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How to Find a Business to Buy
Jonathan Jay explains how successful dealmakers source acquisition opportunities before they ever reach the open market. The video covers off-market outreach, building deal flow, networking strategies, and identifying motivated sellers before competitors do.
How to Choose The Right Business to Buy: 7 Cash-Flowing Business Models
A practical guide to evaluating acquisition targets, including the characteristics of strong cash-flow businesses, recurring revenue models, management structures, and sectors that perform well for first-time buyers.
Buy A Business Off-Market
Jonathan discusses why experienced dealmakers prioritise off-market acquisitions and how buyers can uncover hidden opportunities that never appear on broker websites or public marketplaces.
Finding Business Acquisition Deals – Talking to Sellers
This video focuses on seller conversations, relationship-building, and how to approach business owners professionally when discussing a potential acquisition opportunity.
7 Worst Businesses To Buy in 2026. Look for these warning signs...
Seven types of businesses and warning signs buyers should avoid, based on Jonathan Jay's real deal experience across 70+ acquisitions.
Business Sellers Have Caught On… (Business Buyers Must Adapt)
Sellers are becoming more sophisticated. Jonathan Jay explains why buyers must become even better dealmakers to structure deals that still work for both sides.
Stop Chasing Bad Deals: Build a Real Business Acquisition Strategy
Most first-time buyers chase every opportunity instead of the right one. Jonathan Jay explains why a defined acquisition strategy and "buy box" are essential before you start speaking to sellers.
The Ugly Truth about Business Brokers (Do This Instead)
Brokers work for the seller — not for you. Jonathan Jay exposes how valuations get inflated, why sellers get locked in, and what smart buyers do instead.
The Problem With Business Brokers (Especially for New Buyers). Do THIS Instead.
Why cutting out the broker allows you to avoid overvalued deals, build direct conversations with owners, and access opportunities other buyers never see.
5 Steps to Buy Your First Business – Mindset, Deal Structures, Off-market Deals & More...
Jonathan Jay reveals the five essential steps to become a successful dealmaker and acquire profitable businesses without risk to your own assets.