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Podcast: Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy
Episode: #326 Zero to Multi-Million: John's Business Acquisition Masterclass
Description: In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan talks with John, a long-time acquaintance and experienced professional in mergers and acquisitions.  John shares his journey of acquiring six businesses with a combined annual revenue of 6 million pounds, detailing the various strategies and tactics he employed, including using the cash reserves of the acquired businesses to fund their purchases.  He emphasises the importance of accountability, transparency, and understanding the financial aspects of a business to ensure successful acquisitions. John also highlights the value of a deal fee and the benefits of deferring most of the consideration payments.  Key moments  00:49 Meet John Hood...