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Jan 2024
1h 16m

4 Acquisitions In, Holdco Builder's Goal...

Will Smith
About this episode

Holdco entrepreneur Sam Turner shares his vision to build the leading platform for independent M&E businesses in the UK. 

Topics in Sam’s interview:

  • Importance of patience and flexible timelines
  • Getting through fetal position moments
  • Balancing diversification and integration
  • Gurus in the business buying space
  • Lessons from his first acquisition
  • Change management in blue collar businesses
  • Increasing holdco revenue target from £60m to £150m
  • Extending his 5-year plan to 10 years
  • His vision to improve the lives of 30,000 people
  • Shared services among his four businesses

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