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How to Buy a Business Without Using Your Own Cash
Most people think you need your own money to buy a business… you don’t.
There’s a strategy smart buyers use where the business helps pay for itself — using its own cash.
Sounds wild, but it works if you know what you’re doing.
We’ve seen this play used to acquire cash-rich businesses without big upfront payments — even deferring payments for 12–24 months.
Here’s the truth:
It’s not just about finding a deal.
It’s about structuring it right — legally, financially, and with the seller’s psychology in mind.
We’ve helped buyers use this and other creative strategies to close deals with confidence — without making rookie mistakes.
Watch the breakdown to learn how it works (and when it doesn’t).
To your success,
Moran
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