Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy #341 Putting the Deal Together
Whether you're just getting started or you've tried the "DIY" route with limited results, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants a safer, smarter way to buy businesses.
Jonathan breaks down:
✅ Why confidence matters more than cash — and how to build it ✅ What a leveraged buyout (LBO) really means in practical terms ✅ How to buy using seller finance, asset finance, invoice finance, and even the target business's own cash✅ Why he refuses to let clients sign personal guarantees — and what to do instead ✅ The truth about "no money down" deals — and why that term is misleading ✅ How to structure a deal that reduces risk and gets the seller paid ✅ Why most "rookie buyers" fail to get past deal sourcing — and how to go all the way to completion
You'll also learn about the concept of the "deal jigsaw" — Jonathan's approach to combining multiple finance methods into one seamless, no-risk deal structure.
Plus:
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How to pay yourself a deal fee at completion
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Why seller credibility is everything — and what to watch out for
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The 21-step roadmap Jonathan teaches to take you from ambition to acquisition
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How to secure exclusivity with sellers (and push away the competition)
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What to say during discovery calls and face-to-face meetings to maintain control of the process
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And why the best deals come from off-market businesses, not brokers
Whether you're looking to make your first acquisition or scale through multiple deals, this episode delivers the strategic clarity most buyers never get.
👉 Listen now and discover how to build your acquisition game plan — without putting your personal finances on the line.
If you're serious about buying a business – and avoiding the mistakes Jonathan outlines – book a free Clarity Call with one of his team:
You'll get 15 minutes of expert insight to help you decide which next step is right for you – whether that's attending a Deal Club evening, joining the 3-day Foundation Programme, or stepping straight into the Mastermind.
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