{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#341 Putting the Deal Together","description":"      This week on Business Buying Strategies, we return to the behind-the-scenes recording of a live seminar where Jonathan Jay walks an audience of ambitious entrepreneurs through his proven approach to buying and growing businesses without using their own cash.      Whether you\u2019re just getting started or you\u2019ve tried the \u201cDIY\u201d route with limited results, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants a safer, smarter way to buy businesses. Jonathan breaks down: \u2705 Why confidence matters more than cash \u2014 and how to build it \u2705 What a leveraged buyout (LBO) really means in practical terms \u2705 How to buy using seller finance, asset finance, invoice finance, and even the target business\u2019s own cash\u2705 Why he refuses to let clients sign personal guarantees \u2014 and what to do instead \u2705 The truth about \u201cno money down\u201d deals \u2014 and why that term is misleading \u2705 How to structure a deal that reduces risk and gets the seller paid \u2705 Why most \u201crookie buyers\u201d fail to get past deal sourcing \u2014 and how to go all the way to completion You\u2019ll also learn about the concept of the \u201cdeal jigsaw\u201d \u2014 Jonathan\u2019s approach to combining multiple finance methods into one seamless, no-risk deal structure. Plus:   How to pay yourself a deal fee at completion   Why seller credibility is everything \u2014 and what to watch out for   The 21-step roadmap Jonathan teaches to take you from ambition to acquisition   How to secure exclusivity with sellers (and push away the competition)   What to say during discovery calls and face-to-face meetings to maintain control of the process   And why the best deals come from off-market businesses, not brokers   Whether you\u2019re looking to make your first acquisition or scale through multiple deals, this episode delivers the strategic clarity most buyers never get. \ud83d\udc49 Listen now and discover how to build your acquisition game plan \u2014 without putting your personal finances on the line.                If you\u2019re serious about buying a business \u2013 and avoiding the mistakes Jonathan outlines \u2013 book a free Clarity Call with one of his team: \ud83d\udc49 dealmakers.co.uk\/clarity You\u2019ll get 15 minutes of expert insight to help you decide which next step is right for you \u2013 whether that\u2019s attending a Deal Club evening, joining the 3-day Foundation Programme, or stepping straight into the Mastermind. Subscribe &amp;amp; Review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. It helps more future dealmakers discover the show \u2013 and succeed in their first business acquisition. Resources Mentioned:   Business Buying Toolkit \u2013 Free Download   Upcoming Deal Club Events   3-Day Foundation Programme        ","author_name":"Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thedealmakersacademy.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39452710\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196679925"}