With over 20 years of hands-on experience, he supports founders to navigate buying, building, and selling businesses with clarity, confidence, and commercial focus.

Unlike advisers who approach M&A from a purely theoretical standpoint, Clive brings real-world experience as a serial entrepreneur who has personally launched, scaled, acquired, and exited multiple businesses. That practical background gives him a grounded understanding of the commercial, operational, and human factors that determine whether a deal succeeds.

Clive is the founder of The Business Success Consultant, where he works with ambitious owners of established businesses to unlock growth opportunities, structure acquisitions, and prepare companies for sale. His work is focused on founders who want to expand through strategic acquisitions, professionalise their operations ahead of an exit, and secure the right buyer and deal structure.

He is also the Founder & CEO of Acquisition Masters, a network of experienced M&A professionals, investors, and advisers, and a driving force behind The Legacy Club a private community focused on building meaningful businesses, creating long-term value, and leaving a lasting legacy through entrepreneurship.

A key strength of Clive’s approach is his international network of buyers, investors, and entrepreneurs across the UK, Europe, the United States, and Australia connecting business owners with serious acquirers and partners actively seeking high-quality opportunities.

Outside of business, Clive is a proud father of four. He enjoys travelling with family and friends, and he’s a lifelong football fan and Aston Villa season ticket holder.