In this episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast, Jonathan interviews Dean, a Mastermind group member who shares his journey of growing his self-storage business through acquisitions. Dean discusses the benefits of buying established businesses, the importance of having a systemised approach, and the challenges he faced, including a failed acquisition. Dean also emphasises the value of mentoring and personal development in achieving business success and outlines his ambitious future goals for his self-storage empire. Key moments 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:29 Dean's Journey into Business Acquisition 03:17 The Self Storage Industry Insights 06:54 Challenges and Learnings in Business Acquisition 13:34 Future Plans and Strategies 17:27 Uncovering Hidden Costs in Business Deals 18:07 Negotiation and Agreement 18:59 Challenges of Managing Self Storage 19:42 The Importance of Due Diligence 22:22 Leveraging Expertise and Mentorship 25:22 Investing in Personal Development 29:09 Vision and Goals for Business Growth 31:48 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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