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I sat down with Henry O'Brien, founder of SUSO Skate Co., who launched a mobile roller skating business during the COVID pandemic and saw it explode in popularity. In his first three months, Henry made $120k at 30-40% margins, which eventually grew to 70% net margins. Henry sets up mobile roller rinks in malls, parking lots, or any available space, making roller skating accessible to communities everywhere.
We talked about his launch strategy, the numbers, user-generated content, PR and marketing tactics, and how he managed to sell into malls. If you're curious about starting a unique business model or achieving high-profit margins, this episode is for you.
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00:00 The Birth of Suso Skate Co.
03:05 Navigating the Pandemic and Finding Opportunity
05:49 Marketing Strategies and Media Engagement
09:08 The Unique Venue: Bentway
11:57 Understanding Product-Market Fit
14:50 Financial Insights and Unit Economics
18:06 User-Generated Content and Social Media Impact
20:55 Operational Challenges and Growth Plans
24:12 Quality Control and Insurance Considerations
32:05 Navigating Insurance and Liability in Recreational Business
35:26 The Evolution of Roller Skating: Fad or Trend?
38:22 Staffing Strategies for Busy Days
39:45 Expanding into Malls: A Strategic Move
44:55 Understanding Mall Dynamics and Revenue Models
48:45 Challenges of Outdoor Locations and Weather Impact
50:40 The Transition to Indoor Locations
54:27 Mobile Roller Skating: A New Business Model
01:00:04 Future Plans: Licensing vs. Franchising -
I sat down with Sam Unkart, an entrepreneur who’s done it all. From building fences to installing stock tank pools and even launching a sauna and cold plunge facility. In this episode we do three deep dives into each of Sam’s business ventures and learn how he’s tackled different markets and industries.
We talked about the fencing and pergola business Sam launched after quitting his corporate job, the booming industry of stock tank pools perfect for millennial backyard parties, and his unique concept of setting up a sauna and cold plunge inside of someone else's gym in Cleburne, Texas, that's grossing over 10k/month.
Learn more about Sam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelunkart/
Sam's Sauna Business: https://www.dripsauna.co/
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00:00 Highlights & Introduction
01:31 From Corporate to Construction: The Entrepreneurial Leap
02:06 Starting a Fencing and Pergola Business
11:09 Pivot to Stock Tank Pools
29:09 Sauna and Cold Plunge Venture -
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HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I sat down to share some fun and actionable business ideas. We talk about job board ideas, one funny business idea, AI-generated family photos, and launching an automation agency using Zapier vs Make.com. We also discuss how we’d approach launching a seasonal home service business.
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00:00 Highlights
00:47 Viral Tweet Sparks Discussion on Remote Jobs for Introverts
01:12 The Challenges and Opportunities of Job Boards
01:51 Innovative Job Board Ideas Based on Personality Types
02:05 Exploring Niche Job Boards and Their Potential
04:17 Technology and Implementation of Job Boards
07:48 Seasonal Business Opportunities: Halloween and Beyond
20:18 The Emotional Impact of Fame
21:02 Business Ethics and Unethical Ventures
21:36 Family Picture Day Struggles
22:30 AI in Photography: A Game Changer
24:02 The Future of AI-Generated Family Photos
29:43 Zapier vs. Make: Automation Tools Showdown
38:16 AI's Role in Blue-Collar Jobs
39:29 The Efficiency Revolution: AI in Diagnostics -
I sat down with Jason Feller, who went from managing private clubs for 20 years to running his own trash bin cleaning business. Tired of missing his kids' activities, Jason decided to make a change. He invested $48,000 into a trash bin cleaning trailer and now serves 300 recurring customers. We talked about customer acquisition tactics, from leveraging Facebook groups to direct marketing, and the challenges Jason faced transitioning from a career in club management to running his own business.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrystalCleanCanz/Website: https://crystalcleancanz.com/
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00:00 Highlights
00:27 Welcome to the Kerner Office
00:45 Jason Feller's Career Journey
00:54 Transition to Trash Bin Cleaning Business
03:25 Challenges and Realizations
04:26 Starting the Business
05:14 The Dumpster Theory
08:28 Business Model and Growth
15:35 Marketing Strategies
23:37 Seasonal Challenges and Customer Acquisition
24:12 Running a One-Person Business
24:53 Route Planning and Neighborhood Targeting
26:32 Understanding Customer Demographics
28:15 Marketing Strategies and Conversion Rates
29:12 Balancing Business Growth and Personal Life
35:21 Competitors and Market Dynamics
40:52 Reflections on Entrepreneurship
42:28 Exploring New Business Ideas
45:18 Final Thoughts and Contact Information -
I sat down with Edward Sturm, a viral growth marketing expert who's known for his Fake Celebrity prank in New York City that went viral with hundreds of millions of views. In this episode, Edward shares a brilliant idea to take over abandoned meetup groups for just $50-$100, giving you access to thousands of free leads and potential customers. We also discuss curious learner bias, unbundling large SaaS tools using AI, and creative ways to grow your business.
