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How One Tiny Acquisition Grew Into a Holdco

Matt Huggins bought a small water & cable utility doing $200k/year. 15 years later, his holdco is on track for $20m/yr.

Topics in this interview:

Matt's decision to step off the academic track

Matt's career as a professional online poker player

Transitioning from poker to small business

Acquiring a utilities company for a group of condos

The surprising complexity of running a utilities company

Starting a manhole lining business

The stability and diversity of the water industry

Acquiring businesses from retiring owners without needing capital

The value of a fractional CFO

The reward of helping…

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