Mike Botkin

Mike Botkin, a savvy entrepreneur and Twitter personality, joins to unravel the intriguing world of a $6.5M AI-driven OnlyFans agency. They discuss the agency's impressive $4.5M revenue, weighing its groundbreaking business model against the ethical dilemmas in the adult industry. The conversation highlights the lucrative potential for aspiring entrepreneurs in this $6.6 billion market while addressing challenges posed by AI disruption. There's a deep dive into the complexities of revenue, talent management, and the evolving landscape of adult content creation.

Mike Botkin, Partner and CEO of Canvas Outdoors, transitioned from a real estate private equity COO to acquiring a $780K landscaping business. He discusses taking risks despite feeling unqualified and how he scaled up through six strategic acquisitions in just 23 months. Mike emphasizes the importance of focusing on profitable customers and the role of talented leadership in successful acquisitions. He shares insights on increasing operational efficiency and the significance of finding mid-career owners rather than tired sellers.

Mike Botkin, a former landscaping business owner who grew his company through acquisitions, joins the discussion on a questionable $12M IV therapy franchise deal in Midland, Texas. The conversation dives into the dubious math, regulatory hurdles, and marketing gimmicks surrounding this emerging market. They humorously explore the viability of the franchise model versus the saturated med spa industry, while shedding light on the potential health boom driven by local oil wealth. Skepticism around the investment's profitability adds a critical edge to the analysis.