Would You Bet $1.6M of Equity on This California Courier?

**Bill D'Alessandro** (0:00)
Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Acquisitions Anonymous. This is the Internet's number one podcast on buying, selling and operating small businesses. I am one of your hosts, Bill D'Alessandro. And on this episode, I am with Heather Endresen and we review a courier company in California, north of LA, serving San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas, beautiful area of the country. So if you want to move to California and run a courier business, this is the one for you. It's got $770,000 of STE., so it's chunky enough. They're asking 5X, so it's a little pricey, but there is actually a ton to like about this business. Sometimes we have to be nitpicky, but this business we really liked kind of top to bottom. So this is a fun episode breaking down a courier business in California. Without further ado, I hope you enjoyed this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous.

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**Bill D'Alessandro** (1:48)
Hello, everyone. Welcome back to Acquisitions Anonymous. Today, you've got me and Heather, and Heather is looking tan and happy because where did you just come back from, Heather?

**Heather Endresen** (1:56)
I just came back from Maui and it was wonderful. And it's whale season there, which is really fun. So I am very relaxed.

**Bill D'Alessandro** (2:04)
That is awesome. Every time somebody says whale season, I think of that business that we did on the show in the Pacific Northwest, the whale tours business that got so mad at us. Yeah.

**Heather Endresen** (2:16)
Yeah. It's not we didn't I didn't go there. I went to a nice warm whale weather or whale season location in Maui. It was beautiful.

**Bill D'Alessandro** (2:24)
That sounds great. I'm super jealous. For if you are not a long time listener of the pod, the most controversial deal we've ever done in the pod was a whale touring company in the Pacific Northwest by Olympic National Park. It was a public teaser. We don't sign NDAs on this pod. We got the biggest anger gram from the CFO. We are not for sale. Where did you get all this information? He was so mad. Then I got a call from the Pacific Maritime News or something like the local trade rag wanting me to comment on the deal. I was like, no comment. I'm so sorry. This guy was big mad. I said, take it out with your broker. It's on his website.
Because we didn't know the name of the company, but apparently there are only like five of them. Within the little bubble, it was obvious based on how many boats they had and all that stuff. They company put out a pressure lease that they weren't for sale. They had hired a broker. It was crazy. It was.
We always worry a little bit that we're putting people on blast, but in general, if you're selling your business, we hope this helps you.

**Heather Endresen** (3:32)
Yeah, exactly. If you're not selling your business, why is your company listed on a broker's page?

**Bill D'Alessandro** (3:38)
Exactly. So this one, we don't know the name of this one, but this one is really cool. Heather, you found this one. Do you want to read it? I can put it on the screen or I can read it, whatever you want.

**Heather Endresen** (3:49)
Okay. So it is in California, profitable courier business for sale in California, Ventura County, California, which is just north of LA County. If you don't know where that is, asking price $3,850,000 cash flow or it says SDE $770,000, established in 1977, gross revenue $2,600,000.
Serving Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties for 49 years, profitable, well-established courier business for sale. The premium same day or this premium same day courier company represents a rare opportunity to acquire the oldest and most established courier business in on California's Central Coast. Operating successfully for 49 years, this profitable business has built an exceptional reputation through word-of-mouth referrals and consistently reliable delivery service. Financial performance, annual revenue $2,600,000, cash flow $770,000, strong 29.6% cash flow margin demonstrates operational efficiency, 80% recurring monthly revenue provides predictable income stream, profitable operations with a proven track record, model advantages, business model advantages, asset light operations with zero vehicle ownership requirements, drivers utilize personal vehicles, minimizing capital investment and maintenance costs, established scheduled route network on the Central Coast of California, 1,200 square foot leased head office facility supports operations efficiently, management team in place for seamless transition, market position, dominant market presence as the longest operating courier service in the region, strong brand recognition built entirely through referrals and repeat business, no formal advertising required due to established customer relationships, premium service positioning in growing Central Coast market, growth potential, scalable business model with room for expansion in medical, aerospace and defense business, opportunity to implement modern dispatch and marketing strategies, potential for geographic expansion or service line additions, turnkey operations ready for new ownership to elevate performance. This established courier business offers an exceptional combination of stability, profitability, and growth potential. It represents an excellent opportunity for a strategic buyer or an individual buyer seeking to grow the business to create greater value. Qualified buyers must sign an MDA and present proof of funds. There is support and training. The reason for selling is retirement after owning the business for 16 years. So interesting. The business is older than that, but this owner has had it for 16 years. And it doesn't say much about the business location or really much else. What do you think?