Warning: This email will make your boss nervous 😅


You're probably reading this from your cubicle right now.

Fluorescent lights buzzing overhead.

That soul-crushing quarterly projections meeting in the background.

And that familiar feeling in your gut screaming "THERE'S GOTTA BE MORE THAN THIS..."

Well, I've got some news that would make your corporate overlords NERVOUS...

There is.

And it's closer than you think.

Look - most people think you need some fancy MBA or millions in the bank to buy a business.

COMPLETE BS.

While everyone's chasing crypto gains or trying to blow up on TikTok...

My friend Dan S. was investing in something completely different.

Car washes.

(Yes, seriously... CAR WASHES.)

Here's what Dan discovered that 99% of people miss:

These "boring" local businesses are straight-up MONEY PRINTERS.

And check this out:

• Baby boomer owners are DYING to retire

• These businesses are CRAZY profitable

• Almost NO competition for deals

• And the best part? They're "too boring" for private equity folks

Let me break down the EXACT framework Dan used to buy his freedom:

1) Find Your "Buy Box"

You need CRYSTAL CLEAR criteria.

(You can’t just wing it.)

A good buy box needs:

• Specific revenue targets

• Minimum profit margins

• Perfect market criteria

• Growth potential markers

2) Structure Smart

THIS is where it gets exciting...

Because here's what most people don't know:

You can do these deals with 10% down or LESS…

Sometimes even ZERO down…

How? Seller financing

Because here’s the thing…

These owners want steady retirement checks more than a big cash-out.

They've run these businesses for 20-30 years...

They KNOW it's solid...

So they'll literally BE THE BANK.

3) Build Your Team

Now here's the REAL secret sauce...

You don't need to know ANYTHING about washing cars.

You just need:

• Proven systems

• Clear SOPs

• A solid manager

• Good operators

While YOU focus on growth.

These businesses are STUPID SIMPLE to understand.

You're not trying to compete with Elon here.

You're providing services people need OVER and OVER again.

And most are RECESSION-PROOF.

There are THOUSANDS of profitable local businesses with owners ready to retire…

• Car Washes

• Laundromats

• Lawn Care Companies

• Local Service Businesses

• Small Manufacturing

(The list is ENDLESS.)

These unsexy businesses are just sitting there...

PRINTING CASH.

The opportunities are EVERYWHERE once you know what to look for.

You just gotta be willing to get your hands dirty and DO THE WORK.

Because trust me - nothing feels boring about financial freedom.

Just ask Dan.

If you’re looking for a more in-depth breakdown of how to buy your first business, you can check out this podcast:

>> How To Replace A $100k + Salary In 6 MONTHS Through Buying A Small Business

- Brian


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