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Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business217 - The #1 Rookie Entrepreneur Mistake That Can Bankrupt You in 8 Months with Nik Hulewsky🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Hey everyone, Nik here!I've seen it all in entrepreneurship – the wins and the losses. My friends, Brandon and Nick, are perfect examples. Brandon hit it big, doing $100,000 a month in four months, now with 39 locations. Nick, well, he was bankrupt in eight.Why the huge difference?Nick made the same mistake many first-time entrepreneurs make: evaluating a business like a 20-year veteran when he'd never run anything!In this episode, I'm...
2025-08-1336 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business184 - How to Decide If Franchising is the Right Business Path for You with Connor Groce🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Find out more at https://connorgroce.com/Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Connor Groce (https://x.com/ConnorGroce), an expert in the franchising world.Connor shares his fascinating journey from operating a boutique fitness franchise and launching a Smash My Trash business to becoming a franchise consultant. We dive into how franchising fits into the entrepreneurship spectrum, sitting comfortably between starting a business from scratch and buying an existi...
2025-06-0945 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business162 - AI SERIES: 10 - Understanding the Nuances of Advanced Language Models with Richard Marmorstein🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Richard Marmorstein (https://x.com/twitchard). In this episode, Richard shares some fascinating ways he's leveraging AI in both his personal life, like creating a custom storybook using Google AI Studio for his son, and professionally, showcasing the expressive text-to-speech capabilities of Hume AI.We also dive into practical business applications of AI voice technology and explore the crucial differences between general language models and reasoning models like those from OpenAI.P...
2025-05-0125 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business161 - How Lindy Simplifies AI-Powered Business Automation with Elizabeth Knopf🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Liz (https://x.com/leveragedupside) about the blistering pace of AI development and what it means for business owners right now.We dive into the difference between traditional LLMs and the new reasoning models from OpenAI and Google, exploring how they go beyond just predicting the next word to actually thinking through problems using methods like chain of thought. Liz shares exciting updates like OpenAI's beefed-up API with a massive 1 million token...
2025-04-3048 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business160 - AI SERIES: 9 - How Zapier Integrations Unlock the Magic of AI in Business with Olivia Look🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Olivia (https://x.com/0h_look) from The Automated Agency. We dive into the exciting world of AI and automation and how they're supercharging businesses, especially those dealing directly with clients.Olivia shares her expertise on using tools like Zapier and ChatGPT to streamline workflows and even build entirely new systems. Get ready to explore the practical applications of AI in making your business run smoother!Questions This E...
2025-04-2937 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business159 - From Storage Units to $52 Million: An Entrepreneur's Playbook with Nick Huber🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Nick Huber (https://x.com/sweatystartup). We dive deep into Nick's incredible entrepreneurial journey, from his early days in the moving and storage business to building a self-storage empire and his latest venture: the acquisition of the global talent company, Somewhere.We explore his unique approach to business, his no-nonsense "sweaty startup" philosophy, and how he built a massive online audience. We also chat about his brand new book, "The Sweaty Startu...
2025-04-2848 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business158 - AI SERIES: 8 - How Different AI Models Excel in Specific Use Cases with Jake Colling🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Jake Colling (https://x.com/JacobColling). We dive into the exciting world of AI and automation and how it's reshaping the way businesses operate.Jake, a software developer and founder of the startup Carrot, shares his insights on building and deploying easy-to-use AI workflows. We discuss the rise of different AI models like Gemini from Google, Claude, and OpenAI's ChatGPT, and explore which models excel in different use cases, from document proces...
2025-04-2420 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business157 - She Was Catfished by Sam Parr Then Launched Sam's List with Kimi Green🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Kimi Green (https://x.com/NotGoKGreen). We dive into the unexpected journey of building Sam's List, a platform connecting individuals with financial professionals. Hear the quirky story of how a random text from Sam Parr of My First Million fame turned into a promising business venture.We explore the importance of authenticity in business and the evolution of Kimi's entrepreneurial role.Find out more about Sam's List below!...
2025-04-2348 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business156 - AI SERIES: 7 - She Shut Down a $1M Biz—Then Built an AI Brain to Replace It, with Abbi Perets🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Abbi Perets (https://x.com/abbiperets in this insightful episode. We dive into Abbi's fascinating journey from the early days of freelance writing before Google, navigating the tech boom in Silicon Valley, and her experiences with the evolution of content. We also explore her current perspective on how AI is reshaping the writing landscape and how she leverages tools like Claude in her daily work helping experts uncover their hidden value. Hear he...
2025-04-2236 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business155 - Can AI Replace Your Sales Team? I Tested It with John Long🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview John Long of Thynk.AI. We dive into the fascinating world of AI agents and how they're being used to automate crucial business processes like communication with customers.John shares the story behind Thynk.AI, revealing how they use AI to help other businesses leverage this powerful technology. We even get a live demonstration of their AI agent, Eric, in action! It's a look at the present and future of AI in bus...
2025-04-2137 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business154 - Which AI Tools Are Worth Your Time? Use Cases and Future Potential with Chris Koener🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) in a fascinating conversation diving into the practical applications of AI for businesses. We explore the landscape of Large Language Models (LLMs), uncovering which ones entrepreneurs are actually using and for what.We also touch upon surprising insights into tools that work alongside these AI models and even debate the potential biases within ChatGPT. Plus, stick around as we brainstorm innovative marketing strategies, includ...
