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In this episode, I sit down with Nick Huber, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and the voice of "The Sweaty Startup." Nick built a multi-million-dollar self-storage empire and champions the power of "boring" businesses that deliver real profits.
Today, Nick celebrates the launch of his book, The Sweaty Startup, a guide to building sustainable businesses by focusing on proven models over risky innovation.
We explore his journey from launching small service companies to scaling major real estate ventures, his candid views on China, tariffs, and the realities of entrepreneurship in the digital age, plus his take on AI, innovation, and why entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. Whether you’re a first-time founder or a seasoned veteran, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
Hope you enjoy the show!
https://sweatystartup.com/
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This episode's guest is Kaz Bycko, a young entrepreneur out of OKC who I have known and worked with over the years. Kaz and his team recently launched Bubbl, an AI-powered platform that curates podcast content. He also co-founded Red Dirt Mining and serves as President of the Oklahoma Bitcoin Association.
In this episode, we explore how Kaz is looking to revolutionize the Podcast industry and what Bubbl is doing to enhance podcast discovery. We chat about the evolution of podcasting platforms and how AI will change the way we consume media.I've recently been using Bubbl to listen to my favorite podcasts and discover new clips from other shows that when I don't have time to listen to the full episode. I love the direction these guys are taking the platform. If you are someone who enjoys consuming podcasts then check out the Bubbl link in the show notes below.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Kaz's Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kazbycko
Bubbl: https://www.bubbl.fm
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:03 – Guest Welcome & Background
4:58 – Podcast Digests
8:03 – Podcast Archive
9:55 – Human Insights Over AI Summaries
12:27 – Introducing Bubbl: Breaking media bubble limits
31:26 – Air Chat: Naval’s Failed Platform
40:00 – Emphasizing Podcasters’ Feedback Loop
46:52 – Native App Strategy Using Next.js Technology -
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In this episode, I sit down with Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge Wallet, the brand that redefined men’s accessories with its sleek, RFID-blocking wallets and everyday carry gear.
Men’s fashion rarely prioritizes accessories, and wallets are something most guys replace once a decade—yet Ridge built a thriving business in a space where success seemed unlikely. We dive into the Ridge Wallet story, the state of e-commerce, the challenges of manufacturing in America, and why the Amazon seller model is crumbling.
Sean keeps it real and drops a ton of knowledge. Don’t miss this one!
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In this episode, we have my business partner in our real estate firm Jeff Burns. We start the conversation on how he made an incredible parlay early in his career that has been the foundation of everything we have built in real estate.
We then touch on the journey, from starting out with an idea, to how it has evolved into a large scale company. We dive into the lessons learned and the challenges faced, from building our own cabins, to launching a ground up waterfront development, to building a social media following, to self-managing all of our properties.
If you are interested in Short-Term Rental investing, land development, or property management, then this episode is for you.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Precap
00:02:06 - Guest Introduction
00:08:15 - How he built his company from scratch
00:13:10 - Saturation on Listings
00:15:45 - Challenges of Building a Cabin
00:24:20 - Why did he switch to Self Management?
00:35:57 - Developing a Resort
00:53:41 - How we sold the Cabins
00:58:32 - Conclusion -
Is ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing dead? Once hailed as the future of finance, ESG is now facing a reckoning. From underperforming green investments and political backlash to corporate retreats and cultural pushback, the cracks in the system are undeniable.
In this episode, we break down why ESG is crumbling—examining its financial failures, political rejection, and global contradictions. Listen to uncover the truth behind the rise and fall of ESG, and what it means for the future of corporate America.PSA below:
This episode is the restart of the solocast direct message series from the early days of the podcast. I'll be trying to put these shorter form (~10 minute) episodes out weekly along with the normal interview style episodes.
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In this episode, I sit down with Adam Rossi, who built and sold a successful cybersecurity software company serving federal agencies. Adam shares his journey from structural engineer to tech entrepreneur, offering key insights on starting and scaling a business.
We discuss his strategic approach to entrepreneurship - working for two years to gain experience before launching his venture, living frugally while his wife's income provided stability, and evolving his company from a one-person engineering software business to a 250-person organization developing sophisticated government tools.
Adam candidly discusses the challenges of scaling, his post-exit experience, and how he's approached subsequent ventures with a focus on better work-life balance. He shares practical wisdom on how to get started in entrepreneurship, managing risk, and why young founders may have advantages in terms of energy and flexibility.
