Podcast appearances and mentions of darren jacobs

 This week we meet Darren Jacobs, who since joining my business buying courses has bought a total of 25 businesses in just eight months. He's already sold four of them and has an ambitious target to do 100 deals.  Darren bought his first salon for his daughter, a qualified hair stylist, in May 2020. But when he started sending enquiry letters out, he quickly built a pipeline of potential acquisitions. Business Buying Strategies is the leading podcast for people who want to buy a business. Each week I interview deal makers who've been on my business acquisition Mastermind program and find out about their deals and behind the scenes of their acquisitions. If you want to know how to get started in mergers and acquisitions, then take my free online course. You can find it at www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk Key Highlights [01:47] Why the switch from IT group to salons? [05:50] The criteria for selecting salons to buy [07:40] Opening twenty salons at once after lockdown [10:50] Financing the acquisitions [16:45] Motivations for salon owners to sell their business [18:35] Overview and structure of the salon group [21:05] What has Darren learned? [25:40] The acquisition strategy moving forward Notable Quotes In comparison to buying an IT business, buying a hair salon was ridiculously easy. In June 2020 we sent out a bunch of letters, about 1500. We had just over 300 people contact us from them. We've had to do a lot of work on consolidation and integration. I tell people that we've got a lot of salons, we're not that interested in buying many more at the moment, but if it works for us, we'll take a look at it.   Resources Buying a business is only the start, which is why we are now teaching what happens next on the Mastermind program. Now, if you've already bought a business, you should be part of my Inner Circle group where we discuss raising capital, integration management, and exiting. Email Maria on hello@thedealmakersacademy.com for more information.  If you are looking for a lawyer in the UK to help you get the deal over the line, then use my own lawyer, John Andrews. You can phone his office at (0345) 2412494 or email him at johnandrews.deallawyer@jmw.co.uk. If you would like to take the next step to learn the best ways of buying a business, without risking your own cash, you can access my free training at: www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk Watch my Webinar Training Video: https://www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk You can also request a free copy of my book at: https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/free-book-giveaway/ If you want to jump straight to my live Zoom FastTrack course, please go to: https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/fast  Connect with Jonathan Jay at: Website: https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jay-3556b230/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDealmakersAcademy

This week is one of our regular highlights episodes where we look back at some of the insights and interesting conversations I've had over the most recent episodes. I talk with Andrew Norton, who bought five businesses in just over 15 months. Starting out in the childcare sector, Andrew acquired several training businesses, and his consolidated group now trains childcare providers. Next, I speak with Gavin Page, who since joining Mastermind has bought nine businesses. In fact, he was crowned deal maker of the year at our annual awards and dinner in December last year. Next up is Darren Jacobs, who since joining my business buying courses, bought 25 businesses and sold four of them, and has an ambitious target to do 100 deals. And lastly, I talk with Alexis Kingsbury, about the importance of introducing processes into business acquisitions. We look at some examples of where and how processes have benefited their owners and how processes can create efficiencies and reduce headcount. Key Highlights [01:04] Andrew Norton (Childcare and training) [09:50] Gavin Page (Print sector) [20:17] Find out about Jonathan's lawyer, John Andrews [20:54] Darren Jacobs (Hair care) [30:05] Alexis Kingbury (Implementing processes to create efficiencies) Key Quotes Andrew Norton I thought, you know what, I'm going to target all three sectors and see what comes back. And it was the training sector that got the most interesting results. The training sector can ride more waves, I think, than some of the others in times of recession. We've diversified really nicely. We're merging the procurement and supply in with the engineering and manufacturing - so we've got similar customer bases, and higher level training courses. So we were getting many more responses to the letters we send out, just because we've already made an acquisition, even though it was a tiny one. Gavin Page When you're in your twenties, you've got nothing to lose. But when you're in your fifties, and you have a family, you have a responsibility to others. Get your pen out, get your computer out and do something. Type some letters. That's all it was initially. Without sending those letters, you've not got a chance, you know? Sure, you make mistakes obviously, and you think, oh, I should have done that better afterwards. But you refine your script, you refine the questions over time. Darren Jacobs In comparison to buying an IT business, buying a hair salon was ridiculously easy. One of the assumptions I made was this is a recession proof sector. When these doors open, we are going to have a flood of customers door to get their haircut. Alexis Kingbury Once you see it and you shine that spotlight, a lot of these things become obvious. And I would say that 99.9% of businesses don't have this. You have to be adding value on an ongoing basis. One way to do that is by providing the operating system that actually generates the results. Putting those processes in place with the sales team was what helped us to get results from building the sales. Resources Buying a business is only the start, which is why we are now teaching what happens next on the Mastermind program. Now, if you've already bought a business, you should be part of my Inner Circle group where we discuss raising capital, integration management, and exiting. Email Maria on hello@thedealmakersacademy.com for more information.  If you are looking for a lawyer in the UK to help you get the deal over the line, then use my own lawyer, John Andrews. You can phone his office at (0345) 2412494 or email him at johnandrews.deallawyer@jmw.co.uk. If you would like to take the next step to learn the best ways of buying a business, without risking your own cash, you can access my free training at: www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk Watch my Webinar Training Video: https://www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk You can also request a free copy of my book at: https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/free-book-giveaway/ If you want to jump straight to my live Zoom FastTrack course, please go to: https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/fast  Connect with Jonathan Jay at: Website: https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jay-3556b230/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDealmakersAcademy

 This week we listen to the second part of my interview Darren Jacobs, who since joining my business buying courses has bought a total of 25 businesses in just eight months. He's already sold four of them and has an ambitious target to do 100 deals.  This week we are going to learn about the pains of integration and consolidation. Darren talks about the challenges of integrating the businesses, the lessons he learned along the way, the mistakes he made and what he would do differently now. Darren also shares his words of wisdom for new business buyers, providing valuable advice for those looking to enter the world of acquisitions.  Business Buying Strategies is the leading podcast for people who want to buy a business. Each week I interview deal makers who've been on my business acquisition Mastermind program and find out about their deals and behind the scenes of their acquisitions. If you want to know how to get started in mergers and acquisitions, then take my free online course. You can find it at www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk Buying a business is only the start, which is why we are now teaching what happens next on the Mastermind program. Now, if you've already bought a business, you should be part of my Inner Circle group where we discuss raising capital, integration management, and exiting. Email Maria on hello@thedealmakersacademy.com for more information.  Webinar Training Video on www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk If you would like to take the next step to learn the best ways of buying a business, without risking your own cash, you can access my free training atwww.dealmakersvideo.co.uk and you can also request a free copy of my book athttps://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/free-book-giveaway/ If you want to jump straight to my live Zoom FastTrack course please go tohttps://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/fast  Key Highlights [01:43] The biggest element of business integration [04:20] General challenges in the hairdressing industry [06:18] The problem of paying people more than the market rates [08:34] The pricing structures to ensure a good profit margin in the industry [13:08] Darren's finance team and their roles [16:36] Challenges that may lead to employees resigning when making acquisitions [17:31] Why Darren gave up on one of his acquisitions [18:04] Turning to zero-revenue overnight and lessons learned [19:59] The Red-Amber-Green strategy [22:30] Darren's words of wisdom to new business buyers Notable Quotes It's probably the one disadvantage of the sector that it is entirely reliant on its people. Driving a business blind is I've done that years and years ago. Don't worry about the numbers. Don't worry about this. It'll be fine. But get control of numbers, get control of what's going on. And then it helps you make decisions quickly. Think the having the right people in the right roles is really important. Certainly, when you scale up to that kind of size, you've got to have someone in there that cultures, right, but they can do the right job If you've got a plan if you've got a business shape and size that you want to go after, don't be kind of desperate for the sake of getting another deal under the belt and breaking that discipline. Be a disciplined investor, be smart. Don't rush like we did. And there are plenty of deals out there plenty. Resources If you are looking for a lawyer in the UK to help you get the deal over the line, then use my guy John Andrews. You can phone his office at +03452412494 or email him at johnandrews.deallawyer@jmw.co.uk To join the Fasttrack Program, you can connect with Jonathan Jay at Website:https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jay-3556b230/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDealmakersAcademy or get the Webinar Training Video on www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk

 This week we meet Darren Jacobs, who since joining my business buying courses has bought a total of 25 businesses in just eight months. He's already sold four of them and has an ambitious target to do 100 deals.  Darren bought his first salon for his daughter, a qualified hair stylist, in May 2020. But when he started sending enquiry letters out, he quickly built a pipeline of potential acquisitions.  This is a two part episode, and in this part we will hear about the deals, and next week we are going to learn about the pains of integration and consolidation.  Business Buying Strategies is the leading podcast for people who want to buy a business. Each week I interview deal makers who've been on my business acquisition Mastermind program and find out about their deals and behind the scenes of their acquisitions. If you want to know how to get started in mergers and acquisitions, then take my free online course. You can find it at www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk Notable Quotes In comparison to buying an IT business, buying a hair salon was ridiculously easy. In June 2020 we sent out a bunch of letters, about 1500. We had just over 300 people contact us from them. We've had to do a lot of work on consolidation and integration. I tell people that we've got a lot of salons, we're not that interested in buying many more at the moment, but if it works for us, we'll take a look at it. The reality is there are far more important things to people than money. And it usually starts off with retirement. Each week I interview deal makers who have been on my business acquisition mastermind program and find out about their deals and behind the scenes of their acquisitions. If you want to know how to get started in M & A, then take my free online course. You can find it at www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk.  Buying a business is only the start, which is why we are now teaching what happens next on the Mastermind program. Now, if you've already bought a business, you should be part of my Inner Circle group where we discuss raising capital, integration management, and exiting. Email Maria on hello@thedealmakersacademy.com for more information.  Webinar Training Video on www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk If you would like to take the next step to learn the best ways of buying a business, without risking your own cash, you can access my free training atwww.dealmakersvideo.co.uk and you can also request a free copy of my book athttps://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/free-book-giveaway/ If you want to jump straight to my live Zoom FastTrack course please go tohttps://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/fast  Resources If you are looking for a lawyer in the UK to help you get the deal over the line, then use my guy John Andrews. You can phone his office at +03452412494 or email him at johnandrews.deallawyer@jmw.co.uk To join the Fasttrack Program, you can connect with Jonathan Jay at Website:https://www.thedealmakersacademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jay-3556b230/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDealmakersAcademy or get the Webinar Training Video on www.dealmakerspodcast.co.uk

After seven grueling months, Gigi is thrilled when her father makes a life changing announcement during their family Zoom meeting. Featured this episode: Sherilyn Fenn, Eric Roberts, Jennifer Elise Cox, Tim Russ, Chris Browning, Hannah Alline, Belle Adams, Darren Jacobs. Gigi, an out-of-work writer, shares tales of her friends and family as they deal with an uncharted future of living under lockdown.  Based on true stories, this scripted podcast follows a diverse cast of characters who use humor, delivery apps, booze, weed and Zoom meetings to cope with their new reality. Join Sherilyn Fenn, Eric Roberts, Jennifer Elise Cox, Edward Asner and the rest of the gang on their funny and touching adventures. Created by Jennifer Nash.  An ElectraCast Production. Find us everywhere: Official Website. Follow on Instagram. Follow on Twitter. Follow on TikTok. Follow on Facebook. Watch on YouTube. Visit ElectraCast Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Gigi and her sister, Paloma devise an escape plan, Ed proposes to his Czech girlfriend. Featured this episode: Sherilyn Fenn, Jennifer Elise Cox,Darren Jacobs,Vincent M Ward, Allison Dunbar. Gigi, an out-of-work writer, shares tales of her friends and family as they deal with an uncharted future of living under lockdown.  Based on true stories, this scripted podcast follows a diverse cast of characters who use humor, delivery apps, booze, weed and Zoom meetings to cope with their new reality. Join Sherilyn Fenn, Eric Roberts, Jennifer Elise Cox, Edward Asner and the rest of the gang on their funny and touching adventures. Created by Jennifer Nash.  An ElectraCast Production. Find us everywhere: Official Website. Follow on Instagram. Follow on Twitter. Follow on TikTok. Follow on Facebook. Watch on YouTube. Visit ElectraCast Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the surface of the earth destroyed by nuclear war, a lonely wife who yearns for beauty receives a most unexpected visitor at her window… Adapted for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes from the short story by Fritz Leiber, Jr., it stars Jane Casserly, Joe Ochman, and Darren Jacobs.

While visiting her aunt on the Jersey shore, a young girl finds herself inexplicably drawn to a thicket of lilacs- and what they're growing over... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Janet Von, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Darren Jacobs, and Talon Beeson.

When an exploration vessel finds itself marooned on an alien world, the crew finds itself at odds over what to do in order to survive... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Vic Mignogna, Charles Rahi Chun, Darren Jacobs, Michael Teh, Jonathan Goldstein, and Dana Perry-Hayes.

Abraham Van Helsing and Jonathan Harker return to Transylvania in order to deal with one final menace- the last of Dracula's wives... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Ellen Dubin, Bill Oberst, Jr., Darren Jacobs, Dana Perry-Hayes, and John C. Alsedek.

A prostitute is given the choice of either kill or be killed- a choice that becomes all the more difficult when she learns that her intended victim is her father... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Cortney Palm, Mark Silverman, and Darren Jacobs.

Reunited with his wife after six years, the sole survivor of humanity's first deep-space mission has a few questions to answer regarding the fate of the other four astronauts... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Sam Mackay, Hana Wu, Tara Erickson, Azucena Duran, Darren Jacobs, Christina Nicholls, and Amy Louise Pemberton.

Calling upon a friend of his sister’s, a nervous young man learns the tragic reason why a pair of patio doors are left open- and why it’s especially important tonight… Adapted for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes from the short story by Saki, it stars Amy Pemberton, Darren Jacobs, Dana Perry-Hayes, Daamen Krall, and Dan Flood.

Which one is more likely to kill you: a pound of feathers or a pound of lead? In this case, either is liable to be fatal... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Venice Parker and Darren Jacobs.

After overhearing her boss making a big drug deal, a nightclub singer’s only chance of salvation is a mysterious woman- but is she just death in another form? Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Frederick Meek, Amy Louise Pemberton, Azucena Duran, and Darren Jacobs.

A trio of stories, all centered on a holiday theme. Segment #1, 'It's Beginning to Look Like Dagon', concerns three friends who decide to spend Christmas on a south Pacific Island, only to find themselves somewhere else altogether. Segment #2, 'Have a Hacking, Whacking Christmas', involves an office Secret Santa gift exchange that threatens to go very, very wrong. Segment #3, 'Hark the Deathly Angel Sing', follows the story of a family that receives a very unexpected- and very unwelcome- visitor on Christmas Eve. Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Amy Pemberton, Armen Taylor, Azucena Duran, Camden Singer, Cheryl Texiera, Christina Nicholls, Daamen Krall, Dan Flood, Darren Jacobs, Deneen Melody, Jane Casserly, John C. Alsedek, Marlena Martin, Melody Peng, Nathan Turner, Richard Tatum, Rick Federman, Rocky Cerda, Steve Moulton, Venice Parker, and Vida Ghaffari.

With the surface of the earth destroyed by nuclear war, a lonely wife who yearns for beauty receives a most unexpected visitor at her window… Adapted for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes from the short story by Fritz Leiber, Jr., it stars Jane Casserly, Joe Ochman, and Darren Jacobs.

While visiting her aunt on the Jersey shore, a young girl finds herself inexplicably drawn to a thicket of lilacs- and what they're growing over... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Janet Von, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Darren Jacobs, and Talon Beeson.

When an exploration vessel finds itself marooned on an alien world, the crew finds itself at odds over what to do in order to survive... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Vic Mignogna, Charles Rahi Chun, Darren Jacobs, Michael Teh, Jonathan Goldstein, and Dana Perry-Hayes.

Abraham Van Helsing and Jonathan Harker return to Transylvania in order to deal with one final menace- the last of Dracula's wives... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Ellen Dubin, Bill Oberst, Jr., Darren Jacobs, Dana Perry-Hayes, and John C. Alsedek.

A prostitute is given the choice of either kill or be killed- a choice that becomes all the more difficult when she learns that her intended victim is her father... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Cortney Palm, Mark Silverman, and Darren Jacobs.

Reunited with his wife after six years, the sole survivor of humanity's first deep-space mission has a few questions to answer regarding the fate of the other four astronauts... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Sam Mackay, Hana Wu, Tara Erickson, Azucena Duran, Darren Jacobs, Christina Nicholls, and Amy Louise Pemberton.

Calling upon a friend of his sister’s, a nervous young man learns the tragic reason why a pair of patio doors are left open- and why it’s especially important tonight… Adapted for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes from the short story by Saki, it stars Amy Pemberton, Darren Jacobs, Dana Perry-Hayes, Daamen Krall, and Dan Flood.

Which one is more likely to kill you: a pound of feathers or a pound of lead? In this case, either is liable to be fatal... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Venice Parker and Darren Jacobs.

After overhearing her boss making a big drug deal, a nightclub singer’s only chance of salvation is a mysterious woman- but is she just death in another form? Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Frederick Meek, Amy Louise Pemberton, Azucena Duran, and Darren Jacobs.

A trio of stories, all centered on a holiday theme. Segment #1, 'It's Beginning to Look Like Dagon', concerns three friends who decide to spend Christmas on a south Pacific Island, only to find themselves somewhere else altogether. Segment #2, 'Have a Hacking, Whacking Christmas', involves an office Secret Santa gift exchange that threatens to go very, very wrong. Segment #3, 'Hark the Deathly Angel Sing', follows the story of a family that receives a very unexpected- and very unwelcome- visitor on Christmas Eve. Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Amy Pemberton, Armen Taylor, Azucena Duran, Camden Singer, Cheryl Texiera, Christina Nicholls, Daamen Krall, Dan Flood, Darren Jacobs, Deneen Melody, Jane Casserly, John C. Alsedek, Marlena Martin, Melody Peng, Nathan Turner, Richard Tatum, Rick Federman, Rocky Cerda, Steve Moulton, Venice Parker, and Vida Ghaffari.

With the surface of the earth destroyed by nuclear war, a lonely wife who yearns for beauty receives a most unexpected visitor at her window… Adapted for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes from the short story by Fritz Leiber, Jr., it stars Jane Casserly, Joe Ochman, and Darren Jacobs.

While visiting her aunt on the Jersey shore, a young girl finds herself inexplicably drawn to a thicket of lilacs- and what they're growing over... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Janet Von, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Darren Jacobs, and Talon Beeson.

When an exploration vessel finds itself marooned on an alien world, the crew finds itself at odds over what to do in order to survive... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Vic Mignogna, Charles Rahi Chun, Darren Jacobs, Michael Teh, Jonathan Goldstein, and Dana Perry-Hayes.

Abraham Van Helsing and Jonathan Harker return to Transylvania in order to deal with one final menace- the last of Dracula's wives... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Ellen Dubin, Bill Oberst, Jr., Darren Jacobs, Dana Perry-Hayes, and John C. Alsedek.

A prostitute is given the choice of either kill or be killed- a choice that becomes all the more difficult when she learns that her intended victim is her father... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Cortney Palm, Mark Silverman, and Darren Jacobs.

Reunited with his wife after six years, the sole survivor of humanity's first deep-space mission has a few questions to answer regarding the fate of the other four astronauts... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Sam Mackay, Hana Wu, Tara Erickson, Azucena Duran, Darren Jacobs, Christina Nicholls, and Amy Louise Pemberton.

Calling upon a friend of his sister’s, a nervous young man learns the tragic reason why a pair of patio doors are left open- and why it’s especially important tonight… Adapted for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes from the short story by Saki, it stars Amy Pemberton, Darren Jacobs, Dana Perry-Hayes, Daamen Krall, and Dan Flood.

After overhearing her boss making a big drug deal, a nightclub singer’s only chance of salvation is a mysterious woman- but is she just death in another form? Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Frederick Meek, Amy Louise Pemberton, Azucena Duran, and Darren Jacobs.

Which one is more likely to kill you: a pound of feathers or a pound of lead? In this case, either is liable to be fatal... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Venice Parker and Darren Jacobs.

A trio of stories, all centered on a holiday theme. Segment #1, 'It's Beginning to Look Like Dagon', concerns three friends who decide to spend Christmas on a south Pacific Island, only to find themselves somewhere else altogether. Segment #2, 'Have a Hacking, Whacking Christmas', involves an office Secret Santa gift exchange that threatens to go very, very wrong. Segment #3, 'Hark the Deathly Angel Sing', follows the story of a family that receives a very unexpected- and very unwelcome- visitor on Christmas Eve. Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Amy Pemberton, Armen Taylor, Azucena Duran, Camden Singer, Cheryl Texiera, Christina Nicholls, Daamen Krall, Dan Flood, Darren Jacobs, Deneen Melody, Jane Casserly, John C. Alsedek, Marlena Martin, Melody Peng, Nathan Turner, Richard Tatum, Rick Federman, Rocky Cerda, Steve Moulton, Venice Parker, and Vida Ghaffari.

With the surface of the earth destroyed by nuclear war, a lonely wife who yearns for beauty receives a most unexpected visitor at her window… Adapted for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes from the short story by Fritz Leiber, Jr., it stars Jane Casserly, Joe Ochman, and Darren Jacobs.

While visiting her aunt on the Jersey shore, a young girl finds herself inexplicably drawn to a thicket of lilacs- and what they're growing over... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Janet Von, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Darren Jacobs, and Talon Beeson.

Abraham Van Helsing and Jonathan Harker return to Transylvania in order to deal with one final menace- the last of Dracula's wives... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Ellen Dubin, Bill Oberst, Jr., Darren Jacobs, Dana Perry-Hayes, and John C. Alsedek.

When an exploration vessel finds itself marooned on an alien world, the crew finds itself at odds over what to do in order to survive... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Vic Mignogna, Charles Rahi Chun, Darren Jacobs, Michael Teh, Jonathan Goldstein, and Dana Perry-Hayes.

A prostitute is given the choice of either kill or be killed- a choice that becomes all the more difficult when she learns that her intended victim is her father... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Cortney Palm, Mark Silverman, and Darren Jacobs.

Reunited with his wife after six years, the sole survivor of humanity's first deep-space mission has a few questions to answer regarding the fate of the other four astronauts... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Sam Mackay, Hana Wu, Tara Erickson, Azucena Duran, Darren Jacobs, Christina Nicholls, and Amy Louise Pemberton.

Calling upon a friend of his sister’s, a nervous young man learns the tragic reason why a pair of patio doors are left open- and why it’s especially important tonight… Adapted for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes from the short story by Saki, it stars Amy Pemberton, Darren Jacobs, Dana Perry-Hayes, Daamen Krall, and Dan Flood.

Which one is more likely to kill you: a pound of feathers or a pound of lead? In this case, either is liable to be fatal... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Venice Parker and Darren Jacobs.

After overhearing her boss making a big drug deal, a nightclub singer’s only chance of salvation is a mysterious woman- but is she just death in another form? Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Frederick Meek, Amy Louise Pemberton, Azucena Duran, and Darren Jacobs.

A trio of stories, all centered on a holiday theme. Segment #1, 'It's Beginning to Look Like Dagon', concerns three friends who decide to spend Christmas on a south Pacific Island, only to find themselves somewhere else altogether. Segment #2, 'Have a Hacking, Whacking Christmas', involves an office Secret Santa gift exchange that threatens to go very, very wrong. Segment #3, 'Hark the Deathly Angel Sing', follows the story of a family that receives a very unexpected- and very unwelcome- visitor on Christmas Eve. Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Amy Pemberton, Armen Taylor, Azucena Duran, Camden Singer, Cheryl Texiera, Christina Nicholls, Daamen Krall, Dan Flood, Darren Jacobs, Deneen Melody, Jane Casserly, John C. Alsedek, Marlena Martin, Melody Peng, Nathan Turner, Richard Tatum, Rick Federman, Rocky Cerda, Steve Moulton, Venice Parker, and Vida Ghaffari.

With the surface of the earth destroyed by nuclear war, a lonely wife who yearns for beauty receives a most unexpected visitor at her window… Adapted for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes from the short story by Fritz Leiber, Jr., it stars Jane Casserly, Joe Ochman, and Darren Jacobs.

While visiting her aunt on the Jersey shore, a young girl finds herself inexplicably drawn to a thicket of lilacs- and what they're growing over... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Janet Von, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Darren Jacobs, and Talon Beeson.

When an exploration vessel finds itself marooned on an alien world, the crew finds itself at odds over what to do in order to survive... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Vic Mignogna, Charles Rahi Chun, Darren Jacobs, Michael Teh, Jonathan Goldstein, and Dana Perry-Hayes.

Abraham Van Helsing and Jonathan Harker return to Transylvania in order to deal with one final menace- the last of Dracula's wives... Written especially for SUSPENSE by John C. Alsedek & Dana Perry-Hayes, it stars Ellen Dubin, Bill Oberst, Jr., Darren Jacobs, Dana Perry-Hayes, and John C. Alsedek.