INTERVIEW

I Bought 5 Accountancy Businesses — This is What YOU Need to Know

Find out how Jo acquired 5 different accountancy firms, including an amazing first deal that proves you can't always assume the motives of a business seller.

34 min 38 sec Jo

About This Interview

In this video, Jo talks about not only the successes in her acquisition journey, but also the failures and mistakes she made along the way — and most importantly, how you can learn from her experiences.

Although Jo has been called an "acquisition ninja" by some of those that have heard her story, she openly admits that before she knew about the Dealmakers process, she broke many of Jonathan's business buying rules in her early deals. These could have led to costly mistakes, which she only avoided through hard work and determination.

What You'll Learn

  • Advice for those making their first deal — and why you should never assume a seller's motives
  • What the savvy business buyer should be looking out for when buying a business
  • The importance of not underestimating the value of due diligence
  • Why you have to take out emotion and de-personalise deals
  • How the buyer can drive the deal, not the seller
  • How to stay positive when dealing with challenges
  • How to structure your team to manage operations so you can scale
  • How to get the right people and advisors around you
  • Why you have nothing to lose if you follow Jonathan's process

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