(View in Browser) Hey Reader, I hope you're enjoying the new YouTube show! (4.0 minute read) Who loves you... Dig Deeper: Who owes the company money? This issue's sponsor-Rapid Fire Listing Review Package. $152K for 6 Months of Work? Pop Quiz- Pepperidge Farm cookies. More ways to connect. $152K for 6 Months of Work? TL;DR (for the highlight lovers) Watch the Full Episode: Cash or Crash!?! Episode #4 30% profit margins Estimated SBA 7(a) loan payments A 4.95X SDE multiple Operates May through...
8 days ago • 3 min read
(View in Browser) Hey Reader, I miss chatting with you on a regular basis. I've been speaking in Boston, helping buyers evaluate listings, and tackling due diligence projects. I'm still here for you: just hit reply:-) (3.5 minute read) Jewelry Business Won't Replace Your Income...So Why Buy It? Queen of the track. Dig Deeper: Add-Backs. This issue's sponsor-Rapid Fire Listing Review Package. Pop Quiz-The Derby as a business. More ways to connect. Jewelry Business Won't Replace Your...
2 months ago • 1 min read
(View in Browser) Hey Reader, I've missed you! But I've been working hard to bring you even better business buying content! (4 minute read) Would You Buy This $780K Chocolate Factory? SweatyStartUp becomes SweatyScrewUp. Queen of Rock and Roll. This issue's sponsor-Rapid Fire Listing Review Package. Pop Quiz-Retired women in poverty. More ways to connect. Would You Buy This $780K Chocolate Factory? Cash or Crash? In this premiere episode of Cash or Crash?, I break down a real business for...
4 months ago • 1 min read
(View in Browser) Hey Reader, (5 minute read) Word on the Street The adventures of Grandma Gatewood Tiny Deals Deep Dive Pop Quiz:-) 1 Deep Dive--3 Tiny Deals--Giant Wealth! TL;DR (for the highlight lovers) HVAC, Pet Supplies and Van Repair One doubled revenue One grew to 8 figures One sold to PE Full article below. Word on the Street🛣️ If I’ve ever inspired you... or chatted about a deal, or worked on a due diligence project, or even a tax return in the old days, consider voting for me...
8 months ago • 4 min read
(View in Browser) Hey Reader, (4 minute read) Word on the Street Alice in Wonderland Valuation expert makes mistakes buying a business Rapid Fire Listing Review Pop Quiz:-) 5 Simple Steps to Review a Biz Listing in Less than 5 Minutes Now! TL;DR (for the highlight lovers) Accompanying spreadsheet available. Margin and loan payments. Cash flow and money left in your pocket. Full article below. Word on the Street🛣️ 💬What She Said💬 pic from Redbubble "You cannot live your life to please others....
11 months ago • 3 min read
(View in Browser) Hey Reader, (4.5 minute read) Word on the Street Can't get promoted? Buy the company instead! Presentation/communication tips. GRIT Pancake Pop Quiz:-) 5 Components of GRIT + 6 Ways to Toughen Up Now! TL;DR (for the highlight lovers) Aristotle, Sinek, and Duckworth. New slogan? The GRIT equations. Your GRIT score. Full article below. Word on the Street🛣️ Thank you Andrew! 💬What She Did💬 Julia Stewart Waited tables at IHOP at age 16. Later became president of Applebee's....
12 months ago • 5 min read
(View in Browser) Hey Reader, (5.75 minute read) Acquisition Aficionado published me again! She struck out the big boys, literally. Buying a business convo between non experts. Non Disclosure Agreements Pop Quiz:-) NDA Breakdown Now: 12 Promises You're Making When You Sign TL;DR (for the highlight lovers) The first big outward step to buying a business. Confidentiality, corporate spying, procuring cause, oh my! Broker commission even after years? Full article below. Acquisition Aficionado...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
(View in Browser) Hey Reader, (5.75 minute read) Word on the Street--"Huge mindset shift". Celtic Warrior Queen. How important is your listing price? 1 Biz Experiment You Must Try Now! Pop Quiz:-) 1 Biz Experiment You Must Try Now! TL;DR (for the highlight lovers) Industry too competitive. Seen as a commodity. Price experiment. Double your price? Full article below. Word on the Street! 💬What She Said💬 Boudicca "I am fighting for my lost freedom, my bruised body, and my outraged daughters."...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
(View in Browser) Hey Reader, (5 minute read) Word on the Street. First computer programmer in 1815. Nobody "falls into" their ideal lifestyle. 5 Major SBA Changes Going into Effect June 1st! Pop Quiz:-) 5 Major SBA Changes Going into Effect June 1st! TL;DR (for the highlight lovers) Info from the famous Heather Endresen! Credit elsewhere provision. Full standby seller notes. Sellers co-signing with their buyer? Full article below. Word on the Street! 💬What She Said💬 Getty Images Ada Lovelace...
about 1 year ago • 5 min read