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Send us Fan Mail 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 Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
Send us Fan Mail 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 an...
Send us Fan Mail 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 Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
Send us Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 busines...
Send us Fan Mail 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
Send us Fan Mail Tax Expert John Noble joins me to discuss the UK economy, taxes, business and entrepreneurship. Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
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Send us Fan Mail The conflict in the Middle East could have significant ripple effects for businesses in the UK. In this video, we break down how geopolitical tensions can impact energy prices, supply chains, inflation, and overall business confidence. If you’re a founder, investor, or business owner, understanding how global events affect local markets is critical for planning, pricing, and protecting your business in uncertain times. Full video on The SMB Show Youtube Work with m...
Send us Fan Mail Starting a private equity fund sounds attractive, until you run the numbers. If your fund is ÂŁ20 million or smaller, the traditional 2 and 20 private equity model often fails to generate meaningful income for the fund manager, especially in the UK under FCA and AIFMD regulations. In this video, I break down the real economics of small private equity funds and explain why management fees rarely cover costs, carried interest takes years to materialise, and UK regulatory overh...
Send us Fan Mail My M&A advisory firm, 5DCP, helps buyers model cash flow before and after acquisition so deals don’t fall apart post close https://5dcapitalpartners.com/ If you want to work directly with me and my team to get acquisitions done, visit https://app.iclosed.io/e/Zak5D/5d-private-strategy-session Join our Skool community https://www.skool.com/5d-program-6807 In this video, I sit down with 8 figure consultant Usman Kayani and break down how to structure consulting for equit...
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Send us Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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 Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
Send us Fan Mail 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 Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl
Send us Fan Mail 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 Fan Mail 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-d...
Send us Fan Mail 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....
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