Where the Deals Are Hiding: How to Find a Business for Sale (Without Getting Burned)

Thinking about buying a business?

Before you wire money, sign an LOI, or fall in love with a “great opportunity”… listen to this.

In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, we break down where businesses are actually found—and why the best deals usually aren’t sitting online waiting for you.

We cover:
-The truth about online marketplaces like BizBuySell and BizQuest
-How business brokers really work (and who they actually represent)
-Why most great deals are off-market
-Who to talk to if you want real opportunities
-What NOT to say when contacting an owner
-And the legal landmine that can stick you with someone else’s tax debt

⚖️ In Joe’s Judgment, we explain successor liability in plain English—and why skipping one critical step before closing could mean you just bought someone else’s tax problem.

💪 Dr. Quill also talks about the stress of acquisitions and how not to wreck your body (or your marriage) chasing a deal.

Because remember:
You’re not buying a business.
You’re buying cash flow, people… and problems.

If you’re:
A dad thinking about entrepreneurship
Looking to buy your first business
Exploring acquisition entrepreneurship
Trying to grow without blowing up your health or family
This one’s for you.

A few resources:
https://www.bizbuysell.com
https://www.businessesforsale.com
https://www.businessbroker.net
https://www.loopnet.com
https://www.dealstream.com
https://www.franchisedirect.com

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Until next time—
Lift heavy. Think long-term.
And don’t buy a business without doing your homework.

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What do boxing, education, and candle-making have in common? For Miguel Salinas — aka Dadzilla — they’re all part of the entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill sit down with Miguel to talk about:

👊 How boxing with his grandpa shaped his mindset
🧠 Raising two adult kids with different personalities
🕯️ Launching Sea Love Candle Bar as a family-run business Check out Sea Love Oak Park here: https://sealove.com/pages/location/oak-park or here https://www.facebook.com/sealoveoakpark
🥊 Staying undefeated in and out of the ring (1–0, baby!)
💪 Why fitness and emotional regulation are dad superpowers

Plus:
✅ Dad Hack of the Week – Build, don’t break
✅ Quill’s Corner
✅ Weekly Wins & Fails (Mitch's kid took a bite out of another kid and Joe wiped out in the parking lot)

🎧 Whether you're chasing PRs or parent-teacher conferences, this episode’s got real talk, dad wisdom, and inspiration for any fatherpreneur trying to build something memorable.

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Joe and Mitch leave the studio and step straight into the fire—literally. This special on-location episode was recorded live at Fire & Ice Sauna in Bolingbrook, where the guys took on contrast therapy with dry saunas, icy plunges, and even colder truths about recovery, entrepreneurship, and dad life.

Joined by Fire & Ice owner and fellow dad Asif Hazrat, along with special guests Sal Gaddam (back from season 1) and Brian Vladovich (Joe's brother-in-law and part owner of Olsson Roofing, a commercial roofing company).

This episode dives into what it takes to build resilience—mentally, physically, and professionally—when life throws heat (or toddlers) your way. The guys also learn about contrast therapy... and you get to see them freeze their butts off in a cold tub!

Expect laughter, shivering, and some surprisingly deep wisdom from the sauna to the plunge tub. Topics include the science of recovery, raising three kids under three, the stress-reducing power of cold exposure, and how to build a wellness business from scratch.

🧊 Whether you're a dad, a business owner, or just sauna-curious—this episode brings the heat and drops the temp at the same time.

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We dive into fatherhood, entrepreneurship, fitness, mental health, and how to balance building your body, business, and family without losing your mind (or your gains).

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