2025-04-1837 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business153 - AI SERIES: 6 - How to Automate Content Creation with Pranav Ghatraju🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Pranav Ghatraju (https://x.com/PranavGhatraju). In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Pranav, a chemical engineer turned AI automation expert.We dove deep into the world of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude, exploring how he uses them in his daily work and for his AI automation agency. We discussed practical applications of AI for content creation, streamlining business operations, and boosting efficiency.Pranav...
2025-04-1734 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business152 - Claude vs. ChatGPT: A Real-World AI Showdown with Elizabeth Knopf🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Liz Knopf (https://x.com/leveragedupside) about the wild week in AI, from Grok releasing image editing software to OpenAI's phenomenal advancements in the same space.We dive into how these tools are becoming incredibly easy to use and their potential impact on various aspects of business. Liz shares her initial thoughts on ChatGPT's new features and how they might overshadow even giants like Google. We also explore practical applic...
2025-04-1639 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business151 - AI SERIES: 5 - How Non-Technical Entrepreneurs Can Get Started with AI with Matthew Mellinger🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Matt (https://x.com/MattMelli) a digital entrepreneur with his hands in local SEO through Local SEO Partners, SEO Analytics with SEO Gits, and a local newsletter, the Cookville Buzz.We dive deep into Matt's practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in his daily business operations. He shares his experiences with different AI models like Claude, ChatGPT, and Midjourney, revealing why he prefers specific tools for tasks like copywriting, analytics, and even genera...
2025-04-1525 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business150 - Silicon Valley to Silicone Manufacturing: An AI-Powered Evolution with Dan Thompson🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Dan Thompson (https://x.com/DanThompsonIV) from a family-owned silicone manufacturing company in Texas.We dive into his fascinating journey from a 20-year career as an executive at Microsoft to leading a traditional manufacturing business and how he's leveraging the power of AI in unexpected ways. Discover how this seemingly old-school industry is being revolutionized with cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency, empower employees, and gain a competitive edge.We explor...
2025-04-1456 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business149 - How to Build a Business with AI Image Technology with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy). In this episode, we dive into the mind-blowing world of AI image generation and how it's completely changing the game, with Chris sharing some truly wild examples using Chat GPT 4.0.We then brainstorm some seriously cool business ideas you could launch right now leveraging this tech. But it's not all about the future; we also get into a fascinating discussion about the best path to entrepreneurship: should you jump in hea...
2025-04-1138 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business148 - AI SERIES: 4 - How Fear and Regulation Impact AI in Finance with David Kaylor🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview David Kaylor (https://x.com/David__Kaylor) from Alchemy Technology. We dive into the current state of AI adoption within the traditional banking sector, exploring the gap between the hype and actual implementationDavid, who works on implementing digital banking services for credit unions and banks shares his firsthand perspective on how these legacy businesses are approaching new technologies like
2025-04-1018 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business147 - How to Overcome AI Intimidation and Automate Your Workflow with Elizabeth Knopf🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Liz Knopf (https://x.com/leveragedupside) diving into the exciting world of AI for entrepreneurs!We cut through the noise to explore how business owners can actually use artificial intelligence to boost their businesses through automation. Liz, a seasoned tech expert and VC, shares her insights on the current state of AI and, more importantly, provides a sneak peek into the practical tools and strategies that can be implemented right now. Get re...
2025-04-0932 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business146 - AI SERIES: 3 - The AI Disruption: Navigating the Opportunities and Threats with Mase Graye🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Mase Graye (https://x.com/masegraye). In this episode, I chat with former CTO Mase, who brings his extensive experience from startups, Amazon, Oracle, and Meta to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence.We dive into his recent work on AI initiatives at Audio Eye, a company focuse...
2025-04-0838 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business145 - AI Is Your New Employee: A Framework for Business Owners with Austin Gray🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Austin Gray (https://x.com/theownerop) about the real-world applications of AI in businesses today.We dive deep into how entrepreneurs are moving beyond the theory and actually using AI to make money and streamline their operations. We explore everything from using chatbots for customer service and internal knowledge bases to automating sales pipelines and creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
2025-04-0748 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business144 - How Wearable AI Can Revolutionize Industries with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) in a fascinating discussion about the powerful intersection of entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence.We dive into how these two mega trends are creating unprecedented opportunities for building new businesses and reshaping existing industries. We explore concrete examples of how AI can be practically applied to solve real-w...
2025-04-0433 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business143 - AI SERIES: 2 - How to Leverage AI as Your Ultimate Business Assistant with Kirill Zubovsky🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Kirill Zubovsky (https://x.com/kirillzubovsky) about his fascinating journey leveraging AI in his various business endeavors.We dive into how he's using AI not just for building new ventures like Scoudsie, which aims to empower non-technical individuals to create projects with AI, but also to supercharge his existing brick-and-mortar co-working space, Brickworks.Kirill sha...
2025-04-0335 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business142 - How Mattress Firms Make Money Despite Empty Stores with Nick Hancock🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Nick (https://x.com/mattressguy_). We dive deep into the surprisingly complex world of the mattress business. Nick, owner of Direct Outlet Mattress and part of a family with stores across North Carolina shares his unique insights.We discuss everything from the less glamorous side of old mattresses, to the economics of running a mattress store even comparing his approa...
2025-04-0232 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business141 - AI SERIES: 1 - How to Prepare Your Business for the AI-Powered Future with Amanda Orson🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Amanda Orson (https://x.com/amandaorson) about how AI is completely changing the game for startups and established businesses alike! We dive into everything from seed strapping to using tools like Operator, Deep Research, ChatGPT, and Claude in practical ways. You won't believe how much more efficient you can be with the right AI framew...
