The Startup Ideas Podcast How Holdco Legend Michael Girdley is Playing Multi-Decade Games (and Winning)
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Sep 7, 2023 
Michael Girdley, a holdco legend with 30 years of experience building a $100M+ holding company, shares his wealth of knowledge in this engaging conversation. He delves into the strategic choices between incubating new businesses versus acquisition in a competitive market. Girdley emphasizes the importance of discerning viable opportunities and discusses his venture ScalePath, supporting small businesses through community. He also touches on navigating family dynamics in entrepreneurship and the quirks of social media authenticity for deeper connections.
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Overblown Acquisition Opportunities
- Look beyond the hype of baby boomer business acquisitions.
- Many businesses are overpriced or unsuitable for acquisition due to owner-specific factors.
Finding Acquisition Opportunities
- Explore both "front door" approaches (listings, brokers) and serendipitous networking for acquisitions.
- Leverage your network and inside information for the most interesting M&A opportunities.
Girdley's Positive PE Experience
- Michael Girdley shares his experience with Peterson, a private equity firm.
- He emphasizes their family-oriented approach and cultural alignment.