🧗 Climbing Gym Making $406k/yr!

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Cool Business Idea: 

Your neighbor might grab your mail while you're gone—but what if they're out of town too?

This week’s Cool Business Idea breaks down a service that brings peace of mind to second home owners and snowbirds—and can bring in $150K+ per year.

Read more below. ⬇️

Confusing Corporate Sayings:

“You're so flexible—we love that about you.”

Professional Translation
“They appreciate your adaptability.“

Corporate Pivot Translation
“You say yes to everything and we’ve decided to fully exploit that.“

Sam’s Perspective (1st Time Buyer)

🆕 Status Update: Last week I mentioned two businesses we were looking into—a wedding venue and an indoor air quality company. NDAs are signed, and I’ve started getting responses and financials to review.

For the wedding venue, I followed up with questions about lease terms, the drop in revenue last year, and how involved the owner really is. It’s not a perfect setup—some services like catering and florals aren’t bundled anymore—but it’s still running solid events, has future bookings, and comes with no broker fee plus 50/50 seller financing. If the rest of the numbers check out, this one could be a strong fit—especially paired with Simply Silk Flowers, our fake floral rental business.

The other deal? It looked great on paper—about $200K in SDE—but once we looked closer, the owner was only really taking home around $50K. The rest was padded with “add-backs” showing what a new owner could make if they did everything themselves and stripped out a bunch of normal business costs. That kind of stuff shows up all the time, and it’s why you have to read past the headline and into the actual numbers.

Still early in the process, but with every deal, we're getting better at spotting what’s real and what’s just creative math.

Tyler’s Perspective (Experienced Buyer)

🆕 Status Update: When you first buy a business, you're constantly looking for ways to make things run smoother. Some changes are big, but others are as simple as setting up automated invoicing or reminders so clients know when a payment is due. Small tweaks can make a big difference.

That said, I’ve learned how important it is to balance tech and automation with real human interaction. As helpful as automation is, it doesn’t replace face-to-face conversations with your team—especially if you’re not in the same location. In-person meetings tend to bring out better discussions and help surface issues you might not catch over email or Zoom.

We’ve started doing quarterly meet-ups, and they’ve turned into great working sessions and strategy check-ins. So if you’re running a business—even remotely—don’t underestimate the value of just getting in the same room.

💰 Deals < $500k 💰

Business Name: Junk Removal Franchise
Revenue: $606,629
Asking Price: $325,000
Profit: $173,601 (Profit Margin = 28.6%)
Location: Marion County, FL
Established: 2022

✅ Pros:

• Clean Books & Franchise Support: Strong financials and systems already in place through the franchise model—ideal for a new owner without junk removal experience.

• High-Demand, Scalable Service Area: Located in one of U-Haul’s top growth markets, offering consistent demand for removal services during moves and renovations.

⚠️ Con:

• Low Barrier to Entry Market: Junk removal has relatively low startup costs, which can lead to future competition as new operators enter.

📈 Growth Opportunities:

• Add Roll-Off Dumpsters or Demolition Services: Expanding into related services would allow the business to capture larger contracts and repeat commercial clients.

• Leverage Strong Google Reviews: Could increase lead generation by running Google Ads or SEO campaigns targeting high-volume keywords in the area.

💰💰 Deals $500k - $2m 💰💰

Business Name: Climbing Gym & Indoor Playground
Revenue: $1,064,223
Asking Price: $995,000
Profit: $405,707 (Profit Margin = 38.1%)
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Established: 2022

✅ Pros:

• Diverse Revenue Streams: Split between climbing gym and kids’ playground, plus event room rentals, ensuring year-round revenue.

• Minimal Competition: It’s the only facility of its kind within a 100-mile radius, giving it a near-monopoly in the region.

⚠️ Con:

• High Rent Overhead: Monthly rent is $11,000, which could put pressure on cash flow if traffic slows or if expansion isn’t well-managed.

📈 Growth Opportunities:

• Add Monthly Memberships or After-School Programs: Recurring memberships for kids and adults would stabilize income.

• Partner with Schools and Camps: Custom school programs, field trips, or seasonal camps could boost weekday utilization.

💰💰💰 Deals $1m+ 💰💰💰

Business Name: Mobile Medical Cardiac Imaging Business
Revenue: $1,200,000
Asking Price: $1,100,000 (Business only)
Profit: $350,000 (Profit Margin = 29.2%)
Location: Gainesville, FL
Established: 2001

✅ Pros:

• Recurring Revenue from Long-Term Contracts: Contracts auto-renew annually with high retention and zero need for sales staff.

• Niche with High Barriers to Entry: Mobile nuclear medicine requires licenses, certifications, and equipment, meaning very few competitors.

⚠️ Con:

• Industry-Specific Knowledge Required for Growth: While day-to-day operations are delegated, scaling the business may require understanding of healthcare compliance and radiopharmaceutical logistics.

📈 Growth Opportunities:

• Expand Service Region: The current model is easily scalable across Florida and Georgia with additional vans.

• Add New Medical Testing Services: Introducing vascular, lung, or general diagnostic services could help monetize the existing customer base.