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The Startup Ideas Podcast
How Holdco Legend Michael Girdley is Playing Multi-Decade Games (and Winning)
Sep 7, 2023
Michael Girdley, a successful entrepreneur, shares insights on building a $100M+ holding company. They discuss acquiring businesses, making big decisions, building communities, tech continuing education, family businesses, and the strategy of buying hyper-niche software. They also explore the success of a reclusive founder and the importance of long-term commitment.
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- Michael Girdley has found success in incubation rather than acquiring businesses due to high asset costs.
- Girdley emphasizes the importance of having a competitive advantage and going against the crowd when acquiring businesses.
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Michael Gerdley's Diversified Portfolio
Michael Gerdley, a holdco entrepreneur with a decade of experience, owns a diverse portfolio of companies based in Texas. He started with a fireworks business and expanded into sectors like education. Over the past five years, Gerdley has honed his ability to incubate and acquire companies. While many holdco entrepreneurs advocate for buying businesses, Gerdley has found success in incubation due to the high costs of acquiring assets. He believes in watching where the opportunities are and going against the popular narrative when necessary.
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