
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…
The skinny
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