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Rerun Episode – Buying a Seasonal Christmas Tree Business in Utah

Bill D'Alessandro, Mills Snell, Heather Endresen, and Michael Girdley Episode 457

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In this rerun episode, the hosts revisit a $65K Utah Christmas tree lot deal and debate whether this nostalgic seasonal hustle is worth the location headaches and short sales window.

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We’re bringing back a listener favorite: a seasonal Christmas tree lot in Southern Utah County listed for $65K, with $29K in cash flow on $85K in revenue. It includes $2K in equipment, $1,750 in inventory, and seller financing at 5%.

With 10+ years in business and a loyal customer base, it sounds promising—until you find out there's no guaranteed location or lease. That one detail sparks a lively debate on whether this is a low-risk side hustle or a logistically doomed venture.

Michael, Bill, and Heather break down the seasonal business model, the importance of location in retail, and whether this business is worth buying—or just replicating from scratch.

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