I sat down with Raymond, the owner of a luxury Sprinter van rental service in Vegas. He's grown his business rapidly, renting out high-end Sprinter vans for $170/hour to celebrities, hotels, bachelor parties, and more. Despite the crowded Vegas market, Raymond believes it's under-saturated and shares insights on launching similar businesses in other cities. We also discuss tangential business ideas like CRM, lead gen services, and travel planning.

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00:27 Meet Raymond: The Sprinter Van Entrepreneur

02:07 The Concept of Livery Service

03:23 Starting the Business: From Idea to Execution

05:22 Building Relationships and Marketing Strategies

10:10 Expanding the Business Beyond Vegas

14:07 Customizing the Sprinter Vans

21:13 Driver Compensation and Commission Structure

22:09 Navigating Regulations and Building Relationships

22:42 Growth and Financing Strategies

24:32 Revenue and Insurance Challenges

28:04 Licensing and Market Opportunities

33:02 Innovative Business Ideas and Future Plans

38:51 Conclusion and Contact Information

HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I talk about perfume vending machine business we accidentally fell into, how it went viral on Instagram, and what happened behind the scenes. We also dive into Ponzi schemes, the boy band business in the nineties, and the complexities of investor relationships and entrepreneurship.

Enjoy and see you next Friday!

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01:28 The Unexpected Business Venture

02:54 From Idea to Execution

04:55 Automation and Lead Generation

07:54 Negotiating with the Manufacturer

12:40 LinkedIn DM Woes

14:15 A New Business Opportunity

20:45 Documentary Recommendation

21:13 Dirty Pop: The Dark Side of Boy Bands

22:00 Lou Pearlman: The Man Behind the Bands

23:04 The Rise and Fall of Boy Bands

24:22 The Business of Boy Bands

25:46 The Ethics of Business and Fraud

28:15 The Stress of Success

35:44 Ponzi Schemes and the Slippery Slope

I sat down with Josh Scott, owner of SwimSRQ and Swim Academy, to learn about his businesses and to explore four different business ideas you can start in the swimming industry.

From renting a house just for the pool to offering swim lessons in above-ground pools at strip malls, learn how to make money in the swim industry with creative and innovative ideas.

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01:32 Introduction to Josh Scott and His Swim Schools

02:28 The Origin Story: From Competitive Swimming to Swim Schools

03:50 Starting Small: Renting Pool Lanes and Growing

05:56 Challenges and Strategies in Expanding Swim Schools

08:38 Marketing and Client Acquisition Tactics

12:33 Business Model and Instructor Compensation

16:59 Competition and Market Dynamics

19:45 Financials and Location Economics

24:23 Advice for Aspiring Swim School Entrepreneurs

27:01 Franchise Wars in the Swim School Industry

28:13 Cost and Logistics of Building Swim Schools

29:47 Referral Marketing and Customer Acquisition

31:18 Ethical Customer Retention Strategies

33:19 Exploring Tangential Business Opportunities

36:25 Innovative Swim School Models

38:05 Leveraging Existing Spaces for Swim Schools

49:35 Private Equity and Future Prospects

50:42 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

Getting vulnerable here about one of my life's biggest failures and trials.
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01:48 Meeting Jason: A New Venture Begins
03:08 Introducing Omar: The Third Partner
03:34 Omar's Lack of Contribution
05:42 Scaling Up: Acquiring Parks
08:47 Big Investors Enter the Scene
12:32 The Silent Weekend
14:34 Childhood Fears and Anxieties
15:11 The Starbucks Confrontation
17:25 Immediate Aftermath and Betrayal
20:08 The Business Fallout
24:50 Reflections and Lessons Learned
27:17 Forgiveness and Moving Forward

Discussing some white whale opportunities with Nik! We also chat about masterminds and how to build a mote with tedious tasks.

