The Sherpa Program

Your Step-by-Step Ascent to Freedom, Income, and Impact — One Deal at a Time

Retiring Burnt Out Baby Boomers Are STRUGGLING To Sell Their Well Established, UNDER VALUED Profitable Cash Flowing Businesses...

Don't Miss The Biggest Wealth Transfer In Australian History -

Learn How To Buy A Profitable Cashflow Business...

with Minimal Upfront Personal Investment

With Little to No Money Down, Without investing thousands, taking out huge personal loans or starting from scratch

(Without starting from scratch, investing thousands, or taking out huge personal loans.)

I'm looking for 5 aspiring business owners who want to buy their first business 

Without Using Your Own Money... Risking Your Savings or Taking On Huge Personal Debt

Current cohort of business buyers on a deal review session

You're Going To Discover:

  • The 8 step business buying process I use to buy small businesses in 2023 (Confession: I "stole" this process when I worked for big Wall Street firms.).
  • ​The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Want To Become A Business Owner & Expand Your Income Options & Without Investing Your Own Money...


Trade in the 9-5 for financial freedom WITHOUT starting from scratch. 

The Sherpa Program is a step-by-step training pathway designed to help everyday Australians become Business Buyer’s Agents — professionals who help others buy businesses and earn $15K–$25K per deal.

Whether you want to escape the 9–5, build a flexible side hustle, or start a new career in dealmaking, the Sherpa Program gives you everything you need: the knowledge, the scripts, the deal templates, the support — and the system to make it work.

You’ll start at Basecamp, where you learn the fundamentals. Then ascend through Camp 1 (business setup), Camp 2 (lead generation), and Camp 3 (your first paying client). Finally, you reach the Summit, where you scale up and hit your income goals.

🔧 Tools. 💬 Support. ✅ Results.

All in one program — designed to get you deal-ready fast.

  • The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Retiring Burnt Out Baby Boomers Are STRUGGLING To Sell Their Well Established, UNDER VALUED Profitable Cash Flowing Businesses...

Don't Miss The Biggest Wealth Transfer In Australian History -

Learn How To Buy A Profitable Cashflow Business...

with Minimal Upfront Personal Investment

With Little to No Money Down, Without investing thousands, taking out huge personal loans or starting from scratch

(Without starting from scratch, investing thousands, or taking out huge personal loans.)

I'm looking for 5 aspiring business owners who want to buy their first business 

Without Using Your Own Money... Risking Your Savings or Taking On Huge Personal Debt

Current cohort of business buyers on a deal review session

You're Going To Discover:

  • The 8 step business buying process I use to buy small businesses in 2023 (Confession: I "stole" this process when I worked for big Wall Street firms.).
  • ​The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Want To Become A Business Owner & Expand Your Income Options & Without Investing Your Own Money...


Trade in the 9-5 for financial freedom WITHOUT starting from scratch. 

Basecamp – Become a Buyer’s Agent

Objective: Lay the foundation

• Learn the high-income skill of buying businesses

• Understand your role as a Business Buyer’s Agent

• Get clarity on how you can earn $15K–$25K per deal helping others acquire businesses

• Access our complete 2-Day Fast Track Training and Toolkit (templates, checklists, agreements)

Outcome: You’re equipped with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to begin the climb

  • The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Retiring Burnt Out Baby Boomers Are STRUGGLING To Sell Their Well Established, UNDER VALUED Profitable Cash Flowing Businesses...

Don't Miss The Biggest Wealth Transfer In Australian History -

Learn How To Buy A Profitable Cashflow Business...

with Minimal Upfront Personal Investment

With Little to No Money Down, Without investing thousands, taking out huge personal loans or starting from scratch

(Without starting from scratch, investing thousands, or taking out huge personal loans.)

I'm looking for 5 aspiring business owners who want to buy their first business 

Without Using Your Own Money... Risking Your Savings or Taking On Huge Personal Debt

Current cohort of business buyers on a deal review session

You're Going To Discover:

  • The 8 step business buying process I use to buy small businesses in 2023 (Confession: I "stole" this process when I worked for big Wall Street firms.).
  • ​The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Want To Become A Business Owner & Expand Your Income Options & Without Investing Your Own Money...


