In this episode, Michael and Heather dive into a blue-collar print-on-demand business listing with one of the most brutally honest and emotionally raw seller notes we've seen.

Business Listing - https://quietlight.com/listings/16974795/?utm_medium=sms

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After purchasing a $3.8M revenue business that once made over $1.5M in profit, the current owner watched it crash—financially and personally. From RoAS nightmares to marital stress and burnout, this listing reads like a business soap opera. Is there an opportunity buried in this chaos, or is this a cautionary tale for all would-be acquisition entrepreneurs? Tune in for a breakdown of the financials, emotional stakes, and our hosts’ final thumbs-down verdict.

Key Highlights:

• The business was acquired in 2024 and quickly began to decline.
• Seller cites emotional burnout and personal turmoil as key motivators to sell.
• Revenue was $3.8M with a 2.76x asking price ($1.2M).
• High dependency on Meta (Facebook/Instagram) ads and creative refresh.
• Hosts question the viability of turnaround, debt structure, and potential buyer strategy.
• Suggested creative deal structures for rescuing distressed businesses.
• A discussion on why this listing is a clear example of the difference between good and bad business risk.

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A fast-growing car hauling and truck repair business in New Jersey raises eyebrows and red flags in this high-revenue listing breakdown.

Business Listing - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/automobile-hauling-transportation-company-and-truck-repair-for-sale/2319221/

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In this episode, the crew dives into a wild listing for a nationwide car hauling and truck repair company based in New Jersey that claims $7.2M in revenue and $1.2M in EBITDA in just four years of operation. With flashy numbers, minimal physical infrastructure, and a broker touting “strategic growth,” the team questions whether there’s any real equity value here—or if this is just a hustle built on a fleet of three-car trailers and thin margins. Personal car-shipping stories, freight brokerage economics, and trucking regulation shakeups all add context to why this deal might be more risk than reward.

🔑 Key Highlights:

• 🚚 $7.2M revenue and $1.2M EBITDA from a car hauling biz founded in 2021
• 🔧 In-house truck repair shop claimed as a competitive advantage
• 📉 Lack of exclusive contracts and questionable inventory valuation
• 🧮 Freight brokerage economics breakdown, including Shiply’s margins
• 💬 Candid takes on why trucking might be the ultimate red ocean industry
• 🕵️‍♂️ Questions around customer acquisition, route stability, and defensibility
• 🧾 Regulatory risks, SBA financing concerns, and the thin line between EBITDA and EBIT

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This week, the hosts break down a first-ever for the podcast—a Massachusetts quarry generating millions in cash flow and loaded with real estate and equipment.

Business Listing - https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/quarry-gravel-and-wall-stone-in-new-england-municipal-accounts/BW2188901/

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Episode Description:
In this episode, the hosts examine a uniquely asset-heavy small business—a quarry in Massachusetts listed at $17M with $2.7M in cash flow. With a 68-acre land parcel, $6M in equipment, and 5.5 million tons of stone still underground, this business comes with significant upside and risk. They dig into USDA loan potential, specialty product vs. commodity rock dynamics, the implications of fluctuating demand, and how this type of deal might appeal to family offices. There’s even a fun detour into San Antonio’s wild Fiesta tradition. If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to buy a hole in the ground that prints money—this is your episode.

Key Highlights:

- Why a quarry deal is a first for the podcast in 400+ episodes
- Understanding asset intensity and CapEx risk in quarry businesses
- Revenue mix between government contracts and private clients
- How to use USDA loans for large rural acquisitions
- Real estate as a built-in exit option once the rock is gone
- The role of family offices and what financing could look like
- A 53% YoY profit spike—explained or not?
- Why it’s critical to hire a specialty buy-side advisor for niche deals
- Bonus: a deep dive into San Antonio’s Fiesta and corny coronations

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