The conversation also covers his current projects, including his popular off-grid cabin builds and his perspective on Bitcoin as a tool for financial independence. Adam's story offers valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and those navigating business ownership's challenges.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Precap
00:02:06 - Introduction and Background
00:03:49 - Entrepreneurial Journey and Advice
00:07:04 - The Risk and Reward of Entrepreneurship
00:12:49 - Dealing with Uncertainty and Loneliness
00:15:37 - Negative Feedback and Entrepreneurship
00:18:47 - The Evolution of a Business Idea
00:20:18 - The Early Days and Challenges
00:22:02 - First Major Project and Pivot
00:30:23 - Growth and Evolution of the Company
00:34:58 - Decision to Sell the Company
00:38:13 - Life After Selling the Company
00:40:20 - Transitioning from Retirement to New Ventures
00:42:25 - Investing and Entrepreneurship
00:45:55 - Interest in Bitcoin
00:48:29 - The Struggles of Overthinking
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This episode's guest is Dan Pickering, the well known energy sector analyst and investor currently serving as the chief investment officer at Pickering Energy Partners.
Dan has had a track record of successful entrepreneurship ventures throughout his career, notably co-founding Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. before launching PEP. He's a regular guest on mainstream media outlets providing insights into oil and gas markets, investment strategies, and the evolving energy transition.
This episode we dive into the future of the oil and gas industry. We discuss the 2025 outlook, investment opportunities, market trends, and the impact of the energy transition on traditional energy sectors.
It's always great to get insights from one of the leading voices in energy finance and capital markets.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Timestamps:
00:00:00- Precap
00:01:17 - Introduction and Background
00:03:06 - Impact of Geopolitical Events on Oil Market
00:06:11 - Impact of the Trump Administration on the Oil Market
00:07:50 - OPEC's Role in Oil Market
00:16:19 - Gas Market Outlook
00:18:54 - Impact of Lower Oil Prices on Gas Market
00:21:02 - Introduction and LNG Discussion
00:27:06 - Energy Transition and Decarbonization
00:28:27 - Investment in Energy Transition
00:36:15 - Power Business and Nuclear Energy
00:40:06 - Pickering Energy Partners
00:41:49 - Opportunities in Traditional Energy
00:44:44 - Future Opportunities
00:50:47 - Entrepreneurship Journey -
This episode's guest is Karl Graham, co-founder and principal at Luminus Capital, an investment firm specializing in self-storage and industrial real estate. Karl is also a small business entrepreneur that has founded various start-ups.
This episode we discuss Karl's journey from a geologist in the oil and gas industry to building a thriving real estate business. We talk about his strategies for identifying value-added opportunities and his data-driven investment approach.
Episode flow:
- Transitioning from geology to real estate
- Self-storage investments
- Future Opportunities in Real Estate
- Operational leverage and market trends
- SMB Build vs Buy
- Partnerships and creating long-term value
Connect with Karl Graham:
- Luminus Capital Website: https://luminuscapital.com)
- Karl's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Karl_Luminus
Hope you Enjoy the show!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:52 - Karl's Background and Journey into Real Estate
00:03:43 - Transition from Oil and Gas to Real Estate
00:07:24 - Challenges and Opportunities in Starting a Real Estate Business
00:13:13 - Utilizing Global Talent and Sacrifices in Starting a Business
00:16:45 - Strategy for Self Storage
00:20:12 - Capital and Risk in Business
00:23:14 - Advantages of Real Estate Investment
00:26:01 - Debt Management in Business
00:33:13 - Future Plans in Real Estate
00:35:29 - Exploration and Expansion in Business
00:40:46 - Initial Business Ventures
00:43:54 - Challenges with Google Business Profiles
00:46:43 - Reflections on Business Failure
00:48:11 - Starting a Business vs Buying a Business
00:51:31 - Starting a Fencing Business
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This episode's guest is John Ross from WatchJRGO— the popular YouTube channel where JR blogs his life and tackles multiple projects like fixing old cars and remodeling his AirBnb.
We talk about the car market, the car flipping business, some of his craziest projects, EV trends, Tesla and its brutal pricing changes that have left thousands of people underwater on their car loans.
John shares real stories about the highs and the lows of being a full time content creator and where his future passions might take him.
I always enjoy talking to creators that have made a business out of their content and John is one of the best out there.
Hope you enjoy the show!
