Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I sit down with Cathryn Lavery ( https://x.com/cathrynlavery ) , founder of BestSelf Co. ( https://bestself.co ), to talk about her incredible journey from architect to e-commerce entrepreneur. Cathryn built a multi-million-dollar business by creating tools that help people b...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I sit down with Patrick Dichter ( https://x.com/patrickdichter ), the owner of Appletree, an accounting and tax firm he acquired just two and a half years ago. Despite not being a formally trained accountant, Patrick managed to grow Appletree from $1.2 million to $3.5 million...

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🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Mouyad Abdelhadi ( https://x.com/MouyyadA ), CEO and co-founder of Pax & Beneficia Coffee. In this episode, we dive deep into Mouyad's inspiring journey of turning his passion for coffee into a successful business with six thriving locations in the highly...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Elizabeth Knopf ( https://x.com/leveragedupside ), a venture capitalist turned operator who has scaled startups in Latin America, worked on billion-dollar unicorns, and is now hunting for cash-flowing software businesses. In this episode, Elizabeth shares lessons...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Ryan Sneddon ( https://x.com/lifeof_scoop ), the founder of a thriving local email newsletter in Annapolis, Maryland. Ryan shares how he grew his newsletter to 19,000 subscribers in a town of 41,000, generating over $240,000 in revenue last year through targeted a...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Marilyn Moedinger ( https://x.com/mwmoedinger ), an architect, consultant, and real estate entrepreneur. Marilyn shares her journey from architecture school to building her own practice, Runcible Studios, where she leverages her 20 years of industry experience to...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Chris Norton ( https://x.com/chris_norton ), founder and CEO of Prohibition PR, one of the UK's top public relations and social media agencies. We dive into the evolving PR landscape, authentic storytelling, and how to protect your brand in the digital age. C...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Tim Michaels ( https://x.com/Kickstartmyfran ), founder of Kickstart My Franchise . Tim shares his journey from a career in futures trading and corporate America to becoming a successful franchise broker . We cover how he helps aspiring entrepreneurs find the righ...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), and my business partner Chris Koerner ( https://x.com/mhp_guy ) as we talk with Isaac French ( https://x.com/isaacfrench_ ), who built Live Oak Lake, a unique micro-destination. In this episode, we discuss how Isaac turned a $2.3 million investment into a $7 million exit, why st...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Steven Montgomery ( https://x.com/realsjmonty ), founder of Resi Brands, which includes That 1 Painter, Garage Up, and Pinks Window Washing. We dive into his journey from college dropout to leading a company with over 450 franchise units and $80 million in revenue...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Jacob Becker ( https://x.com/SuccessWithJake ) CEO of Florida Event Decor. We dive into Jacob's journey of successfully acquiring and growing multiple businesses through the strategic use of digital marketing. Jacob shares his experiences in the event decor i...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Matt Gore ( https://x.com/GoracleOfDelphi ) founder of a successful pitch deck creation company. We discuss Matt's journey, helping companies raise over $2 billion in funding, and the evolution of his business. The episode highlights key strategies for creati...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Johnny Robinson ( https://x.com/SqueegeeGod ), the founder of Home Service Academy. We discuss how Johnny successfully built and scaled a house cleaning business from scratch to $2.8 million in top-line revenue and $1.5 million in profit within the first nine mont...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Alan Pentz   ( https://x.com/ apentz ), owner of a professional services consulting firm that works exclusively with the federal government. The discussion covers the massive annual spending by the federal government, the role of government contractors, and the pr...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Michael Greenberg  ( https://x.com/ gentoftech ), founder of a venture studio specializing in managed staffing and digital operations. We discuss the definition, benefits, and implementation of productized services, breaking down the process into key components su...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with Callum Laing ( https://x.com/LaingCallum ), founder of the Veblen Director Program, about the importance of effective board governance for small businesses and how ambitious professionals can work their way up to board positions. Callum discusses the value that bo...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I talk with James Lincoln ( https://x.com/_jameslincoln ) the 27-year-old founder of Goodly Growth, a digital marketing agency. James discusses his entrepreneurial journey from working in software portfolio management to running a successful digital marketing agency generatin...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 I sat down with Gav Blaxberg, the dynamic founder of Wolf Financial, as he shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to leading a media and marketing agency that generates half a billion impressions a month. He reveals the strategies behind his success, including his pioneering use of T witter Spaces and the impactful hi...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as David Ensley (https://x.com/theDSOguy ) shares his inspiring journey from serving in the Army to creating a successful dental business that is now part of a 21 location & $70 Dental Services Organization (DSO). In this episode, you will learn about David's unique pat...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 In this episode, Cliff Kennedy (https://x.com/CliffKennedy_3) shares his journey of transforming Frios Gourmet Pops into a thriving franchise that delivers happiness through popsicles.  You will learn how he expanded the business from 18 to 111 territories in just five years, highlighting the strategic decisions and communi...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 In this episode, Rashmi (https://x.com/ChaiAndCabin) shares her incredible journey from starting her first business at 21 with just $20,000 to building a hospitality empire. Listeners will gain insights into how she successfully manages a diverse portfolio including restaurants, short-term rentals, and hotels, all while wor...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Ever wonder about making money off of your Social Media usage? On todays episode, I (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik) sit down with a CPA who harnessed the power of an audience to build a $3M business In this episode, Kurtis Hanni (https://x.com/KurtisHanni), explains how he manages clients with revenues ranging from $3 million...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 We sit down with Buddy Rathmell who is a specialist in optimizing Google Business Profiles for local businesses. In This Episode: Introduction to Google Business Profiles: Learn what they are and why they're essential for local businesses, including wealth managers, Bitcoin ATMs, and even Amazon stores. Buddy’s Journey...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 In this episode, we dive into the world of management training with Dave Kline, the founder of a company dedicated to developing effective leaders and managers. Dave shares his journey from being an engineer to working at top-tier companies like PwC, Moody's, and Bridgewater Associates, where he honed his skills in lea...