Begins 29th April, 6:30PM-9PM, Online
4x Consecutive Wednesdays.
The Practical Pathway Into Business Ownership
New Zealand is entering a generational transition. It’s the greatest Wealth transfer we will see in our lifetimes.
Thousands of established businesses will change hands over the next decade.
Instead of having to start your own business, grinding through the difficult first few years, it makes more sense to buy an established business. One that has another 10-20yr chapter ahead of it.
Most aspiring owners will miss the opportunity, not because they lack ambition, but because they lack preparation…
They don’t know how to get themselves into the ownership seat.
Business Apprentice NZ prepares capable operators to find, buy and run real New Zealand businesses.
No hype.
No passive income promises.
No theory without responsibility.
Maximum 15 participants for a live (in-person) workshop series.
You don’t need $1 million to buy a business; you need to be prepared.
You need to show the current owner why you’re the natural fit to take over.
WHO THIS IS FOR:
Operators ready for ownership
Managers who want equity, not just salary
Tradespeople stepping into leadership or self-employment
Professionals with ambition, discipline and capital
People who are serious about long-term responsibility and wealth building
WHO THIS IS NOT FOR:
“Get rich quick” thinking
Passive income seekers (this will come in the future)
Spectators (sitting on the fence)
We are building owners.
Your future is in your hands.
What You Will Walk Away With
By the end of four weeks, you will have:
A clear personal ownership roadmap (tailored to your situation)
A structured framework to evaluate businesses (avoid shiny objects)
Confidence reading and interrogating financials (so you don’t overpay)
A realistic understanding of deal structures (saving you big $$$)
A practical 90-day entry plan (because 2026 is your year)
Support from a network of like-minded people
Case studies, proving you can do exactly as I have
You leave with clarity, structure, and capability.
These skills help level you up from employee to self-employed, to owner, to investor.
If you want to break out of the rat-race cycle without buying low-yielding properties and hoping crypto provides a king-hit for your portfolio, then real business ownership is the way.
The 4-Week Framework
Week 1 –
What Makes a Business Worth Buying?
How to find and evaluate a business to buy
How to position yourself as the best buyer
How deals fail and how you can avoid last-minute heartache
How to minimise risk for yourself and the current owner
Features my personal case studies where:
I created then lost $500k after 6 weeks of effort
I contracted to buy a $3mn/yr business for $1
I made $500k on a property purchased with a business
I overpaid $500k on a business, but don’t regret it
I spent $25k+ on legal paperwork that was shit, but now I can get deals done for less than $5k
I bought a business for no money down and kept the business’s cash in the bank
…and many more.
Includes: The Business Acquisition Filter
A structured 10-point framework to assess whether a business is worth pursuing.
This is Clarity before you spend precious Capital.
Week 2 –
Structuring the Deal
Employee/Shareholder buy-ins and exits
Vendor finance realities
Investment vehicles
Risk vs Reward with leverage, including no-money down deals
Features my personal case studies where:
I launched an ineffective employee shareholder program, but learned how to do it right
I left a business that the owner wanted me to take over, and why
I borrowed $700,000 interest-free without a contract, just one email and a spreadsheet
I use entities like trusts and companies to protect myself and get tax-efficient
I learned the hard way what is the single most important document for a shareholder
… and more.
Ownership without recklessness.
Includes: The Ownership Entry Map
A clear breakdown of legitimate pathways into ownership.
We've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.
Week 3
– Reading the Numbers
Valuation methods; How to dissect bullshit in Financials
Profit & Loss vs the Balance Sheet - finding value
Hacks to make businesses more profitable
Due diligence framework and choosing method of entry (share vs asset purchase)
Features my personal case studies where:
I bought a company based on its assets, disregarding profit
I invested in a company based on discounted cash flow
I sold bought and sold shares in companies based on ‘off’ balance sheet assets
I offered $15mn to buy a company based on initial disclosure that eventually unravelled into a tangled mess of entities that made a deal impossible
I added $100,000 of free cash flow into a business in an afternoon of work, basically increasing the value of the company by $300,000
I enabled a company to double in 3 years from $5mn to $10mn turnover with financial engineering
and more
Includes: The Deal Structure Blueprint
A practical capital and governance framework used in real transactions.
