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He Bought a $250k Business for just $1,000 Down - Johnny Robinson
25 Sep 2024
00:55:42
I spoke with Johnny Robinson, an expert on the home cleaning business model. One of the biggest takeaways was how Johnny bought a $250k/year business for just $1k down with a creative deal structure that others can replicate. He also talked me through the economics of a home cleaning business, how his course business works, and another creative acquisition he did.
Highlights:
00:00 Introductions 1:44 How Johnny started his first cleaning business 6:40 Building referral partnerships 14:05 Helping mom make $150k/year 17:50 Networking groups 18:55 Buying a $250k business for $1k down 21:55 Buying a solar panel business 25:05 Starting a home cleaning business 30:25 How to make money on ads 33:30 How to hire reliable cleaners 35:50 Johnny's course business 44:25 How big can a cleaning business be?
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Building an Empire of Dental Practices - Dr. Peter Boulden
18 Sep 2024
01:18:40
I talked with Dr. Peter Boulden, the owner of 8 dental practices in Atlanta. He taught me his strategies for shifting from a solo practitioner dentist to the developer and owner of 8 dental practices (and still growing).
Highlights:
0:00 Introductions 7:40 The McDonald's Model 15:50 Dental Roll-ups: Good or Bad Idea? 17:45 Economics of Dental Practices 23:20 Recruiting A+ Dentists 30:25 SOPs for his dental practices 49:10 How to Sell Dental Services 58:05 Managing Partnerships 1:06:50 Peter's Vision & Goals
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Entering The World Of Franchise Investing - Kenny Rose
26 Mar 2024
00:33:17
Franchises are everywhere, and Kenny Rose, Founder and CEO of FranShares, has devised the easiest way to make passive income through them.
In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I'm joined by Kenny Rose, Founder and CEO of FranShares, to dive deep into the world of franchise investing, the pros and cons of starting a franchise, what to consider before investing in the industry, and so much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro 01:09 Kenny’s Background 02:50 Pros And Cons Of Starting A Franchise 04:26 Kenny’s Favorite Franchises 12:06 How To Identify A Good Franchise 13:58 How To Know If You Should Start A Franchise 16:34 Things To Consider Before Starting A Franchising Business 18:43 FranShares’ Business Model 25:22 Industry Leaders Kenny Admires 29:05 Franchises Kenny Is Excited About
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Bootstrapping A $60M Staffing Business - Romeen Sheth
22 Mar 2024
00:56:28
Romeen bootstrapped his staffing company to $60M in revenue by leveraging his community of almost 200,000 followers on Twitter.
In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I'm joined by Romeen Sheth, CEO of Metasys, to dive deep into the staffing industry, exploring why top companies lean on staffing agencies, how entrepreneurs all over the world are leveraging online audiences to grow their businesses, and so much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro 03:51 Romeen’s Thoughts On Entrepreneurship 05:02 What Money Can And Can’t Buy 08:38 Fame vs. Wealth 10:42 Why The Kardashians Are The Smartest Entrepreneurs 16:12 How Celebrities Are Monetizing Their Audiences 19:17 Romeen’s Thoughts On Elon Musk’s Twitter 25:53 The Real Challenges Of Running A Company 32:03 The Importance Of Staying Humble In Business 34:39 Romeen’s Advice For Young Entrepreneurs 41:59 Diving Into The Staffing Industry 44:04 Why Companies Use Staffing Agencies 48:01 How To Start A Staffing Business 51:00 The Different Business Models In The Staffing Industry 53:44 How Metasys Is Growing
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Building A +$30M Business At 25 - Kris Danielson
19 Mar 2024
00:27:15
Two years ago, Kris opened a small gas station that only had two pumps.
However, an unconventional advantage allowed him to beat his competitors and grow his business to +$30M in revenue.
In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I'm joined by Kris Danielson, owner of the Mountain View gas station, to get an in-depth look into the gas station industry, the company’s unexpected competitive advantage, Kris’ vision for the future, and so much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro 00:38 Mountain View’s Competitive Advantage 03:23 The Early Days Of The Business 09:07 Securing Funding For Your Business 10:26 How Gas Stations Actually Make Money 11:57 Mountain View’s Revenue Per Month 13:57 Kris’ Growth Strategy 15:46 The Next Steps For Mountain View 17:49 The Opportunities And Challenges Of Starting A Gas Station 18:48 Profit Margins For Gas Stations 20:34 Other Businesses Kris’ Admires 21:11 The Future Of Mountain View 23:46 Kris’ Relationship With Money 24:57 Advice For Young Entrepreneurs 25:30 Where To Find Kris
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Breaking Into The ATM Industry To Make Millions - Mitchell Sorkin
12 Mar 2024
00:47:23
While people claim that cash is slowly becoming obsolete, entrepreneurs in the ATM industry are making millions.
