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323. Chris Brown's Path to Financial Freedom with Billboards

Jun 28, 2024

In this engaging conversation, Chris Brown, owner of 'Signs of Good' and a billboard entrepreneur, shares his journey to financial freedom. Starting in 2011, he transformed a side hustle into a thriving business, generating over $30,000 monthly and achieving early retirement at 42. Chris discusses the strategic acquisition of billboard locations, the difference between leasing and owning land, and the advantages of digital billboards. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, personal growth, and community contributions in building a successful and nearly passive income stream.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Billboard Investment Opportunities

01:52 • 13min

Navigating Land Acquisition for Billboards in Rural Areas

15:17 • 3min

Billboard Leasing Dynamics

17:49 • 9min

Maximizing Billboard Advertising: Design, Visibility, and Recall

26:53 • 5min

Building a Profitable Billboard Business

32:10 • 11min

The Journey of Becoming: Insights on Personal Growth and Seeking Guidance

42:52 • 3min

Navigating the Billboard Business for Financial Freedom

46:12 • 3min

Our host Brian Gearin interviews Chris Brown, owner of 'Signs of Good' to discuss how he achieved financial freedom through his nearly passive billboard company. Chris shares his inspiring journey of establishing a successful billboard company while working a day job.

Starting in 2011, he grew his side hustle into a thriving business generating over $30,000 per month, leading to his financial freedom and early retirement at 42. Chris reveals the process of acquiring and building lucrative billboard locations, navigating the advertising industry, and creating a nearly passive income stream. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, persistence, and the potential for significant returns in the billboard business.

Learn how Chris manages his business with minimal hands-on involvement, and discover the broader principles of entrepreneurship and generosity that guide his success.

What we discuss with Chris

+ Chris Brown's Journey into Billboards

+ Acquiring the First Billboard

+ Expanding the Billboard Portfolio

+ Building Your Own Billboards

+ Leasing vs. Buying Land for Billboards

+ Digital vs. Static Billboards

+ Fitting Graphics for Print

+ Design Recommendations for Advertisers

+ Importance of Clear Messaging

+ Traffic Counts and Analytics

+ Building a Streamlined Team

+ Balancing Business and Lifestyle

+ Expanding Beyond Local Markets

+ Tips for New Entrepreneurs

Thank you Chris!

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