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
• Asking advice for the future of his holdco
•  Finding and managing talent across diverse businesses

References and how to contact Colin:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• [email protected]
• Circle City Capital Group

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