2025-04-0130 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business140 - We Debate the Value of the SBA (I Get Demolished!) with Jon Matzner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Jon Matzner (https://x.com/MatznerJon. We dive into building a strong business brand and the power of social media, especially when it comes to cutting through the noise by taking a unique approach to engaging with influencers.We also get into a lively debate about the role of the SBA and whether it truly fuels economic mobility for entrepreneurs.Plus, we explore why focusing on a well-defined niche audien...
2025-03-3148 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business139 - Beyond ChatGPT: Exploring Perplexity and the Deep Dive Revolution with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we dive into some fascinating tech and business talk, kicking things off with a look at some cool AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity Deep Research and debating which one comes out on top for certain tasks.We also explore the world of custom GPTs and share our experiences, the good and the not-so-good! Then, we shift gears to how AI can be a g...
2025-03-2835 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business138 - How to Quickly Grow Your Newsletter Without Ads with Derek Kolstad🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Derek (https://x.com/derkolstad). In this insightful episode, I dive deep with Derek, a newsletter guru who has amassed over 600,000 subscribers across his platforms – including the impressive Daily UI – all without spending a single dollar on ads!I'm on a mission to hit 10,000 subscribers for my own newsletter in just 60 days, and Derek shares his incredible journey and actionable strategies. We discuss everything from crafting the perfect message and building a distribu...
2025-03-2639 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business137 - How to Avoid Losing Money on Commissions When Selling Your Property with Amanda Orson🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Amanda Orson (https://x.com/amandaorson) about her company, Galleon, and its mission to shake up the world of real estate.We dive into why this massive industry has remained so stubbornly outdated, clinging to practices invented over a century ago and a commission structure that seems out of sync with today's technology. Amanda shares her vision for a consumer-driven real e...
2025-03-2434 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business136 - The Never Touch Plastic Revolution: Building a Marketplace for the Concerned with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) in another brainstorming session packed with unconventional business ideas!We dive into how to spot emerging trends and combine them for unique opportunities, even if it sounds a little crazy at first, like the sourdough and microplastics concept. We also explore overlooked distribution channels, particularly the United States Postal Service, and how its unique economics can be leveraged for marketing.Plus, we tac...
2025-03-2136 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business135 - I Lost $20K Gambling… Then Became Vegas & Built a $1M/yr Vending Empire with Ethan Kohan🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Ethan Kohan (https://x.com/ethan_kohan). Get ready for a wild ride as Ethan shares the incredible story of his entrepreneurial journey, starting with a simple idea for a vending machine in his fraternity house selling Juul pods.We dive into the highs and lows, from making serious money quickly to losing it all in sports betting, and how that unexpe...
2025-03-1950 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business134 - How to Escape the Corporate Grind and Bet on Yourself with Brian O'Connor🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Brian O'Connor (https://x.com/BrianFOConnor), a serial entrepreneur who transitioned from the corporate strategy world at Deloitte to building multiple successful businesses, including a fractional CMO company and a staffing company.We dive into his journey, exploring the motivations behind his entrepreneurial leap from a lucrative corporate career and the pivotal moment involving a PPP project and a memora...
2025-03-1740 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business133 - Chris Knows Who Satoshi Is! How to Disrupt Payment Systems with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we dive into a wild theory: could Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter and Square, actually be the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin? We explore some compelling (and quirky) evidence.Then, we shift gears to discuss a practical framework for entrepreneurs, breaking down the phases of being...
2025-03-1437 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business132 - How to Turn a HVAC Company into a $5 Million Business with Jack Carr🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Jack (https://x.com/thehvacjack) on Nikonomics!We dive into the surprisingly "sexy" world of home services, specifically HVAC and plumbing. Hear Jack's story of leaving a comfortable corporate job managing operations for nine different wineries to acquire a sub $1 million HVAC company in Middle Tennessee in 2022.He s...
2025-03-1237 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business131 - How to Turn Data Into Dollars: The Data Shopper Story with Thomas Rudy🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Thomas Rudy (https://x.com/rudythesnowman)!We dive deep into Thomas's fascinating entrepreneurial journey, starting way back with some rule-breaking mystery boxes on eBay in the early days of online business. We explore how he transitioned from that to the world of retail arbitrage, his surprising detour through college basketball (and almost becoming an accountant!), and ultimately his path into web de...
2025-03-1031 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business130 - How Our Podcast Helped Him Make $23K/Month and Quit His 9-to-5 with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨In this episode, we feature Tyler, a listener who acted on our B2B stump grinding idea after hearing it on a previous episode, which led him to quit his 9-to-5 job. Tyler shares how he followed our advice word-for-word, testing the concept in Boise before launching in Provo. By implementing our strategies, he achieved impressive results, with $23,000 in September alone. He provides key insights into building relationships with tree trimmi...
2025-03-0738 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business129 - You Aren’t Crazy! Your Phone Is Listening to You and He Makes $1M/year From It with Brad Smith🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Brad Smith (https://x.com/bradsmithcoach), founder of Automation Links. We discuss how he helps businesses automate their marketing efforts, increase their reach, systemize their processes to scale effectively, and how all of this has helped him get investment opportunities. Brad shares insights into his journey, the evolution of Automation Links, and the secrets behind his impressive 80% margin business model. We explore the critical aspect...
