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Growth by Acquisition

Learn how to use acquisitions to build a bigger group, scale faster, and create something far more valuable. The entrepreneur's path to building generational wealth.

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16 videos
The Acquisition Mindset Shift
4:18

From Stuck at Steady… to £5M in 12 Months? The Acquisition Mindset Shift

How business acquisition allows you to leap years ahead in months. Jonathan shares why the biggest barrier to growth isn't capital - it's mindset.

4 min
How These Dealmakers Bought Their First Businesses
1:17:55

How These Dealmakers Bought Their First (and Multiple) Businesses!

Real members of the Dealmaker Wealth Society Protégé Program share exactly how they went from dreaming about business ownership to making it a reality.

78 min
Stop Playing Small in Acquisition
9:51

Stop Playing Small in Acquisition: Why Bigger Business Deals Win

Jonathan Jay challenges one of the most limiting beliefs in business acquisition - why small deals take more work and thinking bigger is key to building real wealth.

10 min
A New Dealmaker's First Acquisition
32:26

A New Dealmaker's First Acquisition | Jonathan Jay | 2025

Join Jonathan Jay in a podcast interview with Martin Lightbowne who acquired two businesses within weeks of training. Practical advice on due diligence and negotiation.

32 min
The Framework That Built £20M+ From Zero
19:19

The Framework That Built £20M+ From Zero (Don't Miss The Critical Step)

Andrew Scott shares a practical business-growth framework from the Dealmakers Marbella Retreat 2026, focused on scaling and building a more valuable company.

19 min
Why Your Business Isn't Growing
10:15

Why Your Business Isn't Growing in 2026 (It's Not What You Think)

Jonathan explains why business growth often stalls and reframes growth around smarter strategy rather than simply working harder or improving marketing.

10 min
Building a £16m Business
47:29

Building a £16m Business By Acquisition | Jonathan Jay | 2025

Adam shares how he built a £16 million revenue group in two years through acquisitions, buying law firms and scaling fast.

47 min
From Employee to Business Acquisition
29:54

From Employee to Business Acquisition in 9 Months. Buy and Build Success Story

Jamil left corporate life and bought his first business in just 9 months. He shares the real negotiation conversations and how he grew post-acquisition.

30 min
The Empire-Building Strategy
7:41

Buy One. Buy More. Sell Big. The Empire-Building Business Acquisition Strategy

How smart dealmakers buy one business, validate, then repeat to build a group worth far more together than apart.

8 min
When to Grow Through Acquisition
10:50

When to Grow Through Acquisition

Six reasons why integrating an acquisition strategy is game-changing for businesses looking to grow exponentially.

11 min
Seven Acquisitions in Five Weeks
32:22

Seven Business Acquisitions in Five Weeks! | Jonathan Jay 2025

Darren Jacobs bought 7 businesses in 5 weeks after the FastTrack programme. 300+ responses from 1,500 letters — and a plan to reach 100 salons.

32 min
Bought 3 Businesses & Won a £30M Contract
11:54

How I Bought 3 Businesses & Won a £30M Contract

David combined 3 acquired businesses and won a £30M 10-year local authority contract. Structured acquisitions beat organic growth by years.

12 min
Mastermind Programme Talks
19:25

Business Acquisition Expert Offers This Advice — Mastermind Programme Talks

Mastermind client Richard shares the trials and tribulations of completing 8 deals in 3 years, including the pros and cons of buying distressed businesses.

19 min
5 Insider Secrets
6:12

5 Insider Secrets to Buy a Business (Most New Buyers Get These Wrong!)

Jonathan Jay reveals the real strategies experienced buyers use to find opportunities, avoid risks, and close profitable deals.

6 min
Build a Management Team
22:47

Key to Business Acquisition Success: Build a Management Team

David explains how he built his management team, how it enabled him to manage a bigger operation, and shares his experiences post-acquisition.

23 min
Why You Shouldn't Merge Businesses
4:03

Why You Shouldn't Merge Businesses: The Hidden Power of Keeping Them Separate

Jonathan Jay explains the flip side of acquisition strategy — when it's more profitable to leave businesses separate and let well-run companies keep generating profits.

4 min

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