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A broker forecasting slower growth?! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 112
05 Aug 2022
Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), we talk about an interesting deal on Wholesale of Premium Flooring Products in Texas. It is a real deal from one of our listeners and had a quick consultation on whether this deal is a good one or not. We talk about the deal’s consolidation, financials, margin compressions, and more.-----Thanks to our sponsors!* CloudBookkeeping offers adaptable solutions to businesses that want to focus on growth with a “client service first” approach. They offer a full suite of accounting services, including sophisticated reporting, QuickBooks software solutions, and full-service payroll options.----- 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.-----Show Notes:(00:00) - Introduction(00:42) - Our sponsor is cloudbookkeeping.com(02:09) - A Wholesale of Premium Flooring Products(03:53) - Do we trust the stated financials?(06:26) - Is this a Covid-fueled growth case?(07:28) - Finding the competitive advantage of your business(08:38) - Margin compression due to increased costs: What should you pay attention to when looking at financials?(10:24) - What is the generational equity on this deal?(12:38) - What is Bill’s strategy to acquire a risky business?(14:44) - What is the red flag here?(16:59) - Would we buy this? Yes. How?!-----Additional episodes you might enjoy:#108 A fireworks store and a ski rental business for sale#106 A Pet Product and Saas business for sale - Which one do we like?#105 How to Make Money in the E-Commerce Game - Bill D’Alessandro gives an e-Commerce masterclass - Part 1#79 What do Investors want? - Dig into an investor’s mind with Bradford Hardin#75 SBA Loan Secrets with Heather Endresen, expertise from a Billion-Dollar LoanerSubscribe 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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