Dropping Bombs Dan Peña's QLA EXPOSED By Student
Nov 19, 2025
Christian Dawes, an entrepreneur and Dan Peña QLA graduate, shares his inspiring journey from a troubled background to acquiring businesses with zero money down. He emphasizes leveraging other people's money and building credibility to secure deals. Christian also details his strategies in cold calling and sourcing acquisitions, highlighting the importance of persistence. He discusses the psychology of sellers and offers practical steps for aspiring business buyers to take action, shake off fear, and actively pursue opportunities.
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From Broke To $2.4M Deal In Months
- Christian Dawes bought a business three months after learning on YouTube and attending Dan Peña's methods.
- He closed a $2.4M deal with over‑financing and rapid action despite starting with almost nothing.
Injury Sparked The Acquisition Journey
- A workplace injury at a paper mill pushed Christian to learn money and pursue acquisitions instead of suing or waiting on benefits.
- That desperation propelled him to buy his first company within months.
Dress And Interview Like A Partner
- Present professionally and interview banks instead of begging for money; posture matters in deals.
- Treat financiers as partners and ask why they should lend to you, not the reverse.
