The Business Finance Podcast
We are Phil and Jack, owners of The Best Finance Group. We help UK Business Owners with their journey, from Start Up to Sell Up! Our day to day mission is helping UK businesses to access commercial finance from our huge panel of lenders. Types of commercial finance we help arrange includes: Unsecured Loans, Secured Loans, Invoice Finance, Single Invoice Finance, Revolving Credit Facilities, Property Finance, Asset Finance, Aquisition Finance, Supplier/Trade Finance, Merchant Cash Advances and Credit Insurance. We also work closely with Accountants, Business Consultants, Wealth Managers, Insolvency Practicioners and Solicitors. This means we can often support our clients by referring them to our trusted advisors. We will also bring in guests in these industries that can share their knowledge and experience, helping you the business owner to pick up valuable tips and information. Let us know if there are any topics you would like us to cover, or if you have a finance challenge we can help you solve! We hope you find this podcast series valuable and would love to help you. Contact us here:
www.thebestgroup.co.uk
The Business Finance Podcast
How to Finance an MBI: Key Questions Answered – Expert Q&A & Live MBI Case Study
🎙 The Business Finance Podcast | Management Buy-Ins (MBIs) Explained
📅 New Episodes Every Friday | 🔔 Subscribe for more expert insights
In this episode of The Business Finance Podcast, Jack Seymour and Phil Murphy dive into the world of Management Buy-Ins (MBIs) — a powerful acquisition strategy for entrepreneurs and investors. If you're exploring business acquisitions or want to understand the difference between MBIs and MBOs, this episode is packed with practical insights, expert guidance, and real-world examples.
🔍 Topics Covered:
00:24 – What is a Management Buy-In (MBI)?
01:05 – How MBIs differ from MBOs
01:31 – Advantages & disadvantages of MBIs
02:36 – Typical MBI process
03:42 – Funding options for MBIs
05:07 – Common challenges in MBIs
07:20 – How long does an MBI take?
08:27 – 💼 Deal of the Week: A post-acquisition success story involving £150,000 unsecured funding
11:44 – A shoutout to the Panath Town U13s football team!
💡 Key Takeaways:
Understand how MBI's work and how they differ from MBOs
Learn about typical deal structures and funding routes (including asset-based lending, private equity, and vendor finance)
Hear about the real-life challenges buyers face — and how to overcome them
Discover how The Best Finance Group helps speed up deals by accessing the whole lending market
📣 Got a commercial finance requirement?
Visit: https://www.thebestgroup.co.uk
🧠 Featured Experts:
Phil Murphy – Business Finance Expert
Jack Seymour – Acquisition Finance Expert
💼 Ideal for:
Aspiring business acquirers
Corporate finance advisors
SME owners planning an exit
Private investors and entrepreneurs
🛠️ Useful Resources:
📚 Book Mentioned: The Exit Roadmap by Chris Spratling
Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Exit-Roadmap-insiders-business-profitably-ebook/dp/B0F5YB9YWQ
💬 Contact Best Finance Group: https://www.thebestgroup.co.uk
#ManagementBuyIn #BusinessAcquisition #MBI #MBO #BuyASmallBusiness #BusinessFinance #Entrepreneurship #SMEFinance #PrivateEquity #CommercialFinance #BestFinanceGroup #BusinessFunding #AcquisitionStrategy #FinancePodcast #SmallBusinessUK