Ryan has started many companies as well as bought many businesses too. He has varied experience in acquisitions and some unique perspectives on how to operate, particularly in regards to systems, scaling and holding companies. He joins Dan to talk about his entrepreneurial journey into business acquisitions, how he structures his deals as well as why keeping things simple in business and acquisitions is how he has sustained success. Acquisition Challenge: Getepicchallenge.com KEY TAKEAWAYS Ryan ...
Aug 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 23
Joel Erway joins Dan today to talk all about his unique IP, the power offer and how this could work for other business owners and deal finders. KEY TAKEAWAYS It was after transitioning into the digital marketing, that Joel took his experiences of sales presentations to aid him in selling online sales and webinars. After gaining many clients and wanting to move into selling coaching courses, Joel began to invest in his own education. He wanted to learn what other sales avenues were available and ...
Jul 18, 2022•29 min•Ep. 22
Business and marketing expert Jay Abraham joins Dan on this insightful episode. Jay has consulted for some of the largest companies and entrepreneurs in the world and helped generate growth of billions of dollars so has a wealth of experience! He shares some of his expertise along with advice in this episode and also talks about the power of collaboration and research in making successful acquisitions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Think about what services you can offer to those who will be benefiting from you...
Jul 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 21
Dan is joined by lawyer, account and tax strategist Roland Frasier. Roland is renowned as a ‘deal artist' and is a serial entrepreneur who has bought and sold multiple businesses. They discuss how to source almost-risk free deals, Roland's unique strategies and why networking is one of the most important things you can do to build your deal-sourcing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Early on in Roland's career he was working in real estate and this is where he began making deals. He has gained a lot of experience ...
May 15, 2022•37 min•Ep. 20
Dan is interviewed by Jerry from Commercial Property Investors. They talk all things investing and acquisitions. This is an episode full of tips and knowledge about how to make a successful deal. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dan has had his fair share of difficulties in making deals. One of the biggest issues he had was actually with his bank who stopped one of his deals. However, he learnt a lot from this experience; about leverage, bankers and risk. Identify the risks in every deal, Identify it, risk assess ...
Apr 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Dan is interviewed by Julie Whitmore from Your Property Network. He talks to Julie about his business model that he uses to build success time and time again for failing business acquisitions. Listen in to hear Dan talk about why focusing on businesses in decline for your acquisitions can be a great way to diversify your portfolio, create long-term financial gain and actually decrease various risk-factors. He delves deep into which things to focus on when doing your due diligenc...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 18
This episode is the first in a series of talking with Sebastian all about acquisitions. Dan and Sebastian talk about how Sebastian structures his deals, how he finds them, what has been most successful for him in the past as well as who inspires him for the future. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sebastian's first experience of acquisition was quite negative, he took over a company but was unable to save them and the company went under. But, if this hadn't had happened he wouldn't have decided to move to the UK a...
Mar 07, 2022•45 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, Dan Taylor speaks with Paul Davis from Nimbus Maps. They discuss the five top ways you can protect your property investments in 2022. They also discuss their own journeys into property including the many lessons they have learnt along the way. KEY TAKEAWAYS Diversification: Simplify your investing. Choose multiple streams to invest in and diversify, but not so much that it become overcomplicated, convoluted and difficult. You need to ensure you are in profit from day one. This d...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 16
“If you want to do anything in life today, it's all about raising money” In his episode, Dan speaks with Anric Blatt who has been in business for over 30 years; including founding, starting and scaling multiple hedge funds across the world. Anric has had an incredible journey to where he is today and he shares this, including aspects of his childhood, his success in business and what his plans are for the future. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anric has always been an entrepreneur. He started building business i...
Aug 15, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 15
“ You can transform your life with one acquisition” Following on from Dan being interviewed by Ellie in episode 13, Dan now welcomes Ellie onto the AOA Podcast! Ellie is a property investor, podcaster and entrepreneur. They talk about good advice, learning experiences and Ellie's own journey in property! KEY TAKEAWAYS Ellie's first investment in property didn't go to plan but it is how she learnt a lot of lessons and although it didn't feel like it at the time the experience was priceless. No on...
Jul 19, 2021•43 min•Ep. 14
“ Dan is an absolute master of commercial property” In this episode, the roles are reversed as Dan is interviewed by Ellie Mckay! They discuss Dan's career, focusing on his wealth of experience in commercial property, his entrepreneurial spirit and his resilience! KEY TAKEAWAYS Making deals isn't just about creating wealth but also about adding value. There are lots of creative things you can do make a successful acquisition, adding value along the way. Both Dan's parents were in business themse...
Jul 04, 2021•45 min•Ep. 13
“ In Every Challenge There's Always a Gift ” In this episode, Dan speaks to Trevor Crowley who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in multiple acquisition deals. Trevor started out in Morgan Stanley in the and is now mostly working in the world of real estate. KEY TAKEAWAYS Trevor worked in the retail side of Morgan Stanley and also had a stint in sales management. After 10 years he went to work for the Bank of America, then went to develop an alternative investment platform at another firm...
