Business Buying Strategies From The Dealmaker's Academy

In this episode Jonathan delves into the concept of the buy and build strategy, a favourite of private equity firms for creating value by acquiring and combining multiple businesses to form a larger entity. It highlights the important differences between organic growth and acquisition growth, the principle of increasing a business's value through strategic acquisitions, and the crucial role of getting financials right. Jonathan also covers topics like validating the business model, managing people effectively, selecting quality businesses, de-risking by tying in the seller, and the reason why you might choose not to consolidate your acquisitions into one overarching brand. Jonathan discusses the importance of maintaining strong cash flow, the essential roles within a head office management team, and the personal development journey towards becoming a better businessperson. Key talking points 01:09 Introducing the Business Buyers Toolkit 01:50 Exploring the Buy and Build Strategy 03:19 The Power of Acquisition