In this high-stakes episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, all four hosts tackle a controversial, intriguing listing: the bankruptcy assets of Infowars, the infamous media company led by Alex Jones. With humor and insight, the team dives into the unusual opportunity to acquire assets from this high-profile, politically charged brand, including intellectual property, production studios, a vast e-commerce business, and more. They discuss the potential risks, the wild history of Infowars’ reach, and consider how someone might leverage these assets creatively—or if it’s simply too toxic a deal.

This breakdown explores:

• The business model of e-commerce for influencers and Infowars’ strategy
• Legal implications of purchasing Infowars' assets
• The high-margin, supplement-heavy e-commerce store driving revenue
• The fascinating idea of repurposing Infowars into a Museum of Conspiracy Theories
• The potential liabilities and limitations of rebranding

Could there be a way to separate the assets from the controversial founder? Tune in to hear the team’s perspectives on one of the wildest deals they’ve covered yet!

This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab, the accelerator helping aspiring business buyers with education, tools, and community support. Created by Walker Deibel, author of Buy Then Build, Acquisition Lab offers a vetted cohort-based experience for people ready to navigate the complexities of acquiring a business. Learn more at AcquisitionLab.com.

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Welcome back to another episode of Acquisitions Anonymous! This time, we dive into a fascinating online business for sale – a subscription-based eBook company in Tampa, Florida, with a claimed 35% net margin. The kicker? The owners say they only put in about an hour a week! 😲

We're joined by special guest Kameron, a senior from the University of South Carolina, for fresh insights on evaluating deals as a young entrepreneur. Together, we discuss red flags, the subscription model, customer acquisition costs, and some eye-raising conversion rates. Could this business be a gold mine or a risky venture with hidden catches?

👀 What’s Inside:

- Deal Overview: $1.5M asking price, $400K in cash flow
- Business model pros & cons
- Customer retention & acquisition analysis
- Kameron’s perspective on young entrepreneurship and the appeal of online businesses
- And… why we have our doubts about the “1-hour workweek” claim!

Stay tuned to hear if we think this eBook venture is worth the investment or just another too-good-to-be-true pitch. Special thanks to Acquisition Lab for supporting today’s episode!

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Our sponsor, Acquisition Lab, provides a proven framework, tools, and community to help you go from business search to close with confidence. Founded by Walker Deibel, author of Buy Then Build, Acquisition Lab offers a vetted program for serious buyers. Check them out at acquisitionlab.com or contact Program Director Chelsea Wood at Chelsea@buythenbuild.com.

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In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Mills and Heather dive into the intriguing world of a $3.2 million e-commerce business focused on drinking games. This business, operating primarily on Shopify and leveraging a massive TikTok following of over 800,000, is cash-flow positive and offers a high profit margin. The episode explores potential risks, growth opportunities, and the ideal buyer profile for such a niche business.

Key Points:

1. Business Model: This is a direct-to-consumer brand with products sold primarily through Shopify, Amazon FBA, Walmart, and TikTok.
2. Financials: Generating $3.2 million in annual revenue with a $1.2 million profit, the business boasts a solid 40% profit margin.
3. Challenges: Concerns about single-product dependency, TikTok-driven customer acquisition, and potential lack of repeat purchases pose risks.
4. Buyer Suitability: The ideal buyer is likely a creative entrepreneur experienced in e-commerce or social media-driven businesses, or another e-commerce brand looking to expand into drinking games.

Why You Should Listen: This episode provides valuable insights into assessing niche e-commerce businesses, understanding the risks of a trend-based product, and tips on evaluating acquisition targets with heavy social media reliance.

Sponsors:

• Acquisition Lab: An accelerator designed for aspiring business buyers. Created by Walker Deibel, author of Buy Then Build, Acquisition Lab offers a cohort-based program with a proven framework, tools, and resources that guide buyers from search to close. To learn more, visit AcquisitionLab.com or email Chelsea Wood at chelsea@buythenbuild.com.
• Viso Business Capital: Specializing in SBA loan solutions for business acquisitions, Viso Business Capital helps secure the best loan structure to fit each buyer’s needs, focusing on speed, low friction, and access to over 30 different lenders. For a free Q&A on SBA loans, visit VisoCap.net.

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