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

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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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