$33m Holdco: Teddy Bears to Insurance Claims
Colin King and his 50/50 partner have paid themselves little since 2018, reinvesting profits back into their businesses.
Topics in Colin’s interview:
Growing Circle City Capital’s business portfolio
Don’t call them private equity
Why Colin stopped wanting operational roles
Why critical mass matters for holdcos
He still earn less than operators
Holdco strategy versus industry-specific rollups
The fox versus hedgehog framework
Learning through hands-on operating experience
Why chasing money can make things harder
Costly mistakes and failed acquisitions
References and how to contact Colin…
The skinny
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