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• This Fencing Company Runs on ZERO Marketing – And It’s Super Profitable!

  This fencing company in Albuquerque is a hidden gem—high cash flow, no marketing, and massive growth potential.Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/highly-reputable-and-profitable-fence-and-gate-company/2232872/🚀 Our Sponsor:Ready to buy a business but don’t know where to start? Join Acquisition Lab, founded by Harvard MBA and acquisition expert Walker Deibel. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and a community of entrepreneurs to help you acquire the perfect business. Schedule your free consultation today at AcquisitionLab.com and tell them we sent you!🎿 Holdco Conference 2025 – The premier event for Holdco builders is coming to Utah next spring! This intimate event is for those running or planning to build a Holdco. Get your tickets now at HoldcoConference.com.Episode Summary:In this episode, we analyze a highly profitable fencing company in Albuquerque with $5.24M revenue and $1.25M cash flow. This business serves both residential and commercial customers and operates entirely on word-of-mouth referrals—no marketing! We discuss why fencing is an underrated business, the potential for growth through sales and expansion, and why the first buyer’s deal fell through. Chelsea Wood from Acquisition Lab brings a deep dive into valuation, financing, and growth strategy for this kind of deal.Key Highlights:$5.24M revenue, $1.25M cash flow—a strong-performing business.Residential vs. Commercial fencing mix—what’s the better strategy?Zero marketing, all word-of-mouth—how much growth is left untapped?Real estate opportunity—should you buy or lease?Why the first deal fell through and how to avoid making the same mistake.Labor strategy—managing subcontractors vs. employees.Is fencing the next big home services acquisition opportunity?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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• $1.8M Cash Flow Catching Raccoons? Inside This Wild Franchise Deal

  A wildlife removal franchise doing $1.8M in cash flow? We break down this unique franchise opportunity and whether it’s a smart buy.Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/wildlife-removal-franchise-with-corporate-and-royalty-income/2221496/🚀 Sponsors 🚀🔹 Edler Zain – The go-to CPA firm for entrepreneurs! Whether you need tax structuring, bookkeeping, or a fractional CFO, their Builders Package has you covered at a simple monthly price. Learn more: https://www.edlerzain.com/🔹 HoldCo Conference 2025 – The premier event for HoldCo operators! If you own multiple businesses or want to, don’t miss this intimate, strategy-focused event. Get your tickets now: https://www.holdcoconference.comIn this episode, the crew dives into a $1.8M EBITDA wildlife removal franchise headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The business started with corporate-owned locations before expanding into franchising, with units in multiple states. But does it make sense as a franchise? We explore the challenges of scaling a franchise model, the true costs of being a franchisor, and whether this business is actually worth its $4.9M asking price. Plus, our franchise expert Connor breaks down why most franchisors don’t cash flow until they hit 100+ units—a reality check for aspiring franchise buyers.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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• Unbreakable Glasses, Unbreakable Profits - Is It a Good Buy?

  This Kid’s Eyewear Brand Is Making Waves – Is It a Good Buy?Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/kids-ecommerce-brand-unbreakable-glasses-and-prescription-eyewear/2284928/Sponsors:Capital Pad – The marketplace for acquisition entrepreneurs and investors. Find or fund your next business acquisition at CapitalPad.com.HoldCo Conference 2025 – Learn how to scale and manage multiple businesses. Join us in Utah and get 10% off with code AAPOD at HoldCoConference.com.In this episode, the hosts dive into a 12-year-old, e-commerce eyewear brand specializing in unbreakable glasses for kids. With $3M in asking price, $770K in cash flow, and a 40% repeat customer rate, this business has solid financials. But is its dependency on a Blippi licensing deal a risk or an opportunity? The team debates supplier concentration, advertising reliance, and the true scalability of this business. Could this be an SBA-loan-friendly buy, or is there a hidden catch?Key Highlights:📍 12-year-old eyewear brand with a strong reputation and over 10,000 five-star reviews.💰 $3M asking price, 3.5x cash flow multiple – is it priced right?🔁 40% repeat customer rate – strong retention or just high breakage?🏭 Manufactured in Italy, assembled in the USA – is supplier concentration a concern?📈 62K website visitors/month driven by Google & Meta ads – is the business too ad-dependent?👓 Exclusive Blippi eyewear licensing deal – an asset or a looming expiration risk?📦 In-house optical lab and fulfillment – a moat or an unnecessary burden?🏦 SBA loan potential and the possibility of seller rollover equity.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 $9M Landscaping Business Looks Great… But Is It Really?

  In this episode, the hosts break down a North Carolina-based landscaping business listed for $9 million, generating $1.8M in EBITDA on $8.2M in revenue. Sounds great, right? Not so fast. They dive into hidden risks like customer contracts, labor concerns, and equipment valuation to determine if this is truly a great deal—or a potential headache.With 52 employees, $2.3M in equipment, and major growth potential, there’s a lot to love… but also some red flags. They discuss why the seller is moving on, the impact of H2B visa labor risks, and the real cash flow number buyers should consider before making a bid. If you’re eyeing a blue-collar business acquisition, this episode is packed with insights!🚀 Our Sponsors:Elder Zain – The CPA firm for entrepreneurs, now offering the Builder’s Package: a full-stack CPA solution for tax, bookkeeping, and fractional CFO needs—all at one simple monthly price. Learn more at edlerzain.com.HoldCo Conference – The must-attend event for business owners and investors in the holdco space. Stay tuned for more details!📢 Follow Acquisitions Anonymous for more great deals:🌐 Website: https://www.acquanon.com/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanon✉️ Subscribe to our Newsletter for more deals weekly: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platforms: https://www.acquanon.com/episodesSubscribe 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 Buy This $1.6M Customer Loyalty SaaS Business?

  We analyze a $1.6M customer loyalty SaaS business for sale, uncovering a major revenue concentration risk and industry challenges—would you buy it?Business Listing - 📢 Sponsors:Capital Pad – The marketplace for acquisition entrepreneurs. Whether you need capital to buy a business or want to invest in small business acquisitions, Capital Pad makes it easy. Check them out at capitalpad.com.Hire With Near – Struggling to find top-tier talent? Hire high-quality Latin American candidates with HireWithNear and get a 5% discount on your first hire. Visit hirewithnear.com/aapod to learn more.🌐 Stay Connected with Acquisitions Anonymous:📢 Website: https://www.acquanon.com/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanon📩 Subscribe to our Newsletter for more deals like this: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter🔔 Subscribe to Acquisitions Anonymous on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platforms: https://www.acquanon.com/episodesIn this episode, we analyze a customer loyalty SaaS business listed for $1.6M with $275K in cash flow. It seems promising until we dig into the details—revealing a massive customer concentration risk and major headwinds in the industry. Is this business really worth its price tag, or is it a ticking time bomb? Tune in to hear our take!Key Highlights:- Business Breakdown: A 16-year-old SaaS company offering text-based loyalty programs.- Recurring Revenue: $372K in annual recurring revenue with an anchor client under contract through 2031.- Massive Red Flag: 35% of revenue comes from a single restaurant chain.- Industry Shift: Major POS systems (Square, Toast, Clover) now offer built-in loyalty programs, making third-party solutions obsolete.- Valuation Concerns: Priced at 6x cash flow, but how sustainable is this business in a rapidly evolving market?Long-Term Viability: Would you risk buying a business that could become irrelevant in just a few years?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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