HoldCo Builders How I Mastered LBOs (Leveraged Buyouts) and Built 8-Fig Holding Company | Sacha Jak Interview
Oct 22, 2023
Sacha Jak, the founder of a successful holding company with 8-figure revenue, shares his expertise in leveraged buyouts. He discusses how to gain control of a company with just 1% ownership and buy businesses without using personal funds. Sacha reveals his strategies for getting the best deals from suppliers and emphasizes the importance of staff and revenue when evaluating acquisitions. He explains why he still resorts to cold calling for deal sourcing and shares his favorite question for business owners that uncovers their true needs.
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Control Money When Acquiring
- Always ensure you control the bank account when acquiring a business to prevent misuse of funds.
- Insist on paying yourself first via dividends or consultancy fees to secure income from the investment.
Effective Deal Sourcing Strategy
- When sourcing deals, use direct outreach with clear simple questions to business owners about investment or exit interest.
- Follow up with calls asking what motivated their response to build rapport and understand their situation.
Deal Time Doesn't Scale With Size
- Acquiring a £100k revenue business or a £12M revenue business can take the same short time if you focus on people and processes.
- Numbers matter less than understanding staff and customer base in acquisition decisions.
