From Storytelling to Deal-Making: The Road to Car Wash M&A
Melissa Kroll of Attlee Realty, LLC— journalist at heart, entrepreneur by instinct. From oil & gas to car wash deals, her path proves that curiosity and grit make powerful business tools. In this episode we cover:
- How Melissa carved out a niche brokering car wash businesses nationwide
- What makes selling a business wildly different from selling a house (hello, P&Ls and DSCRs)
- Why mentorship matters—and how women are winning in male-dominated spaces
- The reality of today’s market: multiples, SBA loans, and what “bankable” really means
- Car wash types (self-serve, in-bay, express tunnel, full-service) and who they’re right for
- Subscriptions, tech, and the next wave in wash ops
If you’ve ever wondered how a neighborhood wash can be a serious investment—or you’re eyeing your first acquisition—this podcast is for you!
Melissa Croll brokers car wash, oil-and-lube, and land-development deals. She handles comps/valuations, negotiations, and contracts across residential and commercial transactions, and drives growth with targeted marketing (including an HGTV appearance). Honors include Dave Perry-Miller Intown Top 10 Realtor and two-time Million-Dollar Month Club (2010).
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