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From property investor to acquisitions entrepreneur Buying a business is something that many people dream of doing. You can buy your own business and be the boss of your own life, but how do you know how to find profitable businesses? On this episode, I’m joined by Daniel Hill, who bought over a dozen lettings agents in the UK and combined them into one regional group he sold. He tells us how he did it […]

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In this short, bonus episode Jonathan talks about his upcoming zoom fast-track program, mastermind program, inner circle, and also about the first ever Dealmakers Live weekend. The Business Acquisition FastTrack Programme https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/fast/ Dealmakers Live https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/live/

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Buying a funeral care business Are you looking to buy a business and want some advice on how to do it, you’ve come to the right place. In this episode, I’m joined by James Gardner, who has been on the podcast before. I want to catch up with him to find out what he’s been doing and whether he’s made further acquisitions. We discuss his plans for scaling up his acquisitions and the benefits of […]

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Persevering after six failed business acquisitions This week we meet up again with Rob Goddard, this time about his experience of buying a business, rather than brokering sales. Key Highlights [01:48] Rob’s first acquisition [05:38] Buying a distressed business [06:48] Six failed attempts to acquire a business! [10:20] Why the business couldn’t adapt during Covid [11:50] Discovering unprofitable customers [17:00] Turnaround in seven months [18:35] Managing change and getting people on side [22:40] Recommendations for […]

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When making a business acquisition, you need an HR specialist who can guide you through the people aspects. Kelly Bater, one of my Human Resource experts, joins me on the show to share with us what has changed in HR when it came to buying a business. She shares some of the challenges people saw in businesses during the pandemic, and also talks about the essential elements business buyers should know regarding people. Key Highlights […]

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Maximising the value of your business when exiting In today’s episode, I’m talking to Cliff Spolander, who helps entrepreneurs to maximize the value of their business ready for sale. Cliff has spoken to more than 1,000 business owners looking to exit their business. We talk about what he’s learned from those 1,000 business owners. We also talk about how he helps business owners to maximize the value of their business and finding the problems and […]

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The truth about business brokers This week we discuss business brokers, as I speak with Rob Goddard about what it entails to be a business broker and why first-time buyers should avoid using them. Rob also discusses how to maximise your exit value. Key Highlights [01:28] Rob’s first business to sell [04:20] What it entails to be a business broker [07:31] How competitive tension drives up the price of a business [11:32] Rob’s opinion on […]

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Jo Bell’s first five business acquisitions In this episode, Jo Bell joins us to talk about her business acquisition journey and the lessons that she has learnt. We talk about how being a doer impacts the business and how it can affect your next acquisition. Jo explains that looking at deals as pure numbers can be extremely helpful when you are not sure what a business is worth. She also discusses some of the ways […]

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A day in the life of a business buyer In this episode, we talk to Dee Ludlow, where we will discuss what it takes to buy a business in terms of your mindset. We’re also talking about business buying negotiations. What new buyers worry about when they are on the brink of buying a business is also discussed in this episode. We also talk about mistakes made by new business buyers so you can avoid […]

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EP# 199- A Day in the Life of a Business Buyer In this episode, Jonathan speaks to Nick, one of his mastermind clients, to get to know how his recent acquisitions have transformed his existing business. Nick joins us to share what his normal day is like. Nick talks about the lessons he has learned since he made his first acquisition. We also understand how Nick’s thinking has changed since this acquisition. Key Highlights [05:12] […]