2025-03-0537 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business128 - How a Family Business Scaled from Local to National Retail (6000 Stores) with Andrew Johnson🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Andrew Johnson (https://x.com/goodefoodsfam) about Goode Foods, the family business his father started after leaving pharmaceuticals. Andrew recounts how his dad leveraged his sales skills and network to build a food brokerage, land a contract with WIC centers, and expand into retail with their own brand of canned goods. He also shares how the COVID-19 pandemic led to massive growth...
2025-03-0344 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business127 - I Built a $250K Tool in 90 Minutes (NO CODING!) with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we dive into AI app builders and explore lessons learned from a billionaire. Chris shares his plan to test AI-enabled app builders like Cursor and Replit to create a calorie counter app, aiming to identify the most efficient platform. He also recounts building a tool with Replete that analyzes vast financial data, potentially boosting a comp...
2025-02-2836 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business126 - SMB M&A Secrets: Navigating Small Business Acquisitions with Eric Pacifici🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Eric Pacifici (https://x.com/SMB_Attorney) from SMB Law Group, about his journey and insights on navigating the M&A landscape, mistakes that first-time business buyers make, and current trends in the SMB market. Eric discusses how his law firm became a preeminent name in SMB transactions, the crucial aspects of SBA loans, and underhyped opportunities in the market.
2025-02-2647 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business125 - How to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Business with Nothing But Desire with Erik Kaiser🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Erik Kaiser (https://x.com/ErikKaiser), a serial entrepreneur who went from an eight-year-old struggling with confidence and focus to building a multi-million dollar empire spanning industries and continents. Erik shares his unconventional journey, highlighting the pivotal role of desire and a unique approach he calls "dot collecting". We explore his aversion to traditional academic paths, his hands-on approach to busine...
2025-02-2459 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business124 - How to Piggyback Your Way to Success: AI, Med Spas, Golf Courses and More with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we explore different cool business ideas: Med Spas and Golf Courses and AI Agents. We kick things off with a lighthearted story about a raisin cane's visit and a "Think You Should Leave" t-shirt. Then, we dive into the booming Med Spa market, driven by millennials obsessed with health and aging. We discus...
2025-02-2151 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business123 - How I Made $150K in 3 Weeks with Christmas Lights (After a Job Selling Toothpaste) with Anne McGinty🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Anne's Podcast: How I Built My Small Businesshttps://www.annemcginty.com/how-i-built-my-small-businessJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Anne McGinty, who shares her journey from a demoralizing sales job selling toothpaste to building a successful Christmas light hanging business. Anne discusses her early hustle in the Bay Area, including a greeting card business and real estate investments in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Sh...
2025-02-1945 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business122 - TOP PICK! How to Start a Business in 2025 (Two-Step Guide) with Michael Girdley🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Michael Girdley (https://x.com/girdley), a serial entrepreneur and investor, about building a business, avoiding common mistakes, and identifying future opportunities. Michael shares insights from his diverse experiences, from Alamo Fireworks to Gertling Media, emphasizing the importance of experience and strategic business choices. We delve into overrated business opportunities and explore unconventional business models.Questions this Episode Answers:What two-st...
2025-02-1739 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business121 - Is Dan Peña a Genius or a Fraud? What "The Trillion Dollar Man" Really Teaches with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we discuss the world of self-help gurus, focusing on the controversial Dan Pena. We discuss Pena's background and his claims of building a massive oil company and hosting $30,000 mastermind seminars. We unpack his extreme persona and tactics, while also trying to understand his success. We debate the value of his teachi...
2025-02-1441 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business120 - TOP PICK! How to Build a Million Dollar Business with James Camp🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with James Camp (https://x.com/JamesonCamp), a serial entrepreneur who shares his journey from doing SEO as a teen to building and exiting multiple companies. James discusses his strategy of buying "unsexy" internet businesses, emphasizing cash flow, and leveraging distribution. He also delves into his past experiences in affiliate marketing, and his thoughts on the importance of a strong personal brand. We...
2025-02-1245 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business119 - How to Find High-Paying Consulting Clients (and What to Do Once You Land Them) with Sean O'Dowd🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Sean O’Dowd (https://x.com/SeanODowd15), who runs the real estate fund Scholastic Capital. Sean shares how he went from consulting to building a fund that buys single-family homes in good school districts. He explains how he used platforms like Catalant to find high-paying consulting clients and emphasized the importance of functional skills and being a business "athlete". Sea...
2025-02-1034 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business118 - How to Start a High-Profit "Convenience" Business (That's Not a Scam) with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we discuss the world of sales and unexpectedly profitable business models, such as pest control, a field Chris has personal experience in. We examine how high incomes can be achieved through door-to-door sales, as well as the financial dynamics of the pest control industry. We also discuss the compensation structure of sales crews and the po...
2025-02-0729 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business117 - How He Used Legacy Media to Build a $100M+ Business Empire with Craig Fuller🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Craig Fuller (https://x.com/freightAlley), a prolific entrepreneur who has built multiple successful businesses in the transportation and media industries. Craig shares his journey from trying to build a futures market for trucking to discovering the power of media and distribution. He explains how his data business, Sonar, was initially driven by his media company, FreightWaves, and how he later acquired numero...
2025-02-051h 02
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business115 - TOP PICK! The Easiest Way to Make Money with AI (No Code) with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we explore how AI is changing the world and uncover exciting AI business ideas. We discuss the rise of digital detox, the impact of po*nography addiction and phone addiction, and how these growing issues present business opportunities.We also break down the business of AI prompts, including how to...
