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Send us a text Dee & Craig are back with their second joint episode, this time on The Federal Reserve. - Inflation - QE - The global economy - Debt - Jobs - History of the Banking system & more! Don't forget to leave a review :D IG @dee_ludlow Discover Smarter Investing with the Teaminvest Wealth Builders PodcastExpert insights and proven strategies from Australia's top investors. Build your wealth.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify W...
Send us a text So today I am joined by Dilen of The Crypto Circle, we covered so much in this episode I highly suggest you listen to it all to get the most out of it. Conversation points: Current Market overview of Crypto BTC Price Predictions by EOY Dollar Strength and what does that mean? Work From Home VS Tech Mini Economic Boom Coming? Global Debt-GDP $28M for a seat? Brent Crude $157 Trillion National Debt? 3D Print, VR, AR and ...
Send us a text There is a lot going on in the world right now and there is a lot of different opinions out there. Myself & Craig Hill cover a lot of the current hot topics and give our opinions on the matter. IG @dee_ludlow Discover Smarter Investing with the Teaminvest Wealth Builders PodcastExpert insights and proven strategies from Australia's top investors. Build your wealth.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
Send us a text So I thought I would talk about a few things that I've had messages around including the bull and bear case of Bitcoin and opinions on this topic, and also around from my opinion the biggest Ponzi scheme out there, not stocks, not crypto, not the housing market, not even pensions! Follow me on IG @dee_ludlow Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
Send us a text Episode #32 - Economics & Tulsi Tea This is the second solo podcast of my small series of the current circumstances. This is more intricate than the previous episode, i speak on Rishi Sunak's plans to reduce winter job losses, a decline of Democracy, bankruptcies and more around current economic climate. I speak about a possibility of Universal Base Income coming into play to try and avoid civil unrest. I also speak around de-globalisation and some businesse...
Send us a text Episode#30 - Dee Ludlow I have recently interviewed numerous guests and questioned them regarding the effects of COVID from a economic outlook. I decided to share my thoughts on the topic as a few listeners have messaged me directly on Instagram and asked why I asked those questions. So here's a 20 minute overview on the topics above. @dee_ludlow Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
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Send a text I have some time while I'm waiting for my flight at the airport, so I thought I'd walk through an acquisition we have been working on...I've since found out they sold to a competitor that we almost acquired 6 months ago! What a circus. Work with me https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
Send us a text https://www.youtube.com/@thesmbshow Work with me https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl If you are a serious acquirer you can work with my team at https://5dcapitalpartners.com/ Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
Send us a text 5D member Thasan joins us to tell us how he sold his btc to buy his first business. We talk about how he acquired his first business, how he had heads of terms signed for 2x 8 figure businesses, and also how AI could affect small businesses. This is a great episode. Watch the interview here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0luIHDLrFmE&t=479s Discover Smarter Investing with the Teaminvest Wealth Builders PodcastExpert insights and proven strategies fr...
Send us a text Last year was a whirl wind, here's some lessons I learned from 2025. https://www.youtube.com/@thesmbshow Work with me https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl 5D Boardroom Live Event (Business Buying Masterclass) 1x Ticket Birmingham 7th Feb (10am-4:30pm) https://buy.stripe.com/aFa28qayAaUz9Ev1aZeME3B 1x Ticket London 8th Feb (10am-4:30pm) https://buy.stripe.com/fZubJ0dKM8Mr2c3bPDeME3z Discover Smarter Investing with the Teaminvest Wealth Builders PodcastExpert insights ...
Send us a text In this Q&A session, I break down some of the most COMMON (and most confusing) topics in the UK business world, from Companies House filings to EOT structures, business turnarounds, EMI options, and much more. If you’re buying, building, or turning around businesses in the UK, this video gives you clear, practical answers you can actually use. Work with me https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
Send us a text If you’re looking for the best business to buy, this is it. In this video, I break down the business model that gives you recurring revenue, high margins, minimal day-to-day involvement, and stays strong even when the economy gets ugly. We’ll cover why self-storage (and businesses like it) are the closest thing to a hands-off cash-flow machine you can own, and why smart buyers are targeting it right now. ✅ In this video you’ll learn: Why recurring revenue beats “one-and-don...
Send us a text House prices haven’t gone up, they’ve collapsed in real terms. 📉 While the headlines celebrate record property values, the truth is that when you adjust for inflation, the real value of homes has dropped by over 51% in the last decade. In this video, I break down: 🏠The shocking data behind the “hidden” property crash 💸 How inflation quietly erased half the market’s real value 📊 What this means for investors, homeowners, and first-time buyers Work with me: https://go.de...
Send us a text In this episode I show you the exact stress-testing framework professional acquirers use to avoid catastrophic losses when buying a business. Listen to learn the exact 4-part stress test that separates real deals from disasters. Use the same due diligence methods I apply when analysing deals worth millions. Follow me on Instagram: dee_ludlow Connect with me on LinkedIn: Dee Ludlow Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
Send us a text Thinking about buying a pest control business? You’re looking at one of the most underrated, recession-resistant cashflow machines out there, and in this video I’ll show you exactly why AND how to buy one the smart way. Pest control companies are built on recurring contracts, essential services, and simple, scalable operations. That’s why they consistently outperform a lot of “sexier” businesses from an acquisition standpoint. If you want reliable monthly revenue, low capex, a...
Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by business broker Charlie Norton, a guy who’s genuinely redefining what modern brokerage looks like. Charlie’s not just selling businesses, he’s upgrading the whole game with better process, better transparency, and better outcomes for buyers and sellers. He also walks us through his new valuation software True Value. If you’re buying, selling, brokering, or even just learning how deals really work behind the scenes, this one is packed. https://...
Send us a text Road to £1M EBITDA, a dealmaker who’s scaling through acquisition the real way: by starting before he felt “ready.” Mitch didn’t come from a traditional M&A background. No long track record, no decades of experience, no secret head start. Just the decision to learn fast, take action, and buy his first business. Since then, he’s completed a couple of acquisitions and is building real momentum toward the £1M EBITDA mark. In this episode, we unpack: How Mitch went from zero ex...
Send us a text ou can’t TAX your way to GROWTH. In this episode, we break down what the latest budget really means for founders, operators, and dealmakers, and why higher taxes rarely translate into stronger economies or healthier businesses. We get practical about how to win anyway: using AI to drive efficiency, protect margins, and uncover opportunities faster than your competitors, and using M&A as a growth engine when organic routes get squeezed. Work with me: https://go.deeludl...
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with a special guest who reveals how he acquired three cleaning companies with no money down, scaled them through smart acquisitions, and grew the group to ÂŁ1 million in revenue, all within a short timeframe. We break down the strategies behind creative deal-making, operational scaling, and building value in traditional service businesses. In a separate segment, I dive into a powerful concept shaping the future of finance: the tokenisation o...
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