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https://www.youtube.com/@buildinpublic
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00:00 Introduction to Edward Sturm and Viral Marketing
14:33 Innovative Business Ideas: Taking Over Meetup Groups
24:12 Networking and Meetups for Growth
26:36 The Curious Learner Bias
30:54 Content Creation and Engagement Strategies
34:39 Leveraging AI Tools for Development
39:26 Unbundling Features for Market Success
42:45 Bottom of Funnel SEO Strategies
45:07 YouTube Shorts and User-Generated Content -
HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I are talking about business ideas and what's happening in our companies. In this episode, we discuss the business potential of Instagram's Close Friends feature, how influencers can use it to boost engagement, and how you could help.
We also cover the concept of Negative COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) - acquiring products for free or how you can get paid to acquire products and then sell them- with examples like EcoScraps. We talk about a lake weed removal business started by two college students, and how they scaled up with smart social media marketing. Finally, we share ideas for home service businesses that could benefit from time-lapse video marketing to go viral.
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00:00 Introduction
01:18 Close Friends Feature on Instagram
02:07 Leveraging Close Friends for Increased Engagement
03:23 Monetizing the Close Friends Feature
06:34 Scraping Instagram Followers for Business Opportunities
11:10 Exploring Negative COGS Business Ideas
15:15 The Lake Weed Removal Business
17:14 Chemical-Free Pond and Lake Cleaning
17:37 Going Viral on Social Media
18:23 A Generous Offer
18:38 Business Boom and Social Media Success
20:00 Franchising and Licensing Opportunities
20:21 Top 10 Media-Accelerated Home Services Businesses
21:28 Pressure Washing and Pool Cleaning
23:11 Home Cleaning and Tree Trimming
25:24 Painting and Landscaping
28:46 Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning
29:10 Carpet Cleaning and Business Strategy
29:49 Leveraging Social Media for Business Growth
31:56 Partnering with Nationwide Franchisors -
This is part three of 'Every Business I've Ever Started'
Today, I’m doing something a little different. In this episode, I'm taking each business I've ever started and giving you actionable ideas on how you could start a similar business today. I believe that almost any business idea can be executed at any time, with a bias for action being key. Some ideas work in certain contexts, sure, but most of them are timeless if you put your spin on it. If you want even more business ideas, check out the previous episodes 14 and 21.Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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00:00 Introduction and Series Overview
01:19 Tree Biz Bootcamp: Launching and Lessons
04:20 Fast Tree Care: The Journey Begins
05:09 Binary Outcome Framework in Home Services
06:59 Blue Metric: RV Parks and Campgrounds
08:31 Busy: Aggregating Businesses for Sale
12:18 No Greasy: High-Quality Restaurant Degreaser
15:26 Lead Texters: Generating Leads via SMS
17:50 Easy MLS: Flat Fee Listing Service
18:54 Leveraging AI to Reduce Business Friction
19:37 Exploring Business Ideas on BizBuySell
22:48 The Tree Trimming Business Success Story
24:22 Monetizing Content: Podcast and Newsletter
26:47 Consulting and Advising Business Owners
27:46 Speed to Ship: Innovative Shipping Software
29:43 Mexican Baseball Merchandise Opportunity
31:08 Better Parks: RV Park Investment
32:35 Busy Juice: Creating a Unique Beverage
34:16 Sunbeam ABA and Sunbeam Paws Ventures
37:11 Conclusion and Next Steps -
I sat down with my good friend Sam Thompson (https://x.com/ImSamThompson) and in this episode we talk about using AI to clone yourself, clone others, and make money by offering access to those clones. We also cover some cool new digital product opportunities and new tech business ideas. Sam lives in the digital startup world, and he's the perfect balance to our usual guests who focus on physical products or service businesses.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Reintroduction
00:28 Diving into Digital Cloning and AI
01:08 Exploring Digital Product Opportunities
01:32 Challenges and Strategies in Digital Entrepreneurship
03:42 Monetizing Digital Products at Scale
13:45 The Potential of AI in Content Creation
21:29 Building an SMS-Based Cohort System
21:48 Challenges and Solutions in Retention
23:02 Pricing Strategies for Subscription Services
24:19 Importance of Activation in Consumer Products
25:44 Leveraging Data for Business Growth
33:01 Exploring Niche Data Products
33:24 Unbundling Craigslist: New Business Opportunities
38:30 Cyber Leads for Home Service Businesses
42:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I talk about electronics recycling and how it's possible to enjoy 100% gross margins in this industry. We also break down the fascinating treasure hunt business, featuring Project Skydrop - a real-world treasure hunt with $27,000 in gold at stake. Plus, we discuss some hacky, kitschy ideas involving guerrilla marketing and Chrome extensions-type ideas that anyone can try.
