Beyond The Family Business My Cousin, Colin MacDonald, and I Debate Investment Company Structures | Micco Group of Companies
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Feb 20, 2026 
Colin Michael MacDonald, COO of Micco Group of Companies, runs a hands-on family business with shared services and real estate operations. They debate two investment company approaches. Conversations cover centralized head office functions, in-house property management, tradeoffs of hands-on vs delegated holdco models, succession challenges, and what each would borrow from the other.
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Purpose Rooted In Building Great Businesses
- Colin explains their purpose: own and operate great businesses and empower teams to feel exhilaration running them.
- He links this to his father's drive to overcome barriers and build companies that employ people long-term.
Three Layers Of Family Business Purpose
- Luke frames his family's purpose in three layers: family purpose, community giving, and creating meaningful employment.
- He links these to his father's emphasis on purpose as a core family value.
Visibility Enables Cross-Pollination
- Colin sees visibility and close connection to people as a strength of being hands-on, enabling cross-pollination and best-practice sharing.
- Shared services deliver cost efficiencies and a panoramic view across businesses.