Shabbir Hossain

Being Sherlock: Investigating a Business’ Value

How much is your business actually worth? Finding the appraised value (valuation) of a gas station business is much more complicated than figuring the value of a home. A home’s value is generally assessed based on factors like the age of the home, the structure and condition of the property, and by comparing the home …

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5 Traits of Successful Business Owners

I am often asked what is it that sets a successful business store owner apart from maybe a not-so-successful entrepreneur. Assuming that the baseline of the convenience store business is met – you have a good location, adequate staffing, and historically have the potential to turn a profit – why are some people just innately …

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GSB-61: Progress Report # 3 for December 2016: Actual Business Evaluation & Sales Analysis of a Real Store

Gas Station Business progress report

Remember the store I helped some investors buy in 2015 that was losing money? I shared two updates so far and now here is the 3rd one about how that store is doing now. This is a long awaited episode, but here it is. Enjoy! Welcome to Gas station business 101 podcast, I am Shabbir …

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GSB-60: 5th Q&A Episode | Part -2

Gas Station Business Q&A

In this 2nd part of our last Q&A episode, I answer remaining 5 questions all related to buying gas stations and how to understand the numbers and if the stores are really making money or losing money. I also answer questions about how to grow your business with financing and how to take on a …

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GSB-59: 4th Q&A Episode | Part-1

Gas Station business

In this episode, I answer three questions all related to buying gas stations and how to understand the numbers and if the stores are really making money or losing money. I think you may find this episode helpful if you are in the market to buy a business. Here I analyze some sales numbers and …

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GSB-58: 3rd Q&A Episode | Answers About Ground Lease, Business Resale Value, Buying A Closed Up Station And Much More

Gas Station Business Ground Lease, Gas Station Valuation

I am sure you have seen a gas station or two that are closed up in your area and wonder why did someone close it or if you should buy it, or would it do great business if you start it up? Listen and find out as I answer 6 burning questions from our listeners …

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GSB-57: How to Calculate Fuel Profit Accurately

I get asked this question often, and I have tried to answer them before as well, but let’s answer it once again in very much details so we can clear up any and all the confusion, let’s discuss how you can figure out how to calculate your fuel profit precisely and accurately. Welcome to Gas …

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GSB-56: Five Unique Marketing Strategies to WOW your Customer and Win Them Over!

I want to tell you about five proven marketing strategies that have worked for me for last 18 years. But remind you they will sound silly at first, but I want you to hear them out in their entirety before you knock any of them out.  After you hear me out then maybe you can …

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