2025-01-3133 min
Beyond 8 FiguresWhat It Takes to Build and Sell Multi-Million Dollar Businesses with Nikolas Hulewsky, CoFoundersFrom $0 to millions: learn from Nikolas Hulewsky’s success in business growth, core values, and leveraging content to connect and inspire.$3M, $7M, $11M. These numbers tell a story, but they’re not the whole story. My friend Nikolas Hulewsky has built and sold multimillion-dollar businesses by combining strategy, grit, and an ability to stay focused on what truly matters. What makes his journey even more inspiring for me is how thoughtful he is about balancing growth with purpose. If you’ve ever wondered how to scale smarter while staying true to your goals, this episode is for yo...
2025-01-2933 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business114 - TOP PICK! How This 25-Year-Old Built a $1M+ Pest Control Business with Casey McDaniel🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Casey McDaniel (https://x.com/pestctrlguy), a 25 year old entrepreneur who co-founded a rapidly growing pest control company. Casey shares his journey from door-to-door sales to building a multi-million dollar business with $1.3 million in recurring revenue, managed remotely from another state. He explains the recurring revenue model of the pest control business, highlighting its high margins and th...
2025-01-2936 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business113 - How Constraints Built OpenPhone into a Thriving Business with Daryna Kulya🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Daryna Kulya (https://x.com/darynakulya), founder of OpenPhone, a business phone system empowering over 50,000 businesses. Daryna shares how her personal frustration with expensive phone bills sparked the idea for OpenPhone. She explains how it’s more than just calls and texts, focusing on stronger customer relationships through automation and team collaboration. We discuss how OpenPhone provides a user-fri...
2025-01-2748 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business112 - Why Marketing is MORE Important than Ever in the AI Age with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we explore the legacy of Frank Kern, the "OG" internet marketing guru. We break down his 8-step sales framework, from creating scarcity to overwhelming with value, and discuss how these strategies remain essential in the AI era. We also talk about the art of reverse-engineering marketing funnels, borrowing proven strategies, and adapting them for succes...
2025-01-2440 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business111 - How to Get Started in Property Management with Peter Lohmann🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Peter Lohman (https://x.com/pslohmann), the owner of a residential property management company in Columbus, Ohio. Peter discusses his 11 years of experience managing rental homes and apartments, detailing how he grew his business to nearly 700 units and almost $3 million in annual revenue. He explains the importance of revenue per door as a key metric, the challenges of having both prop...
2025-01-2236 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business110 - The Truth About Overseas Hiring with Connor Gross🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Connor Gross (https://x.com/c_gro), a serial entrepreneur who shares his experiences building multiple businesses, including his latest venture, a recruiting company called Constant Hire. Connor discusses his journey from selling an Amazon FBA brand to investing in self-storage facilities and launching an e-commerce business, detailing his passion for building scalable, profitable companies. He explains why he pivoted from h...
2025-01-2038 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business109 - What Viral Reels Teach Us About Business with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we explore business concepts inspired by viral Instagram content. We analyze various opportunities from experiential retail to mobile businesses and unique products, discussing how to leverage current trends for entrepreneurial success. We emphasize the importance of creating an indistractable experience and capturing consumer attention. We also discuss how to create busine...
2025-01-1733 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business108 - Sky Lanterns and Music Festivals: Building a $10M Empire, with Spencer Humiston🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I speak with Spencer Humiston (https://x.com/BowTiedLimeBoss), a lawyer turned entrepreneur who is the founder of Night Lights (https://nightlightsevent.com), a company that organizes sky lantern festivals across the United States. Spencer shares his journey of creating an experiential business, the legal hurdles he overcame, and the surprising pivots he made along the way. We talk about how he expanded his business from sky lanter...
2025-01-1543 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business107 - How This Hot Sauce Maker Got on Hot Ones with Scott Zalkind🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Scott Zalkind (https://luckydoghotsauce.com/), the founder of Lucky Dog Hot Sauce, to explore his journey from a horticulturalist to IT professional to hot sauce entrepreneur. Scott shares his unique story, detailing how a passion for spicy food and a desire to do something creative led him to start his hot sauce company. He discusses how his background in project management, along with his scientific approach to recipe...
2025-01-1346 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business106 - TOP PICK! How to Use AI Agents to Do the Work For You with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we discuss how AI agents can automate tasks, focusing on their potential to revolutionize both business and personal productivity.We brainstormed various ideas for using AI agents, such as making restaurant reservations and gathering quotes for wedding planning. We also considered having AI agents call businesses for market research, gather data f...
2025-01-1043 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business105 - TOP PICK! How to Build a 50k Local Newsletter in 6 Months Using AI with Jas Singh🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik) as I sit down with Jas Singh (https://x.com/CreatingJas), to discuss his journey into local newsletters and how he grew his to 50,000 subscribers in just six months. Jas shares how he transitioned from an AI newsletter to a local newsletter focused on the city of Winnipeg, and how he leveraged his past experience in building a following of 35,000 followers to create a thriving community-based platfo...
2025-01-0843 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business104 - Why a Talent Partner is Key to Your Company's Growth with Kelie Morgan🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik) as I sit down with Kelie Morgan (https://x.com/keliemorgan), founder of 10th Street Talent, an executive recruiting firm that spun out of Permanent Equity, to discuss how she built her company and how it operates. Kelie shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom and part-time fitness instructor to becoming a leader at a family-owned fitness center, then joining Permanent Equity and eventually launching 10th Street Talent. Kelie describes how the co...
