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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
426 episodes
The $2M Gun Range Deal: Worth It or a Trap?
In this episode, the hosts analyze a Colorado gun range and retail shop listed at $2M, diving into regulatory risks, slim margins, and whether the business is worth its heavy inventory investment.Business Listing – https://www.tworld.co...
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Episode 428
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This E-Commerce Dental Business Might Be Dead Thanks to Tariffs
In this episode, the hosts dissect a high-margin dental supply e-commerce carve-out deal and uncover how a recent legislative change may have obliterated its business model.Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportun...
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Episode 427
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21:15
$550K Profit Just Doing Paperwork? This Deal Has Us Shocked
In this episode, the hosts dive into a lean, high-margin FDA compliance service business with outsourced operations and uncover whether it's a sustainable gem or a ticking regulatory time bomb.Business Listing – https://quietlight.com/l...
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Episode 426
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25:18
Would You Pay $2M for a 70-Year-Old Sandwich Factory?
In this episode, the hosts unpack a 70-year-old South Carolina sandwich business supplying gas stations and vending machines—and debate whether its low margins and high complexity make it a hidden gem or a money pit.Business Listing – h...
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Episode 425
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26:41
Why This Once-$22M Flatpack Furniture Company Is Worth Almost Nothing Now
In this episode, the hosts dissect a distressed e-commerce furniture supplier deal selling near working capital value, debating whether falling revenues, marketplace dependence, and margin mystery leave any room for a profitable turnaround....
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Episode 424
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29:41
Would You Pay $18M for a Metal Fab Biz That’s Only 5 Years Old?
In this episode, the hosts dissect a suspiciously high-margin $18M metal fabrication business in Houston and unpack the latest killer changes to SBA loan rules.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/huge-cash...
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Episode 423
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20:20
This Dryer Vent Franchise Makes $130K a Year—Would You Buy It?
In this episode, the hosts unpack a low-cost dryer vent cleaning franchise in Charlotte with stellar Google reviews, debating whether it's a smart buy or just buying yourself a job.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-...
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Episode 422
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18:28
This Horse Transport Company Makes $100K - But Is It Worth It?
In this episode, the hosts explore the quirky but profitable world of UK horse transport, debating whether buying a relocatable horse taxi business in Essex is a dream job or a low-moat risk.Business Listing – https://uk.businessesforsa...
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Episode 421
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21:41
Why This $12M SaaS Might Be a Massive Broker Trick
In this episode, the hosts dissect a $12M listing for a self-storage SaaS and marketing company—only to suspect it’s a digital agency in disguise.Business Listing – https://synergybb.com/listings/self-storage-saas-and-marketing-with-3-7...
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Episode 420
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17:11
This Dairy Farm Makes $2.6M EBITDA… But in Romania
In this episode, the hosts debate the acquisition of a €20M dairy farm in Romania, balancing its EU certifications, solar power, and commodity risks against complex operations and geopolitical uncertainty.Business Listing – https://merg...
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Episode 419
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19:07
A $6M Cashflow Business Built in 18 Months
In this episode, the hosts dissect a $25M listing for an ultra-premium executive networking platform with jaw-dropping EBITDA—and even more jaw-dropping red flags.Business Listing – https://www.websiteclosers.com/businesses/prestigious-...
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Episode 418
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21:33
Is this Med Spa/Urgent Care deal a hard pass?
In this episode, the hosts break down an overpriced, confusingly diversified urgent care and med spa hybrid in Orange County, exploring why it's unlikely to trade at the asking price.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/Busines...
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Episode 417
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16:05
Would You Buy a Ski Resort That Only Opens in Summer?
The hosts break down a Wyoming ski resort open just 40 days a year, calling it an amazing local novelty — but likely worth zero as an investment.Business Listing – https://beartoothbasin.com/for-saleWelcome to Acquisitions Anony...
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Episode 416
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16:13
A Million-Dollar Rope Course Adventure Park in the middle of nowhere?
Michael and Heather break down a $1.35M aerial ropes course adventure park for sale in the Colorado mountains, questioning if it's a business or just an expensive hobby gone wrong.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-o...
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Episode 415
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13:31
This Business Sells Lights for Lego And It’s Making $500K!
Michael and Heather break down an Estonian e-commerce business selling lighting kits for LEGO sets, questioning its steep 7x EBITDA price tag amid thin margins, one-time buyers, and China sourcing risks.Business Listing – https://www.bi...
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Episode 414
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16:11
NYC Boutique Wellness Franchise: $2.6M Deal Review
Connor and Heather break down a $2.6M Manhattan boutique stretching franchise, debating its “passive” claims, premium valuation, and if the trendy concept will stand the test of time.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/busines...
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Episode 413
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27:51
Breaking Down a $10M Primrose Franchise Resale
In this episode, Connor and Heather break down a $10.9M Primrose School franchise in Dallas-Fort Worth that includes real estate, debating financing hurdles, valuation quirks, and who the ideal owner really is.Business Listing - https:/...
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Episode 412
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26:54
A $1.39M Wedding Venue Business — Too Good to Pass Up?
Mills uncovers a quirky wedding venue and horse boarding business for sale on Facebook, and the team dives deep into the pros, cons, and hidden challenges of buying a property-dependent small business.🚀 Sponsors:💼 Capital Pad – The ...
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Episode 411
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33:29
A $1M Toilet Funnel Business?!
This episode dives into a patented bathroom innovation business that might just be the future of hygiene and dignity—yes, really!Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/specialty-medical-product-that-converts-...
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Episode 410
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16:45
Hobby or Hustle? We Review a Wild $5K Decoy Business
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...
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Episode 410
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17:44
Why Is This Tiny Wyoming Bank Listed Like a Used Car?
The team dives into a rare listing — a $43M rural Wyoming bank for sale — and uncovers why this deal might be too good (or strange) to be true.Business Listing - https://dealstream.com/d/biz-sale/banks/9kphsq💼 Sponsors:C...
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Episode 409
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17:41
The $9M Vegas HVAC Business With a Secret Inside
A seemingly great HVAC business in Las Vegas takes a twist as the hosts uncover surprising details.Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/keys-to-las-vegas-casino-hotels/2363607/💼 Sponsors:Acq...
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Episode 408
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26:49
Investing in Music Royalties: The Truth About IP Deals
In this fast-paced mini episode, Bill, Michael, Heather, and Mills dive into one of the oddest listings they’ve ever seen: a $67 million catalog of Russian classical music master recordings. Business Listing - https://dealstream.co...
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16:03
Buying a Helicopter Tourism Business?! Here's What We Think
In this episode, the hosts dive into a high-flying tourism aviation business for sale in the Southeast, featuring helicopters, helipads, and hefty margins—with a healthy side of legal intrigue and risk.--------------------------------------...
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