Deal or No Deal? Breaking Down a $5.5M Logistics Business — Would You Buy It? - Keith Sklarsky скачать в хорошем качестве

Deal or No Deal? Breaking Down a $5.5M Logistics Business — Would You Buy It? - Keith Sklarsky

In this special “Deal or No Deal” episode of What’s Your Deal?, Matt sits down with returning guest Keith Sklarsky to dissect a real $5.5 million logistics business — and decide whether it’s worth pursuing. On paper, the business checks some important boxes: multi-million dollar revenue, strong recent growth, and nearly $1 million in projected discretionary earnings. But as Matt and Keith dig deeper, the red flags begin to surface. From fluctuating earnings and aggressive marketing spend to questionable independent contractor classifications and unrealistic valuation multiples, this episode is a masterclass in disciplined deal evaluation. If you’re considering buying a business — or want to avoid making a million-dollar mistake — this conversation will help you think like a seasoned operator. Timestamps 02:10 – Why real deal breakdowns matter 04:30 – Overview of the $5.5M logistics brokerage 06:00 – First guardrails: region, size, and impact 09:45 – Revenue growth vs. sustainability 11:00 – SDE vs EBITDA — which metric matters? 12:30 – Independent contractors vs employees (major red flag) 17:00 – Risk, audits, and payroll exposure 18:45 – Marketing spend: $1.2M+ — scalable or dangerous? 22:30 – The importance of core competency 23:20 – Line-by-line financial analysis 25:30 – Understanding add-backs (and when not to accept them) 29:00 – Expense inconsistencies and anomalies 31:30 – Human resources and family dynamics in acquisitions 36:00 – Financial feasibility and debt service reality 40:00 – Valuation multiples that don’t pencil 42:30 – Capital deployment strategy: Is this the best use of funds? 46:45 – Final Vote: Deal or No Deal? 48:00 – Gratitude, partnership, and paying it forward Resources & Links Want to be a guest on the show, or have a deal that you would like for us to evaluate? Apply here   Follow Us on Social Media   Instagram: @AmpedSuccess   LinkedIn: Amped Success Tiktok:  @Ampedsuccess   YouTube: @AmpedSuccess   📧 Contact Us: For inquiries, reach out at admin@ampedsuccess.com