2025-01-0658 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business103 - Is Consistency Overrated? Content, Wins & Losses, Investments, & Our 2024 Business Lessons with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! We talk about our absolutely transformative 2024. It was a year of big wins and some pretty big fails, and we're breaking it all down. Is consistency overrated when it comes to content? We're debating that and more!We discussed the world of cont...
2025-01-0345 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business102 - EBITDA vs. SDE: What Every Business Buyer Needs to Know with Dennis Unrein🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik) as I sit down with Dennis Unrein (https://x.com/dennis_unrein), a micro VC and SMB-focused investor, to discuss the evolving world of micro private equity and self-funded searchers. Dennis shares his journey from JP Morgan to launching Private Ventures Group (PVG), a firm that helps high-net-worth investors and family offices tap into private markets. We break down concepts like SPVs (Specia...
2024-12-3042 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business101 - Robot Lawnmowers, Christmas Tree Business & Monetizing Email Lists with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm new business ideas and share insights into our businesses. This week, we talk about starting a Christmas tree rental service with delivery and pickup, acquiring tree lots from landscaping companies, and bu...
2024-12-2736 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business100 - How The Tuttle Twins Sold 6 Million Books Teaching Kids About Entrepreneurship, Freedom & More with Connor Boyack🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Connor Boyack (https://x.com/cboyack), the creator of the Tuttle Twins (https://tuttletwins.com) and president of the Libertas Network. Connor shares how he turned a simple idea into a $15M nonprofit, selling over 6 million books and building a media empire. We talk about the challenges of running a mission-driven business, creative fundraising models, and why teaching economic principles to kids is more important than e...
2024-12-2347 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business99 - How To Start A Business With No Money: College Tuition Negotiation, Local Concierge & More with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm new business ideas and share insights into our businesses.In this episode, we explore college tuition negotiation and how to offer it as a service to save thousands for families and build a profitable busine...
2024-12-2033 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business98 - How to Start and Scale an ATM Business: From 3 to 900 Machines ($180k/Month) with Mitchell Sorkin🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Mitchell Sorkin, aka “The ATM Guy” (https://x.com/Mitchell_Sorkin), to talk about the world of ATM businesses. Mitchell shares his journey from e-commerce and software to acquiring 900 ATMs and building a business generating $180,000/month in revenue. We talk about what makes ATMs such a scalable opportunity, how to negotiate deals on ATM routes, and the challenges (and opportunities) of working with merchants...
2024-12-1832 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business97 - You DON'T Need to Be a FOUNDER to Be SUCCESSFUL (Here's Proof!) with Emily Holdman🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Emily Holdman (https://x.com/emilyleldridge), managing director at Permanent Equity. Emily shares her journey from journalism and economics to becoming a leader in acquisitions with a no-intention-to-sell philosophy. In this episode, we focus on intrapreneurship - the art of being entrepreneurial within a larger company, and why it’s a viable but often overlooked path to success. We discuss how Emily evaluates businesses, creatively solves p...
2024-12-1643 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business96 - Don't Miss Out On The $150 Billion Pet Industry Boom: Ideas You Can Start Today with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm and share insights into our businesses.In this episode, we explore the idea of using farmers markets as a way to test products, get direct customer feedback, and validate concepts. Then, we talk a...
2024-12-1326 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business95 - How This Entrepreneur Built a $1.2M/Month Outsourcing Empire with Nathan Yap🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Nathan Yap (https://x.com/nathanyap), founder of Support Zebra, to dive into his journey of building a $1.2M MRR business with over 1,000 employees. We talk about scaling an outsourcing company, surviving the 2008 financial crisis, niching down to SaaS and e-commerce, and navigating growth through trust and culture. Nathan shares how he leveraged family connections and international resources to create an innovative customer service solution.
2024-12-1136 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business94 - Why This Stanford MBA Left a $16M Business for Family and Wrote a Book About His Journey with Christopher Hillier🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Chris’s Book: https://www.christophershillier.com/itsJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Chris Hillier to dive into his incredible journey. Chris shares why he left a $16M employee benefits business he built to focus on family and personal growth. We talk about building a high-margin business, navigating a family partnership, and the lessons that led him to write his new book, It’s About Ti...
2024-12-0940 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business93 - Don’t Miss the $16 Billion Genealogy Boom: Use AI Tools with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm and share insights into our businesses. In this episode we discuss the Silver Tsunami idea - capturing stories from the older generation using AI. We're talking about video...
2024-12-0642 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business92 - How I Built a $15k/Month Shopify Store (Selling DOG Supplements!) with Mike Myler🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I talk with Mike Myler, who built an e-commerce store (https://wildbiome.dog/) focused on helping dogs with leaky gut syndrome. Mike describes how he went from experimenting with products during COVID-19 lockdown to launching a unique subscription model that tackles gut health for pets.We talk about the real challenges of selling pet health products online, why data-driven nutrition can make a huge difference for pe...
2024-12-0434 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business91 - 3 Rollup Mistakes That Will Cost You Millions with Steve Wiesner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I talk with Steve Wiesner (https://x.com/SteveWiesnerSMB), who spent 20 years in investment banking and private equity before diving headfirst into entrepreneurship. Now the owner of Watershed Associates, a top negotiations training company, Steve shares his journey from high-stakes finance to the challenges and rewards of running his own business. We cover smart acquisitions, why private equity roll-ups can be risky, an...
