How to negotiate buying a business

Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy

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 explains the significance of not over-leveraging, cost underwriting abort fees, due diligence, and incentivizing owners for a smooth transition among other things. He illustrates these points with real-life examples and emphasizes the ultimate aim - to de-risk deals and ensure a better night’s sleep for business buyers. 00:34 Introduction and Upcoming Events 01:25 De-risking Business Acquisitions: Part 1 01:55 Importance of Corporate Structure in Business Acquisition 04:31 Avoiding Personal Guarantees 07:52 De-risking Leases in Business Acquisition 11:48 Linking Payment to Business Performance 16:00 Avoiding Over-leveraging in Business Acquisition 26:55 Dealing with Distressed Businesses 32:33 Ensuring Smooth Transition Post-Acquisition

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