Mastering business acquisitions: Jamil's journey in fire safety

Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy

In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan talks with Jamil about what happened following his acquisition of a fire door and safety business with a revenue of 4.5 million.

Jamil discusses the challenges faced immediately after the acquisition, including unexpected operational issues and restructuring tasks. He shares insights on implementing growth strategies, optimising operations through technology, and improving business processes.

Jamil highlights the importance of focusing on people, processing, and technology to enhance business efficiency. As he continues his buy-and-build strategy in the fire safety sector, Jamil emphasises the potential for significant returns from this approach and shares his future plans, including further acquisitions and potentially collaborating with private equity for expanded growth.

Key moments

02:21 Recap of Jamil's First Acquisition

02:46 Challenges and Discoveries Post-Acquisition

05:02 Implementing Growth Strategies

06:19 Operational Improvements and Staff Changes

14:06 Future Plans and Acquisitions

22:33 Advice for Aspiring Business Buyers

24:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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