Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business

Join Nik as he chats with Joe Benson, the mastermind behind Eversite's 'Website as a Service' model. They discuss bootstrapping the business, importance of conversion-centric websites, and customer acquisition costs in the digital services market.

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Is this the Costco of financial services? Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik) as I break down the Fintech company Meow with its CEO and Co-Founder Brandon (https://x.com/brandon). We dive into how he went from an engineer to founding a company that is approaching $2b of assets on platform. I found him, his journey and his business fascinating and I hope you will too! Any questions, comment below. ___________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or send me an email at Nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.___________________________This week we covered:01:39 Understanding Meow's Business Model03:41 Comparison with Mercury and Banking Innovations05:47 Origins and Evolution of Meow08:33 Venture Capital Insights and Fundraising17:01 Exploring the Costco Business Model18:26 Operating with a Lean Team22:37 The Power of Angel Investors24:06 Rapid Fire Questions30:02 The Value of Premium DomainsIf you liked this, please like and subscribe!If you want to ask a question on the show OR be on the show please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/yx89yr65

In this discussion, Matthew Brown, founder of Tribe Media, shares his journey from the mortgage industry to successful ghostwriting during the pandemic. He reveals how a viral post transformed his side hustle into a thriving agency generating $10k/month. Matthew discusses the importance of personal branding and offers insights on hiring remote teams, client acquisition strategies, and the benefits of navigating the AI landscape. His experiences inspire aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace innovation and authenticity in their content creation.

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨TikTok sensation or legitimate business? Laundromats have trended across social media and have become the stars of passive income. From one location to four in eight years and netting over 200k per location I, Nik, (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik) sit down with Tyler (https://x.com/TylerPurcell24) the laundromat guy and dive into the truths about the laundromat biz. Tyler answers rapid-fire questions about what he loves, what keeps him up at night, and even how you could build your own empire. So, if you're thinking about starting a laundromat or are curious about the business, this episode is a must-watch!___________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or send me an email at Nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.___________________________This week we covered:02:28 Getting into the Laundromat Business06:56 Choosing Locations and Metrics11:56 Industry Profit Margins16:39 Buying a Laundromat: A Step-by-Step Guide21:07 Financial Insights and Future Plans22:06 Rapid Fire Questions24:15 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationIf you liked this, please like and subscribe!If you want to ask a question on the show OR be on the show please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/yx89yr65

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.

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨I (https://twitter.com/CoFoundersNik) sit down with Shannon (https://x.com/ShannonJean) and we go through his rollercoaster entrepreneur journey that tick-tocked him into an 8 million dollar side hustle. ___________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or send me an email at Nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.___________________________This week we covered:03:02 - Identifying Opportunities08:46 - The Power of Relationships12:28 - Utilizing a Tech Stack21:12 -  Variety is the Spice of Entrepreneurial life30:06 - Spousal Support - The Right Pair33:59 - The Thrill of Starting from Nothing34:47 - The Challenges and RewardsIf you liked this, please like and subscribe!If you want to ask a question on the show OR be on the show please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/yx89yr65

Join Nik as he chats with John Matzner, founder of Sagan, about disrupting the global talent market. From the Costco model for hiring to leveraging AI, they dive into operational efficiency, financials, and more. Humorous anecdotes and insightful business strategies make this episode a must-listen!

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨I (https://twitter.com/CoFoundersNik) sit down with a guest who would like to remain anonymous to talk about taking the step from employee to employer. We look at his strengths and weaknesses and breakdown what he wants and what he needs into his own pipeline funnel for the future.___________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or send me an email at Nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.___________________________This week we covered:01:04 Nicholas' Background and Business Aspirations03:14 Understanding Yourself Before Buying a Business06:42 The Exploration and Decision-Making Process10:51 Strategies for Finding the Right Business to Buy17:19 Building a Broker Pipeline and Exploring Off-Market OpportunitiesIf you liked this, please like and subscribe!If you want to ask a question on the show OR be on the show please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/yx89yr65Are podcasts your jam? Listen & Subscriber here:Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3sew2sksApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdwnae6k

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Nik & Thomas talk through the struggles, balances, sacrifices, and wins regarding our most precious commodity. Time. When is it time to outsource? What does that look like? And when is the right time to step away from your current role? We dive into this and the intricacies of work/life/entrepreneurship balance.___________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or send me an email at Nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.___________________________This week we covered:01:07 Inside the Mind of a Fractional CFO: Challenges and Aspirations05:25 Navigating Business Ownership: Dreams, Realities, and Advice11:28 Strategic Decisions: Hiring, Sacrifice, and Future Planning14:26 The Journey to Financial Success15:06 Balancing Family Time and Career Ambitions18:15 Strategic Business Expansion and Decision Making20:23 The Importance of Delegation and Team BuildingIf you liked this, please like and subscribe!If you want to ask a question on the show OR be on the show please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/yx89yr65Are podcasts your jam? Listen & Subscriber here:Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3sew2sksApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdwnae6k

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨I (https://twitter.com/CoFoundersNik) sit down with Alex Nelson (https://twitter.com/WeddingVenueGuy) to discuss his $2.9M Wedding Venue Business and get his thoughts on a few deals.This conversation offers insights into entrepreneurship in a niche market, the logistics of building and operating a wedding venue, and the personal and professional growth that comes from such an endeavor.___________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or send me an email at Nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.___________________________This week we covered:02:35 The Genesis of a Wedding Venue Dream05:56 Unique Features of Midnight Ventures07:37 Challenges and Triumphs in Building the Venue14:34 Exploring Revenue Streams and Customer Acquisition20:05 Exploring Revenue and Growth Strategies23:32 Valuation and Acquisition in the Wedding Venue Industry28:06 Analyzing Potential Wedding Venue InvestmentsIf you want to ask a question on the show OR be on the show please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/yx89yr65Are podcasts your jam? Listen & Subscriber here:Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3sew2sksApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdwnae6k