In this fast-paced mini episode, Bill, Michael, Heather, and Mills dive into one of the oddest listings they’ve ever seen: a $67 million catalog of Russian classical music master recordings. Business Listing - https://dealstream.com/d/biz-sale/misc-recreation/lgbu2w👥 This episode is sponsored by Capital Pad — the ultimate marketplace for acquisition entrepreneurs and small business investors. Looking to buy a business and need capital, or want to invest in deals with built-in governance and distribution structure? Go to https://www.capitalpad.com and tell them Acquanon sent you.💼 Sponsored by Viso Business Capital — Get the right SBA loan tailored to your acquisition needs with Heather Endresen’s firm. Sign up for a free live Q&A on SBA loans at https://www.visocap.net and click “Zoom Sign Up” in the top-right corner.Is it a legitimate long-tail royalty stream, an opaque intellectual property play, or something much shadier? The crew dissects the risks, revenue unknowns, and underlying value (or lack thereof) in this high-priced cultural relic. With guest Travis Jamison from Capital Pad joining in, they explore the broader idea of buying catalogs and digital royalties as investments — from Spotify payouts to YouTube rabbit holes.Key Highlights:- A breakdown of a $67M music catalog listing — what’s actually for sale?- The murky world of IP valuation for classical recordings- Why Heather has seen music syndication loans before — and why it's tricky- The appeal and risk of long-tail digital income streams- Comparisons to YouTube acquisitions and how they might be a better bet- Speculation on possible geopolitical motives or money-laundering angles- Travis Jamison’s insights on marketplaces like Capital Pad- The value of diving deep into niche asset classes just for discovery
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