Hobby or Hustle? We Review a Wild $5K Decoy Business

A bizarre $6K duck decoy business from Canada raises eyebrows and questions in this wild episode. Business Listing - https://buyandsellabusiness.com/business-opportunities/2828/unique-and-successful-hunting-decoy-manufacturing-operations 💼 Sponsors: Capital Pad – Buying a small business and need funding? Or looking to invest in others' deals? Capital Pad is the go-to marketplace for acquisition entrepreneurs and investors. It handles all the legal and governance headaches so you can focus on deals. Backed by entrepreneur Travis Jamison. Check out https://capitalpad.com and tell them Acquisitions Anonymous sent you! Franchise Help with Connor Groce – Curious about franchising? Connor Groce, franchise expert and operator, helps people navigate the franchise world. He owns multiple franchises and now helps others find the right fit. https://www.connorgroce.com Website: https://www.acquanon.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanon ✉️ Subscribe to our Newsletter and get more deals like this every week: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter 🔔 Subscribe to Acquisitions Anonymous: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Listen to our full episodes on your favorite podcast platforms: https://www.acquanon.com/episodes In this episode, the hosts dissect a truly odd listing — a duck decoy manufacturing business for sale in Canada for just $5,999 CAD. With reported gross revenues of $500,000 and earnings of $25,000 (from 2018), the team explores if this could be a garage-cleanout or a diamond in the rough. From foreign exchange confusion to speculation about what's actually being sold, this episode highlights the weird, wonderful, and often questionable world of micro-acquisitions. Key Highlights: - A Canadian duck decoy business priced at just ~$4,300 USD - Earnings based on outdated 2018 data - Speculation on whether it’s a hobby, real business, or inventory liquidation - Discussion on 5% margins and the dangers of thin profit businesses - Why side hustles can be a great launchpad for new entrepreneurs - Thoughts on niche e-commerce and Craigslist deal hunting