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Insights from the Dealmakers Academy, the UK's leading M&A training programme

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Dealmakers Academy is where ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners come to learn the principles behind buying, growing, and selling businesses.

Through practical interviews, educational articles, and real client case studies, this site brings the Dealmakers method to life, with lessons on deal sourcing, valuation, negotiation, due diligence, funding, and growth by acquisition.

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Featured Interviews

Watch conversations with dealmakers, entrepreneurs, and experts sharing what really happens when you buy, grow, and exit businesses.

He Bought a Factory Without Using His Own Money
7:49

He Bought a Factory Without Using His Own Money

Danny shares his first acquisition story

From Accountant to Business Owner
8:24

From Accountant to Business Owner: Jas Bought TWO Companies in 12 Months

With no personal cash
£12m Turnover in 9 Months
17:36

£12m Turnover in 9 Months — NO Money Down

Tim & Hari share their story

Buying UK Businesses From Abroad
24:19

Buying UK Businesses From Abroad

A Real Dealmaker Success Story

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Whether you're just exploring your first acquisition or actively looking at opportunities, find the insights that match where you are in your dealmaking journey.

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Interviews

Expert conversations on acquisitions

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Practical guides and insights

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Case Studies

Real success stories
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Latest Articles

Read practical insights on valuation, deal structure, due diligence, negotiation, and the realities of buying small businesses.

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How To Find Businesses For Sale
Strategy

How To Find Businesses For Sale

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The Best Types of Business to Buy
Strategy

The Best Types of Business to Buy

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101 Questions to Ask a Seller
Due Diligence

101 Questions to Ask a Seller Before Buying a Business

15 min read
SUCCESS STORIES

Real Dealmaker Stories

See how entrepreneurs have used the Dealmakers method to complete acquisitions, improve negotiations, and grow faster through buying businesses.

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SUCCESS STORY

Akram A.

Bought and sold a commercial cleaning company for a considerable profit.

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SUCCESS STORY

Danny B.

Learned how strong deal flow can create better leverage in negotiations.

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SUCCESS STORY

Martin L.

Completed his first acquisition within 5 days of joining Dealmaker's Academy.

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New to business acquisition? Start here

If you're just getting started, begin with the core ideas behind the Dealmakers approach:

  • Why buying can be faster than building
  • How deals can be structured without using all your own capital
  • What makes a good acquisition target
  • How to think about valuation and due diligence
  • What successful dealmakers do differently
Start Here

Getting Started Guide

Core concepts • No prior experience needed

What is Business Acquisition?
Why Buy vs. Build?
The Dealmakers Method START
Finding & Evaluating Targets

Learn from Jonathan Jay

Jonathan Jay has spent more than 25 years buying and selling businesses and has completed more than 70 personal acquisitions across multiple industries. Through the Dealmakers Academy, he has turned that experience into a repeatable system designed to help entrepreneurs buy profitable businesses and build greater freedom through acquisition.

70+

Personal Acquisitions

25+

Years Experience

#1

UK's Business Acquisition Podcast

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