Want to Buy Your First Business? Â
Here's How to Close Profitable Deals — Without Risking ALL of Your Own Money!
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I teach first-time buyers how to skip the startup pain and acquire real, cash-flowing businesses using the same playbook private equity firms have used for decades, with step-by-step training and weekly expert coaching.
Meet a Few First-Time Business Buyers That Weren’t Rich. They Weren’t Experts.  But They Closed Million-Dollar Deals Anyway...
Why This Isn’t Just Another Course—It’s Your Shortcut to Buying the Right Business, the Right Way...
Most buyers waste time, make bad decisions, or give up. Here’s how we help you avoid all three.
1. Save Time and Streamline Your Search ✅Â
Your time is your most valuable asset—and this system makes sure you don’t waste it. Without a clear roadmap, you’ll spend months chasing dead-end deals and getting nowhere. This course shows you how to filter fast, focus on the right targets, and get real momentum.
2. Make Confident, Informed Decisions ✅Â
The wrong deal can set you back years—or wipe you out entirely. We’ll teach you how to evaluate businesses like a pro, spot red flags early, and trust your instincts with the numbers to back it up. You’ll know exactly when to walk—and when to go all in.
3. Build Real Wealth Through Acquisition ✅Â
You’re not doing this for fun. You’re doing it for freedom. Owning the right business means income, equity, and control of your future. This course helps you structure deals and secure financing—even if you’re not sitting on a pile of cash—so you can finally make that dream real.
The 3 Reasons Most First-Time Buyers Fail—And the System That Solves Them...
Lesson 1:Â Deal Flow Machine - Unlock a Flood of Deal Flow with Ease
Without Deal Flow, Nothing Else Matters.  If you’re going to buy a great business, you need deals—good ones. But where do you find them? And how do you avoid wasting time on junk? That’s what this lesson is all about: building a steady flow of quality opportunities so you can focus on what matters—making your first deal happen.
Here's what you will learn:
- Find Hidden Gems: Skip the trash deals. I’ll show you how to zero in on profitable businesses quickly.
- Create Your Buyer Roadmap: Know exactly what types of deals to look for (and which ones to avoid).
- Crack On & Off-Market Deals: Find opportunities no one else knows about, plus nail the financing.
- Leverage Brokers Like a Pro: Brokers will want to work with you—because you’ll know exactly what to say.
- Turn LinkedIn into a Deal Magnet: Attract sellers with a killer profile and simple outreach strategies.
Lesson 2:Â Deal Review Genius -Â Learn How Read Financials and Pick "GOOD" Deals
Finding a business is just step one. The real question? Is it a good deal—or a total disaster waiting to happen? In this lesson, I’ll teach you how to evaluate opportunities like a pro so you can confidently pursue the winners and skip the time-wasters.
What You’ll Learn (Now Supercharged with AI)
- Spot Winners Instantly: Use AI to instantly flag good deals—and ditch the bad ones.
- Focus on Fundable Deals: Avoid duds. Zero in on what lenders actually fund.
- Read Financials Like a Pro: AI highlights the red flags and hidden cash—automatically.
- Steer Clear of Trouble: Discover the 17 types of businesses you should never buy.
- Simplify Valuation: Know exactly how much a business is really worth in minutes—without the guesswork.
- Win at Working Capital: Skip the rookie mistakes. AI helps you get it right.
- Get the Best Price & Terms: Structure deals that protect your downside and get funded.



Lesson 3: Deal Finance Expert - Master the Art of Raising Capital to Finance Your Deal—and Buy Bigger, Less Risky Businesses Using Other People’s Money
Let’s face it: financing your first deal can feel like the hardest part of the process. But it doesn’t have to be. In this lesson, I’ll show you exactly how to use other people’s money (OPM) to fund your acquisition and buy bigger, less risky businesses—without draining your savings.
Here's what you will learn:
- Leverage Other People’s Money: Preserve your cash by using smart strategies to raise outside capital first.
- Explore Your Financing Options: From SBA loans to private investors, you’ll know which tools work best for your deal.
- Structure Deals in Your Favor: Set up financing that works for you—not just the lender.
- Learn From Real Deals: Dive into case studies from experts who’ve been there, done that, and won big.
- Master SBA Loans: Demystify the process with metrics, timelines, and tips to secure the financing you need.
- Raise Your Down Payment: Find Investors on LinkedIn and X and pitch outside investors to cover your cash requirements.







90-Day “Action-Based” Money-Back Guarantee
If you dive into the DealFlowSystem, take action, and don’t see measurable progress in your business-buying journey within 90 days, I’ll give you a full refund. No hassle, no hard feelings. I just ask that you show me you put in the work. Fair?
Meet Jon: Your Coach
Hey, I’m Jon Stoddard. If you’re here, chances are you’ve thought about buying a business but don’t know where to start—or maybe you’ve tried but felt overwhelmed by the process. I get it. I’ve been there.
When I bought my first business, I thought I had it all figured out. Then reality hit. I made mistakes—big ones. That first business? I had to shut it down because Yahoo changed their ad policies, and my revenue vanished overnight. It felt like a punch to the gut.
But I didn’t give up. Instead, I learned everything I could about buying businesses the right way. I went on to buy, grow, and sell a hearing aid e-commerce company, turning it into a win. I still hold equity in another business I bought. Along the way, I’ve raised over $50 million for startups and public companies and even helped uplist an OTC company to NASDAQ.
Through those experiences—and interviewing over 150 serial acquirers, M&A service providers, and investment bankers on my podcast, Top M&A Entrepreneurs—I’ve learned what works, what doesn’t, and the common traps that catch first-time buyers off guard. More importantly, I’ve learned how to avoid them.

Here’s the deal: I believe buying established businesses is one of the smartest ways to build wealth. Why? Because someone else has already done the hard part—creating a product, finding customers, and making money. Your job is to step in, optimize, and grow.
But let’s be real. Buying a business isn’t easy—unless you know exactly what to look for and how to execute. That’s where I come in. I’ve developed a system—the DealFlowSystem—to help people like you fast-track your first acquisition without the trial-and-error I went through.
I’ll teach you how to find hidden gems, spot profitable deals, and use other people’s money to finance your purchase. It’s not theory—it’s what I’ve done myself and what I’ve helped others do, too.
On a personal note, I’m a Prostate Cancer survivor, a proud dad of teenage twins, and a dog lover. My time in the Air Force taught me discipline and resilience (and gave me the thrill of riding in the back seat of an F4 Phantom Fighter). These life experiences shaped who I am today—and they fuel my commitment to helping people like you succeed.
I’ve been where you are. I know the doubts, the questions, and the fear of making a mistake. But I also know the incredible opportunity waiting on the other side. Let me help you get there.