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This Fencing Company Runs on ZERO Marketing – And It’s Super Profitable!

Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley Episode 377

This fencing company in Albuquerque is a hidden gem—high cash flow, no marketing, and massive growth potential.

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Episode Summary:
In this episode, we analyze a highly profitable fencing company in Albuquerque with $5.24M revenue and $1.25M cash flow. This business serves both residential and commercial customers and operates entirely on word-of-mouth referrals—no marketing! We discuss why fencing is an underrated business, the potential for growth through sales and expansion, and why the first buyer’s deal fell through. Chelsea Wood from Acquisition Lab brings a deep dive into valuation, financing, and growth strategy for this kind of deal.

Key Highlights:

  • $5.24M revenue, $1.25M cash flow—a strong-performing business.
  • Residential vs. Commercial fencing mix—what’s the better strategy?
  • Zero marketing, all word-of-mouth—how much growth is left untapped?
  • Real estate opportunity—should you buy or lease?
  • Why the first deal fell through and how to avoid making the same mistake.
  • Labor strategy—managing subcontractors vs. employees.
  • Is fencing the next big home services acquisition opportunity?

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