Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business

🚨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

Entrepreneur Rafael Quinn, founder of a $100M holdco in Panama, shares his company history, investment philosophy, secret to success, and evaluates deals with the hosts. Topics include building a holdco through acquisitions, navigating the acquisition landscape, retaining key talent, chess and deal analysis, and strategic investment opportunities.

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Nik (https://twitter.com/CoFoundersNik) & Sam Thompson (https://twitter.com/ImSamThompson) delve into the nitty gritty of Creative OS, an ad design platform helping brands fuel their digital marketing campaigns. Our goal is to help you understand what an Agency like his does and then use that knowledge to evaluate a few businesses!We covered EVERYTHING from their Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) to their business model. We explored the shift from a traditional "done for you" model to a sustainable subscription-based approach, enabled by Creative OS's innovative tools and analytics.___________________________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:03:56 -  What is a creative OS?04:20 -  Who's your typical customer? Single-location businesses or multi-brand owners?07:16 -  What's an ad creative?11:29 -  Could you provide some insight into the size of the business?14:14 -  What were your margins?23:45 -  What do you hate about the business??24:26 -  What industry or business are you the most jealous of?26:01 -  What are you obsessed with right now?27:47 -  Where do you look for businesses?34:20 -  How much marketing spend has been generated using your templates?If 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 🚨Every Thursday, I host live consulting sessions where I offer free advice to listeners. It's an engaging and enjoyable experience. Here's what we discussed in this session:___________________________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.___________________________01:38 - Brian tried estimating luxury, vintage, and exotic car numbers in the market—a fun mental exercise.14:36 - Jazz Collin is pivoting his global management company by outsourcing services to focus on client-facing roles in home services. We discussed strategies for his pivot in that space.27:55 -  Financial Stack for First Business Acquisition34:42 - Michael, a serial entrepreneur in Southern California, found his home becoming a potential billboard due to changing flight regulations for LAX. He's exploring ways to monetize this opportunity.44:02 - Pam Colin, VP of High Magazine, described it as dedicated to redefining the 21st century cannabis user. Fascinating conversation indeed!53:43 - 1031 Exchange for Small Biz Purchase

Meet Odetta, a young entrepreneur contemplating between launching her own agency or joining a startup. Patrick seeks guidance on purchasing a business while James explores acquiring another company. The podcast also delves into AI technology for small businesses and macroeconomic issues affecting the sector.

Body brokering expert and entrepreneur, Chris Koerner, joins the host to discuss balancing entrepreneurship with a job, scaling multiple franchises, high advertising costs on Google, and identifying the right business opportunity. The session offers insights on competitive advantages, time management, addiction treatment marketing, and the dark side of the rehab industry.