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From Midnight Deliveries to $28m Holdco (in 6 Years)

Summary from Webflow: The first business Colin King bought was tiny & unpleasant but also the crucial first step to buying more & better ones.

Topics in Colin’s interview:

Finding his first business (and business partner) on Craigslist

Delivering auto parts in the middle of the night

Buying a turnaround silk florals business

When his clothing business doubled in revenue overnight

Day-to-day logistics of running diverse businesses

Acquiring remote businesses: bookkeeping and e-learning

Importance of working capital in seasonal businesses

Pros and cons of having a diverse portfolio of companies…

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