In less than one year, Mitchell Sorkin went from 3 ATMs to more than a hundred and did over $200k in revenue.
In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I'm joined by Mitchell Sorkin, co-founder of Sorkin ATM Co., to get an insider look into the ATM industry, how to build a profitable ATM business in 2024, whether cash is going to disappear in the near future, and so much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro 01:37 Mitchell’s Background 06:38 Getting Into The ATM Industry 10:00 How The ATM Business Works 12:23 Understanding ATM Surcharges 14:59 Forming Partnerships In The ATM Industry 16:00 Purchasing An ATM 18:05 The Challenges Of Loading An ATM 19:53 Diving Into The ATM Marketplace 22:28 The Leaders Of The ATM Industry 24:26 The Average Number Of ATM Transactions 26:22 How To Avoid Overpaying For An ATM 28:09 What’s Next For Mitchell 32:43 Financing The Business 36:07 Will Cash Disappear Soon? 40:09 The Problem With Bitcoin ATMs 41:46 The Importance Of Building An Audience 45:54 Where To Find Mitchell
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How To Build An 8-Figure Truck Dealership With $0 - Dylan Peterson
05 Mar 2024
00:32:09
Dylan started a truck dealership business five years ago with no team and no venture capital.
Today, his company, American Truck Store, has hit $45M in revenue.
In this episode of Boring Businesses, I'm joined by Dylan Peterson, owner of American Truck Store, to discuss how to succeed in a competitive industry, the importance of building a credible brand reputation, and so much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro 01:36 American Truck Store’s Business Model 04:10 Dylan’s Background 07:55 The Early Days Of American Truck Store 10:36 Dylan’s Growth Strategy 14:33 The Importance Of Building Legitimacy 16:16 Competition In The Industry 19:24 The Secrets To Succeed In The Industry 24:44 What’s Next For American Truck Store 26:53 The Importance Of Having A Mentor In Business 29:47 Final Thoughts
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How To Build A Million-Dollar Business With Offshore Talent - Adriane Schwager
27 Feb 2024
00:31:07
After an entire decade working for a successful trading firm, Adriane decided it was time to carve her own path.
Today, GrowthAssistant, the company she co-founded, has revolutionized the Digital Marketing industry and is generating $6M a year in revenue.
In today's episode of Boring Businesses, I'm joined by GrowthAssistant’s CEO Adriane Schwager to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, the unique business model behind her company, how they’ve managed to keep a competitive edge in a crowded market, and so much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro 00:54 Adriane’s Background 08:35 How Adriane Started Her Business 13:21 How GrowthAssistant Is Helping Marketing Teams 16:04 Leveraging Your Network To Launch A Business 17:33 GrowthAssistant’s Business Model 21:09 Adriane’s Experience As An Entrepreneur 23:41 Building A Healthy Company Culture 25:57 How To Stay Competitive In A Saturated Industry 28:40 Adriane’s Advice For Young Entrepreneurs 29:32 Where To Find Adriane
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How To Build A Franchise Empire - Brian Beers
20 Feb 2024
00:34:37
Brian’s family has been in the Midas business since 1976.
Since Brian took over the family business in 2010, he has successfully grown the company from six to 29 locations — positioning themselves as the fourth largest Midas franchisee in the United States — and increased revenue from $5M to $26M in sales. In today's episode of Boring Businesses, I'm joined by Brian Beers to explore the world of franchising, the opportunities and challenges of taking over a family business, the secrets behind starting a Midas franchise in 2023, and so much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro 00:42 How Brian Got Into The Midas Business 03:06 Evolution Of The Company Over The Years 04:38 Brian’s Hiring And Retention Strategy 08:50 Taking Over The Family Business 10:23 How To Increase Your Profitability 12:58 The Importance Of Mastermind Groups For Businesses 16:47 How To Start Your Own Midas Franchise 21:50 How Seller Financing Works 24:41 How To Choose The Right Location For A Franchise 26:54 Selecting The Right Business Model 31:22 The Importance Of Mentoring For Growing A Business 34:17 How To Find Balance When Running Multiple Franchises
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How An Immigrant Teen Built A Million Dollar Business - Val Katayev
20 Feb 2024
01:03:07
Val Katayev migrated from the Soviet Union to the US at the age of eleven. By the time he was 20, he had already built a million-dollar business from his parent’s basement.
