Inside a $3.4M Rodeo Supply Business

In this episode the hosts break down a rodeo supply retailer for sale in Arizona, debating whether a passionate lifestyle buyer can make the numbers work despite expensive inventory, real estate, and questionable deal structure.

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This week the Acquisitions Anonymous crew evaluates a rodeo sports retailer in Maricopa County, Arizona listed for $1 million with $3.4 million in annual revenue and $387,000 in Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE). At first glance, the valuation appears attractive at under 3x SDE—but the deal quickly becomes far more complicated once the hosts discover that approximately $1 million of inventory and $1.3 million of real estate are not included in the asking price.

Key Highlights:
- $1M asking price with $387K SDE, but another $1M inventory and $1.3M real estate dramatically change the economics.
- Two-week seller training period raises significant concerns about transition risk.
- Discussion around inventory valuation, financing challenges, and whether SBA lending is even feasible.
- Tim Delaney shares practical advice on negotiating unrealistic listings and evaluating seller motivation.
- The hosts unanimously give the deal a thumbs down, unless you're a lifelong rodeo enthusiast seeking a lifestyle business.

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