Business Buying Strategies From The Dealmaker's Academy

In this week's episode of the podcast, Jonathan talks with Steve, a listener who was inspired by the podcast to join the mastermind program focused on buying businesses successfully without risking personal capital. Steve shares his journey of making several acquisitions and the strategic decisions behind them, including stories of both successful and challenging deals. The conversation covers Steve's initial inspiration from the podcast, his first acquisition in the United States that eventually had to be reversed due to partnership issues, and his successful acquisition of a logistics and print finishing business. Steve emphasises the importance of strategic acquisitions for cross-selling and expanding the service offerings to customers. The episode also considers the lessons learned, the importance of choosing the right people to work with, and how to structure deals to minimize personal financial risk while maximising growth and profitability. Key moments 01:05 Steve's Journey: From Listener to Mastermind