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Mindset, Confidence & Common Mistakes

The mindset-led content that doesn't fit neatly into pure buying process. Discover what separates successful acquirers from those who stay stuck.

Videos in this topic

10 videos
Why Dealmakers Clients Succeed Faster
10:30

Why Dealmakers Clients Succeed Faster (It's Not What You Think)

Jonathan Jay breaks down the full ecosystem that supports clients through their business-buying journey - it's not just a course, it's a complete support system.

11 min
Think You Can't Buy a Business
7:33

Think You Can't Buy a Business? Think Again.

Jonathan Jay busts the 4 biggest myths holding people back from buying a business - money, credit, experience, and more.

8 min
From Podcast Listener to Dealmaker
32:54

From Podcast Listener to Dealmaker: The Fast-Track Path to Your First Acquisition

The mindset shift that separates action-takers from armchair dealmakers - plus inspiring success stories including £9M in turnover added in 7 months.

33 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 - deals falling apart, seller problems, and why persistence matters more than skill.

34 min
Using AI and Business Partners
37:46

Using AI and the Role That Business Partners Can Play

A panel discussion on how dealmakers are using AI in practice, plus the risks and realities of business partnerships, including why 50/50 partnerships can go wrong.

38 min
13 Costly Mistakes
29:05

13 Costly Mistakes New Business Buyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

From overpaying to dangerous personal guarantees — the 13 most expensive errors new buyers make and how to avoid them.

29 min
The Most Expensive Mistake
5:14

The Most Expensive Mistake Business Buyers Can Make (And How to Avoid the Trap)

Why having only one deal on the table is worse than having none — and how deal flow keeps your negotiating power intact.

5 min
Change THIS First
3:50

Want to Buy Your First Business? Change THIS First…

Why self-belief is the biggest stumbling block — and how a proven strategy builds unstoppable confidence.

4 min
Stop Waiting
4:01

Stop Waiting: The REAL Reason You Haven't Bought a Business Yet

Why "waiting to be ready" is a trap and how momentum beats perfection every time.

4 min
Don't Buy a Business That Owns YOU
5:26

Don't Buy a Business That Owns YOU. Do This Instead...

Why buying an owner-dependent business is a trap — and the 4 things smart buyers look for instead.

5 min
Business Buying Nightmares
26:05

Business Buying Nightmares — Jonathan Jay 2025

Difficult sellers, due diligence horrors, and why you must check everything and trust nothing.

26 min

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