Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker’s Academy
Business:Entrepreneurship
In this week’s episode of the Business Buying Strategies podcast Jonathan is in conversation with James Khan, renowned for his time on Dragon's Den and his expertise in business acquisitions.
James shares his journey from starting a small recruitment business to building Alexander Man into a global leader in talent solutions, emphasizing the strategy of 'buy and build' for achieving scale. He discusses the importance of not taking on too much personal risk during acquisitions, the value of due diligence, especially regarding cultural fit, and his approach to financing deals without jeopardizing personal assets.
James shares the lessons he has learned from a failed venture in Benjy’s, a sandwich shop business, and underscores the critical importance of understanding the business sector you're entering into.
The episode provides valuable insights into building a successful acquisition strategy, the pitfalls to avoid, and the significance of integration post-acquisition.
Key moments
00:51 Special Episodes: Behind the Scenes at Marbella Retreat
01:14 Introducing James Khan: A Business Buying Expert
02:06 James Khan's Journey: From Recruitment to Global Success
03:28 The Strategy of Buy and Build
06:31 Financing Deals Without Risking It All
11:29 A Deep Dive into a 12 Million Pound Acquisition
15:04 The Importance of Due Diligence and Cultural Fit
17:54 Learning from Failures: The Benji's Sandwich Shop Story
21:51 Minimizing Personal Risk in Business Acquisitions
23:10 The Art of Successful Business Integration
** Looking for a great acquisition lawyer in the UK? Use mine! **
If you are looking for a lawyer in the UK to help you get the deal over the line, then use my own lawyer, John Andrews. You can phone his office at (0345) 2412494 or email him at johnandrews.deallawyer@jmw.co.uk.
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Here’s how you can start your business buying journey…
Download our free Business Buying Toolkit
https://dealmakers.co.uk/business-buying-toolkit
Join our Business Acquisition FastTrack programme
https://www.dealmakers.co.uk/fast
Already bought a business?
if you've already bought a business, you should be part of my Inner Circle group where we discuss raising capital, integration management, and exiting. Email Maria on hello@thedealmakersacademy.com for more information.
Connect with Jonathan Jay at:
Website: https://www.dealmakers.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jay-3556b230/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDealmakersAcademy
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