In this first-ever episode of Boring Businesses, I'm joined by Val Katayev to discuss his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, navigating life as an immigrant from the former Soviet Union, his approach to business and life, and so much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro 01:30 Staying Motivated After Achieving Success 04:48 Starting From Zero 06:23 Investing Outside vs Investing in Yourself 10:20 Risk Aversion vs Risk-Taking 12:52 Moving from The Soviet Union 15:49 Having a Moral Compass in Business 20:05 Growing Up As An Immigrant 24:47 Starting a Business as a Teenager 36:15 Building The Second Largest Music Property in The World 47:07 Teaching Your Kids The Value Of Money 52:09 What’s Next For Val 55:15 Where To Find Val 55:49 The Power of Building An Audience
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Lessons from Closing $950m in SMB Acquisitions - SMB Lawyer Eric Pacifici
11 Sep 2024
00:50:01
I talked with Eric Pacifici, founder of SMB Law Group LLP. His team has closed $950 million in SMB acquisitions last year alone, after founding the firm only a couple years ago. Eric grew his firm with a combination of his connections from working in big law, and his insightful Twitter account (100k+ followers).
Highlights:
00:00 Introductions 03:40 Eric's Twitter Account 06:33 SMB Law Group's Growth 10:00 How much should you pay your attorney? 23:05 How to Negotiate terms in your deal 27:10 Most common reasons builds blow up 33:20 Stock vs. Asset sales
X: https://x.com/SMB_Attorney Law Firm: https://www.smblaw.group/
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Making Millions Flipping Electronics - Shannon Jean
04 Sep 2024
00:53:04
Today I chat with Shannon Jean, an entrepreneur who made most of his money buying and flipping electronic goods. We talk about the 10+ businesses he's started, how to raise kids in an entrepreneurial environment, and why you shouldn't follow your passion.
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Raising $800m to Buy Boring Businesses - John Caple
28 Aug 2024
00:57:18
John Caple is a partner & co-founder at Hidden Harbor Capital Partners. In this episode, we chat about John's investment strategy, operating principles, which industries he likes to invest in, and much more. John's firm focuses heavily on operating they businesses they buy, so we dive deep into his firm's 12 step value creation engine and how it helps management teams.
The Secret To Building Multiple Businesses - Chris Koerner
21 Aug 2024
00:50:34
Chris Koerner considers himself “addicted” to entrepreneurship.
And the facts back him up: he has built and sold multiple 7-8 figures businesses in his lifetime – and doesn’t plan to stop any moment soon.
In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I’m joined by Chris Koerner, Owner of cofounders.com, to explore his personal journey, how he managed to build 7+ profitable businesses, and the biggest lessons he has learned along the way.
Timestamps:
00:00 Chris’ personal transformation 14:18 First steps in entrepreneurship 24:45 How Chris built 7+ companies 36:40 How to decide which business to start 40:00 How to get more customers 45:28 How Chris leverages his X audience
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Lessons From Building A $100 Million Empire - Nick Huber
30 Apr 2024
00:44:04
Nick Huber sold his service business for 7 figures and now owns a self-storage portfolio with 42 facilities and over 1 million square feet.
In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I’m joined by Nick Huber, Founder of the Sweaty Startup, to explore the main pillars of a successful business, the best approaches to hiring top talent, the biggest lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, and so much more.
00:00 What you need to build a great business 06:50 Big lessons from building businesses 11:58 Top hiring advice 17:05 Best ways to manage cash flow 22:59 Biggest mistakes and lessons learned 29:42 How to attract the best talent 36:55 Nick’s biggest regrets from his business journey 39:55 What’s next for Nick
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How To Go From $0 To MILLIONS In 2024 - Codie Sanchez
17 Apr 2024
00:55:14
In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I’m joined by Codie Sanchez, Founder of Contrarian Thinking, to explore the best (and less risky) ways to make a million dollars in 2024, what you should focus on as a business owner, why building an online presence is so important, and so much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 The clearest path for anybody to make a million dollars 05:14 Why creating content is critical for entrepreneurs 11:04 What you should focus on as a business owner 10:42 Biggest lessons and mistakes 17:58 Exploring franchise business opportunities 24:06 How to choose the right business 29:33 How to build a team of A-players 38:49 Codie’s advice for content creators
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Building A Global Lighting Brand - Cole Zucker
09 Apr 2024
00:55:08
Cole Zucker bootstrapped Green Creative, a commercial-grade LED lighting company, to $40M+ in annual sales before successfully exiting the business.
