Hosted by Paul Quirk · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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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 own profitable small businesses.
Paul Quirk hosts Buy and Build, a business show with 100 episodes published.
In this insightful and candid conversation, Paul is joined by Rob Liddiard—former CEO turned EOS implementer—to explore the harsh realities of post-acquisition leadership. Drawing on his extensive experience helping sear
In this episode, we're joined by Alex Packham—founder of ContentCal, which he scaled from agency roots into a SaaS platform used by thousands globally, culminating in an acquisition by Adobe. Alex shares his journey from
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
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 th
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, c
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 trans
In today's episode of Buy and Build, we dive deep into the incredible entrepreneurial journey of Brian Honan, founder and CEO of Fortus. Brian walks us through how he went from an "accidental entrepreneur" to leading a €
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In this episode, we speak with Allie Stuckless, a great friend and former JPMorgan colleague, about her transition from banking to launching a UK-based search fund. Allie has a fascinating background and has taken a uniq
In this episode of Buy & Build, we sit down with Jeremy Middleton, co-founder of HomeServe, who later exited and is now CEO of Middleton Enterprises, his family investment office. We dive into his journey from corporate
In this episode, we're joined by Daniel Ewart, one of the youngest guests to date, who shares his unexpected entry into the search fund world. From his hands-on experience as an intern supporting proprietary outreach to
In this episode of the Buy and Build podcast, Paul and Rob Liddiard (Paul's EOS implementer), have a fascinating discussion on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and its implementation within Paul's business Ambe
To register for the practical IDS session with Rob Liddiard (Paul's EOS implementer), follow this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rd-CprDkuH9YwmWrSyBm4-D7mDrybyfky --- Also, we still have 3 seats availa
Still 3 seats available for the early access, discounted price, for the next Buy and Build Accelerator. https://www.buyandbuildaccelerator.com/ ---------------------------- In this episode of Buy and Build, we chat with
Sign up now for the early access discounted price for the next Buy and Build Accelerator. https://www.buyandbuildaccelerator.com/ ------------------------ In this inspiring episode, Tobyn Brooks shares his incredible jou
Early bird access is live for the next B+B Search Accelerator, at a reduced fee for the first 5 sign-ups. https://www.buyandbuildaccelerator.com/ The date is still TBD but any conflicts can be refunded or rolled to the n
Only 1 week to go to until the Buy and Build Search Accelerator. If you want to acquire a great business, quicker, come and learn from these experts. https://www.buyandbuildaccelerator.com/ ------------------------------
This week on Buy and Build, we sit down with Harry Morton, founder of Lower Street Media, a full-service podcast agency that recently made headlines by acquiring Pacific Content, the leading name in branded podcasting. I
This week Paul gives a quick update on his first 2 years operating Amber Home Improvements, the future of the podcast, and past and future investing activities with Citium Capital. --> If you are a searcher looking to ac
This week we speak with Steve Lawrence, CEO of Uncomplicated Group. Uncomplicated Group is looking to buy injection moulding businesses from exiting or retiring owners. As hands-on operators, they have completed their fi
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Buy and Build is hosted by Paul Quirk. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 100 episodes.
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