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 Chris Koerner for another episode of Holdco Bros! In this episode, we brainstorm a fresh batch of business ideas, starting with a brand-new concept Chris launched minutes before recording: a "give-to-get" platform for discovering AI use cases . We debate...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Jon Matzner (https://x.com/MatznerJon). In this episode, we dive into the "Matzner Mind" and Jon’s unique approach to satirizing business influencers and gurus without being malicious. We discuss why building a massive following is often a trap, and why niche...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), for another episode of HCB with Chris Koerner! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest AI tools , debating whether the $200/month ChatGPT Pro plan is actually worth it compared to Perplexity 's Deep Research features. We discuss why Chris prefers Perplexity over Operator fo...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me,  Nik  (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview  Corey  about his journey building a  SaaS application ,  PetDocument , entirely with  AI  without any prior coding experience. We dive into how he leveraged  AI tools  like  Lovable AI  to turn a "fairy tale business idea" into a live, functional platform...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me,  Nik  (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview  Liana Fricker  (https://x.comlianafricker).  Liana  is an incredible entrepreneur who has operated at the fascinating intersection of  SMBs  and  venture capital  in the  UK  and wider  Europe . She's helped over a hundred companies through her accelerator, beco...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Sam (https://x.com/@thesamparr). In this episode, we dive into Sam's distinctive approach to building and running businesses. He shares how his desire for financial security led him to sell The Hustle and why he believes in laser focus on a single venture like Hamp...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Billy Howell (https://x.com/billyjhowell)! I'm so stoked to have Billy Howell back on the show! Billy is a prolific entrepreneur who has built over 60 apps with AI despite having no traditional tech background. His agency, Stupid Simple Apps, helps other entreprene...

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 ). In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the high-stakes world of Summer Sales and the unbelievable Economics of the Pest Control industry. We break down how unsexy services achieve 40% Net Margins and why Large C...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I interview Nick Gray ( https://x.com/nickgraynews ), a serial entrepreneur known for building and selling multi-million dollar businesses like Museum Hack and author of The Two-Hour Cocktail Party.  Nick shares his unique insights on entrepreneur networking and how to host n...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Sean O'Dowd (https://x.com/SeanODowd). In this episode, I sit down with Sean to discuss his transition from consulting at BCG to launching Scholastic Capital , a real estate fund that targets homes in high-end school districts . We explore how he used the Catalant...

🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I interview Matthew Chang ( https://x.com/MatthewAChang ). This episode features Matthew Chang , a Georgia Tech engineer and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist , who founded Chang Robotics and is a general partner of the $50 million Chang Robotics fund . We d...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Clifton Sellers (https://x.com/LegacyBuilder__). I’m sitting down with my friend Clifton Sellers , a man who went from being buried in debt with a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership to running a multi-million dollar content agency called Legacy Builder . We dive de...

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MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Derek (https://x.com/derkolstad). I sat down with a man who has cracked the newsletter domination code. Derek has built an audience of over 600,000 subscribers across multiple newsletters , all without spending a single dollar on paid ads . In this episode, we break do...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Jas (https://x.com/creatingjas) about his incredible success building a local newsletter empire. In just six months , Jas has managed to scale a total audience of 50,000 people in Winnipeg , creating what he calls a modern-day newspaper . We break down the exact busine...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me,  Nik  (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview  Nick Huber  (https://x.com/sweatystartup). We dive deep into  Nick 's incredible entrepreneurial journey, from his early days in the moving and storage business to building a self-storage empire and his latest venture: the acquisition of the global talent compan...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Jesse (https://x.com/JesseTinsley). This week, I sit down with Jesse , a true operator who turned his small consultancy, Job Mobs , into a massive, 100% bootstrapped holding company. We dive deep into his aggressive strategy of acquiring eight companies in two years ,...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Peter Lohmann (https://x.com/pslohmann). In this episode, we dive into the unsexy but incredibly lucrative world of property management with Peter Lohmann , the founder of RL Property Management in Columbus, Ohio . Peter reveals how he scaled his business from zero to...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me,  Nik  (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview  Minh Nguyen  (@minhnxn). In this episode, we dive deep into the exciting world of  AI  and how it's revolutionizing the way we build businesses and gather information online. Minh , coming straight from the heart of tech in the  Bay Area , shares his practical e...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Kevin Henderson ( https://x.com/KHendersonCo ). Today, I sit down with Kevin , a founding partner of the SMB Law Group , which I believe is the fastest growing law firm in the country . Kevin is an established legal expert who handled M&A and securities compliance...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Tyler Mumford ( https://x.com/StumpGuyTy ). I’m thrilled to chat with Tyler Mumford , who heard me and Chris Koerner discussing the idea of launching a stump grinding business on a Holdco Bro episode and decided to quit his $180,000 job. We dive deep into the key strat...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Amanda Orson (https://x.com/amandaorson). We dive deep into how massive efficiency gains from AI are revolutionizing startups, allowing companies to run much leaner than ever before. Amanda explains her approach of Seed strapping —taking outside capital just once to ge...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Alex Nelson (https://x.com/weddingvenueguy). I'm thrilled to welcome back Alex Nelson, the wedding venue guy! When we last spoke, he had just launched his incredibly successful Iowa wedding venue with zero experience. Now, Alex has expanded beyond the venue, buying...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Chris Sacchinelli (https://x.com/@investopreneur_). Chris is an entrepreneur who has been practicing what he preaches for years, creating content while building, buying, and selling over a dozen businesses . We dive deep into the best paths for first-time entrepren...

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Andrew Pignanelli (https://x.com/@ndrewpignanelli). I sat down with Andrew, founder of The General Intelligence Company of New York, to dive into his incredible product, CoFounder.  The core idea behind CoFounder is facilitating one person billion dollar companies. As...