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• Comedy Club for Sale: Is This $3.5M Florida Deal a Total Joke?

  A thriving Florida comedy club hits the market—does the $3.5M asking price make any sense?Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/thriving-comedy-theatre-business-in-south-florida-prime-location/2317650/Sponsors:⚡️ Sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Ready to buy your dream business? Get hands-on support, expert guidance, and a powerful network to accelerate your acquisition journey. Schedule your free consultation today at https://www.acquisitionlab.com/. Be sure to tell them Acquisitions Anonymous sent you!💰 Need SBA funding for your next deal? Viso Business Capital helps you secure the best SBA loans with less hassle. Sign up for a free Q&A session at https://visocap.net and click "Zoom Signup" in the top right.In this episode, Michael and Chelsea dig into a unique listing: a thriving comedy club in South Florida with over $750K in cash flow and a $3.5M price tag. The business boasts a full liquor license, a 300-seat venue with all-new chairs and tech upgrades, and a 10-year lease—but does it justify the steep multiple without owning the real estate? The duo debate the hidden risks, potential upside, and what kind of buyer this business would actually be perfect for. It’s a deep dive into what it really means to buy a bar-with-a-stage in a strip mall.Key Highlights:🏢 Business Overview: Comedy club with $3M in annual revenue, $750K cash flow, asking $3.5M🍸 Core Revenue Drivers: Liquor sales and ticket splits—not the acts themselves📉 Real Estate Concern: Business doesn't own the property, raising questions about valuation🤝 Booking + Promotion: Importance of talent relationships and email list ownership📈 Competitive Landscape: Competing with national chains and music venues for comedy talent🪑 Asset Value: What are you really buying—just some new chairs and a video wall?🧠 Buyer Fit: Why this deal might be a dream—or a nightmare—depending on the operator⚠️ Deal Risk: Low barrier to entry and possible overvaluation make this a tough sellSubscribe 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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• HVAC by Helicopter? Breaking Down the Most Niche Deal Ever

  Ever wanted to own a business that involves helicopters lifting HVAC units onto skyscrapers? This week's deal might be your dream.Business Listing - https://synergybb.com/listings/established-helicopter-installation-company-in-mo/This week’s episode is sponsored by:🚀 Inzo Technologies — Need IT help when buying a business? Get a free IT audit for your target company from a fellow searcher. Learn more at https://inzotechnologies.com or email Nick directly at [email protected].💼 Acquisition Lab — Your fast track to buying a business with expert guidance, resources, and a like-minded community. Learn more and schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com (Mention Acquisitions Anonymous when you reach out!)Website: https://www.acquanon.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanon✉️ Subscribe to our Newsletter and get more deals like this every week: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter🔔 Subscribe to Acquisitions Anonymous: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1🎧 Listen to our full episodes on your favorite podcast platforms: https://www.acquanon.com/episodesEpisode Summary:In this episode, the hosts dig into a truly unique acquisition opportunity — a helicopter installation business in Missouri specializing in lifting heavy equipment like HVAC systems onto commercial rooftops. Listed at $13.9 million with $6.6 million in revenue and $3 million in cash flow, the business comes with its own fleet of helicopters and parts inventory. They discuss the operational complexities, geographical limitations, capital intensity, and potential buyer fit for this niche business. Is this a dream opportunity or a nightmare in disguise? Tune in to find out.Key Highlights:$13.9 million listing price with $3 million cash flow.Business uses helicopters to install heavy equipment like HVAC systems.Located in Missouri, with geographic advantages and limitations.Assets included: $3 million worth of helicopters + $1.5 million in parts.Discussion on market niche, competitive moat, and barriers to entry.Ideal buyer profile: Local connections, logistics expertise, potentially ex-military helicopter pilot.Exploration of growth opportunities and operational risks.The value (and challenge) of buying a capital-intensive, niche service business.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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• This 19-Year-Old Surf Shop Makes $315K/Year — But Would You Buy It?

