
From law school graduate to acquiring 28 businesses - many of them distressed. I'm Jon Graves, and I built Northern Telecom & Soda IT Group by doing what others wouldn't. Quick, direct, and getting it done.
Jon sits down with Steve McNicholas to break down what real leadership looks like - and why most business owners are the single biggest obstacle to their own growth.
A decade ago, Jon Graves graduated from law school and chose a different path - founding Northern Telecom in Leeds with nothing but ambition and a willingness to take calculated risks. What followed was a masterclass in growth by acquisition.
Jon has completed 28 acquisitions in 6 years, many of them distressed businesses rescued through pre-pack deals. He's built Northern Telecom & Soda IT Group into a £21M revenue operation with 87+ team members across three UK offices.
Now, through the Business Mutiny Podcast and The Acquisition Vault, Jon is sharing the real playbook - the mistakes, the wins, and the exact strategies that have made him one of the UK's most active business acquirers.

Straight-talking conversations about the real stories behind entrepreneurship. No highlight reel. No theory. Just hard-earned wisdom from people who've actually done it.
With Jon, what he promises he delivers. He's the real deal - no nonsense, just results.
Kenny Dodds
Business Owner
These guys are just incredible. The speed at which they move and the clarity they bring is unlike anything I've seen.
Marty Walker
Entrepreneur
Jon Graves is a dynamic and tenacious business owner who has carved a formidable path. Bold moves and calculated risks define his approach.
Phil Fraser
Leeds Business Podcast

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