Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy

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.

Episodes

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan interviews Simon, an entrepreneur who has successfully purchased seven businesses since joining the Mastermind and Inner Circle Group.

Simon shares his experiences integrating these businesses, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he employed to maintain staff and company culture. The conversation touches on a variety of topics, including the importance of relationship ...

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In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan interviews Simon, an Inner Circle member who has successfully acquired seven businesses without using his own cash.

Simon begins with his background in PR and his search for faster business growth, which led him to acquisitions. Simon shares insights and detailed stories of his seven deals, including successes and lessons from a failed acquisition.

He emphasises the importance...

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In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan continues his conversation with Cara, who transformed her business from owning a single beauty salon with a turnover of £180,000 to managing a group of nine salons generating over £2 million in revenue within 18 months of joining the Mastermind program.

They discuss the importance of personal development in becoming a leader, and the strategies deployed to manage growth, such ...

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In this week's podcast, Jonathan talks with Cara about her remarkable transformation from owning a single beauty salon generating £180,000 annually to building a multi-salon empire with over $2 million in revenue in just 18 months.

The conversation delves into the effectiveness of Jonathan's Mastermind program, which Cara credits for her success by strictly following the process. They explore the importance of ambition, quick actio...

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In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan talks with Danny Beaumont, a successful businessman who has acquired multiple businesses through strategic deal making. They discuss Danny's journey from running a family business to becoming a prolific dealmaker with diverse ventures totalling £10 million in revenue. 

They talk about key elements such as establishing credibility, maintaining confidence, and Danny'...

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In this short episode, Jonathan and Ed talk about what's coming up at the Dealmakers Academy in 2025.  Jonathan discusses Fast Track and the 2025 MasterMind program , as well as two brand new programs -  Jonathan Jay's Deal Club and monthly Deal Club Live Events. 
 
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In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan presents a third special compilation episode featuring highlights and insights from 2024 episodes. This includes pragmatic advice on the buy and build strategy, financial management, staff training, and the psychological dynamics of business buyouts.

With input from Jonathan's personal M&A lawyer, John Andrews, and featuring talks from experts like Vicky Espin on overcoming im...

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This second special compilation episode of Business Buying Strategies features insightful discussions and presentations, including an expert talk by Amelia Sordell on the importance of personal branding for business buyers. 

Listeners are also treated to interviews with successful entrepreneurs like Steve and Martin, who share their business acquisition stories and strategies. Special guest John Andrews, an M&A lawyer, provides cri...

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In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan shares a compilation of podcast highlights from 2024. Within these interviews and stories about successful business acquisitions, Jonathan discusses the tactics and strategies used in acquiring businesses without using personal funds.

Key stories include Danny Beaumont's purchase of manufacturing businesses and his innovative deal structures, the benefits of buying directly fr...

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In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies Podcast, Jonathan welcomes back Peter, who shares his journey of purchasing and integrating four businesses, achieving a combined annual revenue of $6 million over the past three and a half years.
 
Peter discusses the complexities of post-acquisition management, including integrating staff, maintaining business continui...
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In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan introduces Peter, an electrical engineer turned business owner who successfully transitioned from employment to owning four businesses with a combined annual revenue of £6 million.
 
Peter shares his inspirational journey, starting with his first acquisition in partnership with Jonathan, a college frien...
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In this week's episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan continues his discussion with Dean, one of his remarkable mastermind clients. They look at the details of Dean's business acquisitions to date, exploring the deal structure, negotiation tactics, and the challenges faced post-purchase.

Dean shares candid stories about transforming a tough acquisition into a thriving business, highlighting the importance of go...

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