Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business

101 - Robot Lawnmowers, Christmas Tree Business & Monetizing Email Lists with Chris Koerner

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Dec 27, 2024

Discover unusual business ideas like a Christmas tree concierge and the fun of selling on TikTok. The hosts explore starting a landscaping business, focusing on logistics and profitability. Robotics make an entrance with autonomous lawnmowers, showcasing tech’s role in landscaping. Insights on acquiring local businesses owned by retirees highlight fresh opportunities. Plus, the importance of email marketing and accountability partnerships shines through in effective business strategies.

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Christmas Tree Concierge

Nik bought a Christmas tree for $120, significantly more than the usual $10-15 permit for cutting down a tree on BLM land.
This sparked an idea for a Christmas tree concierge service.

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Christmas Tree Side Hustle

Offer a Christmas tree concierge service, cutting and delivering trees for cheaper than retail lots.
Distribute through flyers at competitors or local Facebook groups.

ANECDOTE

Landscaping Company Acquisition

Nik discovered a local landscaping company that also runs a Christmas tree lot, revealing a potential acquisition opportunity.
The company's outdated website suggests they may be open to selling.

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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 buying into this type of seasonal business. We also discuss robot lawn mowing and cleaning services, how you can help small businesses monetize email lists, and a business owner accountability platform to help entrepreneurs stay on track.

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Questions this Episode Answers:

How can you start a Christmas tree rental business with recurring revenue?
What’s the process for acquiring tree lots or buying into seasonal businesses?
How can you create a profitable robot lawn mowing or cleaning service business?
What are the steps to starting a business that helps small businesses monetize email lists?
How can you launch an accountability platform to support business owners?

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This week we covered:

00:00 Highlights
00:32 TikTok Shop Concept Comes to Life
02:12 Christmas Tree Business Ideas
07:14 Exploring Landscaping and Tree Businesses
12:59 Innovative Uses for Autonomous Lawn Mowers
20:39 Exploring the Tree Farm Business
21:48 Monetizing Customer Email Lists
29:57 Business Owner Accountability Platform