How to Acquire Without Reaching Into Your Own Pocket
Jonathan Jay shares his expertise on how to buy a business without using your own money. He has an impressive track record in buying and selling businesses and has written 10 books on the subject.
During this training, he emphasises the importance of being prepared for opportunities to buy a solid, profitable business without spending any of your own money. He believes that buying a business is the fastest way to grow an existing business and cash out in the future.
Jonathan introduces you to several of his students who have successfully acquired businesses using other people's money — including Phil, who bought a £7 million revenue business making £1 million annual profit for only £1.7 million, without reaching into his own pocket.
Three powerful examples of how OPM and smart deal structuring create life-changing outcomes
Business: £7M revenue, £1M annual profit
Price: £1.7M
Funding: 100% OPM — no personal cash
"Phil didn't have £1.7 million, but with the methods Jonathan taught him — applicable to any sector — he funded the purchase entirely."
Before: £2.5M exit value
After: £5M exit value
How: One competitor acquisition
"Jonathan added £2.5M to his business value in just a few months by buying a competitor."
Business: £4.75M revenue — digital marketing
Price: £1
Catch: It was loss-making — only buy if you can fix it
"Never buy a business that's making a loss unless you know how to fix it."
