Guy Bartlett

Guy Bartlett is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder of The Business Buyers Club, a community and resource center for individuals interested in acquiring and growing businesses. He is known as the UK's No. 1 Business Buying Coach.2

Career Highlights

Guy has an impressive track record in the business world:

• He has advised major companies such as Sainsbury's, JD Sports, and Iceland Foods.1
• He has personally created three separate multi-million-pound businesses from scratch.1
• Guy has successfully acquired 5 companies with over £7 million in revenues.1
• Between 2017 and 2021, he acquired a portfolio with £16 million of revenues.1

The Business Buyers Club

Guy founded The Business Buyers Club in 2014 to share his wealth of knowledge and experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).1 The club offers:

• A resource center with M&A insights, tips, and FAQs
• Weekly calls with Guy and his team
• A supportive community through platforms like WhatsApp
• Access to experts in various fields related to business acquisitions

Approach and Philosophy

Guy's approach to business buying is based on a simple 5-step process for finding, valuing, negotiating, and acquiring owner-managed businesses.2 He emphasizes the importance of acquisitions as a way to grow businesses without working 80-hour weeks, seeing it as a solution to the limitations of organic growth.3

Personal Background

Beyond his business acumen, Guy is also:

• A father
• A mountain guide
• A soldier (he has received the Territorial Decoration from the British Army)2

Guy prides himself on being authentic and straightforward, stating that what you see is what you get, whether in an interview or meeting him in a bar.3