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In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan Jay discusses the importance of proper education and mentorship in business acquisitions.

He introduces the Mastermind 2025 program for serious business buyers and highlights upcoming events in Australia and the UK. Jonathan emphasises the value of combining online and face-to-face learning experiences and the importance of collaboration over competition in acquisition endeavours.

He shares insights on avoiding common mistakes when buying a business, the importance of deal flow, and how to fund acquisitions without personal financial risks.

Jonathan also explains the use of special purpose vehicles for liability protection and underscores the value of being part of a supportive mastermind community.

Key moments

01:23 Upcoming Events and Opportunities

02:21 Introduction to This Week's Episode

03:21 The Importance of Practical Experience

04:36 Minimizing Mistakes in Business Acquisition

05:25 The Benefits of Proper Guidance

06:57 Online vs. Face-to-Face Training

08:05 The Value of Live Events and Networking

11:29 The Complete Business Buying System

14:02 Common Misconceptions in Business Buying

21:04 The Importance of Deal Flow

23:11 Protecting Yourself in Business Acquisitions

** Looking for a great acquisition lawyer in the UK? Use mine! **

If you are looking for a lawyer in the UK to help you get the deal over the line, then use my own lawyer, John Andrews. You can phone his office at (0345) 2412494 or email him at johnandrews.deallawyer@jmw.co.uk.

Ready to get started?

Here’s how you can start your business buying journey…

Download our free Business Buying Toolkit
https://dealmakers.co.uk/business-buying-toolkit

Join our Business Acquisition FastTrack programme
https://www.dealmakers.co.uk/fast

Already bought a business?

if you've already bought a business, you should be part of my Inner Circle group where we discuss raising capital, integration management, and exiting. Email Maria on hello@thedealmakersacademy.com for more information.

In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan talks with Jamil about what happened following his acquisition of a fire door and safety business with a revenue of 4.5 million.

Jamil discusses the challenges faced immediately after the acquisition, including unexpected operational issues and restructuring tasks. He shares insights on implementing growth strategies, optimising operations through technology, and improving business processes.

Jamil highlights the importance of focusing on people, processing, and technology to enhance business efficiency. As he continues his buy-and-build strategy in the fire safety sector, Jamil emphasises the potential for significant returns from this approach and shares his future plans, including further acquisitions and potentially collaborating with private equity for expanded growth.

Key moments

02:21 Recap of Jamil's First Acquisition

02:46 Challenges and Discoveries Post-Acquisition

05:02 Implementing Growth Strategies

06:19 Operational Improvements and Staff Changes

14:06 Future Plans and Acquisitions

22:33 Advice for Aspiring Business Buyers

24:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

** Looking for a great acquisition lawyer in the UK? Use mine! **

If you are looking for a lawyer in the UK to help you get the deal over the line, then use my own lawyer, John Andrews. You can phone his office at (0345) 2412494 or email him at johnandrews.deallawyer@jmw.co.uk.

Ready to get started?

Here’s how you can start your business buying journey…

Download our free Business Buying Toolkit
https://dealmakers.co.uk/business-buying-toolkit

Join our Business Acquisition FastTrack programme
https://www.dealmakers.co.uk/fast

Already bought a business?

if you've already bought a business, you should be part of my Inner Circle group where we discuss raising capital, integration management, and exiting. Email Maria on hello@thedealmakersacademy.com for more information.