In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan talks with John, a mastermind and inner circle client who has rapidly built a group of six businesses from the ground up, achieving an impressive £2.5 million in annual revenue. John shares his journey from having no business buying experience to completing multiple acquisitions, detailing the…

In this week’s episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, we hear from Mastermind client Adam, who overcame a string of business failures to build a £16 million empire. In this inspiring interview hosted by Jonathan Jay, Adam shares his story of struggling to grow multiple start-ups before he discovered a better way to build the business he…

In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, we return for the second part of our 2024 round-up. In this episode, we hear more business buying success stories from our Mastermind clients, personal brand expert Amelia Sordell offers practical tips for building your personal brand and attracting more business buying opportunities and M&A lawyer Joh…

In this compilation episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan takes us through various key insights and practical tips for acquiring businesses without risking personal capital. The episode features highlights from a recent talk about the buy and build strategy given at the Marbella retreat, emphasising the importance of getting acquisition f…

Exciting Updates: New Website, Free Business Buying Toolkit, and Upcoming Events. In this episode, Jonathan shares exciting updates from The Dealmakers Academy, including a brand new website and a free Business Buying Toolkit - packed with 17 valuable resources. Jonathan explains the importance of the toolkit for anyone interested in buying a busin…

In this episode of Business Buying Strategies Jonathan sits continues his conversation with Steve, a mastermind member who built a £7 million empire through strategic acquisitions without using his own cash. They discuss the detailed process of what happens after purchasing a business, including the first 100 days of ownership, brand integration, f…

In this week's episode of the podcast, Jonathan talks with Steve, a listener who was inspired by the podcast to join the mastermind program focused on buying businesses successfully without risking personal capital. Steve shares his journey of making several acquisitions and the strategic decisions behind them, including stories of both successful …

This episode of Business Buying Strategies features Neville Wright, an accomplished entrepreneur who shares his journey from starting as a window cleaner to selling his business, Kiddicare, for 70 million pounds cash. Neville discusses the motivations behind his entrepreneurial spirit, influenced by his father's regrets and his own early experience…

In our episode of Business Buying Strategies, discover why it pays to invest in building a personal brand on LinkedIn if you want to grow your network, increase your deal flow and attract opportunities. This week’s episode features personal branding expert and Klout agency founder, Amelia Sordell who shares her expertise on personal brand-building …

In this episode of 'Business Buying Strategies,' Jonathan Jay introduces Vicki Espin, who discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, particularly for new business buyers worried about their lack of experience. Vicki emphasises that impostor syndrome affects everyone at different stages of life and offers insights on the roots of these feelings and pra…

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we feature highlights from peak performance coach Nigel Risner’s presentation at our last Dealmakers Retreat on how to get deals done and negotiate with vendors. During the presentation, Nigel delivers a masterclass on why some people are more effective than others in a negotiation, how to connect with and und…

In the latest episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan Jay reveals the psychology of the buyer and seller during any negotiation for the acquisition of a business. Business acquisition negotiations are primarily a psychological game, with the party who has more information carrying an advantage. Understanding how the vendor think…

In the latest episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, business growth expert Andy Hemming explains the importance of vision, values and culture in a business in achieving business success post-acquisition. Andy discusses strategies for creating a positive culture that attracts quality employees and sustains growth. The episode covers pra…

In the latest episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, business growth expert Andy Hemming explains how to oversee the performance of your business and drive growth without getting involved in the day-to-day operations. As a business investor, you need to avoid being drawn into daily management. Yet you also need to set the direction and …

In the latest episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan Jay reveals the rules for executing a successful Buy and Build strategy. The Buy and Build strategy is a popular with Private Equity firms. It involves acquiring multiple businesses and rolling them up together to create a business worth far more than the sum of its parts. Ho…

In this week’s episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast Jonathan is in conversation with James Khan, renowned for his time on Dragon's Den and his expertise in business acquisitions. James shares his journey from starting a small recruitment business to building Alexander Man into a global leader in talent solutions, emphasizing the strate…

The Power of Action in Business Acquisition The difference between success and failure in business acquisition is not about how much you know. What stops most people from buying their first business is their mindset and belief. You can watch hours of YouTube videos, listen to hundreds of podcast episodes, and attend countless M&A networking events,…

What size of business should you buy first? In the latest episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan Jay offers guidance to first-time business buying on some key decisions to make when targeting their first acquisition. Jonathan highlights elements to consider such as business size, owner involvement, business location, and the time commitmen…

In the latest episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, experienced M&A lawyer John Andrews of JMW reveals the most effective deal structures for buying a business without using any of our own money. John is The Dealmakers Academy’s recommended lawyer and has completed deals with many of our Mastermind clients. In this podcast episode – re…

In this week’s episode, Jonathan shares his insights on successfully buying a business. He discusses a recent networking event held in Manchester, where he presented common mistakes buyers make and rules to follow for a successful acquisition. Jonathan explains that you don't need a massive bank balance or perfect credit to buy a business, but inst…

In the latest episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan Jay reveals some of the most common business buying mistakes we see new and inexperienced business buyers make. (And many experienced dealmakers, too!) Many of these mistakes can seriously damage your ability to source deals, negotiate the best price and terms possible and ca…

In the latest episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan Jay talks with Mastermind client, Martin, who has ambitions to build a £400m empire through business acquisition. In addition to hearing Martin’s journey from his first acquisition – shortly after completing the Mastermind programme – to his latest, this episode is packed wit…

How Gerald Ratner built a 2,500-store retail empire through acquisition British entrepreneur Gerald Ratner took his business from a single family-owned shop in Richmond to a multi-billion, 2,500-store retail empire spanning the UK and US. In the process, he acquired some of the biggest names on the high street, including H. Samuel and Ernest Jones.…

De-risking Business Acquisitions: A 12-Step Guide to Successful Deals. In this episode, Jonathan Jay shares strategies for buying a business successfully, without risking personal cash. He elaborates on the importance of proper corporate structure, no personal guarantees, de-risking leases, and linking business payment to performance. Jay also expl…

The words you use during a negotiation to buy a business can make the difference between closing a great deal and failing to close any deals. Use the right language and you will discover the vendor’s motivation, build trust and clear the path to a smooth sale at the best price. Use the wrong language and you could sabotage the acquisition – or, wor…