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

This Energy Efficiency Business Looks Great… Until You Dig In

06 Jan 2026

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In this episode the hosts hilariously critique a New England insulation and energy‑efficiency contractor deal, debating subsidy dependency, normalized EBITDA red flags, and whether it’s a business worth owning.Business Listing – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x1fQmCWxkw0Jzbhc-vGwR89oK25r91Lm/view?usp=drive_linkWelcome 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:Acquisition 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!Capital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.comThis week on Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Heather, and Mills tackle a unique deal in the home services world — a premier insulation and energy‑efficiency contractor operating in New England with roughly $5.3M in annual sales and a normalized EBITDA of about $671K. The business benefits from utility‑run programs like MassSave and EnergyWise, which drive much of its lead flow, but the panel quickly zeroes in on the risks inherent in those subsidy‑dependent revenue streams and skinny net margins once normalized adjustments are factored in.Key Highlights:- New England insulation & energy efficiency contractor with $5.3M revenue.- Revenue driven heavily by utility subsidy programs (MassSave/EnergyWise).- Normalized EBITDA ~ $671K but thin net margins after realistic adjustments.- Discussion on dependency risk of government/utility funding.- Debate over true profitability once owner labor and capex are normalized.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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Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating

This Energy Efficiency Business Looks Great… Until You Dig In

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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