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Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy

#324 David's Journey From SME to Multi-Million Pound Buy-and-Build Success:

May 8, 2025
33:19
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 early days, the moment of insight that led to his first acquisition, and how he managed to acquire businesses with little to no upfront cash. He also emphasises the importance of having a strong management team, discusses integration challenges, and provides insights into acquiring distressed companies.   Additionally, David talks about his recent exit, future plans, and offers valuable advice to those looking to grow through acquisitions.   Key moments   00:00 Introduction to Business Buying Strategies 01:21 David's Background and Early Business Ventures 03:17 First Acquisition and Growth Realization 05:53 Mastermind Course and Rapid Expansion 07:35 Building a Strong Management Team 11:31 Challenges and Strategies in Acquisitions 16:25 Successful Exit and Future Plans 20:26 Q&A Session with David  

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