2024-12-0242 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business90 - The Easiest Way to Start a Lead Gen Business Using Facebook Groups with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm and share insights into our businesses.In this episode, we’re bringing you Part 1 of our discussion, where we explore three big ideas: custom concerts, AI-power...
2024-11-2939 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business89 - Quit Your Job, Buy a Business: Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs with Yvette Owo🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Yvette Owo (https://x.com/yvetteowo), founder of YOLO Accounting. In this episode, Yvette talks about her unique journey from consulting for Fortune 500 companies to building and growing her own accounting firm. We discuss how she scaled YOLO Accounting, the strategies she used for acquiring businesses, and the lessons she learned from managing multiple ventures. Questions this Episode Answers:How did Yve...
2024-11-2737 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business88 - From 0 to $30M: Lessons from a Foundry Roll-Up Strategy with Reg Zeller🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Reg Zeller (https://x.com/RegZeller), an experienced entrepreneur specializing in buying and growing legacy manufacturing businesses. In this episode, we dive into Reg's journey from leaving the corporate world to becoming the owner of multiple aluminum foundries, exploring how he tackled the challenges of running traditional manufacturing businesses and finding growth opportunities in an often-overlooked sector. We discuss everything from the diffic...
2024-11-2547 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business87 - This Handyman Makes $1.2M/Yr: Here’s How You Can Copy His Model Anywhere with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we bring you Part 2 of our discussion from last week (check out Part 1 - Episode #84 if you missed it!). In this episode, we continue brainstorming creative business ideas, including how to capitalize on website monitoring tools like Distill.io, the concept of a tax Sherpa for entrepreneurs, and an innovative hand...
2024-11-2226 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business86 - AI: Threat or Opportunity? How This $9 Million Marketing Agency is Embracing the Future with Brandon Doyle🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Brandon Doyle (https://x.com/_BrandonDoyle_). In this episode, we dive into how Brandon built and scaled not one but two successful digital marketing agencies: Walleroo Media and Arvo Digital. We talk about the ups and downs of running multiple agencies, the lessons Brandon learned along the way, and the importance of focus when scaling a business. Wh...
2024-11-2040 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business85 - TOP PICK! How to Build an 80% Margin, $3M Online Trade School on 2 Hours/Day, with Hector Resendez🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Hector Resendez (https://x.com/TS_Secrets) to explore his journey in building an online trade school that’s changing the way blue-collar trades are taught. Hector shares how he used VR goggles to provide immersive training for trades like HVAC and plumbing, all while leveraging federal grants to fund student education. We discuss how Hector scaled to $2...
2024-11-1834 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business84 - BEST Way to Make Money with Reddit In 2024 with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every Friday, we brainstorm new business ideas.This week, we’re bringing you Part 1 of our discussion, where we focus on two main topics: growing a subreddit as a business tool and a creative...
2024-11-1533 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business83 - Why This Entrepreneur Paid $9.2M for a Domain with Jesse Tinsley🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Jesse Tinsley (https://x.com/JesseTinsley), who currently runs five companies including employer.com and recruiter.com. In this episode, Jesse talks about why premium domains like employer.com are worth millions, how to creatively finance acquisitions, and why taking the leap into entrepreneurship was his best decision. We also dive into Jesse's unconventional approach to buy...
2024-11-1335 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business82 - How to Buy & Run a $10M Textile Biz with a $3M Moat with Kevin Bibelhausen🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Kevin Bibelhausen (https://x.com/bibelhausen) owner of a $10M textile business based in North Carolina. Kevin shares how he acquired the business through a self-funded search, and what it takes to run a working capital-intensive operation in the textile industry. From being in healthcare and tech to now dealing with textiles that have appeared in major movies like Star Wars, Kevin’s journey is unconven...
2024-11-1144 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business81 - How to Create a $10K/Month Side Hustle with GPT for Sheets with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every Friday, we brainstorm ideas and share exclusive insights into our businesses. This week, we’re bringing you Part 2 of our conversation - Part 1 -> Ep. 78.We cover some exciting topics...
2024-11-0832 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business80 - How the $574B Digital Media Industry Is Being Disrupted by a Sesame Street Alum with Caroline Strzalka🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Caroline Strzalka (https://x.com/carolinestrzalk), a former Sesame Street employee who's revolutionizing the digital media industry with her company, Overplay (https://overplay.com). In this episode, you're gonna learn about the sexiest entrepreneurship of all: the startup. From the initial idea to understanding when it makes sense to raise money, Caroline shares her story. From Wharton MBA to walking out of ...
2024-11-0650 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business79 - How to Do Less, Earn More, and Have Way More Fun with Jessica Miller🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and special guest Jessica Miller (https://x.com/JM_BrandNewYou), founder of Jessica Miller Coaching (https://jessicamillercoaching.com). In this episode, we dive deep into growth and sales consulting, the power of optimizing your business using what you already have, and how to double your revenue the boring way. Jessica shares her incredible journey from the pharmaceutical industry to ...
2024-11-0451 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business78 - Selling Drugs, Vending Machines and Stripping Bankrupt Companies for Parts with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every Friday, we brainstorm ideas and share exclusive insights into our businesses. This week, we discuss strategies to acquire assets from bankrupt companies, an update on our viral ...
