Podcast 315: How to de-risk Business Acquisitions with Jonathan Jay

Jonathan has been successfully buying and selling businesses for over 30 years. A group of 48 acquisitions formed by Jonathan during the pandemic became the fourth largest group in the childcare sector in the UK.

Jonathan is now passionate about sharing his life experience to help others successfully buy businesses through his consultancy Dealmakers.

*DISCLAIMER – We are not giving any financial advice. Please DYOR*

(00:00 – 02:19) Opening Segment

– Jonathan is introduced as the guest Host
– Jonathan shares something interesting about himself

(02:19 – 25:49) How to de-risk business acquisitions

– How do you de-risk business acquisitions by not over-paying for a business?
– Is it really possible to buy a business without risking your own cash?
– Why is buying a business faster than starting a business from scratch?
– How is it possible to do 48 acquisitions in less than three years?
– Can anyone buy a business?
– What’s the secret of finding great businesses to buy?

(25:49 – 29:04) Fire Round

– Jonathan shared if he would change his investment strategy
– Jonathan also shares his favorite Finance, real estate book, or any related book
– Also Jonathan shared about the website and tools that he can recommend
– Jonathan’s advice to beginner investors
– Also shared how he gives back

(29:04 – 30:00) Closing Segment