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

• How a Water Bottle Company Turned Into a $17M Empire

  In this episode, the hosts dissect a $17.5M electrolyte powder Amazon FBA brand with 86% margins and 20K subscribers—debating whether it’s a goldmine or a marketing death spiral in disguise.Business Listing – https://quietlight.com/listings/16065383/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.💰 Sponsored by:Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.comCapital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.comThe team breaks down a high-flying $17.5 million revenue, $2.5 million SDE electrolyte supplement business listed on Quiet Light. The company pivoted from motivational water bottles to consumable electrolyte powders in 2021, riding the hydration craze straight to 65% YoY growth. But despite 86% gross margins and 20,000+ Amazon Subscribe & Save customers, the hosts raise red flags.Key Highlights:- $17.5M revenue, $2.5M SDE, 86% gross margins- 99% of revenue from Amazon, ~20,000 active Subscribe & Save users- Pivoted from motivational water bottles to consumables in 2021- Faces high CAC, thin net margin (~15%) despite massive top-line- Hosts warn: DTC/shopify expansion is not a “free” growth lever—may backfire on Amazon rankingsSubscribe 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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• Are Pickleball Clubs the New Fad or the Next Fitness Empire?

  In this episode, the Acquisitions Anonymous crew breaks down a freshly listed $1.9M indoor pickleball club in Houston, debating whether it’s a sports goldmine or a post‑trend trap.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/pickleball-club/2414949/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.💰 Sponsored by:Capital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.comAcquisition Lab – Your fast-track to business ownership. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and join a top-tier community of acquisition entrepreneurs. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com and mention Acquisitions Anonymous!The hosts dive into a just‑listed $1.9 million Houston indoor pickleball facility boasting $400K in cashflow and a prime 15‑year below‑market lease. With 51,000 square feet, 18 courts, and multiple recurring revenue streams—including memberships and court reservations—the business claims to be “profitable from day one.”Key Highlights:- $1.9M asking price with $400K reported cashflow — business established only in 2024- 15-year below-market lease for 51,000 sq ft facility with 18 courts- Multiple revenue streams: memberships, court rentals, open play, potential food & beverage- Moat discussion: location, community engagement, “first mover” indoor advantage- Risk analysis: is pickleball peaking or still rising? Is the growth sustainable or a fad?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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• $4.4 M Diabetes Patch Brand: Hidden Gem or Hidden Trap?

  In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts dig into a $4.4 M e‑commerce business in the diabetes sensor accessory space and debate whether its 41% net margin, Australian base, and licensing opportunity make it a smart buy—or a risky startup in disguise.Business Listing – https://websiteproperties.com/websites/13755-sticking-with-success-great-business-opportunity-in-the-growing-diabetes-market/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.💰 Sponsored by:Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.comCapital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.comThe team explores a listing for a home‑based Australian business selling branded adhesive patches for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) — the listing claims approximately US $3.5 M in trailing 12‑month revenue (converted from AUD) and US $1.46 M in cash‑flow (~41 % net margin). The business model includes Amazon FBA plus a couple of major U.S. pharmacy accounts, with the owner working ~10 hours/week.Key Highlights:- Asking price ~US $4.4 M, trailing cash‑flow US $1.46 M (≈41 % net margin)- Business based in Australia, selling (via Amazon + pharmacies) consumable patches for CGMs — a growing diabetes adjacent market- Opportunity for U.S. expansion + licensing of characters/brands to build a moat- Risks: Australian entity, potential Amazon seller‑migration issues, unclear SBA financing, low barrier to entry in consumables- Strategic path: Use Aussie cash‑flow to buy and build U.S. subsidiary, invest heavily in influencer / TikTok, build brand/licensing to protect marginSubscribe 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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• $4.2M Security Business… With $773K Revenue?!

  In this episode the hosts critique a $4.28 million asking price for a Signal Security Franchise business in San Antonio earning ~$773K revenue—arguing it’s overpriced, under‑differentiated and risky.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/san-antonio-tx-highly-profitable-security-business-for-sale/2350661/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.💰 Sponsored by:Capital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.comAcquisition Lab – Your fast-track to business ownership. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and join a top-tier community of acquisition entrepreneurs. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com and mention Acquisitions Anonymous!In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Michael Girdley, Bill D’Alessandro and Connor Groce dig into a franchise‐for‐sale opportunity in the private security industry: a Signal Security franchise in San Antonio asking $4.28 million with $773K in gross revenue. They walk through the business model (commercial security staffing), margins, branding claims, franchise structure and red flags.Key Highlights:- Asking price: $4.28 million for a franchise security services business in San Antonio, with ~$773 K gross revenue.- Model: Commercial security staffing (e.g., apartment complexes, offices) relying on contract revenue and hourly staff.- Margin concerns: Advertised ~39% gross margin but likely much lower net profit—owners estimate very low take‑home.- Franchise platform issues: Website more focused on selling franchise opportunities than showing service revenue or client success; raises questions about sustainability & support.- Operational risks: Staffing, liability issues, tech disruption (surveillance & automation), brand reputation, risk of employee negligence or incident triggering legal/insurance exposure.- Verdict: Thumbs down across hosts; valuation too aggressive for the business model and risk profile.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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• Would You Pay $11M for Two Car Washes?

  In this episode the hosts dissect a two‑location Virginia car wash business listed at $10.999 M with ~$940K cash flow and debate whether it’s a real estate play or a tough operating bet.Business Listing – https://www.empirebusiness.com/business-opportunity/10056/2-car-wash-locations-in-virginia-579956/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.💰 Sponsored by:Main Street Summit – Join 1,000+ business owners, operators, and entrepreneurs for three days of actionable content, intimate peer connections, and specialized tracks led by real-world practitioners. Bill is speaking this year, and he describes it as one of the highlights of his year. Don’t miss it—secure your spot now at https://www.mainstreetsummit.com/Capital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.comIn this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts dive into a deal: two separate car‑wash locations in Virginia being sold as a package for just under $11 million. The listing reports combined revenue of $1.6 million and cash‑flow of $940K, and includes the real estate. They unpack what drives the valuation, what portion might be real estate vs operations, and whether the numbers make sense for a buyer.Key Highlights:- Asking price: ~$10.999 million for two car wash locations in Virginia; listed cash flow ~$940K.- Combined revenue ~$1.6 million; cash‑flow margin appears very strong (~59 %).- Real‐estate “kicker” likely substantial: the hosts estimate a big portion of the value may reside in land rather than operations.- Operational risks: labour management, equipment/maintenance (touchless wash, dryers), vehicle liability, subscription model sustainability.- Financing nuances: If real estate value is high enough, 25‑year term SBA financing may apply; otherwise harder loan structure.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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