Podcast · 108 episodes
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business, page 5
by Nikolas Hulewsky · English
Welcome to Nikonomics—the show for entrepreneurs and Wantrapreneurs, looking to make their first million. I bring firsthand experience, having bought and sold over a dozen businesses, achieved multiple 7-figure exits, and generated over $100 million in revenue. Each week, I blend humor with real insights from successful entrepreneurs, sharing growth strategies, deal insights, and unique business ideas you won’t find elsewhere. Ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Hit play and let’s get to work. Follow me on Twitter @CoFoundersNik or YouTube @NikonomicsPodcast.
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208 - How Embracing a Grudge Can Fuel Your Success with Liana FrickerPurpose-powered entrepreneurship—why money is neutral, how to use a “grudge” for motivation, and how founders should define success around grounded goals.23 Jul 2025 · 36 min · 14 chapters
207 - No Agencies Allowed: Creating Massive Home Service Growth without an Agency with Steve HunsakerHome service growth without ad agencies—Steve Hunsaker argues that businesses under ~$1M–$1.5M revenue can’t afford “good” agencies and should run Meta (Facebook/Instagram) ads internally using…21 Jul 2025 · 48 min · 19 chapters
206 - 87k MRR & 30% Net Margins? Her Doggy Daycares Print Cash with Shaina DennyShaina Denny explains Dog Drop, a venture-backed, tech-enabled dog daycare franchise built around memberships with usage-based “bank of hours,” off-leash structured play, and labor-management…18 Jul 2025 · 51 min · 18 chapters
205 - The $3 Million Online Trade School Model: Solving the Labor Crisis with Hector ResendezHector Resendez explains the “online trade school” model that uses workforce grants to train workers and solve labor shortages.16 Jul 2025 · 38 min · 16 chapters
204 - Building an Eight-Figure Empire from a Window Washing Business with Brandon VaughnBrandon Vaughn’s path from learning window washing at age 13 to building and selling service businesses, then using AI to scale hiring and marketing.14 Jul 2025 · 47 min · 26 chapters
203 - The Four Entrepreneurship Types: Which Game Are You Playing? with Trenton HughesTrenton Hughes explains four “entrepreneurship types” (Main Street, Silicon Valley, Austin, Tomorrowland) and argues founders should identify which “game” they’re playing to set the right goals,…11 Jul 2025 · 42 min · 16 chapters
202 - AI SERIES: 18 - Why Directories Are the New Gold Rush in Lead Generation with David JaegerDavid Jaeger argues directories (marketplaces where providers claim profiles) are “the new gold rush” that can outcompete lead-gen agencies by owning the brand and customer relationship.10 Jul 2025 · 38 min · 17 chapters
201 - Use AI to Cut 20% of Labor—Then Hire $1,500 VAs to Scale with Parker CoxPavago’s hybrid model for hiring overseas talent for small/medium businesses, using AI and recurring support to reduce labor costs and scale hiring (including “fire fast” replacement).9 Jul 2025 · 56 min · 27 chapters
200 - Crucial Red Flags to Know When Buying and Selling Businesses with Clint FioreClint Fiore (Bison Business founder/CEO) discusses “crucial red flags” in buying and selling small businesses, focusing on seller motivations, financial cleanliness, and buyer qualification.7 Jul 2025 · 59 min · 25 chapters
199 - How to Capture After-Hours Leads with AI Call Agents with Austin GrayHow small businesses can use AI to capture after-hours leads (AI call agents), qualify/scrub inbound leads, and turn recorded conversations/meetings into searchable knowledge (meeting notes,…4 Jul 2025 · 43 min · 19 chapters
198 - The Marketer's Playbook: Launching a Full Ad Funnel with AI with Matthew MellingerBuilding a complete Meta ad funnel for a “summer sale” lawn care business using AI tools—Claude for strategy and prompts, Midjourney for ad images, and Lovable for generating a landing page with an…3 Jul 2025 · 33 min · 11 chapters
197 - How AI Legal Battles Are Reshaping the Tech Landscape with Elizabeth KnopfAI legal battles and competitive AI “wars,” plus a practical walkthrough of Claude’s new “artifacts” system (templates/tools you create, publish, and customize), including how artifacts can pull data…2 Jul 2025 · 31 min · 12 chapters