Buy and Build Ep 55: Insights Gained from 7 Acquisitions in 18 Months - Craig Brennan (Founder: The Little Sports Group)
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Dec 5, 2022 AI Snips
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Unconventional Start
- Craig Brennan's career began unconventionally as an apprentice football coach, not from a corporate background.
- At 21, he started a preschool football coaching company, expanding into schools and other sports.
Acquisitions as a Growth Catalyst
- Brennan's first company grew organically to £1M revenue over 15 years, a slow and challenging process.
- After learning about acquisitions, he bought a competitor, doubling his business size overnight and shifting his focus to M&A.
Business Structure and First Acquisition
- The Little Sports Group comprises two main businesses: nurseries and education (sports and specialist subjects).
- The first acquisition was a London-based competitor in the education sector, doubling the business.