode 449
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34:49
$4.4 M Diabetes Patch Brand: Hidden Gem or Hidden Trap?
In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts dig into a $4.4 M e‑commerce business in the diabetes sensor accessory space and debate whether its 41% net margin, Australian base, and licensing opportunity make it a smart buy—or a risky s...
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Episode 448
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46:35
$4.2M Security Business… With $773K Revenue?!
In this episode the hosts critique a $4.28 million asking price for a Signal Security Franchise business in San Antonio earning ~$773K revenue—arguing it’s overpriced, under‑differentiated and risky.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuy...
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Episode 447
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27:54
Would You Pay $11M for Two Car Washes?
In this episode the hosts dissect a two‑location Virginia car wash business listed at $10.999 M with ~$940K cash flow and debate whether it’s a real estate play or a tough operating bet.Business Listing – https://www.empirebusiness.com/...
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Episode 446
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