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Deal Reviews

Watch Jonathan Jay analyse real businesses for sale. Learn what to look for, what to avoid, and how to evaluate acquisition opportunities.

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10 videos
Roast My Deal Episode 1
47:41

New Series! Jonathan Jay's Roast My Deal - Episode 1

Jonathan and Tim sit down with Mastermind member Sam to roast their deal - a fire door manufacturing business negotiation that's gone on for three months without agreeing on a price.

48 min
The Reality of Buying a Business
33:35

The Reality of Buying a Business — What No One Tells You

A panel of experienced dealmakers share honest insights about buying businesses - including deals falling apart, seller problems, and why persistence matters more than skill.

34 min
15 Business-Buying Case Studies
1:03:11

15 Business-Buying Case Studies that Prove Mastermind Works

Discover how 15 members of the Dealmaker's Mastermind Programme bought their first businesses using Jonathan Jay's step-by-step Business Acquisition process.

63 min
Car Repair Business For Sale
2:12

What To Look For When Buying A Business - Car Repair Business For Sale

Would you buy this MOT and repair garage business for £275K or would you drive on by? Jonathan checks under the bonnet and kicks the tires of this listing.

2 min
Deal Fee Explained
7:30

💰 The Secret Way Business Buyers Get Paid on Day 1 (Deal Fee Explained)

How smart business buyers use deal fees to put hundreds of thousands in their pocket on completion day - the third way to get paid beyond profits and exit.

7 min
Betting Shop Review
2:11

Would You Buy This Betting Shop Business?

Jonathan analyses a real listing: betting shop for £345k with £3.2m turnover. Find out what he uncovered.

2 min
£1M Furniture Manufacturer
2:06

£1Million Business For Sale. Would You Buy This Furniture Manufacturer?

A Home & Garden Furniture manufacturing business with a £1M asking price. Jonathan breaks down the listing — can you see what he sees? Deal or no deal?

2 min
Roofing & Scaffolding Business
1:58

GOOD DEAL? Would YOU Buy This Roofing & Scaffolding Business?

A Roofing & Scaffolding business with a £695K asking price. Jonathan breaks down this trades-based listing — deal or no deal?

2 min
Paper Manufacturing Business
1:52

Would YOU Buy This Paper Manufacturing Business for £3.2M?

A paper manufacturing business with a £3.2M asking price. Jonathan breaks down this high-value listing — deal or no deal?

2 min
Private GP Business
1:53

Would You Buy This Private GP Business?

A private GP clinic listed between £500K and £1M with numbers in ranges under NDA. Jonathan breaks down what to watch for in healthcare acquisitions.

2 min

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