In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan Jay talks with Cara, a successful student of his Mastermind program. Initially owning a single beauty salon with an annual revenue of £150,000, Cara expanded to seven salons with a revenue of £1.3 million in just over a year. Cara shares her journey of buying businesses without hefty initial i…

In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan talks with Steven about the complexities and challenges faced after acquiring businesses. Topics include cultural integration, logistical challenges, management of cash flow, and the importance of consolidating back-office functions like HR and finance. Steven also shares his experiences deali…

In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan introduces listeners to Steven, a Mastermind member focused on digital marketing acquisitions. Celebrating 25 years since Jonathan's first M&A deal, the episode offers insights into Steven’s journey of acquiring and managing businesses from abroad. With discussions on negotiation t…

In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies Podcast, Jonathan and Ed discuss the advantages of using external financing for business acquisitions instead of personal funds, and why you should never risk personal assets. They discuss strategies for using other people's money through diverse funding sources, challenging the broker narrative tha…

In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan discusses the critical difference between buying a business and merely buying a job. We conclude the discussion about the psychology and expectations of both buyers and sellers, featuring insights on maintaining a strategic mindset to avoid becoming trapped in day-to-day operations…

In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies Podcast, Jonathan delves into the psychology and expectations of both buyers and sellers in the business acquisition process. He emphasises the importance of having a structured system and understanding the emotional dynamics at play. The episode also features insights from Andrew, who scaled his bu…

In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies Podcast, Jonathan discusses strategies for eliminating personal risk when purchasing a business. Key points include not using personal finances or guarantees, structuring acquisitions correctly, and understanding the seller's motivations. The episode also covers common business buying mistakes, such…

In this week's episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan's focus is on purchasing businesses off-market and avoiding common mistakes that new business buyers often make. Jonathan highlights six of the twelve most common mistakes, including the risks of using personal money, buying businesses you don't understand, overpaying, and q…

In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, we talk about insights on smart business acquisitions without risking personal capital. Jonathan shares key strategies from a presentation at the Marbella business retreat, emphasising the importance of getting corporate structures right and de-risking leases. The episode features a discussion with Ed …

In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, we learn six innovative methods for acquiring a business without using personal cash or capital. Jonathan talks with former Dragon James Caan about ways to minimise risks in acquisitions. And Jonathan and Ed discuss the limitations of relying solely on internet resources for learning about business acq…

In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies Podcast, Jonathan Jay discusses the traits of an ideal dealmaker, emphasising the importance of courage, determination, and a positive outlook. He shares insights into why buying an existing business can accelerate success compared to starting from scratch. He also talks about strategies for decidin…

In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast Jonathan delves into the crucial aspect of due diligence when buying a business. He introduces the three main types of due diligence: financial, legal, and commercial, and provides practical advice on what documents to examine for a comprehensive understanding of the target acquisition. The …

In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan discusses several key aspects of acquiring businesses, including a success story from Alison, who saved £100,000 by leveraging group advice from the Dealmaker's Academy Mastermind students. Jonathan covers the buy-and-build strategy, integrating multiple businesses into a larger en…

In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies Podcast, Jonathan presents insights from asset protection expert Michael, who discusses key points about inheritance tax and effective wealth management for future generations. Jonathan also shares negotiation techniques for acquiring businesses from a live seminar. Podcast producer Ed joins to disc…

In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies Podcast, Jonathan delves into advanced negotiation techniques for buying businesses. The discussion covers handling unrealistic sellers with insights from Andy Doyle, understanding seller motivations from a Dubai seminar, and crucial negotiation advice from Jonathan and Ed. Key topics include why yo…

In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies Podcast, Jonathan introduces a new format featuring an interview with a successful dealmaker, reviews of his favorite business books, and the story of a significant deal he completed, offering valuable lessons for prospective dealmakers. Jonathan shares insights on books like 'Mean Business' by Alfr…

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 …