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00:00 Highlights & Introduction
01:10 Introducing Project SkyDrop
01:18 How Project SkyDrop Works
02:02 Discussion on Entry Fees and Rules
04:33 Comparing Similar Treasure Hunts
06:08 Business Ideas and Fundraising
16:32 Perfumatic Update
20:36 Hacky Ideas: Let's Grade Them!
21:38 Amazon Late Deliveries: A Hidden Opportunity
23:35 Automating Consumer Advocacy
30:03 Commercial Real Estate: A Deep Dive
31:10 Pros and Cons of Self Storage Investments
35:30 Sourcing Off-Market Deals
39:25 Getting Started in Real Estate -
I sat down with my good friend and office mate, Stephen Olmon (https://x.com/stephenolmon). Stephen owns a holding company (https://www.severalventures.com) and, like me, is addicted to startups. We talked through a bunch of business ideas, but kept circling back to one in particular: a meeting listening software that detects inappropriate behavior. Imagine a note-taking tool, but one that also identifies issues in real time - turning them into profit opportunities. We also discussed ideas like white-labeling software or plugins that are affordable to outsource, using call tracking software to help home service businesses, and even how reporting tax fraud could lead to a 30% payout from the government.
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00:00 Highlights
00:13 Welcome to the Corner Office
00:58 Meet Steven Olmon: Entrepreneur and Mentor
01:41 Career Journey: From Consulting to Startups
05:51 The Birth of Quicker Marketing Agency
11:32 Business Ideas and Innovations
20:58 The Power of Quick Email Responses
22:48 Exploring Agency Ideas and Opportunities
23:12 The Tattletale Industry and New Regulations
26:18 Tax Fraud Whistleblowing: A Lucrative Opportunity
30:33 Call Listening for Customer Service Improvement
37:01 Niche Mentor Networks: A New Marketplace
42:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
I sat down to discuss an incredible niche business, J&D Lake Services - a pond cleaning company started by college students Declan & Joe. They literally went to Home Depot, bought a garden rake, and began scraping the bottoms of ponds for wealthy homeowners, "raking" in an incredible 75% net margin. Before their entry, pond cleaning companies relied on dumping chemicals, which would harm fish and plants. J&D Lake Services took a different approach: manually removing weeds. It’s hard, sweaty work, but they’ve found a space with no competitors and made it a cash cow.
Follow J&D Lake Services for more:
Instagram
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TikTok
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00:00 Introduction
01:08 Meet the Founders: Joe and Declan
01:39 The Origin Story: From Dock Installation to Pond Cleaning
03:58 First Big Break: The Seaweed Removal Request
05:45 Pricing Strategies and Business Growth
12:00 Expanding Services: From Lakes to Ponds
18:01 Challenges and Customer Insights
28:25 Understanding Client Needs
28:48 Pricing Strategies and Challenges
29:52 High Close Rates and Competitor Insights
32:14 Revenue and Profit Margins
33:24 Unexpected Job Opportunities
38:18 Social Media Success
43:36 The WeDo Boat Story
50:50 Final Thoughts and Contact Information -
HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I break down why print shops, despite being capex heavy and often ignored, are actually goldmines. We also talk about starting a GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) for niche industries and how to make money selling pricey widgets to airline manufacturers because you have to be FAA registered.