Learn more about Nik: https://linktr.ee/cofoundersnik

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00:35 Episode Overview: Masterminds and Strategic Partnerships
01:22 Deep Dive into Masterminds
02:52 The Value and Cost of Masterminds
05:30 Mastermind Membership Dynamics
11:01 Personal Experiences with Masterminds
14:04 The Rise of Non Traditional Education
18:59 A Billion Dollar Partnership
19:32 Repatriation and Apple's Tax Strategy
20:33 The Origin Story of Alchemy
22:09 White Whale Business Opportunities
22:15 The Best Buy Cold Email Story
23:57 The White Whale Fund Concept
26:54 Creative Prospecting with AI
31:57 Odeko: Revolutionizing Coffee Supply Chains
36:07 Artisan and Niche Marketplaces
39:22 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

5 more business ideas! I sat down with multipreneur Connor Gross ( https://x.com/C_GRO ) to chat about some brilliant business ideas. https://bizbrainstorms.com

Connor, an entrepreneur in self-storage and e-commerce, shares insights on the power of programmatic SEO combined with AI-generated content.

We also explore the Tegus research platform, niche market opportunities, lead generation strategies, recurring revenue models and more. Enjoy!
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00:34 Meet Connor Gross: The Idea Guy
00:56 Exploring Business Ideas with Connor
04:10 Understanding Tegas and Its Business Model
08:21 Innovative Business Models in the Food Sector
15:29 The Potential of Electrolyte Products
25:23 Ultra Running Anecdote: Ryan's DNF Story
26:33 The Challenges of Salt Regulation in Ultra Marathons
28:05 Exploring the Business Side of Ultra Marathons
28:35 Introduction to Hyrox: The New Fitness Craze
29:28 Hyrox vs. CrossFit: A Comparative Analysis
31:17 Business Opportunities in the Hyrox Space
33:34 Lead Generation Business Idea: Burp Again
38:09 Programmatic SEO and Lead Generation Strategies
47:36 Subscription Models in Traditional Businesses
50:46 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

Last month I got a DM that said "Bro. Look into lawn leveling. These guys are PRINTING CASH. I knew I had to learn more, so I had Brandon McClellan on the pod today.

Brandon is a former oil rig worker turned entrepreneur who founded Central Texas Lawn Leveling.

Today we chat about how Brandon discovered the lawn leveling business, turned it into a profitable venture, and explored the untapped potential of this unique home service market.

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01:22 From Passion to Business

02:33 Challenges and Learning Curves

05:08 Scaling Up and Market Research

10:02 Expanding Services and Customer Acquisition

17:12 Overcoming Growth Challenges

24:19 Challenges in Lawn Care Logistics

25:14 Managing Customer Expectations

25:53 Unit Economics of Lawn Care

28:21 Cost Breakdown and Profit Margins

31:11 Recurring Business and Landscaping

32:18 Exposing Poor Contractor Practices

33:40 Customer Instructions and Agronomy

35:29 Business Growth and Diversification

38:16 Future Opportunities and Market Trends

39:45 Material Business and Quality Control

44:59 Expanding Services and Customer Reach

46:47 Brandon’s Contact Information

You remember Shannon from 1 week ago, right? From episode 38? He's back! You can find Shannon here: https://tkopod.co/shannon Enjoy!
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00:37 Meet Shannon: Flipping Items and Entrepreneurial Insecurities

00:59 Airbnb Insights and Unique Property Investments

02:23 Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential

03:35 The Power of Small Wins and Revenue Stacking

04:22 The Journey of Writing and Selling Books

07:49 Exploring Facebook Marketplace Opportunities

11:15 Storage Auctions and Unconventional Deals

13:47 The Watch Business and High-Ticket Flips

17:42 Leveraging Asymmetric Information for Business

22:31 The Power of Reverse Storytelling

23:13 Starting the Bucky's Business

23:32 A Memorable Airport Adventure

24:39 The River Property Deal

26:05 Support from My Wife

32:16 Overcoming Insecurities

36:28 Connecting with People

42:18 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Shannon