An exclusive “Fireside Chat” with Australia’s most successful childcare operator

The childcare sector is evolving rapidly, and those who stay ahead of the curve are the ones who learn from the best. 

The Sector is thrilled to present an exclusive, intimate conversation with Brendan McAssey, the visionary entrepreneur behind the most successful private childcare sale in Australian history, an over $200 million exit, at the upcoming ECEC Owners & Landlords Forum. 

The Forum, to be held in Brisbane on 7 March 2025, is the first of a series of boutique events targeting current and aspiring early childhood education and care (ECEC) owners, landlords and professionals to learn more about the sector and what it takes to succeed. 

The “Fireside Chat” with an ECEC legend will feature Mr McAssey in a rare and intimate discussion that will take you inside his remarkable journey, how he built his business from the ground up, the pivotal decisions that fueled his success, the challenges that shaped him, and the strategies that led to his record-breaking exit.

Hosted by Sean Collins of Collins Sacre Consulting, who himself has a long and successful history in multiple areas across the sector, this discussion will be essential for anyone currently operating in the ECEC sector today. 

“I am thrilled to be presenting this once in a lifetime opportunity to sit down with Brendan and discuss his story at the ECEC Owners and Landlords Forum next month,” Mr Collins said. 

“Having known Brendan for many years and watched his incredible journey unfold I know that the conversation will be packed with insights from someone who really has walked the path and emerged at the pinnacle of success.”

“Whether you are an owner, operator, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur it will be a must see experience.”

Key topics to be covered will include: 

– How Brendan identified a gap in the market and capitalized on it

– The defining moments and setbacks that shaped his business strategy

– Key lessons on scaling a childcare empire while maintaining quality

– How he structured his business for a high-value exit

– The future of childcare in Australia and where opportunities lie

Brendan’s story isn’t just about success—it’s about resilience, innovation, and strategic thinking in a sector that impacts thousands of Australian families. This event is a chance to learn first-hand how to turn challenges into triumphs and position your business for sustainable growth.

“We couldn’t be more proud to welcome Brendan to our event and are deeply grateful to Sean and his team for making it happen,” Jason Roberts, Founder of The Sector said. 

“Seats are limited, and demand is high for this exclusive event. We are excited to see everyone on the day.”

To find out more about the ECEC Owners and Landlords Forum and to register click here or contact Anna Boshell via email at [email protected]