Donald Spann
Built a multi-million dollar call center from scratch and sold it for $12M. Currently working on a cannabis call center and a life science staffing company.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 34min
$12 Million Exit... Did He Just Get Lucky?
Donald Spann, a self-made entrepreneur who built a multi-million dollar call center from scratch, shares his journey from dropping out of college to achieving a remarkable $12M exit. He reveals how he launched a cleaning business inspired by a Reddit comment and gained 65,000 applications on a viral mom blog. Donald discusses the significance of never raising outside capital, living in Mexico on $10K a month, and the unique challenges he faced as a Black entrepreneur in affluent spaces. Now, he's focused on new ventures in cannabis and life sciences.
Sep 2, 2024 • 45min
52 - How Frustration Led to a $400K/Month Call Center Business with Donald Spann
In this insightful discussion, Donald Spann, a savvy entrepreneur managing 14 companies, reveals how his frustration with a cleaning service sparked a booming call center business. He shares the secrets behind the virtual receptionist industry's profitability and emphasizes the importance of focusing on inbound calls over chasing new leads. Spann also explores identifying hidden opportunities and the critical metrics driving success in the call center realm. With his wealth of experience, he provides invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.