2024-11-0128 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business77 - How a Former Marine Built an $8M Landscaping Biz with Nolan Gore🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and Nolan Gore (https://x.com/leadershipacad1), who runs a thriving residential lawn and landscaping business. In this episode, Nolan shares his journey, from acquiring his first business to scaling it to over $7.5 million in revenue with 18-21 crews. We explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the challenges, lessons learned, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with running a business in the home services ind...
2024-10-3046 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business76 - TOP PICK! The Reality of Buying Your First Business with Chandler Reed🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and Chandler Reed (https://x.com/ChandlerReedSMB), as we discuss the realities of buying your first business. Chandler, who has taught over 200 people through his SMB Bootcamp, shares his journey of acquiring his first company, the challenges of buying a "sweaty" business, and why he chose to buy himself a job.We get into the details of how Chandler found...
2024-10-2831 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business75 - The Secret to Profiting from AI Automation While Saving Clients Thousands with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner, Chris Koerner (http://tkopod.co/p-x), as we sit down to brainstorm some fun business ideas. In this episode, we explore the concept of starting an automation agency focused on Zapier vs. Make.com. We talk about the potential of AI-generated family photos as a business and we also dive into a few seasonal business ideas that could generate quick cash flows during peak period...
2024-10-2544 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business74 - From Self-Made Billionaire at 35 to Bankruptcy Just 12 Months Later with Zac Prince🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Zac Prince (https://x.com/CostSegZac), the founder of BlockFi, who grew the company from zero to $15 billion in client assets in just four years, made $1 billion for himself, lost $1 billion, and ultimately sold the company to Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX. In this episode, Zac shares his story of living through the crypto collapse firsthand, the hard lesson...
2024-10-2351 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business73 - TOP PICK! Why I Still Keep My Job While Making $300k/Yr from My Side Hustle with Alex Lathery🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Alex Lathery (https://x.com/AlexLathery), who’s built a $300,000/year digital agency, while still holding down his full-time job at Procter & Gamble! In this episode, we explore Alex's journey from a side hustle to a thriving business, why he decided to keep his 9-5 job, and how he manages to scale his agency while balancing work and family life.We als...
2024-10-2135 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business72 - How to Start a Negative COGS Business with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner, Chris Koerner (http://tkopod.co/p-x), as we talk about some exciting business ideas and what's happening in our companies. In this episode, we explore how to start a YouTube channel for your home services business by creating time-lapse videos to use as a marketing funnel. We also discuss how to leverage Instagram's Close Friends feature as a marketing channe...
2024-10-1835 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business71- From Zero to $42 Million: Building a Franchise Empire and Leveraging Content Marketing with Brian Beers🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Check out Brian's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@brianbeersJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Brian Beers (https://x.com/brianbeers), a successful entrepreneur who's built a $42 million franchise empire. Recently, Brian has made a head-turning move, diving hard into content creation on YouTube. In this episode, we explore why he's making this pivot, how much he's investing in building a content team
2024-10-1638 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business70 - How I Overcame $250K Fraud to Build a Thriving $9M Company with Austin Linney🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I talk with Austin Linney (https://x.com/AustinLinney), an HVAC company owner and the ultimate example of a sweaty startup success story. Austin purchased a struggling $3.8 million HVAC company, moved across the country to rural Pennsylvania, and faced a $250,000 fraud challenge head-on. In just over a year, he scaled the business to an impressive $9 million in revenue. In this e...
2024-10-1444 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business69 - Guerrilla Marketing & Treasure Hunts: How to Use Creative Marketing with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner, Chris Koerner (http://tkopod.co/p-x), as we talk about Project Skydrop, a real-world treasure hunt with $27,000 worth of gold hidden and up for grabs. We also dive into how businesses can leverage this concept for creative local marketing. In addition, we discuss a clever AI chatbot designed to dispute late deliveries on Amazon and explore a unique fundraising idea
2024-10-1141 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business68 - How to Go From $260K in Debt to a Millionaire, in 5 years with Cori Arnold🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I talk with Cori Arnold (https://x.com/iamcoriarnold) about her inspiring journey from being $260K in debt to achieving millionaire status. Cori opens up about her financial challenges, the strategies she used to pay off her debt, and the mindset changes that helped her turn her life around. We discuss everything from debt m...
2024-10-0933 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business67 - How to Use Side Hustles to Escape Corporate Life with Mike Hoffman🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Mike Hoffman (https://x.com/MrPassive_) to discuss his journey from being an assistant coach to building a diverse portfolio of passive income streams. Mike shares how he transitioned out of corporate life by investing in vending machines, Airbnbs, and even crypto mining. We also talk about how his vending machine business scaled to 6...
2024-10-0742 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business66 - Two Unique Business Opportunities No One Is Talking About with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris (http://tkopod.co/p-x) for another HoldCo Bros episode! This week, we're talking about some fun business ideas. We discuss starting a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) from scratch. We talk about print shops and keep gravitating back towards opportunities in this space. Lastly, we discuss selling high-ticket widgets to airline manufacturers, including the challenges of dealing with FAA...
2024-10-0444 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business63 - The Glassdoor of Home Renovations: Business Model Explained + 3 More Ideas with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I introduce something new on Nikonomics. My best friend and business partner, Chris (http://tkopod.co/p-x), and I have a discussion every Friday called HoldCo Bros, originally released only on his podcast, we brainstorm ideas and go completely off the wall. It’s basically the same conversations we’ve been having for the last 20 years - random, sometimes inappropriate, but always packed with actionable advice.In this episo...
2024-09-2748 min