John's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchJRGo
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:02 - John's Background
00:04:53 - The Shift in Skillsets
00:06:57 - The Popularity of Car Content
00:07:30 - Going Full Time on YouTube
00:09:02 - Balancing Different Content
00:10:01 - The Pressure of Daily Content
00:12:33 - Growing Up with Tech
00:13:21 - The Shift in Tech
00:19:13 - Personal Car Collection
00:21:00 - Current car market
00:23:43 - Car Prices
00:26:49 - Emission Regulations
00:29:56 - EV Cars
00:31:37 - Fuel Efficiency
00:39:01 - EV Brands
00:43:13 - Tesla's depreciation
00:47:35 - Managing Airbnb properties
00:53:04 - Future plans
01:01:54 - Discussion on Energy and Industrial Controls
01:02:33 - Conclusion -
This episode's guest is Chris Atherton. Chris is the CEO of EnergyNet, a leading online platform for oil and gas asset transactions. The company has brokered over $10 billion in deals since it was founded in 1999.
This year EnergyNet has also launched separate marketplaces for real estate, alternative energy, and other real assets under the Efficient Markets platform.
In this episode, Chris shares his 25+ years of experience in the energy industry, discusses trends shaping the future of oil and gas, and dives deep into the role of technology in asset acquisition and divestiture.
We cover the current oil and gas M&A market and the trends that Chris is seeing in 2024. We then pivot to discuss the rebrand to "Efficient Markets" and the new opportunities the company is chasing.
Whether you're an energy professional or run a brokerage business in another industry, this episode gives some incredible insight into what it takes to get deals done at scale.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Efficient Markets: https://www.efficientmarkets.com
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Precap
00:01:22 - Chris’ Background
00:01:31 - EnergyNet's Business Model
00:09:32 - Challenges in Building EnergyNet
00:14:15 - Impact of Public Market on Valuations
00:19:27 - Ideal Market Conditions
00:21:29 - The Role of Relationships and Deal Size
00:23:12 - The Importance of Experience and Understanding Sellers
00:26:54 - The Role of Standardization and Technology
00:27:42 - The Impact of Technology on Targeting Buyers
00:35:57 - The Launch of Efficient Markets
00:38:44 - Expanding into Other Resources
00:41:53 - Comparing Business Models
00:42:26 - Working with Government Entities
00:50:52 - Diversification and Growth
00:52:11 - Unique Deal Stories
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This episode we have returning guest Doomberg. Over the years Doomberg has made multiple appearances on the show and his episodes are some of my favorite to record.
If you don't already know, Doomberg runs one of the largest paid substack newsletters and puts out some incredible content around energy, markets, business, politics, and the other craziness going on in the world.
This episode we talk about how OPEC is losing its influence and the ripple effects that will ensue if the cartel ultimately dissolves. We discuss how ESG has peaked, and how the green movement is on its last leg.
The conversation then turns to politics and what's at stake in the upcoming U.S. election. It has become increasingly apparent that "democracy" is threatening to the establishment as they try to cling to their globalist ambitions in the face of the rising popularity of nationalism in western nations.
Lastly, we talk the economy, the fed, and how alternative assets like Gold and Bitcoin will play an increasingly important role in a world where governments can't stop printing money.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Check Doomberg's substack: www.doomberg.com
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Credits for the BYD video: https://www.youtube.com/@Wheelsboy
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:12 - Doomberg's Return and Background
00:01:14 - China's Role in Natural Gas Market
00:02:15 - OPEC and Changing World Order
00:03:39 - Impact of OPEC's Strategy on Natural Gas Sector
00:04:27 - OPEC's Influence and Future
00:06:07 - OPEC's Past Strategies and Current Situation
00:11:36 - Natural Gas Displacement and Transportation
00:14:20 - Impact of Natural Gas on Oil Production
00:17:00 - Natural Gas in Transportation: Case of China
00:18:53 - China's Pollution Concerns and Shift to LNG
00:20:22 - Natural Gas and US Manufacturing
00:22:06 - Shift in Energy Investment Trends
00:23:15 - Discussion on ESG and Energy Policies
00:26:27 - Impact of Energy Policies on Industries
00:29:53 - Energy Policies and Democracy
00:31:51 - Current Political Climate
00:34:27 - Elon Musk's Impact on Free Speech
00:37:34 - Nationalists vs Globalists Debate
00:40:54 - Election and Voting Perspectives
00:42:55 - Discussion on Trump's Strategy
00:44:59 - The Role of Twitter and Substack
00:46:42 - The Role of Gold and the Global Economy
00:49:42 - The Impact of the Upcoming Elections
00:56:22 - Discussion on Gold as a Reserve Asset
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This episode's guest is Nik Hulewsky, the co-founder of multiple 7 figure businesses that he has successfully built and flipped. Nik started on the corporate career path and ultimately got fired from his job.
