The Power of Action in Business Acquisition In this episode of Business Buying Strategies, Jonathan Jay shares insights from his keynote at the VIP Dealmakers retreat in Marbella. He discusses the transition from inertia to momentum in business buying and reinforces the idea that 'Action Changes Things (ACT)'. Drawing from personal anecdotes, including an enlightening encounter with personal development guru Brian Tracy, Jay emphasizes the importance of mindset, the danger of imposter syndrome, and the transformative power of taking decisive action towards business acquisition. He shares the significance of surrounding oneself with the right people and continuously upgrading one's education to foster a positive and proactive attitude towards business deals. The episode underlines the belief that anyone can succeed in business acquisition with focus, clarity, and action. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:16 The Journey of Selling My Publishing Company 02:10 The Influence of Brian Tracy and Personal Development 05:22 The Power of Belief in Business Buying 06:27 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 06:56 The Value of Selling a Business 07:59 The Importance of Trying and Failing 08:46 The Power of Detachment in Negotiations 09:27 The Role of Education in Success 10:05 The Importance of Involvement and Mindset 11:42 The Impact of Your Surroundings on Success 13:24 The Role of Attitude in Success 13:59 The Power of Action and Focus 19:20 Overcoming Inertia and Moving into Momentum 19:53 Closing Remarks and Encouragement   ** Looking for a great acquisition lawyer in the UK? Use mine! ** If you are looking for a lawyer in the UK to help you get the deal over the line, then use my own lawyer, John Andrews. You can phone his office at (0345) 2412494 or email him at [email protected]. Ready to get started? Here’s how you can start your business buying journey… Download our free Business Buying Toolkit https://dealmakers.co.uk/business-buying-toolkit Join our Business Acquisition FastTrack programme https://www.dealmakers.co.uk/fast Already bought a business? if you've already bought a business, you should be part of my Inner Circle group where we discuss raising capital, integration management, and exiting. Email Maria on [email protected] for more information. Connect with Jonathan Jay at: Website: https://www.dealmakers.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jay-3556b230/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDealmakersAcademy