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Buy and Build

Paul Quirk
Private Equity
Chemical Industry
Hormones
Longevity
Mergers and Acquisitions
M&A
Mechanical and Electrical Facilities Management
UK Debt Market
Women’s Health
Menopause
Injection Molding
Combined Services
Acquisitions
Team Building
Capital Raising
Acquisition Financing
Smes
Working Capital Adjustments
Small Business Acquisition
Entrepreneurship

Buy and Build is a weekly podcast that explores the nuances of buying and building small businesses, with a focus on the UK and Europe. If you are interested in small business acquisition or investing, then this show is for you! We will dissect the strategies and insights of small business owners, investors, and other deal professionals that we meet along our journeys to acquire and invest in our ... more

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Latest Episodes

Billy Morley joins Paul on this episode of the Buy and Build podcast to share his inspiring transition from army officer to Oxford MBA, and ultimately to entrepreneur through a self-funded ETA. Billy acquired Set-A-Side Storage, a business supporting... more

In this landmark 100th episode, we’re joined by Adam Johnson, an American acquisition entrepreneur who transitioned from the startup scene in California to acquiring and operating Water Direct in the UK. Adam takes us through his unique journey into ... more

What does it take to step into the CEO seat—whether by acquisition or promotion? In this special episode, Will Hunnam (Forza Doors) and Carl Lundberg (Gerald Edelman) return to share their personal leadership journeys, challenges of managing legacy t... more

In this episode, we sit down with Matthias Knaur—operator, investor, and seasoned voice in the European search fund and ETA community—to explore the real levers behind scaling small companies. From a billion-dollar transformation at listed company So... more

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Recent Guests

Billy Morley
Former soldier and entrepreneur, currently Managing Director of Set-A-Side Storage
Set-A-Side Storage
Episode: Ep 101: Why This Ex-Soldier Bet His Savings on a Set Storage Company (Billy Morley, MD of Set-A-Side Storage)
Carl Lundberg
CEO at Gerald Edelman, founder of the ETA Awards, specializing in buy-side and deal advisory.
Gerald Edelman
Episode: Ep 99: The CEO Roundtable with Will Hunnam (Forza Doors) and Carl Lundberg (Gerald Edelman)
Matthias Knaur
Experienced operator and investor in the search and ETA space
Episode: Ep: 98 - Navigating Total Addressable Market (TAM) with £100M Operator and Investor Matthias Knaur
Fouzan Ali
Software engineer turned tech entrepreneur turned small business owner
Combined Services
Episode: Ep 96: In the Trenches- 7 Months Into Operating a £1M+ EBITDA SME (Fouzan Ali, MD of Combined Services)
Allison Stuckless
Founder and Managing Partner of Vericor, a traditional search fund in the UK
Vericor Capital
Episode: Ep 95: American Searcher (and Stand-up Comic) Embarks on a Traditional UK Search Fund – Allison Stuckless, Vericor Capital
Tobyn Brooks
Entrepreneur and CEO of a car restoration and MOT service business
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Episode: Ep 89: How Tobyn Brooks Overcame Incredible Adversity to Build (then Buy) a portfolio of Auto-Related Businesses
Steve Lawrence
CEO of Uncomplicated Group, a company focused on acquiring injection molding businesses.
Uncomplicated Group
Episode: Ep 84: From Operator to Owner- How an Experienced Injection Moulding Professional Turned to Acquisition (Steve Lawrence, CEO of Uncomplicated Group)
Tara Mandal
Co-founder and COO of PEAL Capital, focused on private equity in longevity and hormones.
PEAL Capital
Episode: Ep 83: Private Equity Investing in Longevity and Hormones with Tara Mandal (Partner & COO of PEAL Capital)
Tom Billings
Managing Partner of Beach Equity
Beach Equity
Episode: Ep 82: From PE-backed CEO in China to UK SME buyouts (Tom Billings, Managing Partner of Beach Equity)

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Paul
Host with expertise in business acquisition and investment strategies, sharing insights from his experiences and interviews with industry professionals.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Very informative

    Great content. Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R.Burrows
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The best ETA podcast focussed on UK and Europe

    These podcasts have proved invaluable to me as I embark on my journey through entrepreneurship through acquisition from search through to my first acquisition. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eswga
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Love this podcast. Massively helped improve my knowledge of buying a business. Great guest and a great host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BudFox197
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great insight on the Buy and Build approach

    Love the pod, useful mix of guests from the ecosystem of ETA / Search as well as running / scaling SMEs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam Turner Advantos HVAC Group
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great

    Great podcast, highly informative and useful - much appreciated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sebastien356
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners find the mix of guest experiences and practical advice particularly valuable.
The content is highly informative and well-researched.
Many praise the focus on UK and European small business acquisition as unique and relevant.
The quality of guests and the depth of discussions earn high marks from the audience.

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Ep 101: Why This Ex-Soldier Bet His Savings on a Set Storage Company (Billy Morley, MD of Set-A-Side Storage)
Q: What are the key metrics that you’re looking at to know whether you're operating efficiently?
Key metrics include service level efficiency, location, and the ability to deliver quickly to major studios.
Ep 101: Why This Ex-Soldier Bet His Savings on a Set Storage Company (Billy Morley, MD of Set-A-Side Storage)
Q: How did you find the business you bought?
I went mainly down the broker route, focusing on local brokers who knew the businesses they were selling.
Ep: 98 - Navigating Total Addressable Market (TAM) with £100M Operator and Investor Matthias Knaur
Q: How do you define TAM or Total Addressable Market?
TAM is the ocean or pond a company swims in, assessed in numerical terms.
Ep: 98 - Navigating Total Addressable Market (TAM) with £100M Operator and Investor Matthias Knaur
Q: What kind of businesses excite you, Matthias?
Businesses that have a good team and uncover hidden opportunities excite me.
Ep 96: In the Trenches- 7 Months Into Operating a £1M+ EBITDA SME (Fouzan Ali, MD of Combined Services)
Q: What are your plans for scaling the business moving forward?
We aim to build a maintenance division leveraging historical installations, alongside improving operational procedures and project management tools.

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The content focuses on small business acquisition and investment strategies, primarily within the UK and Europe. It features discussions with experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals who share insights on navigating the complexities of buying and building small businesses. Episodes delve into personal stories of transitioning to entrepreneurship, the operational challenges of managing acquired businesses, and the strategic thought processes behind successful acquisitions. This engaging mix of expert advice and personal narratives makes it a valuable resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and investors alike.

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1. Acquiring Minds
2. Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating
3. Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy
4. FT News Briefing
5. Masters in Business

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1. Billy Morley
2. Carl Lundberg
3. Matthias Knaur
4. Fouzan Ali
5. Allison Stuckless
6. Tobyn Brooks
7. Steve Lawrence
8. Tara Mandal

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