Rather than going back to the corporate world he used an SMB loan to buy his first business, a medical payments company. After a few years he grew the revenue of that business and exited. Since then he has gone on to co-found multiple companies and is currently partnered with Chris Koerner (a previous guest on the pod).
This episode we discuss the different business pursuits Nik has chased and talk about his successes and failures. We get into some of the specific business challenges that the medical industry faces and how technology is changing that space. Lastly, we talk about what Nik is planning for the future and how his past ventures have shaped the way he views new opportunities.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Precap
00:01:17 - Introduction and Background
00:01:37 - Nick's Early Career and First Firing
00:02:51 - Learning from Failure and Job Loss
00:07:58 - Transitioning into Entrepreneurship
00:10:40 - First Business Acquisition and Growth
00:11:09 - Insights on Control in Business
00:12:14 - First Venture and Learning Experience
00:14:08 - Expansion and Sale of Businesses
00:16:14 - Overview of Healthcare Provider Payment Methods
00:16:42 - Understanding Commercial and Private Insurance
00:17:11 - The Problem with the Healthcare System
00:17:40 - Discrepancies in Medical Billing and Pricing
00:18:22 - The Issue with Patchwork Pricing Models
00:19:09 - Advice on Handling Medical Bills
00:19:57 - Complexity of Medical Billing and Coding
00:20:38 - Data Challenges in Energy and Healthcare
00:21:58 - The Concept of Arbitrage in Healthcare
00:22:22 - Issues with Patient Records and Interoperability
00:23:28 - Opportunities in Solving Interoperability
00:24:47 - The Role of Machine Learning and AI
00:25:16 - Challenges with Data Formats
00:27:45 - Future of AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare
00:28:04 - The Importance of Company Culture in Startups
00:28:43 - Understanding Distribution in Business
00:30:30 - The Power of Content and Audience Building
00:32:02 - Different Strategies for Different Industries
00:35:48 - Maximizing Business Value through Channels
00:36:06 - Exploration of New Business Opportunities
00:36:46 - Theoretical and Practical Approach to Business
00:37:22 - Criteria for Business Interest and Investment
00:39:37 - Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Business
00:41:13 - Reflections on the Framework
00:42:52 - Future Plans and Opportunities
00:43:13 - Perfume Vending Business Case Study
00:46:24 - Conclusion and Contact Information -
This episode's guest is Ted Dockrey. Ted left his job during his 20s and bought a HVAC company. Him and his partner took the business from a mid 6 figures revenue to 8 figures of revenue in just a few years and then sold it to private equity.
This episode we discuss Ted's entrepreneurial journey and what it took to take the leap to go out on his own and buy a business. We talk about the importance of culture when leading a large team of people and how Ted took a different approach than the typical HVAC business. Ted discusses the changes they made to the business to ramp up sales, including an early marketing push that added millions in revenue in just a few months.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Timestamps:
00:01:15 - Introduction
00:13:44 - Discussing HVAC and Refrigeration Businesses
00:16:30 - Challenges of Seasonal Businesses
00:17:02 - Staffing Challenges in HVAC
00:19:03 - Acquiring and Operating a Company
00:20:14 - Understanding Distribution
00:21:33 - The Decision to Buy Suntec
00:25:15 - Growing the Business
00:31:13 - The Power of Simple Marketing
00:33:05 - Challenges in Pricing and Scaling
00:37:14 - Balancing Growth and Pricing
00:41:10 - Ethics in HVAC Industry
00:42:31 - Communication with Customers
00:47:43 - Mistakes and Lessons
00:55:38 - Decision to Sell
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This episode's guest is James Fishback. He recently had a high profile (and highly meme'd) exit from David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital. He's moved past the 'head of macro" controversy, and is now focused on building his next venture, Azoria Capital.
This episode James shares his insights on the current state of the macro economy, including his thoughts on U.S. inflation and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. We discuss actionable investment strategies around macro trends and what James has been paying attention to this year.
We dive into what this year's election means for the economy and the differences between Trump and Biden, highlighting their contrasting economic policies.
Lastly, we discuss Azoria Capital and how James is creating an investment vehicle that targets companies that are using a merit based approach vs the recent trends of embracing ESG and DEI.
