What you get for free...
25 Videos on business buying
6 Sample offer letters
1 Financial deal model
247 Links (dealflow, financing, etc.)
1 Active community of dealmakers
2 Sample letters of intent
1 Cash cushion calculator
302 Due diligence questions
DIY Plus... 2 weekly group calls and a monthly one-on-one call ($79/month)
John McIlroy
M&A Coach/Advisor
Buying businesses for 32 years
Involved in over 110 transactions
Coached over 450 business buyers
Executive educator for 25 years
Hold MBA, MTax, MA degrees
What our clients are saying...
John is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable dealmakers I know. Someone I have relied on many times for insight and advice to get a deal from A to Z.”
Adam Markley
Denver, Colorado
John’s guidance and meticulous attention to detail makes the acquisition process a breeze... his depth of knowledge of the M&A space means you are in very safe hands.”
Paul Hollins
London, UK
John is an experienced M&A advisor...influential in helping me analyze deals... to avoid buying a 10-year headache... opposed to a profitable cash-flowing business.”
Richard Tunnah
London, UK
John is an incredible resources for those looking for quality M&A advice with results. Extremely reliable, credible, and frankly one of the absolute best I have ever run into.”
Jeev Trika
Dallas, Texas
John came highly recommended. He was instrumental in helping me acquire my first business... second soon to follow. His wealth of knowledge is unbelievable. He can definitely help you on your M&A journey.”
Jordan Wangh
Vancouver, British Columbia
My advice to business buyers... consider working with John McIlroy. He is patient, knowledgeable, and great at simplification. He has helped me become more skilled at business valuation, risk assessment, and negotiations.”
Michael Voulgarelis
Boston, Massachusetts
John McIlroy is, by far, one of the best coaches in the M&A/business acquisition space. Plain and simple, he knows his stuff. While his expertise on the numbers and valuation side shine... and I'm in awe of his financial expertise.... it's his moral and ethical approach to business acquisitions that stands out to me the most.”
Kris Canaday
Lidel, Louisiana
Membership Benefits
Deal Hotline
Schedule a one-on-one call with John every calendar month of 2024
Dealmaker Community
Connect with other buyers, investors, brokers, and potential partners
Deal Review
Hop on a group call and watch deals get reviewed live every Thursday
DIY Live
Join a group call every Tuesday. Pro tips, live training, Q&A, success stories.
DIY Guide
Watch a 25-video series covering buying a business start to finish.
Dealmaking Resources
Dozens of tools/templates. Access hundreds of curated links to find what you need
Why do people join our program?
Hi, I’m John McIlroy... founder of DIY Business Buying. Thanks for visiting!
I’d like to invite you... to join our business buying portal!
FREE! Get access to cool stuff that makes business buying a whole lot easier. More is added every week.
We cover the nuts and bolts of business buying. So many mindset trainers sell the dream of business ownership. We cover the nitty gritty of buying a business... in detail.
Buying a business is straightforward... when it’s all laid out for you!
I’m sharing 35 years of business buying experience... at no charge. All you need to do... is sign up.
We also offer an optional upgrade... DIY Plus gives you 13 hours/month of live connection with a business buying specialist... including 2 weekly group meetings ... and a one-on-one personal call... all to make business buying quicker and easier.
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John McIlroy