Risking it All

This week on The Risking It All Podcast, we sat down with Martin Lightbowne, Managing Director of On Point Finance Group — and a true M&A powerhouse.🚀 Martin has personally completed 7 business acquisitions and now helps a mastermind full of dealmakers to structure and finance their own deals — often with none of the buyers own money down.🎙 But his story didn’t start in finance. He began as a manufacturing improvement consultant at global giants like Shell and Colgate, before pivoting to the U.S. to sell digital marketing courses — making over 70 sales before he even had a product ready to ship!In this episode, Martin shares:✅ How to buy businesses using other people’s money✅ The #1 mistake first-time acquirers make✅ Why his time at Shell & Colgate taught him how to spot hidden profits in any company✅ The exact strategy he teaches M&A entrepreneurs todayWhether you’re a business owner, investor, or future dealmaker — this episode is PACKED with practical insights.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly interviews with entrepreneurs who are risking it all to build something great.

Dinesh Hallan left a successful banking career to build DA Accountants from the ground up. In this episode of Risking It All Podcast, we talk about his journey as the son of immigrants in Glasgow, his career shift from engineering to accountancy, and how he took the leap into entrepreneurship.

Dinesh shares how he secured his first clients, the financial mistakes he sees business owners make, and key strategies to keep your business finances in check. From working with fish farms to aerosol can manufacturers, his career in accountancy has been anything but ordinary!

If you’re an entrepreneur or business owner looking to understand the financial side of running a business, this episode is for you.

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In this special year-end episode, Barry Jolly and Brian McGill, cohosts of the Risking It All Podcast and owners of Jolly Media Marketing, reflect on their journey as podcast hosts over the past year.

In this episode of the Risking it All Podcast, we dive into the incredible story of John Loudon, Managing Director and Founder of Hybrid Anchor.

In this week's episode of Risking It All, we sit down with Michael Tonner, the founder and managing director of Matchless Energy Group, a leading eco and renewables installer based in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

In this episode of Risking It All, we sit down with Ryan Smith, Managing Director of Keane Premier Group, to explore his incredible journey from studying engineering to working in telecoms sales, and eventually joining the family business his mother started in the care industry. Ryan shares how they built a thriving business with both elderly care homes and adult care services, focusing on providing care for the most vulnerable.

In this episode of the Risking It All Podcast, we sit down with Nick Sherman, CEO of EnergyAid, California's largest solar and battery service provider. Nick shares his journey from a collegiate golfer and failed business owner to building a thriving solar service company. Learn the ins and outs of the solar market in California, the incentives that make solar affordable, and the business models that helped him scale his company. If you're interested in how to grow a successful business, especially in the solar industry, this episode is a must-watch!

In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Simpson, a leading business investor and Partner at Monopoli Capital. Jamie takes us through his remarkable transition from a call center employee to founding and selling a successful wheelchair taxi service.

He shares expert insights on buying and selling businesses, emphasizing the significance of planning your exit strategy from the start and setting up effective systems to boost growth and value. Jamie also reflects on his mentorship experience with the legendary Dan Peña and how continuous self-development has fuelled his entrepreneurial achievements.

Tune in for a casual and insightful conversation filled with practical tips and stories that will inspire and guide current and aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone interested in the art of business acquisition and sales.

🌟 Get inspired by Steven Pettigrew's incredible journey from family business roots to becoming a top business investor and turnaround specialist! 🌟

Join us in this engaging episode as we sit down with Michael Savage, the founder and director of Channel Finance Group and a FIFA-registered football agent. Michael shares his incredible journey from a passion for numbers and finance to becoming a key player in the football industry. We delve into his story, discussing his career, how he transitioned into being a football agent, and the challenges he faced, including overcoming a brain tumour.

Discover how Michael's fascination with time management has been a crucial driver of his success and how he's building his business into a multifaceted finance group. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation!

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