Not at all. While having some capital can help, it’s far from a requirement. Inside the 5D Program, we focus on creative deal structuring — including invoice financing, seller financing, and deferred payments — to acquire businesses without large upfront costs. We even show you how to structure deals so legal and accounting fees can be covered by the business itself after acquisition. It’s all about resourcefulness, not resources.

If you can dedicate around 5 focused hours a week, you’ll have more than enough time to make real progress. In the early stages, you’ll learn the foundations of acquisitions at your own pace. Once you're ready, we’ll show you how to generate off-market deal flow using automated tools — so leads come to you. From there, it’s about speaking with sellers and negotiating deals. It’s efficient, flexible, and designed to work around your schedule.

Absolutely. The 5D Program is designed to guide complete beginners through the entire process, step by step. If you have a background in property or investing, you’ll find your skills translate well — but no prior experience is required. We leave no stone unturned and ensure you’re supported every step of the way, no matter where you're starting from.

The 5D Program is a full-scale acquisition ecosystem. You’ll get access to world-class mentorship, strategic guidance, and a powerful network of brokers, investors, accountants, and legal experts. More than just education, it’s a hands-on consultancy built to help you go from zero to multiple acquisitions — with the systems to grow and eventually exit your businesses.

Dee Ludlow is a globally respected M&A strategist who’s personally acquired over 35 businesses, generating more than $100M through acquisitions. Since 2023, he’s also helped members of the 5D community acquire over $300M in deals. His results speak louder than theory — he’s in the trenches, leading from the front, and now mentoring others to do the same.

Most traditional M&A mentors teach outdated methods — cold-calling, direct mail, and slow-moving tactics. At 5D, we do things differently. We blend cutting-edge tech, paid ads, AI, and automation to generate consistent, high-quality deal flow across every niche imaginable. That’s the key difference: abundance. The deal flow never dries up. You’re not left chasing leads — you’re choosing the best ones.

You’re not alone — many of our members felt the same before joining. The difference with M&A is that you’re not starting from scratch. You’re acquiring already-profitable businesses with real customers, systems, and cash flow. That’s a completely different game to dropshipping, crypto, or chasing the next trend. The 5D Program gives you the tools, mentorship, and deal flow to build wealth through real, proven businesses — not hype. If you've failed before, this might be the most logical next step you've never considered.