Holdco bros, Chris and Nik, unite for a 2nd time. Check out Nik's podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYT

Today we chat all things:

- A kid making bank from an obscure FB Group leadgen tactic
- Unbundling the unbundlers
- AI generated, automated podcasts
- Negative CAC ASMR YouTube channels

Timestamps below!

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00:47 The Power of Local Facebook Groups for Business Growth

02:09 Exploring the Potential of a Nationwide Landscaping Business

03:14 The Untapped Opportunities of Facebook Groups for Businesses

07:59 Innovative Business Ideas: From Negative CAC to Service Franchises

12:51 AI-Generated Podcasts: The Future of Content Creation?

17:50 Harnessing AI for Daily Content Summarization and Engagement

22:54 Innovative AI Fund and the Future of Software

23:40 Exploring the Global Talent Market and Niche Staffing Solutions

24:41 The Strategy of Niching Down in Business

26:08 Analyzing Business Models and Potential Collaborations

27:15 The Unending Cycle of Unbundling in Business

28:51 Humorous Interlude: Pet Cremation Business and Stand-Up Comedy

35:21 Delving into Personal Archives and Reflecting on Past Content

36:16 Strategic Business Acquisition Discussions and Decision-Making

This is part 2 of me talking about every business I've ever started. Part 1 was released on April 25, so scroll on back to find that bad boy. Part 3 will be out next month!

Hopefully this helps you generate some ideas of your own. Or shoot, copy these yourself!

Almost all of them would still work today. Enjoy! I'd love your follow and review, if I've earned it.

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Aaron Harper is a STUD! He's the CEO and founder of Rolling Suds (https://www.rollingsudsfranchise.com/contact-us), a franchise system with hundreds of territories sold in the last 18 months. We talked all about the unit economics of both an individual pressure washing franchise, and the franchise business as a whole. Enjoy! Timestamps below.

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03:23 Revolutionizing the Drywall Repair Franchise

05:48 Building a Successful Franchise System During COVID

10:46 The Strategy Behind Acquiring and Scaling Franchises

17:10 The Financials of Franchising: Investment, Growth, and Support

24:19 Navigating Territory Management and Expansion

27:32 Identifying the Ideal Franchisee for Success

27:44 The Surprising Shift to Commercial Focus

28:26 Building B2B Relationships in Business

28:56 The Ideal Franchisee: Traits and Expectations

29:14 The Strategy for Scaling: Commercial vs. Residential

29:36 Franchisee Profile: Ambition Meets Reality

29:51 The Power of Relationships and Goal Setting

31:19 Risk Tolerance and Attitude in Business Success

31:23 Franchising: A Path, Not a Shortcut

32:02 The Franchisee's Journey: From Selection to Operation

32:35 The Role of Experience and Personality in Franchising Success

41:35 Creative Solutions and the Searcher's Advantage

50:21 Financial Insights and Franchise Operations

55:01 The Future of Franchising and Final Thoughts