How an employed engineer went from self-doubt to completing a £1m+ acquisition using asset finance.
Ryan was an employed engineer who never believed he was "the type of person" who could own a business — let alone buy a £1 million+ company.
But after joining the DealMakers Mastermind Programme, his mindset changed and everything clicked.
In this video, Jonathan Jay shares Ryan's journey from self-doubt to confidence — and how he completed his first £1m+ business acquisition using asset finance, not his own cash.
Why mindset is often the biggest blocker to buying a business
How Ryan was taught he didn't need his own money to do a deal
How asset finance can fund acquisitions without draining your savings
Why training and support accelerates belief and execution
What's possible when you stop seeing yourself as "just an employee"
"This is a powerful reminder that business ownership isn't about background or money – it's about learning the right process and pushing through rejection and self-doubt."
If you've ever thought "I couldn't do this" — this story might just change your mind.
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