Hope you enjoy the show!
James' Twitter: https://x.com/j_fishback
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:59 - Guest’s Introduction
00:02:04 - James' Social Media Success
00:03:00 - The Importance of Open Debate
00:05:29 - Investing in Macro Themes
00:12:49 - The Impact of Fiscal Stimulus on Inflation
00:18:42 - The Role of the Federal Reserve
00:22:46 - Rate Hikes and Their Effects
00:25:09 - The Fed's Lemonhead Problem
00:27:16 - Rate Hikes and Their Real Impact
00:29:12 - The Impact of Rate Hikes on Wealth
00:32:41 - The Importance of Focusing on Shareholders
00:36:32 - The Process of Assessing Companies
00:37:23 - The Shift in Corporate Priorities
00:41:01 - Energy Transition and Green Investments
00:42:20 - Government Intervention in Energy Transition
00:44:48 - Consumer Choice in Energy Transition
00:45:39 - Free Market and Electric Vehicles
00:48:35 - Policy and Politics Discussion
00:50:04 - Potential Impact of Administration Change
00:56:56 - What is Azoria
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This episode's guest is Clay Brett. Clay is a partner at Baker Botts, and leads a broad transactional practice, representing private equity investors, private credit investors, portfolio companies and financial institutions in M&A, capital formation, financing and joint venture deals.
While Clay has led transactions across sectors as a generalist, Clay is regarded as one of a handful of the most respected names in the private energy investment space.
Clay is uniquely positioned to give legal advice because he has experience in both operating companies as well as doing structured finance deals.
In this episode, we start with Clay's background and discuss his motivations for leaving corporate law to join a private equity backed E&P company. After a few years of operating upstream assets, his group raised additional private capital to deploy into DrillCos and other structured finance deals.
Clay is an expert in deal structuring and drops a ton of knowledge in this episode on how to get transactions across the finish line. You don't want to miss this one!
Enjoy the show!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:01:51 - Clay's Introduction
00:02:37 - Clay's Career Journey
00:09:10 - Transition to Law
00:11:36 - Deal Making: A High-Level View
00:13:30 - Key Considerations in Deal Making
00:19:38 - Role of Rep and Warranty Insurance in Transactions
00:21:21 - Framing the Transaction
00:23:12 - Importance of Good Representation
00:24:29 - Understanding the Financial Impact
00:29:02 - Negotiation Tone and Relationship
00:30:23 - Deal Exhaustion and Loss of Trust
00:33:52 - Importance of Detailed Term Sheets
00:35:27 - Evolution of Millennial Phase
00:41:43 - The Investment Process
00:43:15 - Understanding the Drill Code Space
00:44:52 - Transitioning to Advisory and Legal Side
00:45:56 - Private Equity Space for Oil and Gas
00:53:34 - Challenges in Upstream Transactions
00:55:32 - Changes in Private Equity Funding
00:57:12 - Surviving in the Industry
00:58:03 - Opportunities in Lower Middle Market
01:00:58 - Transition and New Role
01:01:40 - Water Situation in Texas
01:03:00 - Interest in Storage and Carbon
01:03:26 - Contact Information -
This episode's guest Aleksey Chernobelskiy. Aleksey has a background in managing a $10 billion commercial real estate portfolio at STORE Capital and is currently a principal at Centrio Capital Partners.
With Centrio, Aleksey focuses on helping LPs in real estate investment funds better understand the investment risks they are making and vetting GP investment presentations for red flags.
This episode we discuss how and why he started Centrio, what he looks for when analyzing real estate deals for LPs, and how he hopes to help the small investor understand the risks they are taking when placing investment capital.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Timestamps:
00:01:29 - Aleksey's Introduction
00:05:30 - Red Flags in Deals
00:06:48 - The Role of Social Media in Business
00:08:34 - The Market for the Service
00:12:14 - Surprises in the Business
00:21:45 - Transparency in Deals
00:22:05 - Articulating the Reason for a Raise
00:22:27 - Communication Issues with GPs
00:23:44 - Misleading Investment Decks
00:29:13 - The Role of Alignment and Structure
00:32:36 - Unexpected Capital Calls
00:36:05 - Types of Capital Calls
00:38:58 - The Problem with Reporting
00:43:15 - Deceptive Activities
00:44:13 - Investment in Various Asset Classes
00:45:08 - Investment Outside Real Estate
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This episode's guest is Chris Koerner. He is a serial entrepreneur and loves the art of building businesses. Chris has founded and built multiple companies across different industries and currently manages them in his holding company.
