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The Group Thesis
Why I'm building a group of companies — software, property, mentorship — instead of betting everything on one.
By Jack Bannister · January 2025 · 4 min read
I'm building a group of companies, not a single business. Here's why.
Single businesses are fragile. One market shift, one regulatory change, one bad year — and the whole thing wobbles. A group with diversified revenue, shared infrastructure, and long-term assets compounds differently.
The plan: software (recurring revenue, high margin), property (long-term asset base), mentorship and small investments (relationships and upside in the next generation of operators).
It's slower than chasing a unicorn. It's also harder to break. That's the trade-off I'm making.
What to do next
- Write down the outcome you need before choosing features.
- Ask for scope, ownership and ongoing costs in writing.
- Compare the smallest useful version, not an unlimited wish list.