Could you handle owning a porta-potty business? We analyze a $250K San Antonio-based deal.

Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Profitable-and-Established-Porta-Potty-and-Septic-Cleaning-Business/2299096/

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The hosts dig into a rural Texas porta-potty and septic tank business serving the San Antonio area. They evaluate its $250,000 asking price, operational challenges, and potential ROI, alongside the broader landscape of asset rental businesses. With humorous anecdotes and industry insights, they highlight the opportunities and pitfalls in running such a hands-on enterprise. Is this "crappy" business worth the price, or is it too rural and small to succeed?

Key Highlights:

- Deal Details: $250K for a porta-potty business with $172K in inventory and no disclosed cash flow.

- Business Model: How portable toilet rentals and septic services generate recurring revenue.

- Challenges: Labor shortages, customer retention, and cyclical risks in construction-dependent markets.

- Growth Potential: The limits of a rural market and pairing with other site services like dumpster rentals.

- Humor Break: Funny porta-potty stories and industry quirks.

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Looking to buy a Christmas tree lot business? This episode breaks down a deal for a Utah-based seasonal tree venture.

Link to business listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Seasonal-Christmas-Tree-Business/2232219/

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In this episode, the hosts dive into a quirky, seasonal business opportunity—a Christmas tree lot in Utah County, Utah. They evaluate the strengths, challenges, and financials of this $65,000 opportunity, including its potential as a side hustle, the impact of location, and the dynamics of seasonal businesses. Along the way, they discuss the allure of real Christmas trees, competition in seasonal retail, and share humorous anecdotes about past ventures in pop-up businesses like Halloween stores.

Key Highlights:

- Deal Overview: Asking price, revenue, and cash flow of the Utah-based tree business.

- Seasonal Hustle: Pros and cons of owning a six-week-only operation.

- Challenges: Issues like securing locations and staffing for seasonal retail.

- Tree Wars: Real vs. artificial trees—shifts in customer preferences over decades.

- Insights into Similar Businesses: Lessons from pop-up ventures like Halloween stores and fireworks tents.

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In this episode, Bill and Heather analyze a high-growth, IP-protected pet product business with $2.9M EBITDA and 54% margins. The discussion explores its sales channels (e-commerce, distributors, and brick-and-mortar), the challenges of IP protection, and untapped e-commerce opportunities. With its potential for private equity interest and strategic expansion, this deal stands out as a strong contender in the thriving pet category.

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Key Highlights:

1. Financial Breakdown: $5.3M revenue, $2.9M EBITDA, 54% margins.
2. IP Protection: The core of its pricing power and market dominance.
3. Sales Channels: Distributors, Petco, PetSmart, and e-commerce.
4. Growth Potential: E-commerce expansion and international reach.
5. Industry Insight: Thriving pet product trends and competitive landscape.
6. Valuation Debate: Estimating its high multiple (8x-12x EBITDA).

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In this episode, Michael and Heather analyze a 25-year-old background search provider in California with a $7 million asking price and $1.1 million cash flow. They discuss the business model, the technology and operations behind criminal background checks, and the challenges of evaluating a market-leading "data wholesaler." The team debates its potential as a strong acquisition or a risky proposition amidst tech disruptions and high cash demands.

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Episode Key Highlights:

• Background Checks Unpacked: The process and customer base for this business.
• Financial Overview: $3.8M revenue, $1.1M cash flow, $7M asking price.
• Offshore Operations: A 15-year document processing facility included in the sale.
• Competitive Edge: Unique state-wide coverage and proprietary systems.
• Tech Disruption: Concerns about AI and automation reshaping the industry.
• High Barrier to Entry?: Evaluating claims of market dominance.

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In Episode 352 of Acquisitions Anonymous, the hosts explore an Atlanta-based Selfie Museum, a 5,500 sq. ft. venue with curated rooms designed for Instagram-worthy moments. From analyzing the numbers to questioning the sustainability of this business model, they break down whether this is a smart buy or just a picture-perfect hustle.

Link to the listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/highly-profitable-selfie-museum-franchise/2221336/

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📸 Key Highlights:

- The growing trend of selfie-centric entertainment venues.
- Financial breakdown: $320,000 revenue with ambiguous cash flow claims.
- The challenges of franchising in a niche, trend-driven market.
- Why pop-ups might outperform fixed locations for businesses like this.

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Discovering a Niche Porsche Restoration Business | Acquisitions Anonymous Ep. 351

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, we explore a unique e-commerce opportunity: a niche business specializing in manufacturing high-margin Porsche restoration parts. With $600,000 in revenue and $312,000 in free cash flow, this 30-year-old business offers a 3.5x income multiple and SBA financing potential.

🔑 Key Highlights:

• Moat and Margins: The business operates in a niche market with 55-65% gross margins and a 70% repeat customer rate.
• E-commerce Sweet Spot: Avoids the crowded Amazon FBA model, relying on word-of-mouth and forums for growth.
• Scalability: Room to expand operations, develop new SKUs, and leverage digital advertising for further growth.
• Automotive Enthusiast Appeal: Ideal for buyers passionate about cars and the Porsche community.

The team dives into the operational challenges, buyer requirements, and growth potential of this e-commerce gem. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or an auto enthusiast dreaming of a profitable side hustle, this episode is packed with insights.

Listen now to learn:

• Why niche markets like Porsche restoration are perfect for beginner e-commerce ventures.
• How this business maintained profitability through economic cycles.
• The pros and cons of acquiring a job-heavy business in a highly specific industry.

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Inside a High-Margin Payment Processing Business | Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 350

This week, Mills and Michael take a deep dive into a payment processing business that’s both wildly profitable and incredibly niche. With $2.1 million in revenue, 81% EBITDA margins, and a foothold in state agency payment systems, this is the kind of deal that grabs your attention. But is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Here’s what we cover:

- How it works: The nuts and bolts of processing payments for government agencies.

- The challenges: Long sales cycles, RFP-driven contracts, and slow adoption by municipalities.

- What makes it tick: Is their niche defensible, or just a fluke?

- Valuation speculation: Could this business fetch 10x EBITDA or more?

- Risks and rewards: Customer concentration, market saturation, and the ever-looming competition.

If you’re a strategic acquirer or someone in private equity, this one’s worth paying attention to. First-time buyers? Maybe not so much.

Why This Episode Stands Out:

1. High-Profit Margins: Seriously, 81%.

2. Niche Market: Payment solutions for state agencies—could be genius or a total headache.

3. Growth Potential: Doubling revenue year-over-year is impressive, but is it sustainable?

4. Also, don’t miss Mills and Michael sharing some of the best banter we’ve had in a while—this one’s as entertaining as it is insightful.

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Exploring the Business of In-Home Senior Care | Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 349

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, we dive into the world of in-home senior care franchises. Our guest, franchise consultant Connor Groce, joins us to dissect a $5M senior care business for sale, analyzing its strengths, risks, and growth potential.

📌 Key Highlights:

- Franchise Insights: How being part of a national franchise network can help with client trust, recruitment, and government contracts.

- Financial Breakdown: $5M asking price, $5.7M revenue, and $1.2M cash flow—does this deal make sense?

- Growth Opportunities: The challenges of scaling within a defined franchise territory and exploring adjacent markets.

- Operational Complexity: Managing a people-intensive business while navigating regulatory hurdles and payer risks.

- We also discuss the pros and cons of government contracts, private pay relationships, and the nuanced dynamics of franchise territories.

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