In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I’m joined by Cole Zucker, former Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Green Creative, to explore how he built a global lighting brand in his 20s, how moving to China changed his life, how young entrepreneurs can increase their surface area of luck, and so much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro 00:52 Cole’s Background 10:42 Moving To China 14:22 Increasing Your Surface Area Of Luck 21:18 Starting A LED Company 29:28 Cole’s Biggest Challenges As An Entrepreneur 35:35 Life After Selling The Business
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Streamlining Business Acquisition - Andrew Gazdecki
02 Apr 2024
00:56:54
In less than three years, Andrew Gazdecki’s business, acquire.com, has helped 1000+ startups get acquired and facilitated $500m+ in closed deals.
In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I’m joined by Andrew Gazdecki, Founder & CEO of acquire.com, to dive deep into acquisition marketplaces, their opportunities and challenges, how companies can cut through the noise in 2024, and so much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro 00:26 Andrew’s Background 03:55 Andrew’s Biggest Influences As An Entrepreneur 06:31 How To Find Your Mentors 09:32 Diving Into Acquire.com 12:15 The Problem With Acquisition Marketplaces 23:55 Andrew’s Biggest Weakness As An Entrepreneur 26:57 What’s Next For Acquire.com 29:17 Selling Through Acquire.com 35:47 Andrew’s Marketing Strategy 43:26 Andrew’s Parenting Advice 29:58 How Andrew Turned His Experience Into A Book
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Turning a $2 Million Boring Business into a National Franchise - Aaron Harper
02 Oct 2024
01:12:55
I spoke with Aaron Harper, who's turning a boring business into a national franchise. He found Rolling Suds, a pressure washing business that does $2 million in annual revenue with 37% margins, and has sold 200+ franchise territories in less than 2 years. And he's done this twice before, with a drywall patching company and a carpet cleaning business.
Highlights:
0:00 Introductions 0:35 Aaron's background 11:30 Turning around a franchise business 14:40 Generating leads for franchises 23:02 Economics of a franchising business 27:30 Rolling Suds' moat 41:30 How to operate a Rolling Suds franchise 54:40 Structure of his deal with Rolling Suds
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He Left Private Equity to Start a $1.5 million Deck Building Company - Jameson Haslam
30 Oct 2024
00:42:36
Jameson Haslam left his banking & private equity career to start a boring, home deck business in San Diego. He's already grown it to $1.5 million in annual revenue in a couple years. We talk about why he chose a boring business, how he sold his first project before he even had a business, and how he plans to scale it up.
0:00 Introduction 3:15 Airbnb Arbitrage 5:55 Picking the home deck niche 13:45 Generating leads 20:29 This year's revenue & profit 23:10 The growth playbook 27:10 Collecting cash from customers 31:45 The team & overseas hiring 36:40 How Jameson uses Instagram
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Building The Largest Personal Training Company In The World - Josh York
23 Oct 2024
00:55:13
In today’s episode Boring Businesses, I’m joined by Josh York, founder and CEO of GymGuyz, the largest in-home and on-site personal training company in the world.
Josh’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to relentless grit, vision, and an unwavering commitment to innovation. He offers insights into leadership, scaling a franchise, and maintaining a strong company culture, all while motivating others to push past limits—both in fitness and life.
Timestamps:
00:00 Trailer 00:31 Creating a culture with fuel and drive 04:21 Sending a tire to Nike founder Phil Knight 08:31 Building resilience 10.41 Getting obsessed with competition 17:24 Negative experiences fuel career change 19:53 Creating career paths for personal trainers to succeed 27:35 Scaling a fitness franchise 32:49 Core requirements of success 37:15 Learning from our mistakes 40:26 Owning multiple locations 46:16 Company culture, being present, and balance 54:25 Leading by example
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When Buying a Business, Should You Hire Your Own Operator? (Answering Audience Questions)
16 Oct 2024
00:05:26
When buying a business, should you keep the old owner on or hire your own operator?
The short answer is we've done both. In this video, I go into some examples and the nuances of when keeping the old owner on won't work. Let me know if you have other questions for me to answer.
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How to Sell Your Business for $1 million or more (Answering Listener Questions)
11 Oct 2024
00:09:25
Today I'm answering questions from the audience. "How do I sell my business for the most money possible?" is one of the most common questions I get. Since I've bought 20+ companies at Enduring Ventures, I have a long list of criteria I look for when buying a business.