This week on Business Buying Strategies, we return to the behind-the-scenes recording of a live seminar where Jonathan Jay walks an audience of ambitious entrepreneurs through his...
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Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy
The Business Buying Strategies Podcast comes from The Dealmaker's Academy, the world's leading training on buying and selling businesses - without risking your own money! Each week we talk to leading experts, discuss business buying strategies, offer hints and tips and cover the essential skills you will need to buy and sell businesses effectively.
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December 18, 2025 • 31 mins
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December 4, 2025 • 32 mins
This week on Business Buying Strategies, we bring you something different — a behind-the-scenes recording of a live seminar where Jonathan Jay walks an audience of ambitious entrepreneurs through his proven approach to buying and growing businesses without using their own cash.
If you've ever thought, "Surely this can't be possible?" — this episode will challenge everything you think you know about busin...
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November 20, 2025 • 32 mins
In this special episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan Jay pulls back the curtain on a pivotal moment in every dealmaker's journey — the point where you stop watching from the sidelines and take real, tangible action.
And if you've been listening to the podcast for a while but still haven't bought your first business, this episode might just change everything.
Here's what you'll di...
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November 6, 2025 • 28 mins
In this week's episode of Business Buying Strategies, you're invited to sit in on one of Jonathan Jay's live "Coffee with Jonathan" sessions — where he fields rapid-fire questions from aspiring dealmakers and delivers straight-talking, practical answers.
From metaphors that make sense to advice that saves you from million-pound mistakes, this episode is packed with real insights, real examples, and real ...
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October 30, 2025 • 12 mins
In this special short episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan reveals what really happens at his live Business-Buying Foundation Course — and why it's become one of the most transformative events for first-time business buyers.
Jonathan explains why he created the Foundation Programme for those who are tired of endless webinars and ready to learn in person — surrounded by ...
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October 23, 2025 • 28 mins
In this straight-talking solo episode, Jonathan Jay reveals the 14 most common mistakes first-time business buyers make – and how you can avoid them.
After a decade of mentoring hundreds of entrepreneurs through their first (and second, third, even 20th) acquisition, Jonathan has seen the same mistakes crop up again and again. Some cost people time. Others cost them tens – even hu...
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October 9, 2025 • 35 mins
This week, we take you behind the scenes of one of Jonathan Jay's exclusive Zoom coffee mornings — a live, unscripted Q&A session where aspiring business buyers put their real-world questions directly to one of the UK's most experienced dealmakers.
No slides. No fluff. Just straight-talking, practical answers from Jonathan on everything from company structure and personal guarantees to due diligence, PGs...
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September 25, 2025 • 25 mins
In this week's episode, Jonathan Jay introduces Inner Circle member Martin, one of the sharpest negotiators in the business buying world. What follows is a complete masterclass on negotiation — packed with practical insights, real-world stories, and strategies you can put into action right away.
Martin pulls back the curtain on how to approach deals with confidence, credibility, ...
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September 11, 2025 • 29 mins
In this week's episode, Jonathan sits down with his long-term legal partner, John Andrews, for a masterclass on the legal do's and don'ts of buying a business.
With over 250 deals completed for Dealmakers clients and three decades of M&A experience, John shares the essential legal knowledge every buyer needs — especially if you're serious about avoiding cos...
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August 28, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode, Jonathan does something a little different: a live Q&A session with listeners and aspiring dealmakers. You'll hear real, unscripted questions from entrepreneurs across the UK (and beyond) – and Jonathan's direct, practical answers drawn from decades of dealmaking experience.
In This Episode
- Why traditional "day-one finance + deferred c...
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August 14, 2025 • 35 mins
In this week's episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan speaks with Neil — a former accountant who lost his job in early 2020 and built a million-pound business in just five years.
Neil shares how he went from doing the odd tax return to running a team of 12, managing 650 clients, and completing three acquisitions in just two years. You'll hear how he turned redundancy into...
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July 31, 2025 • 29 mins
In this week's episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan shares valuable insights from Inner Circle members who have successfully purchased businesses. The episode considers the transformative power of a single acquisition, featuring examples such as Nick's printing business expansion and Jas's recent ventures.
Jonathan stresses the importance of validating the business model to ensur...
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July 17, 2025 • 32 mins
In this week's episode of Business Buying Strategies, we are treated to a special Q&A session from the annual Marbella retreat featuring a panel of seasoned members from Jonathan's inner circle group.
These accomplished entrepreneurs, who have collectively acquired dozens of businesses, discuss their experiences and share invaluable tips on acquiring businesses with minimal capital outlay.
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July 2, 2025 • 23 mins
Insights from an Expert Accountant
In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan introduces Jeff, an accountant he has worked with for nearly 13 years.
Jeff shares invaluable tax-efficient strategies to help business owners maximise their savings and minimise tax liabilities. Key topics discussed include the benefits of family investment companies, approaches for handling inheritance tax, rewarding key employees using pa...
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June 19, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Johan Gory, managing director of OnPoint Accounting, offers an in-depth masterclass on financial due diligence.
Johan explains the importance of involving a due diligence expert, common pitfalls that cause buyers to overpay, and techniques such as the 'source of funds' trick to uncover the real financial health of a business.
He also...
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June 5, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan talks with John, a long-time acquaintance and experienced professional in mergers and acquisitions.
John shares his journey of acquiring six businesses with a combined annual revenue of 6 million pounds, detailing the various strategies and tactics he employed, including using the cash reserves of the acquired businesses to fund their purchases.
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May 22, 2025 • 25 mins
In this special edition of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan Jay speaks live from the Deal Makers Retreat in Marbella, Spain, talking about the importance of personal branding when negotiating business deals.
He explains how to present yourself to business owners, emphasising the significance of the first impression and maintaining credibility throughout the negotiation process.
Jonathan shares practical tips and anecdotes, unde...
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May 8, 2025 • 33 mins
In this week's episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan interviews David, a successful entrepreneur who shares his incredible journey of transforming a small domiciliary care business into a £20 million revenue enterprise over the course of four years through an aggressive buy-and-build strategy.
David details his earl...
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April 23, 2025 • 37 mins
In this week's episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan provides an exclusive glimpse into one of his inner circle meetings featuring guest speaker Richard Farleigh, the Australian investor known from series 3 and 4 of Dragons' Den.
Richard shares his incredible life story, growing up in the care system, overcoming adversity, and eventually achieving success in investment banking and business.
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April 10, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan invites Martin to share his business acquisition journey. Martin recounts his initial skepticism towards Jonathan's methods, which later led to remarkable success in acquiring multiple businesses.
He emphasises the importance of swift action, tailored deal structuring, and understanding seller motivations. Martin...
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