• Is this $5M AI Assistant for Calendly a Smart Buy? - Acquisitions Anonymous 315
    Jul 16 2024

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    In this episode, Bill and Heather review a $5 million AI calendar assistant that integrates with Calendly.

    They talk about the pros and cons, including the tough competition, how to market the product, and the challenges of getting a loan to finance the purchase. Heather shares her expertise on loan ratios and interest rates, while Bill discusses the potential for growth and business partnerships. Enjoy it!


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    38 mins
  • Is Buying a Celebrity Bourbon Business for $3M Worth It? - Acquisitions Anonymous 314
    Jul 12 2024

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    Have you ever thought about joining the Celebrity Spirits Club?

    This could be your chance. In this episode, we explore the opportunity of buying Tyler Boone's bourbon brand for $3 million. We talk about the risks and rewards of investing in celebrity spirits. Tune in to understand what it takes to blend fame with business.

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    43 mins
  • Should we buy a Butane Filling Business for $4.5 Million? - Acquisitions Anonymous 313
    Jul 9 2024

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    Is buying a butane-filling business for $4.5 million a good investment?

    With $1 million in cash flow and $500,000 in real estate value, Michael, Bill, and Mills discussed the pros and cons, explored the key financials, and considered the potential risks and rewards of this deal. Tune in and enjoy


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    34 mins
  • You Should NOT Buy This $1.95M Agricultural Aviation Business - Acquisitions Anonymous 312
    Jul 5 2024

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    In this episode, Michael, Bill, and Heather talk about a $1.95 million agricultural aviation business for sale. It makes $1.58 million in sales each year and has $519,231 in discretionary earnings. Is this deal not as great as it seems? That’s part of what they discussed. Listen in to hear their thoughts on this deal.

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    30 mins
  • Is the Smash My Trash Franchise Really Worth $2.9M? - Acquisitions Anonymous 311
    Jul 2 2024

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    In this episode, Heather Endresen and Mills Snell take a look at a Smash My Trash franchise for sale at $2.9 million. They go over the numbers, the technology involved and debate if this business is worth the asking price. This episode could help you figure out if this franchise is a smart buy or not. Tune in to get their final thoughts and some great tips on buying a franchise.

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    36 mins
  • $5.5M EBITDA Artificial Turf Deal: The Grass Might Be Greener - Acquisitions Anonymous 310
    Jun 28 2024

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    In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Bill and Heather review a deal for an artificial turf business with a $5.5 million EBITDA, projecting its value to hit $50 million. They talked about the market potential, the choice of business broker, and what it means for buyers like searchers and private equity firms—many great lessons from this deal. Tune in and enjoy.


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    29 mins
  • We found a $1.2 Million Cardio Drumming Business for Sale: Sound deal or just noise? Acquisitions Anonymous 309
    Jun 25 2024

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    Are you ready to work... out a fitness business? In this episode, we looked at DrumFIT, a $1.2 million Cardio Drumming "SaaS" business. Is this fitness trend worth your investment? Join us and our special guest, Chelsea Wood, to find out

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    41 mins
  • Asian Specialty Food Distributor going from $3.9M to $6.8M - Acquisitions Anonymous 308
    Jun 21 2024

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    In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, we get our hands on an Asian specialty food importer and distributor in the US. Over the past three years, their revenue has jumped from $3.9 million to $6.8 million, with $2M EBITDA, which is pretty impressive. Tune in for a great episode

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    28 mins