August 27, 2025

57: Brady Davies | Music School Acquisitions (The Buyer's Perspective)

39 minutes

In this episode John Kozicki (Michigan Rock School and RockSchoolProprietor.com) speaks with Brady Davies, the founder of One Music Schools. Brady shares his family's journey of opening a single piano lesson studio (The Piano Place), expanding to multiple locations, and now leading a company that purchase music schools.

Join us as Brady delves into the intricacies of acquiring music schools, what he looks for in potential buys, and the seamless ways he integrates them into his successful brand while preserving their unique legacies.

In this episode:

Brady offers resources for music school owners looking to sell or improve their operations.

How community and individual student engagement are essential for a successful music school.

The things Brady and his company look for when considering a school for purchase.

What the negotiation and purchase process looks like.

Brady's post-acquisition focus on maintaining the legacy of the school as a priority.

Tips for school owners to make their studio a valuable prospect for sale, even if they aren't looking to sell.

Gain valuable insights into the importance of robust systems and processes in running multiple music schools efficiently, and why these are essential whether you are planning to sell or simply wish to streamline your operations.

Get the FREE eBook, 6 Stages to Selling Your Music School, by visiting OneMusicSchool.com

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