The Complete Holding
Company Course
The Complete Guide to Building a Holding Company.
Coming very soon.
Pre-order nowHolding Companies are a new approach to creating wealth by owning more than one company. I designed this course for those people wanting to be their own version of Warren Buffet (Berkshire Hathaway) or Mark Leonard (Constellation Software). I’ve built a HoldCo that does over $100 million a year in revenue and put everything I’ve learned in this course for you to use.
This course is built by and designed for…
Aspiring HoldCo Owners
Aspiring HoldCo owners stepping towards buying your first company
Business Owners
Single business owner-operators who want to become a HoldCo owner
Current HoldCo Owners
Existing HoldCo owners wanting to scale, improve operations or plan for a successful exit
Why should you attend this course?
- Select and Design the most effective HoldCo structure
- Operate your HoldCo efficiently with standardized playbooks
- Strategically manage your cash flow and minimize tax liability
- Unlock secrets to grow and scale your HoldCo
- Devise the best exit plan for your HoldCo
- Avoid the mistakes others have made and turn them into valuable lessons
What will you learn?
- Get a rock-solid foundation of the underlying principles & operations of HoldCos
- Learn the steps to structure and start your own HoldCo
- Examine proven playbooks and practices to operate a HoldCo
- Adopt different ways to grow your HoldCo
- Know the paths to exit your HoldCo and when to use them
- Apply tips and tricks to make your HoldCo a winner
- Determine if HoldCo ownership is right for you
Hi, I'm Michael Girdley.
I'm a business entrepreneur and investor. I'm currently the Chairman and co-founder of Dura Software, the second-largest software company in San Antonio, Texas. My Holding Company includes a variety of businesses including Codeup, Effectual Ventures (a venture studio), Red Runner Coffee, Near (a talent platform), and others.
I have enabled the creation of 1,000+ new tech jobs in the San Antonio area through entrepreneurial and leadership roles at numerous companies and nonprofits. As the ex-CEO of Alamo Fireworks, the largest consumer fireworks’ retailer in Texas, where I am Chairman of the Board, I was instrumental in transitioning my family business beyond the third generation and that was my launching pad to become a successful Holding Company owner.
I was named “Man of the Year” in 2015 by the San Antonio Business Journal. I live with my wife and kids in San Antonio, fueling the local startup ecosystem growth. I can be found on Twitter @girdley where I post frequently and on my personal website: girdley.com.
This course is for you if...
- You are a multi-business owner seeking effective strategies to leverage your time and optimize your legal, accounting and team of advisors
- You have the means to create and execute an actionable plan for your 10-year-vision
- You’re looking for a no BS solution on everything from the basics to the advanced
- You want to have access to a community of like-minded individuals with shared interests
This course is NOT for you if...
- You are starting out in entrepreneurship with no resources or experience
- You are a life-long employee
- You want a zero-risk lifestyle
- You are uncomfortable living the interesting "HoldCo" lifestyle
- You don’t have any capital or access to
- You don’t have the desire to start a business
- You don’t want to put the work in
Program Breakdown
Module 1: What is a Holding Company?
Module 2: Starting your HoldCo
Module 3: Operating your HoldCo
Module 4: Growing your HoldCo
Module 5: Exiting your HoldCo
It’s time to establish YOUR HoldCo and become an allocator vs. an operator.
This is the one-stop shop to establish your HoldCo. Get everything you need to take your structure to the next level.
If you have any questions, or you would like to learn more, we’re always here to help. You can reach out to the Girdley team by sending an email to [email protected]
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