  This week the team breaks down a 19-year-old e-commerce surfing accessories business with $3.4M in revenue and $315k in profit — but is the $1M asking price plus $1.5M in inventory worth it?Business Listing - https://synergybb.com/listings/established-helicopter-installation-company-in-mo/Sponsors:⚙️ This episode is sponsored by Inzo Technologies — IT solutions built specifically for small businesses and acquisition entrepreneurs. Get a complimentary IT audit of your target business at: https://inzotechnologies.com or email Nick directly at [email protected].💸 This episode is also brought to you by Capital Pad — the marketplace connecting acquisition entrepreneurs with investors. If you're looking to raise capital or invest in small businesses, visit: https://capitalpad.comEpisode Description:In this episode, Bill D'Alessandro, Heather Endresen, and Mills Snell dig into a fascinating 19-year-old e-commerce business selling surfing accessories. With $3.4M in revenue, $315k in profit, and a $1M asking price (plus a whopping $1.5M in inventory), the team debates whether this old-school online retailer is a smart buy or a capital trap. They discuss Amazon dependence, inventory consignment strategies, growth opportunities in marketing, and the risks of low-margin e-commerce models. This is the quintessential e-commerce deal breakdown!Key Highlights:Overview of the 19-year-old surfing accessories e-commerce business$3.4M revenue with $315k in EBITDAThe challenge of $1.5M in inventory and low marginsWhy consignment inventory might be essential to closing this dealBreakdown of Amazon vs. DTC revenue mixMarketing opportunities: email lists, Meta audiences, SEORisks of thin-margin resellers vs. owning your own productsFinancing challenges with SBA lenders and consignment inventoryHow lifestyle businesses create opportunity for acquisition entrepreneursBill’s real-world insight on consignment deal structuresSubscribe 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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• Harvard Professors Break Down a $6M Legal Consulting Deal

  A legal consulting firm for expert witness placement sparks debate among the hosts and special guests from Harvard Business School—would you buy it?Business listing: https://thefirmadv.com/Listing/Expert-Witness-Prep-Placement-for-Law-Firms-For-SaleThanks to our amazing sponsors this week!💼 Capital Pad - Your go-to marketplace to raise capital or invest in small business acquisitions. Check it out at https://www.capitalpad.com💰 Viso Business Capital - Get SBA financing that fits your deal. Sign up for a live Q&A session at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top right corner.In this episode, Mills and Heather are joined by Royce and Rick from Harvard Business School and the “Think Big Buy Small” podcast to break down a unique legal consulting firm focused on expert witness placement and trial prep. Check out the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-big-buy-small/id1751989991Despite strong profit margins and remote operations, this business raises flags due to its project-based revenue, uncertain customer loyalty, and a hefty valuation. The crew explores whether this is a deal worth pursuing—or passing—and what kind of buyer might actually make it work.Key Highlights:Breakdown of a $1.3M cash flow legal consulting business listed for $6.15MDiscussion around project-based revenue and lack of recurring customersRoyce and Rick share insight from years teaching ETA at Harvard Business SchoolWhat kind of buyer would make this work (and how a strategic fit could help)Buyer fit, sales process, and the importance of niche expertiseWhy this business might be overpriced and what a reasonable multiple looks likeThe importance of understanding what a teaser really says (and doesn’t)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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• Inside a $4.85M Trampoline Park Franchise in Texas

  Buying a Trampoline Park? What to Know Before You Leap!Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/leading-adventure-park-franchise-strong-turnaround-prime-market/2338351/Sponsored by Acquisition Lab and Inzo Technologies.Take the leap into business ownership with Acquisition Lab – founded by Harvard MBA Walker Deibel, they provide hands-on support, resources, and expert guidance through every stage of your acquisition journey.Need to upgrade the tech in your new business? Inzo Technologies, led by a former searcher, provides IT audits and systems setup for newly acquired businesses. Email Nick directly at [email protected] for personalized support.In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts were joined by Connor Groce to break down a listing for a $4.85M trampoline park franchise in Texas. They discuss the business’s cash flow, the real meaning of a "turnaround", lease and staffing dynamics, and whether this is a buy or build situation. With his multi-unit franchising experience, Connor shares valuable insight into the youth enrichment space, the dangers of basis bias, and how to evaluate recurring versus one-time revenue. Plus, they debate what kind of buyer this high-capex, high-weekend-traffic business would be the right fit for.Key Highlights:A trampoline park in Texas with $770K in cash flow and 37 employees.What “turnaround” really means (and why it may raise red flags).The role of franchise dynamics, especially “basis bias” in pricing.Youth enrichment sector trends—how leasing and switching costs affect operations.Buy vs. build decisions and how recurring membership revenue changes the game.Lending and SBA financing implications based on revenue quality and lease structure.Why multi-unit franchisees might pass on this listing and what that could mean.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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