This episode we discuss the challenges Chris has faced juggling so many different companies at once. We look at the successes and failures he's had in his career and what keeps him motivated to find the next great deal.
Chris tells some wild stories about when he started a company with John McAfee and went to his home surrounded by armed guards. We dive into his recent RV Park investments and what his formula is on creating value in that space.
Chris is the real deal when it comes to entrepreneurship and it awesome to be able to sit down with him and have this conversation.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Chris Twitter: https://x.com/mhp_guy
Chris Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mhpguy
My company's short-term rental Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountainforkresort/?hl=en
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Timestamps:
00:01:26 - Introduction
00:01:53 - Chris's Background
00:03:19 - Entrepreneurial Journey
00:04:24 - Struggles and Successes
00:10:18 - Importance of a Good Team
00:11:36 - Partnership Struggles
00:14:37 - Choosing the Right Business Idea
00:16:29 - Commitment and Unwinding a Business
00:19:25 - John McAfee Story
00:23:24 - The White Whale Theory
00:26:28 - On Buying vs Starting a Business
00:29:55 - Investing in Mobile Home Parks
00:33:45 - Mobile Home Park Exit Strategy
00:34:31 - Greenfield Development
00:35:49 - The Importance of Marketing
00:38:46 - Marketing and Operations
00:40:08 - Motivation for Growing an Audience
00:42:19 - Challenges of Building an Audience
00:45:08 - Broad vs Niche Content
00:48:06 - Challenges with Twitter Algorithm
00:53:38 - Podcasting Experience
00:55:45 - Advice for Entrepreneurs -
This episode's guest is Hans Lorei. I met Hans in the short-term rental space, and have been following him as he's grown a massive interior design brand across social media the last 8 months.
Interior design has always been one of the most important aspects of building a home. However, it can be very challenging due to the need to balance multiple factors like functionality, aesthetics, budget, and technical requirements, all while accommodating subjective preferences and evolving trends.
In this episode, we decode the formula of how to grow a brand on social media, how Hans grew his account to 500k followers on Instagram (in just 8 months!), how to lean into a niche and ultimately monetize it once you've build out the distribution channels. We also discuss Real Estate development and the subdivide land project Hans and his team is building.
How you enjoy the show!
Hans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hansloreidesign?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
My company's short-term rental Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountainforkresort/?hl=en
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Timestamps:
00:01:24 - Introduction
00:01:30 - Hans Instagram Journey
00:02:31 - Idea and Inspiration Behind Hans' Content
00:03:54 - Hans Content Creation Process
00:04:25 - Hans Experience with Instagram Growth
00:07:57 - The Role of Algorithms in Hans' Growth
00:17:17 - Hans Content Strategy and Niche
00:21:40 - Social Media and Business
00:22:04 - Influencer Collaborations
00:24:09 - Influencer Charges and Giveaways
00:26:48 - Monetizing an Audience
00:28:57 - Building an Audience
00:30:26 - Fitness Influencers
00:31:47 - Monetizing a Design Audience
00:36:42 - Consulting and Personal Taste
00:41:31 - Arrington Woods Development
00:42:47 - Challenges with Septic System
00:44:07 - Learning from Development Experience
00:46:23 - Subdividing Land and Its Potential
00:50:03 - Marketing and Sales of Land
00:55:22 - Closing Remarks -
This episode's guest is Joey Morris, one of the co-founders and partners of a popular restaurant group based in Oklahoma City. Joey is also my cousin in-law, and every time we get together at family gatherings I've always enjoyed talking business and entrepreneurship with him. His team has put together multiple successful restaurant concepts that have stood the test of time and had continued success.
This episode and Joey talk about the success of his restaurant chain and the difficulties he faced in the early stages. We also chat about real estate, employee relations, profit margins and numerous other topics you need to know about the hospitality business.
Hope you enjoy the show.
Joey's restaurant here: https://okc.themuleokc.com/
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This episode's guest is Chris Hellgeth the man behind the GasBizGuy Twitter account. I was excited to get Chris on the podcast since we have both made our careers in the hydrocarbon marketing space.
This episode we discuss the retail gasoline distribution business and how Chris has been able to carve out a profitable business in that niche. We talk about his investments in real estate and the time when he almost lost it all during the great financial crisis in 2008. Lastly we discuss dealing with the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and how Chris has been able to make peace with the process over the years.
Hope you Enjoy the show! - Visa fler