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00:00 Highlights
01:02 Introduction to the Boomer Businessman
01:42 Challenges of Running a Print Shop
02:11 Innovating the Print Shop Business
03:06 The Interactive Website Solution
04:47 Exploring New Business Ideas
09:24 Lead Generation and Ethical Bait Switching
15:22 Validating Business Demand
22:22 Recap of Business Ideas
23:08 Challenges in Healthcare Negotiations
27:27 Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs)
34:04 Innovative Product in the RV Industry
35:46 Framework for Idea Validation and Distribution
39:15 Leveraging Insider Knowledge for Business Ideas
43:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
I sat down with Heather Torres, the founder of Porch Pumpkins, who has literally invented an industry. In this episode, we talk about how she turned decorating porches with pumpkins into a thriving business. We cover everything from her profit margins and gross revenue to her customer base and logistics strategy. Heather shares how she finds customers, what an average customer looks like, and how she would navigate if a recession came.
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00:00 Highlights_Introduction to Porch Pumpkins
00:36 Meeting Heather Torres
02:03 The Birth of Porch Pumpkins
03:31 From Instagram to Business
07:34 Scaling the Business
13:26 The Power of Moms in Business
15:26 Challenges and Growth
18:16 The Future of Porch Pumpkins
24:19 Target Market and Customer Segments
25:14 Popular Packages and Profitability
26:57 Business Margins and Efficiency
31:54 Handling Growth and Economic Concerns
38:56 Dealing with Imitation and Intellectual Property
42:24 Future Plans and Seasonal Operations
46:16 Conclusion and Contact Information -
I sat down with Mitchell Sorkin, the ATM guy from Twitter. He owns 900 ATMs across Los Angeles, bringing in $864,000 a year in net profit. We talk about how he bought these locations rather than using cold calling to get them, and why this is an approachable business for anyone. The multiples are much lower than you'd think, making it a great opportunity in a well-established industry.
At the end, we talk about few different business ideas beyond the ATM industry, including a unique AI business idea that you probably haven’t heard of.
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00:00 Highlights
00:14 Introduction to Business Ideas and ATMs
01:12 Meet Mitchell: The ATM Guy
01:48 Starting Small: The First ATM Deal
02:35 Scaling Up: From 3 to 900 ATMs
04:45 Challenges and Strategies in the ATM Business
06:18 The Importance of Location and Contracts
16:25 Revenue and Margins in the ATM Industry
17:44 Acquisition Strategies and Market Insights
20:12 The Best ATM Locations: A Case Study
24:09 Managing High-Volume ATMs
25:06 Cash Loading Strategies
26:40 Surprising ATM Locations
28:19 Dealing with Theft and Insurance
29:25 Challenges in the ATM Business
31:00 Advice for Aspiring ATM Owners
32:51 Future Plans and Market Insights
36:22 Exploring New Business Ideas
38:54 Diving into Comfy UI
44:14 Resources and Tools for Comfy UI
46:57 Conclusion and Contact Information -
HoldCo Bros are back! This week, Nik and I continue our conversation from last Friday's episode, where we talked about Skool communities, lead generation ideas, and transparency in home building. If you missed it, make sure to check out episode #068!
In this episode, we discuss creating products for business owners and explore how to find and capitalize on distressed business opportunities. We also talk about car negotiation as a service and the custom home building industry. I share some insights, drawing from my own experience with a startup in that space.
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00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:26 The Cost Transparency Idea
03:32 Implementing the Idea with VAs
05:31 Expanding the Concept to Other Industries
08:13 The Car Buying Experience
14:03 Scamming the Scammers
14:53 AI in Business
26:04 The Art of Prompt Engineering
27:04 Prompt Hacks and Real-Life Examples
28:04 Contextualizing AI Prompts
29:10 Funny Anecdotes and AI Evolution
30:31 Silicon Valley Business Ideas
33:58 E-commerce Success Story
35:44 Buying Distressed Businesses
40:46 Creative Marketing Strategies
46:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -
I sat down with Connor, an entrepreneur based in New York who owns self-storage, recruiting, and e-commerce businesses. In this second part of our conversation, we talk about creating a health product for athletes with only two ingredients and how to make it scalable. We also discuss how to convert cheap construction permit data into high-ticket lead sales, as well as a unique concept for a gym for personal trainers, giving them more autonomy over their clients.
We also talk about the importance of packaging and framing ideas to increase their value, and how to create and sell market research reports for businesses.
This is part two of a two-part episode. The first part went live last week in episode #067.
