Success Story

He Didn't Believe in Himself… Then Bought a £1m Business

How an employed engineer went from self-doubt to completing a £1m+ acquisition using asset finance.

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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.

What You'll Learn

  • 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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