Jun 13, 2021•34 min•Ep. 12
“We get guests on to help you to do deals, do better deals, to understand, learn strategies so you can do acquisitions yourself” In this engaging episode, Dan speaks to serial entrepreneur Craig Greenhouse. They talk about the impact of risk, the psychology of acquisitions and the evolution of Craig's own business, property and acquisition journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS Craig has always been an entrepreneur, he was self-employed from the age of 15 doing various different business ideas. He was always in...
Jun 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 11
“I love the journey, I love the process and I love the game, the beautiful game of life and acquisitions.” In this episode, Dan is speaking with ‘recovering serial entrepreneur' Allen Witters, a former ops manager around the world, venture capitalist, government advisor and so much more! They talk about Allen's career, focusing on acquisitions, including his many great successes but his failures too and the impact they had on his life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Allen has always been future oriented. He some...
May 30, 2021•53 min•Ep. 10
How can you create cash flow and grow your wealth through acquiring businesses and commercial real estate? In this episode, Dan talks to Tyler Wood, who worked in the hedge fund industry for 20 years but now works for Gravitas Carbotura where he is the Director of ESG and Sustainability. They discuss the true value of business and the environment and its impact on the future of the business world. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tyler's role when he was in the hedge fund world, was meeting great people and then i...
May 23, 2021•47 min•Ep. 9
What are the top three problems that occur time and time again in developments? In this episode Dan speaks with entrepreneur and speaker, Paul Abercrombie from bulletproof developments. They talk about Paul's experience in the development world, how to de-risk projects and how you to be successful in this field. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paul has vast experience as a development manager in various family run businesses. Over this time he has seen the same common mistakes made by developers again and again. ...
May 16, 2021•19 min•Ep. 8
In today's episode, Dan speaks to Jerry Alexander. A property entrepreneur specialising in commercial property. They met on clubhouse and this is why they are having this conversation today! They discuss Jerry's journey, commercial multiple occupancy and how to get started, in business and property. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jerry has always wanted his own business. He went to university but was always thinking about doing his own thing. He worked for some construction companies and then onto product compan...
May 09, 2021•38 min•Ep. 7
How can Nimbus Maps help you make more deals and give you a better outcome? In this episode, Dan interviews Paul Davis Nimbus, Paul is the co-founder of Nimbus Maps and has decades of experience in commercial property. They talk about his journey into commercial property and the tool that he and his brother developed to help other investors and developers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paul started his property journey investing and building a property portfolio as a family business. He then started working wit...
May 02, 2021•16 min•Ep. 6
Don't pay yourself on assumptions and do not get caught up in a comparative lifestyle. These two things will save you in a downturn of income. In this episode, Dan interviews Gavin Gallagher. Gavin has been working in the commercial property space of acquisitions for quite some time, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Guy and Dan discuss their journeys, the mistakes they have made and how you can avoid them. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gavin was born into a real-estate family in the sense both his f...
May 02, 2021•35 min•Ep. 5
Acquisitions are simply a quick way to grow your wealth. In this episode, Dan speaks to Guy Bartlett. Guy is a friend of Dan's and there is nothing he likes to do more than an acquisition! They discuss how Guy started getting into acquisitions, what he enjoys about them and the key things you need to think about if you want to start buying businesses. KEY TAKEAWAYS As a child, Guy remembers watching many people across the business world and news buying and acquiring businesses and it always seem...
May 02, 2021•40 min•Ep. 4
To be successful in acquisition you need to start getting out of your comfort zone, success is just the other side of fear. Adam was working in accountancy and fell in love with small businesses, he started to have visions and ideas about acquiring them to create wealth. Fast forward to now and he has businesses in both the US and the UK and owns property in three different countries. He has never lost his excitement and passion for what he does and today shares why this is as well as how he doe...
May 02, 2021•32 min•Ep. 3
How can you become a gravitational force for investors? In this episode, Dan speaks to The Disruptive Entrepreneur, Rob Moore. Rob is the co-founder and co-owner of progressive property, has an award-winning Podcast: The Disruptive Entrepreneur, is an author of multiple best-selling books as well as a host of many other pursuits! Today they discuss social media, especially in regards to property investors, how to get the interest of investors via social media, why brand matters and Rob's journey...
May 02, 2021•25 min•Ep. 2
How can you create cash flow and grow your wealth through acquiring businesses and commercial real estate? In this first episode of The Art of Acquisitions, Dan interviews Co-Founder and Owner of Progressive Property, Mark Homer. Mark talks about his journey into the property world including wins, failures and much more. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mark started toying with the idea of acquisitions in 2003. Then in 2005 he began buying small terraced houses in his local area, he then met Rob Moore and they bui...
May 02, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 1
