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:

• How to pay yourself a deal fee at completion

• Why seller credibility is everything — and what to watch out for

• The 21-step roadmap Jonathan teaches to take you from ambition to acquisition

• How to secure exclusivity with sellers (and push away the competition)

• What to say during discovery calls and face-to-face meetings to maintain control of the process

• 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:

👉 dealmakers.co.uk/clarity

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.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. It helps more future dealmakers discover the show – and succeed in their first business acquisition.

Resources Mentioned:

• Business Buying Toolkit – Free Download

• Upcoming Deal Club Events

• 3-Day Foundation Programme

This week on Business Buying Strategies, we bring you something different — a behind-the-scenes recording of a live seminar where Jonathan Jay walks an audience of ambitious entrepreneurs through his proven approach to buying and growing businesses without using their own cash.

If you've ever thought, "Surely this can't be possible?" — this episode will challenge everything you think you know about business growth, retirement planning, and personal freedom.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Why acquisitions can fast-track your business goals more effectively than organic growth
• The single deal that changed Jonathan's life — and how one deal could change yours too
• The timeline and mindset needed to buy, build and exit a business in just 36 months
• How to create your own "capital event" every year — even if you've never bought a business before
• Different acquisition strategies (competitor, supply chain, sector expansion, buy-and-build)
• How to buy property as part of your deal — and use it as a long-term wealth engine
• Why most people overpay — and how to avoid the #1 mistake new dealmakers make
• Why buying a business is not the same as buying yourself a job (unless you do it wrong)
• Jonathan's honest take on distressed businesses, franchises, and due diligence risks
• How to build a bulletproof acquisition plan — and position yourself as a credible buyer from day one

Whether you're a first-time buyer, a business owner looking to scale, or someone seeking a smarter path to retirement, this episode is packed with practical insight and inspiring case studies.

You'll also hear:

✅ What to say when sellers ask, "Why do you want to buy my business?"
✅ How to negotiate like a professional — and avoid paying more than you should
✅ Why systems, marketing know-how and Trade Mastermind strategies give you an edge
✅ The importance of aligning deal structure with your goals, personality, and strengths

"You are one deal away from everything you want."

Jonathan's message is clear — but the strategy has to be right.

If you're serious about buying a business – and avoiding the mistakes Jonathan outlines – book a free Clarity Call with one of his team:

👉 dealmakers.co.uk/clarity

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.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. It helps more future dealmakers discover the show – and succeed in their first business acquisition.

Resources Mentioned:

• Business Buying Toolkit – Free Download

• Upcoming Deal Club Events

• 3-Day Foundation Programme

In this special episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan Jay pulls back the curtain on a pivotal moment in every dealmaker's journey — the point where you stop watching from the sidelines and take real, tangible action.

And if you've been listening to the podcast for a while but still haven't bought your first business, this episode might just change everything.

Here's what you'll discover:

✅ The biggest mindset shift that separates action-takers from "armchair" dealmakers
✅ Why trying to piece together internet advice is like cooking with three celebrity chefs — and why it doesn't work
✅ The real reason sending letters to business owners is outdated (and what to do instead)
✅ Why getting stuck in the deal sourcing phase is costing you time, energy, and opportunities
✅ How one dealmaker added £9M in turnover and £1.4M in profit — in just 7 months
✅ The hidden power of vendor finance (and how it can benefit both buyer and seller)
✅ Why buying a business transforms you — not just your income

You'll also hear inspiring real-life stories from past Mastermind clients — including:

• A primary school teacher turned £9M dealmaker

• A beautician who went from £180K to a 7-salon, £2M business group

• A dealmaker who earned £300K upfront on day one — without spending his own money

Plus, Jonathan reveals a limited-time opportunity to attend the 3-day Foundation Programme in December — live and in person — for just £1.

This is more than a podcast episode. It's your personal invitation to go from listener to action-taker… to business buyer.

If you're serious about buying a business – and avoiding the mistakes Jonathan outlines – book a free Clarity Call with one of his team:

👉 dealmakers.co.uk/clarity

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.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. It helps more future dealmakers discover the show – and succeed in their first business acquisition.

Resources Mentioned:

• Business Buying Toolkit – Free Download

• Upcoming Deal Club Events

• 3-Day Foundation Programme