About this episode
Interested in buying a franchise? Check out Connor's website here: https://connorgroce.com/landerCome to HoldCo Conference for business owners, Feb 9-11 ? https://links.girdley.com/hcc-ytIn this rerun episode, the hosts revisit a $65K Utah Christmas tree lot deal and debate whether this nostalgic seasonal hustle is worth the location headaches and short sales window.Welcome 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.Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletterConnect with us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquanon? Follow the HostsMichael Girdley – Entrepreneur & investor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/girdleyBill D’Alessandro – CEO of Elements Brands. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillDAHeather Endresen – SBA lending expert & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EndresenHeatherMills Snell – Small business investor & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegeneralmillsWe’re bringing back a listener favorite: a seasonal Christmas tree lot in Southern Utah County listed for $65K, with $29K in cash flow on $85K in revenue. It includes $2K in equipment, $1,750 in inventory, and seller financing at 5%.With 10+ years in business and a loyal customer base, it sounds promising—until you find out there's no guaranteed location or lease. That one detail sparks a lively debate on whether this is a low-risk side hustle or a logistically doomed venture.Michael, Bill, and Heather break down the seasonal business model, the importance of location in retail, and whether this business is worth buying—or just replicating from scratch.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 contact@acquanon.com
