OWN YOUR FIRST $1M BUSINESS IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS—WITH LESS THAN 10% CASH DOWN
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DealFlowSystem is the step-by-step playbook and weekly coaching that lets first-time buyers skip the startup grind and acquire profitable companies using the same financing tactics private-equity pros use.
Meet 4 Students That Weren’t Rich. They Weren't Experts. But They Bought a $1M+ Business 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 FLOWÂ - Unlocking 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 junk. Learn how to quickly spot profitable, fundable businesses worth your time.
- Create Your Buyer Roadmap: Get crystal clear on what deals YOU should chase—and which ones to walk away from.
- Crack On & Off-Market Deals: Unlock strategies to find deals no one else sees, even when the market feels dry.
Lesson 2:Â DEAL REVIEW -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 flag strong deals fast—and filter out the losers before wasting time.
- Focus on Fundable Deals: Skip the guesswork. Learn what lenders actually fund—and why.
- Steer Clear of Trouble: Discover the 17 types of businesses you should never buy.
Lesson 3: DEAL FINANCING - Learn how to raise capital and buy bigger, safer 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 to fund your acquisition and buy bigger, less risky businesses—without draining your savings.
Here's what you will learn:
- Structure Deals in Your Favor: Craft offers that protect your downside and still get approved—even when lenders push back.
- Master SBA Loans: Use the exact checklist that gets 90%+ of our students approved. No fluff, just what lenders want.
- Raise Your Down Payment: Leverage LinkedIn, X, and my SMB Investor Network to attract investors and cover your equity injection.
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.
