Thinking about buying a small business instead of starting one from scratch? In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill break down how to evaluate a business under $100,000 before you write the check.

We’re talking about the kinds of deals regular people actually see: lawn care routes, cleaning businesses, mobile detailing setups, vending routes, small e-commerce stores, local service businesses, fitness client lists, equipment-based side hustles, and more. Some are legit opportunities. Some are overpriced jobs with a logo. And some are full-blown dumpster fires.

In this episode, we cover:

What you’re really buying in a sub-$100K business deal
How to verify revenue before trusting the seller’s story
Why SDE matters more than fancy financial terms
How to calculate valuation and payback period
When a customer list is actually worth something
How to spot owner dependency
What equipment and assets should be included
Deal structure basics for small acquisitions
Real-world “Deal or Dumpster Fire” scenarios

The big question: are you buying cash flow, customers, equipment, a brand, or just a stressful second job?

Joe brings the legal and business perspective. Dr. Quill brings the health, dad-life, and real-world operator mindset. Together, they walk through the red flags, green flags, and sanity checks every future business buyer should know.

Small deals can be a great first step into ownership — or a very expensive way to buy yourself nights, weekends, and a used trailer full of regret.

Subscribe for more episodes on fatherhood, entrepreneurship, fitness, mindset, and building something that actually cash flows.

Now go lift something heavy, hug your kids, and close a smart deal.

Episode Title: Deal or Dumpster Fire: How to Evaluate a Business Before You Buy It
Podcast: Dads, Deals & Dumbbells
Hosts: Joe and Dr. Mitchell Quill
Topics: Small business acquisition, entrepreneurship, dad life, deal evaluation, cash flow, fitness mindset

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💪 Inside Crunch Fitness: Dad Life, Leadership, Fitness & Building Confidence | Dads, Deals and Dumbbells Podcast 🏋️‍♂️🔥

This week, we took the podcast ON THE ROAD to the brand-new Crunch Fitness in Bolingbrook — and this episode turned into way more than a gym tour.

Joe and Dr. Quill sit down with Crunch GM Jadae McGuire to talk about:

Building confidence through fitness
Raising strong, resilient kids
Coaching athletes and future leaders
Entrepreneurship and employee culture
Why dads need to stop trying to do everything alone
And how fitness changes way more than just your body

If you’ve ever struggled balancing business, fatherhood, health, and life chaos — this episode is packed with real talk, motivation, and practical advice.

🔥 In This Episode:

Why small daily habits matter more than perfection
The mindset difference between good athletes and great leaders
How confidence is built in the gym AND at home
Why dads need to let kids fail sometimes
The importance of emotional discipline for kids
Fitness advice for busy dads who haven’t worked out in years
How gyms like Crunch help beginners avoid injury and stay consistent
Entrepreneurship lessons on hiring, leadership, and company culture

🏋️ Crunch Fitness Bolingbrook Highlights:

Massive 24/7 facility
Dual turf areas
Olympic lifting platforms
Functional training zones
Group fitness classes
Sauna and recovery center
Childcare included
Affordable memberships
Personal training and fitness planning

Huge thanks to Jadae and the Crunch team for hosting us and giving us a behind-the-scenes look at one of the best fitness facilities in the area.

📍 Crunch Fitness Bolingbrook
352 Commons Drive
Bolingbrook, Illinois

💥 Favorite Quotes From This Episode:
"Confidence changes everything."
"You can teach speed. You can teach strength. But you need the willingness to grow."
"Your kids don’t need perfection — they need consistency."
"Fitness is education. Don’t walk into a gym without a plan."

👊 Whether you’re:

A dad trying to get back in shape
A business owner managing a team
A former athlete chasing consistency again
Or just trying to survive parenthood without losing your sanity…

…this episode is for you.

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✅ Subscribe for weekly episodes
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🎙️ Dads, Deals and Dumbbells is the podcast where fatherhood, entrepreneurship, fitness, and mindset all collide. Hosted by a lawyer and a chiropractor navigating business ownership, raising kids, and trying to stay strong physically and mentally.

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One bad review can cost you real money.

In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill sit down with entrepreneur Julia Hensel, owner of Lexigate and RepSpert, to talk about how negative reviews, fake reviews, and social media attacks can damage a business faster than most owners realize.

They break down what business owners should actually do when a bad review shows up, the biggest mistakes people make when they panic online, and how to protect your reputation without making the situation worse.

Julia also shares her perspective on entrepreneurship through acquisition, founder stress, and the emotional toll that public criticism can take when you’re trying to build something meaningful.

In this episode, we cover:
-How bad Google reviews impact trust, leads, and revenue
-The difference between fair criticism and fake or removable reviews
-Why emotional responses usually backfire
-How social media pile-ons can escalate fast
-What every entrepreneur should document before a situation gets worse
-Why protecting your reputation is really protecting your business

Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, dad building something from the ground up, or just someone trying to survive the internet without losing your mind, this episode is packed with practical advice and real talk.

About the show:
Dads, Deals & Dumbbells is where dad life meets business hustle and barbells. Hosted by Joe and Dr. Mitchell Quill, the show covers fatherhood, entrepreneurship, health, fitness, and mindset with a sharp, funny, no-BS approach.

Connect with us:
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Finally, here are the contact details for us:

• Lexigate
o https://lexigate.com/
o Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lexigate_com/
o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lexigate
o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexigateagency/

• RepSpert
o https://www.repspert.com/
o Insta: https://www.instagram.com/repspert/
o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/repspert/
o Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/repspert/

• Personal
o linkedin.com/in/juliawittrockhensel

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