When Colby Joseph Davis announced the launch of Indy Capital and Indy Brands this year, it wasn’t just the next step in his entrepreneurial journey; it was the culmination of more than a decade of learning, sacrifice and relentless focus on personal development. In a heartfelt social media post, he described how he spent his late teens and early twenties immersed in Tony Robbins seminars, investing every spare dollar into sharpening his mind. Those early days taught him one of his favourite lessons: “If you want to take the island, you have to burn the boats.” For Colby, that meant there was no Plan B—success had to be the only option.
He started Davis Painting at age twenty with a beat-up Ford Ranger and no formal business education. Instead of letting inexperience hold him back, he leaned into mentors and books. The company grew steadily across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, known for its high-quality work and people-first culture. But Colby’s ambitions extended beyond one trade. “All I’ve ever known is the home service space,” he said, “and I saw an opportunity to elevate it.” That vision led to the creation of Indy Capital, a public markets investment and real estate holding company, and its operational arm, Indy Brands, which acquires and scales other home-service businesses.
In the announcement post, Colby thanked the people who have been part of the journey: his wife Alyssa, his daughter Indy, and two close colleagues who have been with him since nearly the beginning. He credits Tony Robbins for rebuilding his mindset and Tommy Mello and his team for opening his eyes to what’s possible. Colby wrote openly about his background, including growing up around addiction and choosing to channel his energy into constructive “good addictions” like business and personal development. That honesty resonates with many who look up to him.
Indy Capital isn’t just a financial vehicle; it’s a statement of purpose. Colby plans to bring multiple trades under one umbrella, providing resources, training and career paths to workers who might otherwise see their jobs as dead ends. He’s openly talked about his long-term goal of taking the company public—an audacious plan for an industry that rarely sees IPOs. But if his track record with Davis Painting is any indication, he has the persistence and team to make it happen. For now, Indy Brands is already acquiring companies in painting, power washing and roofing, giving owners a path to growth and giving employees a company that invests in them.
In a space known more for small, family-owned operations than Wall Street ambitions, Colby Joseph Davis stands out. His journey from a young man attending self-help seminars to a CEO working toward a public offering shows what can happen when vision is paired with grit. As he often tells those who are just starting out, “Trust in God and just keep going. You have a purpose in this life. You may not know what it is, but stay the course; you will figure it out.”