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Why 88% of Businesses Don’t Sell — And How You Can Be the Exception

41 min · 27 de jun de 2025
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Meet Jonathan Molloy — a dealmaker and acquisition entrepreneur. We discussed how he's built a portfolio of businesses, scaled one company from £1.8M to £5M+, and now helps business owners grow, restructure, or exit, often through strategic acquisitions. In this episode of The Different Podcast, host Steven Pettigrew uncovers: • The real reason most SMEs never sell and how Jonathan fixes that • What consulting for equity actually looks like • Why ADHD, strict nutrition, and mindset mastery gave him an edge • How he evaluates businesses and when he walks away • What makes a founder actually "investable" From spinal surgery at 20 to structuring multi-million-pound deals, this is a story of reinvention, strategy, and relentless consistency. 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes with founders and operators 📲 Follow Stephen: https://www.youtube.com/@StevenPettigrewInvestor [https://www.youtube.com/@StevenPettigrewInvestor] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpettigrewinvestor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpettigrewinvestor/] 📧Work With Us: https://www.monopolicapital.com/ [https://www.monopolicapital.com/]

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