Trade in the 9-5 for financial freedom WITHOUT starting from scratch. 

Camp 1 — Set Up Your Business

Objective: Get your backend ready

• Register your business and set up basic operations

• Build your credibility assets (email, calendar, logo, short-form bio)

• Create a simple offer and onboarding process for clients

• Connect with our network of lawyers, financiers, and brokers

Outcome: You’re set up and ready to attract your first lead

  • The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Retiring Burnt Out Baby Boomers Are STRUGGLING To Sell Their Well Established, UNDER VALUED Profitable Cash Flowing Businesses...

Don't Miss The Biggest Wealth Transfer In Australian History -

Learn How To Buy A Profitable Cashflow Business...

with Minimal Upfront Personal Investment

With Little to No Money Down, Without investing thousands, taking out huge personal loans or starting from scratch

(Without starting from scratch, investing thousands, or taking out huge personal loans.)

I'm looking for 5 aspiring business owners who want to buy their first business 

Without Using Your Own Money... Risking Your Savings or Taking On Huge Personal Debt

Current cohort of business buyers on a deal review session

You're Going To Discover:

  • The 8 step business buying process I use to buy small businesses in 2023 (Confession: I "stole" this process when I worked for big Wall Street firms.).
  • ​The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Want To Become A Business Owner & Expand Your Income Options & Without Investing Your Own Money...


Trade in the 9-5 for financial freedom WITHOUT starting from scratch. 

Camp 2 — Generate Leads

Objective: Build your pipeline

• Use proven outreach scripts to attract clients looking to buy a business

• Leverage warm market and social media for low-cost lead generation

• Get featured in local business groups, LinkedIn, and referrals

• Attend weekly deal review + Q&A calls for live support

Outcome: Your first real conversations with potential buyers

  • The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Retiring Burnt Out Baby Boomers Are STRUGGLING To Sell Their Well Established, UNDER VALUED Profitable Cash Flowing Businesses...

Don't Miss The Biggest Wealth Transfer In Australian History -

Learn How To Buy A Profitable Cashflow Business...

with Minimal Upfront Personal Investment

With Little to No Money Down, Without investing thousands, taking out huge personal loans or starting from scratch

(Without starting from scratch, investing thousands, or taking out huge personal loans.)

I'm looking for 5 aspiring business owners who want to buy their first business 

Without Using Your Own Money... Risking Your Savings or Taking On Huge Personal Debt

Current cohort of business buyers on a deal review session

You're Going To Discover:

  • The 8 step business buying process I use to buy small businesses in 2023 (Confession: I "stole" this process when I worked for big Wall Street firms.).
  • ​The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Want To Become A Business Owner & Expand Your Income Options & Without Investing Your Own Money...


Trade in the 9-5 for financial freedom WITHOUT starting from scratch. 

Camp 3 — Get Your First Client

Objective: Convert and deliver

• Learn our Buyer Needs Discovery Framework

• Match your client with live deals from our network or your own outreach

• Negotiate terms, connect with lawyers, and get the deal done

• Collect your first fee — typically $15K–$25K

Outcome: You’ve helped someone buy a business. You got paid. You’re now officially in business.

  • The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Retiring Burnt Out Baby Boomers Are STRUGGLING To Sell Their Well Established, UNDER VALUED Profitable Cash Flowing Businesses...

Don't Miss The Biggest Wealth Transfer In Australian History -

Learn How To Buy A Profitable Cashflow Business...

with Minimal Upfront Personal Investment

With Little to No Money Down, Without investing thousands, taking out huge personal loans or starting from scratch

(Without starting from scratch, investing thousands, or taking out huge personal loans.)

