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Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating

Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdleywww.acquanon.com

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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Episodes

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/established-niche-manufacturer-with-40-year-brand-and-30-margin/2492280/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and ...

Jul 03, 202636 minEp. 516

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. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25...

Jun 30, 202638 minEp. 515

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 – https://quietlight.com/listings/18180678/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Looki...

Jun 26, 202626 minEp. 514

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/flamethrower-manufacturer-relocatable/2375683/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and...

Jun 23, 202645 minEp. 513

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/specialized-subterranean-construction-firm-with-niche-market-dominance/2501226/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses f...

Jun 19, 202634 minEp. 512

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/10m-built-in-revenue-potential-from-an-established-cemetery/2460309/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and gro...

Jun 16, 202632 minEp. 511

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. Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/specialized-telecom-engineering-and-safety-services-25-year-niche/2496836/?utm_source=bizbuysell&utm_medium=emailsite&utm_campaign=s...

Jun 12, 202638 minEp. 510

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/over-1m-ebitda-atm-route-gentlemen-s-clubs-642-atms-5-000-000/2500718/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break d...

Jun 09, 202641 minEp. 509

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/turnkey-cash-machine-48-cash-flow-recession-proof-porta-potty-wi/2464942/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk a...

Jun 05, 202634 minEp. 507

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 Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/high-margin-industrial-equipment-manufacturer-70-gm-no-debt/2472503/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Ev...

Jun 02, 202637 minEp. 506

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 – https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/new-deal-alert-ma-digital-business-brokerage-shopify-ecommerce-store-sales-65-repeat-purchase-rate-100-organic-strong-community-reputation-gmfgmhkz201?e=42dc999128 Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast ...

May 29, 202641 minEp. 505

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 Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/industrial-and-automation-equipment-manufacturer/2443997/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every wee...

May 26, 202628 minEp. 504

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 us on today's pod! Check out more here: https://www.srchpartners.com/ Business Listing – http://bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/reputable-high-margin-executive-recruiting-company/2446959/ Welcome to A...

May 22, 202641 minEp. 503

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/shed-and-garage-construction-business-central-maine/2364392/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about...

May 19, 202629 minEp. 502

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/high-demand-environmental-abatement-and-structural-demolition/2391095/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk ...

May 15, 202634 minEp. 501

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/own-the-legendary-city-drive-in-the-front-porch-of-spruce-pine-nc/2489437/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down busin...

May 12, 202638 minEp. 500

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/profitable-child-daycare-center-near-oklahoma-city/2476097/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses f...

May 08, 202637 minEp. 499

$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 Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Looking to build a professional website in m...

May 05, 202632 minEp. 499

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 Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Looking to build a professional website in minutes? ...

May 01, 202640 minEp. 498

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/ceo-life-an-exclusive-club-for-leaders-los-angeles/2459780/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them....

Apr 28, 202636 minEp. 497

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/amazing-anti-aging-bed-ai-driven-may-qualify-for-e2-visa/2455345/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Looki...

Apr 24, 202629 minEp. 496

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 #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https:...

Apr 21, 202641 minEp. 495

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 – https://app.acquire.com/startup/RTfV2nUkg3XOxCPzFPRUN7GKFAa2/aU5FsXh9pf75NQvT63vk?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-__J2ejVpNV5NSbl0JZGv6SN2zobtE4lJuz0guU2Pa_fDdYC8WCuGawNjZ86ZKUmpIGKH8h9919jxo5VypE2V6ZIeXKPw&_hsmi=409176559&utm_content=409176559&utm_source=...

Apr 17, 202624 minEp. 494

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 – https://www.dealonomy.com/s/non-emergency-medical-van-transportation Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, a...

Apr 14, 202623 minEp. 493

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 – https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/architectural-sign-manufacturer/BW1920184/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and ...

Apr 10, 202632 minEp. 492

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 – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r5H1kMC9XeqI5RudHPEJGf4iD-7hcNCl/view?usp=sharing Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and gr...

Apr 07, 202636 minEp. 491

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 – https://mail.mixmax.com/m/xi0KeLAu5yQZPLwgc Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Looking to build a ...

Apr 03, 202627 minEp. 490

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 – https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/profitable-courier-business-for-sale-in-california/BW2474620/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break dow...

Mar 31, 202631 minEp. 489

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/multi-unit-sports-bar-franchise-generating-strong-revenue/2357645/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down...

Mar 27, 202629 minEp. 488

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 – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/two-location-luxury-franchised-day-spa/2459661/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, o...

Mar 24, 202632 minEp. 487
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