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HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I discussing how AI agents can automate tasks, focusing on their potential to revolutionize both business and personal productivity.We brainstormed various ideas for using AI agents, such as making restaurant reservations and gathering quotes for wedding planning. We also considered having AI agents call businesses for market research, gather data from different industries, and build newsletters based on that dataTimestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter00:51 AI Agents and Restaurant Reservations01:32 The Evolution of AI Technology03:03 Washing Dishes and Creative Thinking04:44 Business Ideas and Market Research06:36 Wedding Planning with AI11:17 The Future of AI in Everyday Tasks14:39 Practical Uses of AI and Personal Experiences19:38 Domain Names and Business Potential20:36 Exploring Business Ideas: From Weddings to Parking Tickets21:08 The Power of a Good Domain Name21:36 AI's Transformative Potential21:52 Teaching AI to the Next Generation23:50 Entrepreneurial Opportunities with AI24:29 Building a Business Around AI Education31:17 Proprietary Information and AI Agents33:41 The Value of Aggregated Data39:15 Challenges and Costs of AI Agents41:12 Final Thoughts and Future Applications

I'm back with another Q&A episode! This week, I answer your questions about scraping commercial real estate for leads, selling custom spreadsheets on Etsy, and how to close more deals over the phone. Plus, I share my thoughts on the best type of side hustle to start, whether you should choose e-commerce or a service business, and discuss my framework for starting, holding, and selling businesses. I'll also tackle the question of how to stay motivated when you're already well-off, and offer advice on bookkeeping for all of your new businesses.Timestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Introduction to Business Ideas and Strategies01:08 Scraping Commercial Real Estate for Grants03:59 Selling Custom Spreadsheets on Etsy11:06 Closing Sales Over the Phone13:54 Choosing Between E-commerce and Service Businesses15:48 Exploring Low-Cost Mattress Stores19:04 Finding Motivation for New Business Ventures22:50 Business Philosophy: Starting, Holding, and Selling28:02 Bookkeeping and Accounting Essentials

In this episode, I'm talking about my first major business, an iPhone parts business called LCD Cycle, that I ran for seven years. I'll discuss how it started from a small iPhone repair business and grew to a multi-million dollar e-commerce operation. I'll share some key business frameworks I learned along the way, such as the importance of location, recognizing good ideas, and the fact that it's never too late to start a business. I also talk about the importance of product market fit and that businesses don't always fail, sometimes founders just run out of energy. Finally, I discuss my decision to turn down a million dollars in investment.Timestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Introduction and Overview00:37 The Beginnings: iPhone Repair Business04:18 Launching the iPhone Parts Business07:28 Scaling and Success10:21 Frameworks and Lessons Learned15:46 Navigating Market Saturation16:02 The Rocket Ship Growth of LCD Cycle16:44 Innovative Business Strategies18:38 The Power of Customer Feedback19:10 Strategic Relocation to Dallas20:47 Expanding Distribution Centers21:13 Financial Challenges and Solutions23:11 The Turning Point: Seeking Investment24:39 The Unexpected Answer25:54 Winding Down the Business27:34 Reflecting on the Journey30:22 Final Thoughts and Advice

HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I talk about our absolutely transformative 2024. It was a year of big wins and some pretty big fails, and we're breaking it all down. Is consistency overrated when it comes to content? We're debating that and more!We discussed the world of content creation, going from cringe to building an audience of over a million people across multiple platforms. We explore how short-form video is like a lottery ticket - a small investment that can change everything. We also discuss how building an audience can create new opportunities, such as launching our vending machine business that already did over $200k in sales, as well as getting into some unsexy but profitable businesses. Of course, we're also talking about some tough lessons learned from our crypto business and other ventures that didn't work out. Plus, we're sharing our exciting plans for 2025. Timestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Reflecting on a Chaotic Year01:22 Quitting the Job and Embracing Entrepreneurship02:31 The Power of Content Creation03:59 Building an Audience and Exploring Opportunities05:33 The Impact of Short Form Video07:46 Turning Ideas into Reality14:40 The Value of Consistency and Passion in Content23:15 Exploring the Fun of Reporting23:48 Big Wins and Validations26:08 Building a Sales Team28:31 Launching Repeat Leads29:46 Investing in Communities and Businesses36:51 Challenges and Failures42:24 Looking Forward to 2025