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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 Sep 18, 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

The $12M Business Behind Global Car Shipping
The $12M Business Behind Global Car Shipping Sep 18, 2026 1996 In this episode the hosts talk about a $12M patented auto transport equipment rental business with $3.4M in claimed cash flow and 95% gross margins—but 6,501 unused shipping cassettes raise a much bigger question about why such a profitable-looking business is for sale.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/b2b-auto-transport-and-equipment-rental-company-11-global-paten
Would You Pay $1.3M for a “Med Spa” for Dogs?
Would You Pay $1.3M for a “Med Spa” for Dogs? Sep 15, 2026 2207 In this episode the hosts talk about a $1.3 million multi-unit dog wellness franchise in Southwest Florida—and debate whether its fast-growing membership model is a great early-stage acquisition or a dangerously overpriced bet on future cash flow.Business Listing – https://go.franzy.com/resale/pet-3-unit-southeat-01Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Ever
This Firewood Business Makes $375K... But Would You Buy It?
This Firewood Business Makes $375K... But Would You Buy It? Sep 11, 2026 1801 In this episode the hosts talk about a $1.2M Texas firewood delivery business that turns arborists’ unwanted logs into revenue with potentially near-free raw materials—but extreme seasonality, questionable inventory accounting, and financing challenges make the deal structure everything.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/profitable-35-year-old-firewood-business-dfw-
The $2M Aviation Business That Might Pay for Itself
The $2M Aviation Business That Might Pay for Itself Sep 8, 2026 2275 In this episode the hosts talk about a $2M Orange County flight school generating roughly $950K in SDE—and how SBA financing plus aircraft depreciation could potentially make the buyer’s effective cash investment close to zero.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/high-profit-fully-operational-flight-school-academy/2422161/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 pod
Would You Buy This Waterfront Restaurant for Millions?
Would You Buy This Waterfront Restaurant for Millions? Sep 4, 2026 2121 In this episode the hosts talk about buying two established Beaufort, South Carolina restaurants generating roughly $6.3M in combined revenue for a ~$2.3M asking price—and why the leases, shared management, seasonality, and limited growth potential could make or break the acquisition.Business Listings:— https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/saltus-river-grill-premier-waterfront-restauran
The $20 Million Coral Company That Nobody Knows About
The $20 Million Coral Company That Nobody Knows About Sep 1, 2026 1876 In this episode, the team analyzes a $20.5 million wholesale aquarium livestock distributor, debating whether its unique logistics, proprietary operations, and recurring customer base justify one of the highest acquisition multiples ever featured on the show.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/leading-aqua-culture-wholesale-distribution-co/2526116/Welcome to Acquisit
The AI Business That ChatGPT Might Destroy
The AI Business That ChatGPT Might Destroy Aug 25, 2026 1898 In this episode the hosts debate whether a profitable AI assistant business listed for just 1.5x earnings is an incredible bargain—or a business that's about to be made obsolete by ChatGPT and Claude.Business Listing – https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/new-deal-alert-artificial-intelligence-ai-digital-assistant-on-demand-ai-agent-low-churn-cross-channel-memory-integration-subscription-based?e
Underwater Camera Manufacturing Business for Sale
Underwater Camera Manufacturing Business for Sale Aug 21, 2026 1860 In this episode the hosts analyze a niche underwater camera housing manufacturer whose poor marketing may be hiding an exceptional acquisition opportunity, debating whether the real value lies in modernizing sales rather than operations.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/highly-scalable-underwater-imaging-manufacturer-for-sale/2439426/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymo
Would You Buy These Struggling Chicken Restaurants?
Would You Buy These Struggling Chicken Restaurants? Aug 18, 2026 3118 In this episode the hosts analyze a four-unit quick service restaurant franchise portfolio and debate whether buying an underperforming chicken/Mexican franchise platform is a smart acquisition or an expensive operational headache.Business Listing – https://go.franzy.com/resale/qsr-4-unit-southeast-01Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we brea
Would You Buy a 101-Year-Old Food Business?
Would You Buy a 101-Year-Old Food Business? Aug 14, 2026 2031 In this episode the hosts break down the sale of a 100-year-old Washington, D.C. specialty food institution, debating whether its legendary brand and seller financing outweigh razor-thin restaurant margins and a confusing listing.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/over-a-century-in-specialty-food-business-rare-opportunity/2526833/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous –
Would You Pay $6 Million for a Tent Rental Business?
Would You Pay $6 Million for a Tent Rental Business? Aug 11, 2026 1587 In this episode the hosts talk about a 30-year-old Maryland tent rental business generating over $1.25M in annual EBITDA, debating whether its remarkable stability outweighs the risks of seasonality, asset maintenance, and a premium asking price.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/special-events-tent-rental-company-highly-profitable/2526933/Welcome to Acquisitions An
Inside a $3.4M Rodeo Supply Business
Inside a $3.4M Rodeo Supply Business Aug 7, 2026 1836 In this episode the hosts break down a rodeo supply retailer for sale in Arizona, debating whether a passionate lifestyle buyer can make the numbers work despite expensive inventory, real estate, and questionable deal structure.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/rodeo-sports-retailer-w-impressive-geographical-coverage/2176067/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the

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