I'm looking for 5 aspiring business owners who want to buy their first business 

Without Using Your Own Money... Risking Your Savings or Taking On Huge Personal Debt

Current cohort of business buyers on a deal review session

You're Going To Discover:

  • The 8 step business buying process I use to buy small businesses in 2023 (Confession: I "stole" this process when I worked for big Wall Street firms.).
  • ​The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Want To Become A Business Owner & Expand Your Income Options & Without Investing Your Own Money...


Trade in the 9-5 for financial freedom WITHOUT starting from scratch. 

Summit — Hit Your Income Goals

Objective: Build momentum and scale

• Systemise your client onboarding and delivery

• Work with multiple buyers at once, part-time or full-time

• Expand into finding your own deals if you want to buy businesses for yourself

• Join our Inner Circle and climb even higher

Outcome: Income, flexibility, and freedom — on your terms

  • The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Retiring Burnt Out Baby Boomers Are STRUGGLING To Sell Their Well Established, UNDER VALUED Profitable Cash Flowing Businesses...

Don't Miss The Biggest Wealth Transfer In Australian History -

Learn How To Buy A Profitable Cashflow Business...

with Minimal Upfront Personal Investment

With Little to No Money Down, Without investing thousands, taking out huge personal loans or starting from scratch

(Without starting from scratch, investing thousands, or taking out huge personal loans.)

I'm looking for 5 aspiring business owners who want to buy their first business 

Without Using Your Own Money... Risking Your Savings or Taking On Huge Personal Debt

Current cohort of business buyers on a deal review session

You're Going To Discover:

  • The 8 step business buying process I use to buy small businesses in 2023 (Confession: I "stole" this process when I worked for big Wall Street firms.).
  • ​The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

Want To Become A Business Owner & Expand Your Income Options & Without Investing Your Own Money...


Trade in the 9-5 for financial freedom WITHOUT starting from scratch. 

Support - You’re Never Climbing Alone

Objective: Provide expert guidance, tools, and community at every stage

• Weekly live Q&A, coaching, and deal reviews for 6 months

• Access to a private community of active Buyer’s Agents

• Direct connection to lawyers, financiers, deal experts, and coaches

• Ready-to-use Plug & Play templates, scripts, worksheets, and checklists

• 2-Day Live Fast Track Training to become a Business Buyer’s Agent (Basecamp)

• Full access to all training recordings and on-demand modules (Camp 1 to Summit)

Outcome: Out have the training, tools, and team to confidently build your business — and close your first $15K–$25K deal.

  • The EXACT strategy used by my clients to buy profitable business using little to no money down
  • The types of business to buy that created them an INSTANT income stream generating $'000 a month from their new business
  • How they built & grew their profits WITHOUT actually having to work in the business or give up their 9-5 roles
  • ​And how you can take these ideas and do the same

We helped these 9-5ers escape the corporate rat race...

MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO

Sanjay Pandaram - Buy Side Advisor

Sanjay Pandaram is one of the Australia's most sought after Buy Side Advisors, having guided and lead some of the biggest business acquisitions in the world. 


He is an accountant, investment banker, investor, business mentor and founder of the Business Buyers Institute - An Élite training organisation that helps everyday Aussies become Business Buyers Agents.

Sanjay helps everyday Aussies become Business Buyers Agents teaching strategies used by investment banks & PE firms to buy highly profitable fully managed businesses without using their own money, risking their savings or buying the wrong business.

Sanjay Pandaram, often referred to as "The Acquisition Master", his impressive credentials include:

​Certified Accountant (CPA )​ 

Founder of the Business Buyers Club

Macquarie Bank - Head of Finance (Australia)​ 

Lloyds International - Head of Performance (UK)

Citibank Asia Pacific - Head of Strategy (US)

Rabobank - Financial Controller (Netherlands)

Commonwealth Bank - Executive Manger Corporate Banking  (Australia)

Orix  Corporation - Finance Manager (Japan)

"I help everyday Aussies buy cash-flowing businesses with Minimal Upfront Personal Investment and when we work together, the issue of not having all the money becomes a non issue"- Sanjay Pandaram

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