INTERVIEW · PART 1

Buying My First £10M+ Business — Negotiating the Deal

Meet Dan, a new dealmaker who buys an 8-figure business in his first ever deal. After early setbacks, he used his military and corporate experience to think big and go for a much larger acquisition.

22 min 43 sec Dan

About This Interview

Meet Dan, a new dealmaker who buys an 8-figure business in his first ever deal. Following early setbacks talking to small businesses, Dan uses his experiences in the military and a previous corporate career to think big — and go straight for a much, much bigger acquisition.

In Part One, Dan shares the negotiation phase of his journey. From initial conversations to structuring the deal, he reveals how his background prepared him for the high-stakes world of 8-figure acquisitions — and why thinking bigger was actually the smarter play.

This is an extraordinary story of a first-time buyer who skipped the small deals and went straight for a £10M+ business, proving that with the right mindset and preparation, ambitious acquisitions are within reach.

What You'll Learn

  • How Dan went from early setbacks with small businesses to landing an 8-figure deal as his first acquisition
  • How military and corporate experience translates into negotiating power for major acquisitions
  • The mindset shift: why thinking bigger can be a smarter strategy for first-time buyers
  • Key negotiation tactics for structuring an 8-figure business acquisition

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