
In episode 227, Acquisition's Anonymous features John Wilson ( @WilsonCompanies ) for another episode. He joins Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) in discussing the potential acquis...
In episode 227, Acquisition's Anonymous features John Wilson (@WilsonCompanies) for another episode. He joins Heather (@EndresenHeather) and Michael (@girdley) in discussing the potential acquisition of an HVAC and plumbing company in Northwestern Ohio. They analyzed the listing, priced at $980,000 with a cash flow of $235,351 and gross revenue of $1,217,347. They point out that the business seems stagnant, operating in a region with limited growth opportunities, and stress the importance of understanding customer acquisition costs. John and Heather caution against overpaying and highlight the significance of having a clear strategy for growth before acquiring a home service company.
Check out the listing here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/northwest-ohio-heating-and-air-and-plu[…]lVnUjVkUU1rVlJjNDB6Z0lGVzc5eW9CNXkxNXBOUm9Db0ZNUUF2RF9Cd0U=
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