Confidence with financials.
Week 4
– Operating Without Breaking It
KPIs that matter. What to change, and what not to
Hiring and incentives
Sales and marketing fundamentals
Buy and build, the strategy for the highest return on investment
Features my personal case studies where:
I take home more from a business I don’t operate than one I do
I put incentives in place to get the team focused on growth and profitability rather than vanity metrics
I found and hired talent in other companies and brought them across to my firms
I changed key documents that influence the important things to me, and left the rest to managers
I found undisclosed issues after buying into the business, and got the other side to pay for unresolved issues
I focus my time on strategy and capital allocation, the true CEO, rather than day to day drama.
How I plan to grow my current businesses and invest over the next decade.
Includes: The First 90 Days Playbook
Why Business Apprentice Is Different -
Property investing builds portfolios. I wrote the book! (The Three Property Formula - 3PF)
Business ownership builds operators. Equity compounds based on the value you create.
Property Apprentice teaches asset acquisition.
Business Apprentice prepares you to take responsibility for payroll, performance, and people.
This programme is led by Andrew Malcolm — an active business owner who has:
Built and sold a 50 person financial services company with 5,000+ clients
Invested seven figures into operating businesses
Grown a 40-year-old industrial company from $5M to $12M+ turnover in under 5 years
This is real-world ownership experience — not theory.
Having helped thousands of investors learn about properties, mortgages, and how to take action with their wealth building, I know how to share knowledge in an a way where it’s understood and bite sized enough to act on.
My 21 Days of Property Investing course was viewed and read by 20,000+ people.
I am a business buyer because I believe it’s the best way to build wealth.
Learning from billionaires can sometimes feel like their advice has lost touch with reality. I’m still in the trenches with you… trying to do big deals, but understanding it’s the smaller ones that get you started.
Investment
$3,000 incl GST*
This is a business expense, so if you have a trading entity, mark this down as professional development.
When I was in my mid 20s, I paid USD$5,000 for an online course that set me on the pathway to build millions in equity and investigate new industries.
This workshop can do the same for you. Surround yourself with the people you want to be like. Business Apprentice is not a way for me to make money (I am building my own businesses and investing in others), it’s how I give back to the clients, friends, and next generation of business owners.
Winners pay for help; it’s the biggest shortcut to get where you want, and it shifts accountability front and centre of your subconscious.
Let’s have some fun buying companies and creating wealth we can share.
Approved Co-Founder Admission:
If you intend to acquire a business with a partner, you may apply jointly.
Joint applications are $4,500 total (subject to approval).
This ensures both parties are aligned and committed.
All participants receive:
Operator Readiness Scorecard
A structured self-assessment of capital position, leadership capacity, and ownership readiness.
50+ Point Due Diligence Template Pack
Financials, HR, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Management, Compliance, H&S and more … the failsafe checklist.
Live Deal Breakdown Session
A post-cohort online session analysing a real New Zealand business and walking through the numbers and structure.
Lifetime Private Group Access
Ongoing deal discussions, structured Q&A access, peer accountability, and practical resources.
Ownership is long-term. So is the support.
Risk Reversal
Attend the first workshop.
If you decide the programme is not right for you,
notify us within 24 hours and receive a full refund.
Simple. No explanation required.
Programme Details
4x Wednesday evenings
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Online
Maximum 15 participants.
10 hours of structured, practical content.
Ongoing support.
Application required.
Final Word
Over the next decade, many established businesses will change hands.
The opportunity will not go to the loudest.
It will go to the most prepared.
If you are serious about stepping into ownership, apply below.
Apply for the Workshop ((starting soon))