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

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

Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley 504 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

Jump into the world of business acquisitions with hosts Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley. They 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

This Garage Business Made $590K… Then Everything Changed
This Garage Business Made $590K… Then Everything Changed Jul 24, 2026 4384 In this episode, the hosts analyze a premium garage makeover franchise with volatile earnings and use it as a masterclass on how to diligence, value, and acquire franchise businesses versus independent companies.Business Listing – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TkqQjU9VGGgqpbGaxRSsmAuBYXeu0sY7/view?usp=drive_linkWelcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every
The Amazon Agency With Dream Clients Falling From The Sky
The Amazon Agency With Dream Clients Falling From The Sky Jul 21, 2026 3253 In this episode the hosts analyze a high-margin Amazon agency for sale while a veteran business broker reveals how buyers can win—or lose—competitive acquisition deals and what "SBA pre-qualified" really means.Business Listing – https://quietlight.com/listings/18829076/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for
Why Most Private Equity Pitch Decks Miss the Point
Why Most Private Equity Pitch Decks Miss the Point Jul 17, 2026 2375 In this episode the hosts break down exactly how they evaluate private investment opportunities as limited partners, revealing what makes them say yes—or pass—on search funds, business acquisitions, and real estate deals.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.Loo
Would You Buy a $3.3M Taxidermy Company?
Would You Buy a $3.3M Taxidermy Company? Jul 14, 2026 1941 In this episode the hosts analyze a rare $3.3M revenue taxidermy business in Reno, debating whether its niche positioning and loyal customer base outweigh the challenges of buying, operating, and eventually selling such a specialized company.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/premier-taxidermy-for-sale/2447323/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for s
How One Small Factory Built a Business Around Hot Rods and NASCAR
How One Small Factory Built a Business Around Hot Rods and NASCAR Jul 10, 2026 2127 In this episode, the discussion focuses on a 54-year-old performance exhaust manufacturing business and the creative SBA financing structures, inventory risks, and seller financing strategies that could make—or break—the deal.Business Listing – https://www.sunbeltnetwork.com/sacramento-ca/buy-a-business/listings/listing-details/northern-california-exhaust-component-manufacturer-sc2139-53520/Welcom
The Pirate Liquor Store Making $300K a Year
The Pirate Liquor Store Making $300K a Year Jul 7, 2026 2217 In this episode, the hosts discuss a pirate-themed liquor store in Anchorage, Alaska that has doubled revenue under its current owner, boasts a government-protected moat through limited liquor licenses, and somehow convinced all four hosts to give it a thumbs up.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/have-a-pirate-life-liquor-store-2-55m-gross-306k-sde/2477852/Welcome t
They Want $1.6M for a Marching Band Business?!
They Want $1.6M for a Marching Band Business?! Jul 3, 2026 2172 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 Anonymo
How One Bowling Alley Made Millions Through COVID
How One Bowling Alley Made Millions Through COVID Jun 30, 2026 2306 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.Lo
This $2M Nursing Brand Might Be Impossible to Buy
This $2M Nursing Brand Might Be Impossible to Buy Jun 26, 2026 1569 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&am
Would You Buy a Flamethrower Company for $2 Million?
Would You Buy a Flamethrower Company for $2 Million? Jun 23, 2026 2677 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 Anonym
The Million-Dollar Wine Cave Business Nobody Talks About
The Million-Dollar Wine Cave Business Nobody Talks About Jun 19, 2026 2060 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 Acquisit
The $599K Cemetery Deal That Could Last 100 Years
The $599K Cemetery Deal That Could Last 100 Years Jun 16, 2026 1918 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 busines

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