Buy and Build

Apr 01 2025 96 ep. 45 mins 15
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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.

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Ep 96: In the Trenches- 7 Months Into Operating a £1M+ EBITDA SME (Fouzan Ali, MD of Combined Services)

Apr 01 2025 38 mins  
The next acquisition accelerator is going to be in London in June (date TBC). Book your spot now for a discounted rate. If you cannot make that date, you can roll your spot into the next cohort. Join here: https://www.buyandbuildaccelerator.com/ ------------- In this episode, we reconnect with Fouzan, seven months into owning and operating the 32-year-old building energy managemen

Ep 95: American Searcher (and Stand-up Comic) Embarks on a Traditional UK Search Fund – Allison Stuckless, Vericor Capital

Feb 23 2025 46 mins  
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 unique path into the search/ETA world. During the episode, we discuss the challenges of fundraising, her passion for lifecycle services (including the funeral industry

Ep 94: From Startup Struggles to £5 Billion Exit: Jeremy Middleton’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Jan 30 2025 49 mins  
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 life at Procter & Gamble to building a FTSE 100 business and leading it to a £5 billion exit. Jeremy shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including t

Ep 93: From Intern to “Interns as a Service”: Daniel Ewart’s Journey from Search Fund Intern to Entrepreneur

Dec 17 2024 33 mins  
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 launching an "interns as a service" business, Daniel offers a fresh perspective on deal sourcing and scaling support for searchers. Learn about the challenges of

Ep 92 - Scaling with EOS: Lessons in Leadership, Vision, and Growth with Rob Liddiard

Dec 08 2024 36 mins  
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 Amber Home Improvements. Host Paul and Rob explore the practicalities of scaling a business while remaining true to its core values, operational challenges, and long-te

Ep 91 - From Sports Coach to Acquisition Pro: Craig Brennan’s Playbook for Scaling Through Acquisition

Oct 28 2024 50 mins  
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 available for the early access, discounted price, for the next Buy and Build Accelerator. Grab your ticket now at: https://www.buyandbuildaccelerator.com/ - In this en

Ep 90: From Search to Acquisition in 6 Months [While Employed] - Toby Henry's Self-Funded Search Journey

Oct 16 2024 46 mins  
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 Toby Henry, founder of Full Circle Capital, who shares his rapid journey from starting his search to closing his first acquisition in just six months. Toby div

Ep 89: How Tobyn Brooks Overcame Incredible Adversity to Build (then Buy) a portfolio of Auto-Related Businesses

Oct 10 2024 45 mins  
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 journey from overcoming personal challenges to building a thriving business with The Figaro Shop and now rolling up vehicle service centers. At the age of 13, Tobyn d

Ep 88: How a Former Uber General Manager Transitioned to SME Operating and Investing (Fouzan Ali, MD of Combined Services)

Sep 23 2024 45 mins  
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 next event. Enjoy the podcast. ----- In this episode, we sit down with Fouzan Ali, an operator-turned-investor who recently closed his first acquisition, a 32-yea

Ep 87: From UK Fund Manager to Industrial Holdco Builder - Mark Wharrier's Journey

Sep 17 2024 48 mins  
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/ -------------------------------------- In this episode of The Buy and Build Podcast, host Paul chats with Mark Wharrier, co-founder of Scientific Partners, about his transition from UK equity f