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2020/01/27
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2026/08/03
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🎙️ Helping entrepreneurs & dealmakers navigate SMBs & M&A | Tips, trends & real-world stories from the front linesSend in your questions to [email protected]
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School Teacher to £40K/Month Profit By Buying 2 Businesses in 18 Months
2026/08/03
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Buy a business to make $15k-$50k/month in the next 180 days.
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/
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Alex and Sophie were school teachers before joining the 5D program.
In this interview, they share how they used business acquisition to buy 2 businesses with no money down, creating £40K/month in income without starting a business from scratch.
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How to 5X a Business in 12 Months Without Starting From Scratch
2026/07/30
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2x-5x your business by buying a business in the next 180 days.
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/
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Zac went from £100K profit to £500K profit in just 12 months.
How?
Not by starting from scratch.
He used 3 strategic acquisitions to scale his business faster, increase cash flow, and build momentum that organic growth alone would have taken years to achieve.
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Private Equity Hunting UK Assets + Q&A
2026/07/17
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What the UK Government NEED to do ASAP
2026/07/11
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UK Business Succession Crisis, Using AI in the M&A process & Space X IPO
2026/06/27
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The UK is facing one of the biggest business succession crises in its history, with thousands of profitable SMEs expected to change hands over the next decade. In this episode, we explore what that means for business owners, buyers and investors, why acquisitions could become one of the greatest wealth-building opportunities of the next 10 years, and how AI is transforming the M&A process, from sourcing deals and due diligence to valuation and risk analysis. We also break down the latest developments surrounding SpaceX's long-awaited IPO, what it could mean for private markets, and the lessons every entrepreneur can take from one of the world's most valuable companies.
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What It’s REALLY Like Running an HVAC Business (Growth & Struggles)
2026/03/27
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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
2026/03/23
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Tax Expert John Noble joins me to discuss the UK economy, taxes, business and entrepreneurship.
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Matthew Wright at LBC is an ATTENTION SEEKER
2026/03/15
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The Perfect Storm For Business Buyers | Emergency Market Update
2026/03/13
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UK Businesses Emergency Market Update
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How the Middle East War Could Impact UK Business Owners
2026/03/10
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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.
If you’re a founder, investor, or business owner, understanding how global events affect local markets is critical for planning, pricing, and protecting your business in uncertain times.
Full video on The SMB Show Youtube
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Private Equity Below £20m: All The Work None of the Money
2026/02/25
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Starting a private equity fund sounds attractive, until you run the numbers.
If your fund is £20 million or smaller, the traditional 2 and 20 private equity model often fails to generate meaningful income for the fund manager, especially in the UK under FCA and AIFMD regulations.
In this video, I break down the real economics of small private equity funds and explain why management fees rarely cover costs, carried interest takes years to materialise, and UK regulatory overhead makes sub-£20m funds structurally inefficient.
Aspiring private equity fund managers, Operators considering raising a first-time fundInvestors curious about how PE funds really make moneyAnyone evaluating UK private equity fund structuresIf you’re thinking about starting a private equity fund in the UK, watch this before you commit capital, time, or reputation.
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Helping An 8-Figure Consultant Switch From Fees To Equity Deals
2026/02/23
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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, visit https://app.iclosed.io/e/Zak5D/5d-private-strategy-session
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In this video, I sit down with 8 figure consultant Usman Kayani and break down how to structure consulting for equity deals properly, using real world examples to shift the mindset of consultants who want to move beyond fees and start building long-term ownership.
Most consultants trade time for money. The smartest ones trade expertise for equity, but only if the deal is structured correctly. Get it wrong, and you end up underpaid, overworked, or legally exposed. Get it right, and you create asymmetric upside without taking unnecessary risk.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Current Retainer Model & Value Creation
3:42 - Client Types & Service Offerings
5:11 - The Churn Problem at 12 Months
11:12 - The 3-Month vs 12-Month Offer
12:34 - Small Business Equity Structure
14:40 - Setting Up Equity Triggers & KPIs
17:41 - Target EBITDA & Valuation Multiples
21:00 - Amplifying Returns with Hurdle Rates
24:02 - Understanding the 50/50 Hurdle Split
27:22 - Legal Framework & Value Creation Budget
28:34 - Founder Selection & Risk Management
31:00 - Founder Buyout Mechanism
32:10 - Implementation
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They Lied To You...
2026/02/19
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Why This Acquisition Died at the Finish Line (Seller’s Lawyers Killed It)
2026/02/16
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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)
2026/02/02
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