Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business

14 - How a Former Wall Street Investor Left It All to Remotely Run a $4M Business with Chris Munn

May 31, 2024

Former Wall Street investor Chris Munn shares insights on running a $4M business remotely. Topics include facilities management, leveraging offshore teams, customer acquisition costs, talent acquisition, and diversity on Twitter.

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Quick takeaways

Remote business success relies on trust and personal connections over digital marketing tactics.

Offering broader maintenance services sets facilities management businesses apart and fosters customer loyalty.

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Running businesses 100% remotely

Chris Munn shares insights into running businesses remotely, managing two facilities management companies and an offshore recruiting business without physically being present. By relying on sales calls and personal connections over traditional digital marketing, he emphasizes the importance of trust and customer relationships in sustaining remote operations.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Online Content Metrics and Business Ventures

2min

Facilities Management in Commercial Buildings

4min

Navigating Long-Term Customer Relationships and Traditional Sales Methods

2min

The Structure and Outsourcing in Business Operations

3min

Navigating Business Margins and Customer Acquisition Costs

14min

Navigating Customer Concentration Risk and Twitter Personas

9min

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Ever wondered how to run successful businesses without being physically present? I sit down with Chris Munn who reveals all on Nikonomics! With a background in Wall Street and corporate mergers, Chris now owns and operates multiple companies, including facilities management and offshore recruiting, all from a distance. Tune in to discover his strategies, the importance of customer trust, and his thoughts on Twitter analytics.

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This week we covered:
00:12 Introduction to Chris Munn: Entrepreneurial Journey and Remote Business Management

03:23 Exploring the Unsexy Yet Essential Business of Facilities Management

11:19 Leveraging Offshore Teams for Business Efficiency

14:34 Navigating the Complexities of Business Margins and Operations

18:45 Exploring Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) in Traditional vs. Tech Businesses

22:48 Investing in Growth: Talent Acquisition Strategies

30:46 Diversity and Representation in SMB Twitter

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Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business

14 - How a Former Wall Street Investor Left It All to Remotely Run a $4M Business with Chris Munn

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