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Buying a Quarry for $17M: A Rock-Solid Investment or Sinkhole?

2025/5/30
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帮助医生和高收入专业人士管理财务的金融教育者和播客主持人。
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通过Ramsey Network的播客节目，提供实用财务建议和生活指导。
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Michael: 我认为采石场业务是一种资产密集型业务，需要大量的资本支出进行维护和增长。虽然采石场业务具有稳定的现金流和潜在的土地价值，但也存在经营风险和市场波动。我个人对这个采石场交易感到兴奋，因为它提供了一个独特的机会，但也需要仔细评估和专业知识。 Mills: 我认为采石场业务类似于墓地业务，都是对未来库存的现值进行评估。采石场业务可以分为商品采矿和特种产品采矿，前者主要提供用于建筑和铺路的普通材料，后者则提供具有特殊外观和用途的石材。我认为这个采石场可能既有商品材料也有特殊材料，需要根据市场需求进行调整。 Heather: 我认为采石场业务存在经营杠杆，利润可能会出现大幅波动。如果经营不善或市场需求下降，采石场可能会迅速陷入困境。因此，家族办公室在投资采石场时需要密切关注经营情况，并确保有足够的资金来应对潜在的风险。此外，美国农业部贷款可能是一个不错的融资选择，但需要满足一定的条件。 Bill: 我认为采石场业务的土地价值是一个重要的考虑因素。当采石场的岩石开采完后，可以重新平整场地并出售土地，或者将其用于其他用途，如建造购物中心或高尔夫球场。此外，采石场业务的运输成本也是一个重要的因素，通常只在本地范围内进行销售。

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The hosts discuss a unique acquisition opportunity: a Massachusetts quarry. This deal marks a first for the podcast after 400 episodes, promising a fascinating look into an asset-heavy business.
  • First-ever quarry deal for the podcast
  • Located in Massachusetts
  • Involves a significant amount of rock

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This week, the hosts break down a first-ever for the podcast—a Massachusetts quarry generating millions in cash flow and loaded with real estate and equipment.Business Listing - https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/quarry-gravel-and-wall-stone-in-new-england-municipal-accounts/BW2188901/Sponsors:Check out Capital Pad – the marketplace for small business acquisitions where operators and investors meet: https://www.capitalpad.com

Looking to explore franchise ownership? Check out Connor's site and all his resources: https://connorgroce.comEpisode Description:In this episode, the hosts examine a uniquely asset-heavy small business—a quarry in Massachusetts listed at $17M with $2.7M in cash flow. With a 68-acre land parcel, $6M in equipment, and 5.5 million tons of stone still underground, this business comes with significant upside and risk. They dig into USDA loan potential, specialty product vs. commodity rock dynamics, the implications of fluctuating demand, and how this type of deal might appeal to family offices. There’s even a fun detour into San Antonio’s wild Fiesta tradition. If you’ve ever wondered what it's like to buy a hole in the ground that prints money—this is your episode.Key Highlights:- Why a quarry deal is a first for the podcast in 400+ episodes- Understanding asset intensity and CapEx risk in quarry businesses- Revenue mix between government contracts and private clients- How to use USDA loans for large rural acquisitions- Real estate as a built-in exit option once the rock is gone- The role of family offices and what financing could look like- A 53% YoY profit spike—explained or not?- Why it’s critical to hire a specialty buy-side advisor for niche deals- Bonus: a deep dive into San Antonio’s Fiesta and corny coronations

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