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Hobby or Hustle? We Review a Wild $5K Decoy Business

2025/6/25
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Michael: 我在推特上发起了一个征集，寻找最疯狂的商业 listing，结果发现了一个加拿大的鸭诱饵制造业务，售价仅为 5999 加元。这个价格实在太低了，让人怀疑这究竟是一个真正的商机，还是仅仅一个清理车库的甩卖。虽然 listing 上显示该业务年收入 50 万美元，利润 2.5 万美元，但财务报表是 2018 年的，这让人对业务的真实情况产生了疑问。我个人认为这可能是一个被低估的机会，或者只是一个卖家想要快速套现的手段。 Mills: 我对鸭诱饵业务有所了解。通常，猎人会使用静态的鸭子模型来吸引猎物，而这种运动鸭诱饵通过拍打翅膀来增加吸引力。虽然这个产品本身并不独特，市场上有很多类似的产品，但如果价格合适，仍然可能是一个不错的机会。不过，我担心的是，这种业务的利润空间可能很小，而且竞争激烈，需要仔细评估。 Chelsea: 我对这个 listing 也感到非常困惑。5999 加元的价格实在太低了，很可能是一个笔误。而且，2018 年的财务报表也让人怀疑业务的当前状态。我猜测这可能只是卖家想要清理库存，或者这个业务已经不再盈利。对于买家来说，需要非常谨慎，仔细核实业务的各项数据，避免掉入陷阱。我认为5%的利润率太低了，需要谨慎考虑。

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The podcast hosts discuss a peculiar online business listing: a duck decoy manufacturing business in Canada priced at $5,999 CAD, boasting $500,000 in gross revenue (2018 data) and $25,000 in earnings. They question whether it's a legitimate business or a garage cleanout.
  • A Canadian duck decoy business listed for ~$4,300 USD.
  • 2018 financial data used in the listing.
  • Speculation about the business's true nature: hobby, real business, or inventory liquidation.
  • Discussion of low profit margins (5%) and the risks of such businesses.

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A bizarre $6K duck decoy business from Canada raises eyebrows and questions in this wild episode.Business Listing - https://buyandsellabusiness.com/business-opportunities/2828/unique-and-successful-hunting-decoy-manufacturing-operations💼 Sponsors:Capital Pad – Buying a small business and need funding? Or looking to invest in others' deals? Capital Pad is the go-to marketplace for acquisition entrepreneurs and investors. It handles all the legal and governance headaches so you can focus on deals. Backed by entrepreneur Travis Jamison. Check out https://capitalpad.com and tell them Acquisitions Anonymous sent you!Franchise Help with Connor Groce – Curious about franchising? Connor Groce, franchise expert and operator, helps people navigate the franchise world. He owns multiple franchises and now helps others find the right fit. https://www.connorgroce.comIn this episode, the hosts dissect a truly odd listing — a duck decoy manufacturing business for sale in Canada for just $5,999 CAD. With reported gross revenues of $500,000 and earnings of $25,000 (from 2018), the team explores if this could be a garage-cleanout or a diamond in the rough. From foreign exchange confusion to speculation about what's actually being sold, this episode highlights the weird, wonderful, and often questionable world of micro-acquisitions.Key Highlights:- A Canadian duck decoy business priced at just ~$4,300 USD- Earnings based on outdated 2018 data- Speculation on whether it’s a hobby, real business, or inventory liquidation- Discussion on 5% margins and the dangers of thin profit businesses- Why side hustles can be a great launchpad for new entrepreneurs- Thoughts on niche e-commerce and Craigslist deal hunting

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