Everything You Need to Know About Purchasing a Business — In One Video
Looking to acquire a business? If you're considering purchasing a business, you need to make sure you have the right acquisition strategy in place. In this video, Jonathan Jay from the Dealmaker's Academy shares his expert advice on how to buy an established business.
Jonathan has compiled over 60 tips, tricks, and strategies on how to buy a business successfully, based on his years of experience as an entrepreneur. From understanding the seller and the process to conducting due diligence and negotiating a fair price, he covers it all.
Filmed on location in San Diego, this is the ultimate crash course in business acquisition — whether you're interested in buying a small business or a larger company.
This is your ultimate crash course. Bookmark it, re-watch it, and use it as your reference guide throughout your acquisition journey.
The tips span the entire acquisition journey — from first contact to completion and beyond
Where to look, how to source off-market opportunities, and the numbers game behind consistent deal flow.
Building rapport, asking the right questions, and understanding what the seller really wants.
Deferred consideration, earn-outs, vendor equity, OPM, and creative ways to fund acquisitions.
What to check, what to verify, and the red flags that kill deals — or should.
How to negotiate from strength, when to walk away, and the psychology of getting to yes.
What to do in the first 90 days to stabilise, grow, and avoid the mistakes new owners make.
