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

• Buying a Mysterious Retail & Distribution Business in Orlando

  The team dissects a mysterious $6.3M Florida natural products business that looks great on paper—but raises more questions than answers.Business Listing – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s0GFGR8yGnsX_xMKqs8WdiDcdf0t8L8T/view?usp=sharingSponsored by Capital Pad and Connor Gross💼 Need capital to buy a business or want to invest in acquisition deals? Visit Capital Pad: https://www.capitalpad.com🔥 Ready to explore franchise ownership? Join Connor Gross' newsletter at: https://www.connorgroce.comIn this episode, Michael, Mills, Heather, and special guest Chelsea from Acquisition Lab unpack a listener-submitted listing: a $6.3 million natural products distribution and retail business in Orlando, Florida. The team grapples with the vagueness of the deal memo—no clear product category, a suspiciously low inventory number, and a business claiming $1.4M+ in steady earnings while only requiring 10 hours a week from the owner. Is it a hidden gem, or is something being left out? Along the way, they explore gender dynamics in M&A, software carve-outs, and what makes a quality broker.Key Highlights:- Discussion on gender differences in business acquisition readiness and confidence- Analysis of a Florida-based business with ~$10M revenue and $1.4M in discretionary earnings- Pros and cons of vague listings—and what might be hiding behind them- What “SBA financing available” actually means in context- Potential for software carve-out and SaaS value in traditional businesses- Jackie Hirsch praised as a high-integrity brokerSubscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations. For inquiries or suggestions, email us at [email protected]

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• Fire Suppression Business in NYC – Is It Worth the $1M Price Tag?

  The hosts dig into a fire suppression business for sale in New York, debating whether it's a hidden gem or a risky bet.Business Listing – https://us.businessesforsale.com/us/nyc-fire-suppression-and-consulting-business-in-new-york.aspxSponsored by Acquisition Lab and Connor Gross' Franchise Workshops💼 Ready to buy your dream business? Join Acquisition Lab for expert support, resources, and a like-minded community: https://www.acquisitionlab.com/🔥 Interested in franchises? Get help from expert Connor Gross and sign up for his franchise ownership workshop: https://www.connorgroce.comIn this episode, Heather, Bill, and Travis Jamison take on a fire suppression and consulting business based in New York City with $3.6 million in revenue and $750k in cash flow. The seller is offering up to 50% financing, but the team digs deeper into whether the valuation makes sense given its heavy reliance on project-based income versus more stable maintenance revenue. They explore the impact of compliance-driven demand, the potential of long-term contracts, and what kind of buyer would be best suited for a business like this—concluding that it might be a fit, but only for someone with the right background and connections.Key Highlights:- Breakdown of project vs. maintenance revenue and why it matters- Discussion on market growth due to increased fire regulations- Why seller financing might indicate underlying risk- Considerations for SBA loan structuring in contracting businesses- Who should (and shouldn't) buy this businessSubscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations. For inquiries or suggestions, email us at [email protected]

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• They Want $3.75M for This Pool Club? Analyzing a 56x Earnings Deal

  A pool club priced at 56x earnings? The team breaks down one of the strangest listings they've ever seen—and tries to make sense of it.Business Listing – https://murphybusiness.com/business-brokerage/detail/21225/popular-swim-club-for-sale/🛠 Sponsored by Capital Pad and Viso Business CapitalCapital Pad: A marketplace connecting acquisition entrepreneurs with investors. Standardized terms, streamlined investing. Learn more: https://www.capitalpad.comViso Business Capital: Get the best SBA loan for your acquisition. Sign up for Heather's free weekly Q&A: https://www.visocap.netIn this episode, Michael, Heather, and guest co-host Travis Jamison of Capital Pad dissect a wildly overpriced swim club listing in New Jersey—priced at 56 times earnings. They dig into the real estate angle, the potential (and limitations) of seasonal community clubs, and the headaches of financing a business with minimal cash flow. Along the way, Travis shares updates on Capital Pad, Heather dishes out some New Jersey trivia, and the crew debates whether the worst listings hide the best opportunities.Key Highlights:A deep dive into a New Jersey swim club priced at $3.75M with just $67K in earnings.Why bad listings might actually hide great deals—sometimes.Real estate vs. business value: when property worth overshadows cash flow.Heather and Travis talk investor/sponsor matchmaking via Capital Pad.Financing challenges for low-earning, high-asset deals.Lifeguard war stories, Jersey Shore property trivia, and more.Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations. For inquiries or suggestions, email us at [email protected]

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• Franchise Med Spa Investment Breakdown (2025)

  This Med Spa in San Antonio Looks Great—But One Location Might Be Holding It Back...Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/leading-multi-site-med-spa-franchise-with-high-margins/2345553/Huge thanks to Connor Groce for bringing this deal to the pod!  Always great having you on, and this one was a masterclass. For more information or to connect with Connor head to connorgroce.com.🚨 Episode Sponsors📈 Acquisition Lab — Thinking about buying a business but don’t know where to start? Walker Deibel’s Acquisition Lab has the tools, resources, and community to help you navigate your acquisition journey. Start today: https://www.acquisitionlab.com/💸 Viso Business Capital — Need an SBA loan? Heather's firm works with 30+ lenders to get you the best terms with less hassle. Sign up for a free Q&A session here: https://visocap.net (click Zoom Signup in the top right corner)In this episode, Michael, Heather, and Connor dissect a $4 million multi-site med spa franchise based in San Antonio, Texas. With two operating locations and a third territory for expansion, this business is riding the aesthetics wave—but is it all smooth Botox or are there some unsightly bumps? The team dives deep into the dynamics of injectables, recurring revenue, regulatory hurdles with MSOs, and why this could be a tricky deal despite high-level metrics. This one's packed with insights into the rapidly evolving med spa industry.Subscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations. For inquiries or suggestions, email us at [email protected]

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• Salon Suite Franchise Review: Is This $2.5M Deal Worth It?

  In this episode, the hosts dive into a salon suite franchise deal in the beauty industry — and why they ultimately gave it a thumbs down.Thank you to this episode's special guest Connor Groce. To connect with Connor head to: https://www.connorgroce.com/Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/roi-immediately-3-salon-suite-franchises-in-the-ny-tri-state-area/2349645/Sponsors:🔹 Inzo Technologies - Get a complimentary IT audit for your acquisition with Nick Akers at Inzotechnologies.com.🔹 Capital Pad - The marketplace for buying small businesses and raising capital. Learn more at CapitalPad.com.Episode Description:In this episode, the Acquanon team reviews a deal for three salon suite franchises located across the New York Tri-State area. While the concept of a passive, real estate-light business in the beauty industry sounds appealing, the hosts dig deeper into the financials, occupancy risks, personal guarantees on leases, and the high asking price. They break down why the deal, despite some attractive aspects, ultimately didn't meet their investment criteria.Key Highlights:- Overview of the salon suite franchise model- Why occupancy is critical to profitability- Risks of relying on weekly-paying, potentially flaky tenants- The hidden dangers of personal guarantees on leases- Why the asking price relative to cash flow made the deal unattractive- Discussion about franchisor support (or lack thereof)- How fixed costs create revenue durability risksSubscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations. For inquiries or suggestions, email us at [email protected]

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