EP 91 | How to Buy Businesses Instead of Starting Them | Dee Ludlow

In this episode of The Multipliers Club Podcast, we sit down with Dee Ludlow, a business acquisitions expert and investor who takes a very different approach to entrepreneurship.   While most entrepreneurs are focused on starting businesses from scratch, Dee specialises in buying existing businesses, structuring smart deals, and scaling companies through ownership, equity, and strategic acquisitions.   Dee has interests, equity, or options in 15+ businesses, multiple exits under his belt, and has been involved in companies collectively valued at over nine figures. In this conversation, he breaks down how real wealth is built behind the scenes — without hype or shortcuts.     In this episode, we cover:      Why most startups fail and why starting from zero is often the hardest route  How to find businesses to buy and where most people are looking in the wrong places  What makes a business a good acquisition opportunity  The red flags to avoid when buying or partnering in a business  How deal structure can matter more than price  Partnerships, pressure, and governance in multi-business ownership  Exits, tax strategy, and the UK vs US opportunity gap  Where Dee sees the biggest business opportunities over the next decade   This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in: business acquisitions, buying businesses, entrepreneurship through acquisition, private equity thinking, scaling companies, exits, and long-term wealth creation.       Follow The Multipliers Club     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themultipliersclub.podcast   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMultipliersClub     Follow Dee Ludlow here:     https://www.instagram.com/dee_ludlow/     Want help growing your business or personal brand with content, paid ads, or AI   Contact us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvey_warrington_media   and quote "TMC" for a free strategy session.     Need help planning your next holiday Get a fully personalised travel experience from Jake, one of the hosts of the podcast https://www.instagram.com/thetravelentrepreneur      Listen to the audio version whilst on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tSBGI22owIUwITmDxDhvU   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-multipliers-club/id1680186351      Work with us or collaborate with us by direct messaging us on Instagram or emailing [email protected]