In this podcast episode of 'Business Buying Strategies', host Jonathan Jay interviews Andrew Scott, an accomplished entrepreneur who has a versatile track record of both buying and selling businesses. Andrew talks about his recent experiences at the Marbella VIP dealmakers retreat and shares insights about his successful exits, including one at thirty times multiple. He also discusses some of the challenges associated with the buying process, dealing with the emotional aspect of buying and selling, and how to maximize the value of a business. The importance of having a proper acquisition process, understanding the target market, and having a long-term value-oriented approach is highlighted. Andrew concludes by stating his current focus on acquiring other marketing-related businesses and building a property portfolio to secure long-term capital value.

00:34 Introduction and Welcome 00:47 Interview with Andrew Scott: Successful Business Exits 01:40 Andrew's Experience in Buying and Selling Businesses 02:17 The Story of Business Leader Magazine 03:55 The Power of PR and Network in Business Valuation 07:46 Andrew's Experience in Buying Businesses 11:15 Lessons from Business Acquisitions 13:41 Recent Business Sales and Future Plans 17:49 Andrew's Motivation for Attending the Event 18:45 Closing Remarks

Resources

Buying a business is only the start, which is why we are now teaching what happens next on the Mastermind program. Now, 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 [email protected] for more information. 

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 [email protected].

If you would like to take the next step to learn the best ways of buying a business, without risking your own cash, you can access my free training at: www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk

Watch my Webinar Training Video: https://www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk

You can also request a free copy of my book at: https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/free-book-giveaway/

If you want to jump straight to my live Zoom FastTrack course, please go to: https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/fast 

Connect with Jonathan Jay at: Website: https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jay-3556b230/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDealmakersAcademy