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Buy and BuildAuthor: Paul Quirk
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. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 103: The Seven Sins of Post-Deal Leadership with Rob Liddiard
Monday, 15 December, 2025
In this insightful and candid conversation, Paul is joined by Rob Liddiard—former CEO turned EOS implementer—to explore the harsh realities of post-acquisition leadership. Drawing on his extensive experience helping searcher CEOs implement EOS, Rob shares sharp observations about the pitfalls many new owner-operators fall into. Based on his viral LinkedIn post, "The Seven Sins of Post-Deal Leadership," the duo unpack the most common and damaging mistakes made in the early days of ownership. They discuss: Why searchers often swing between abdication and micromanagement The hidden cost of fuzzy expectations Building a talent bench before you need one Managing your internal team vs. managing up to investors Real stories and actionable advice for avoiding costly operational missteps Whether you're preparing for your first acquisition or navigating year one in the operator seat, this episode delivers a brutally honest yet encouraging roadmap for sustainable, effective leadership. Read Rob's excellent LinkedIn post on the same topic here. Also, for anyone new to the podcast, Rob helps Paul implement EOS in his acquired business as well as several other ETA CEO's. He offers a free introductory session to all listeners, just reach out to him on LinkedIn or rob@mission-group.co.uk Finally, if you are a UK searcher looking to accelerate your acquisition journey. We are running our next acquisition accelerator cohort in Feb/March and early bird tickets are now live and selling fast. Get yours here
