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Episodes
61 episodes
What It’s REALLY Like Running an HVAC Business (Growth & Struggles)
HVAC business owner Sam Corlett, breaks down the challenges, lessons, and growth journey behind building and scaling in a competitive market.
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Tax Expert John Noble talks UK Economy, Taxes, Business
Tax Expert John Noble joins me to discuss the UK economy, taxes, business and entrepreneurship.
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52:38
The Perfect Storm For Business Buyers | Emergency Market Update
UK Businesses Emergency Market Update
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How the Middle East War Could Impact UK Business Owners
The conflict in the Middle East could have significant ripple effects for businesses in the UK. In this video, we break down how geopolitical tensions can impact energy prices, supply chains, inflation, and overall business confidence.I...
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Private Equity Below ÂŁ20m: All The Work None of the Money
Starting a private equity fund sounds attractive, until you run the numbers.If your fund is ÂŁ20 million or smaller, the traditional 2 and 20 private equity model often fails to generate meaningful income for the fund manager, especially...
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Helping An 8-Figure Consultant Switch From Fees To Equity Deals
My M&A advisory firm, 5DCP, helps buyers model cash flow before and after acquisition so deals don’t fall apart post close https://5dcapitalpartners.com/If you want to work directly with me and my team to get acquisitions done, visi...
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Why This Acquisition Died at the Finish Line (Seller’s Lawyers Killed It)
I have some time while I'm waiting for my flight at the airport, so I thought I'd walk through an acquisition we have been working on...I've since found out they sold to a competitor that we almost acquired 6 months ago! What a circus.
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Why Profitable Businesses Still Go Broke After an Acquisition (MUST LISTEN)
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I sold my Bitcoin to buy my first business
5D member Thasan joins us to tell us how he sold his btc to buy his first business. We talk about how he acquired his first business, how he had heads of terms signed for 2x 8 figure businesses, and also how AI could affe...
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Reflecting on 2025 | Harsh Lessons
Last year was a whirl wind, here's some lessons I learned from 2025. https://www.youtube.com/@thesmbshow Work with me
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Q&A: EOTs, Turnarounds, Companies House, EMI Options & More
In this Q&A session, I break down some of the most COMMON (and most confusing) topics in the UK business world, from Companies House filings to EOT structures, business turnarounds, EMI options, and much more.If you’re buying, build...
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This Is The Best Business to Buy: Recurring Revenue, Hands Off, High Margins & Recession-Proof
If you’re looking for the best business to buy, this is it.In this video, I break down the business model that gives you recurring revenue, high margins, minimal day-to-day involvement, and stays strong even when the economy gets ugly.<...
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Investors Listen: The 51% House Price Correction You Missed
House prices haven’t gone up, they’ve collapsed in real terms.📉 While the headlines celebrate record property values, the truth is that when you adjust for inflation, the real value of homes has dropped by over 51% in the last dec...
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Before You Get Scammed Into Buying a “Broken Business”
In this episode I show you the exact stress-testing framework professional acquirers use to avoid catastrophic losses when buying a business. Listen to learn the exact 4-part stress test that separates real deals from disasters. Use the...
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Why Pest Control Is One of the BEST Businesses to Buy
Thinking about buying a pest control business? You’re looking at one of the most underrated, recession-resistant cashflow machines out there, and in this video I’ll show you exactly why AND how to buy one the smart way.Pest control comp...
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Working With Business Brokers
In this episode, I’m joined by business broker Charlie Norton, a guy who’s genuinely redefining what modern brokerage looks like. Charlie’s not just selling businesses, he’s upgrading the whole game with better process, better transparency, and...
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Road to ÂŁ1m EBITDA with Mitch Foley
Road to £1M EBITDA, a dealmaker who’s scaling through acquisition the real way: by starting before he felt “ready.”Mitch didn’t come from a traditional M&A background. No long track record, no decades of experience, no secret head st...
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You cannot TAX your way to GROWTH | The budget, AI & M&A Success
ou can’t TAX your way to GROWTH. In this episode, we break down what the latest budget really means for founders, operators, and dealmakers, and why higher taxes rarely translate into stronger economies or healthier businesses. We g...
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Buying Cleaning Companies No Money Down and The Tokenisation of All Assets
In this episode, we sit down with a special guest who reveals how he acquired three cleaning companies with no money down, scaled them through smart acquisitions, and grew the group to ÂŁ1 million in revenue, all within a short timeframe.
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Care Sector Roll Up at 27 Years Old | Business Acquisition
NEWS Trades Construction News November Budget - TAXESQ&AQ: Reducing Churn Q:Valuation, Market Comps Q: Structuring Deals in Tight Debt Markets Q: What Makes You Walk Away From A Deal...
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4 No Money Down Business Acquisitions, Turning Around A Manufacturing Business & SME Funding
FREE AI Business Valuation Prompt Pack with Video Tutorial https://www.deeludlow.com/ai-tools 🎙️ The SMB Show – 24/9/25Welcome to another episode of The SMB Show Live, the #1 place to stay updated on the UK small...
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Moncler: A Masterclass in Value Creation & Turnaround Strategy
Discover how Remo Ruffini took Moncler from a struggling outerwear label to a global luxury powerhouse.In this video, we break down the strategic moves behind Ruffini’s acquisition, his value-creation playbook, and the turnaround tactics th...
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Vegas Sold to Private Equity? The Story You Haven’t Heard
Las Vegas isn’t just about casinos, shows, and bright lights anymore… it’s about big money. Over the last decade, private equity firms and Wall Street investors have quietly taken over the Strip, buying up iconic hotels, casinos, and entertainm...
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