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00:00 Highlights & Introduction
00:56 Introduction to Million-Dollar Business Ideas
01:10 The Workout Honey Concept
02:31 Market Potential and Challenges
03:19 Packaging and Branding Strategies
05:47 Exploring Additional Product Ideas
08:53 Construction Journal: A Hidden Gem
13:40 Leveraging Data for Business Growth
18:32 Product Market Validation and Research
19:40 Exploring New Product Ideas
19:54 Identifying Potential Customers
20:56 Insights from Xavier Helgeson
22:05 The Value of Market Research
23:12 E-commerce Idea Validation
25:00 Personal Training Gym Concept
32:33 Ranking Business Ideas
34:38 Planning for Recession-Resistant Businesses
35:55 Conclusion and Next Steps -
I sat down with Johnny Robinson, who built a successful window washing business in Orange County that's still ranked #1 in the map pack. Now, Johnny helps others start home cleaning businesses with little to no upfront investment. In this episode, he gets into the tough realities of the industry, like vetting cleaners, but also explains why it’s a solid business to be in. We also talked about other opportunities, like the growing epoxy flooring industry, for those looking at tangential markets.
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00:00 Introduction to the Episode
00:22 Meet Johnny Robinson
01:55 Johnny's Journey in Window Cleaning
02:15 Transition to Home Cleaning Business
09:38 Challenges in the Cleaning Business
11:15 The Importance of Hiring and Screening
19:41 Client Perks and Test Cleans
20:15 Nightmare Stories in the Cleaning Business
21:51 Effective Job Acquisition Strategies
24:23 Scaling Your Business with Multiple Channels
27:20 The Importance of Customer Service
29:29 Innovative Business Ideas and Tools
31:04 High-Ticket Programs and Backend Strategies
36:08 Opportunities in Home Services
38:17 Conclusion and Where to Find More -
HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I discuss Skool, the platform created by Alex Hormozi for building paid communities. I scraped every group on Skool and found out which types of communities are making the most money. (Subscribe to my newsletter to get the scrape for free - link below.)
We also talk about lead generation business ideas, both with and without programmatic SEO, and creative ways to use lead magnets. Then, we discuss how to bring transparency to home building and renovation costs, and how you can build a Glassdoor-like platform for different niches.This is a two-part episode, with part two coming next Friday!
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http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnikTimestamps below. Enjoy!
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00:00 Highlights & Welcome to the Kerner Office
00:18 Introducing Alex Hormozy's School
00:32 Scraping School Groups for Insights
02:20 Analyzing the Most Profitable Groups
05:08 Surprising Success Stories
12:02 Lead Magnets and Business Ideas
16:55 Leveraging Lead Magnets for Business Growth
17:13 Optimizing Lead Conversion Rates
18:26 Niche Marketing Strategies
23:55 The Power of Programmatic SEO
28:09 Building and Selling Programmatic Websites
31:37 Maximizing Value with Local Search
35:52 Concluding Thoughts and Future Insights -
I sat down with Connor, an entrepreneur based in New York who owns self-storage, recruiting, and e-commerce businesses. In this two-part episode, we talked about a grill cleaning business, discussing how to make it higher margin and more scalable. We also talked about creating a podcasting A/B test agency that charges $1-5K per month to help podcasters and YouTubers find viral content. And we briefly touch on a few more ideas.
Next week, in part two, we’ll cover topics like a health product for athletes, a construction permit database, and a unique gym concept for personal trainers.
Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Format
01:08 Guest Introduction: Connor's Diverse Ventures
01:24 Exploring Business Ideas: Grill Cleaning Service
02:02 Revenue Categories and Scaling Strategies
04:17 Innovative Upsell Strategies for Grill Cleaning
06:39 Visual Marketing and Efficiency Hacks
10:34 Expanding Services and Product Ideas
16:13 New Business Idea: Podcasting AB Test Agency
18:12 Automating Social Media Clips
18:46 AB Testing for Podcast Clips
19:07 Building a Podcast Agency
19:53 Outsourcing and Editing Strategies
20:22 Testing Video Ads and Hooks
21:34 Monetizing Podcast Clips
21:56 The Value of Podcast Advertising
22:56 Fake Podcasts and Ethical Concerns
26:37 Podcast Growth and Challenges
29:47 Fraud in Podcast Metrics
35:44 Concluding Thoughts and Future Ideas -
I’m back with Sam Thompson for part two, where we get deeper into some really cool business ideas you could actually copy and make your own. In this episode, we talk about a niche content site called "View From Your Seat," where people take pictures of their stadium seats, a simple but highly profitable business. We also talk about the surprisingly lucrative world of custom signatures and why people are willing to pay for them, and more.
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---00:00 Opening Highlights
00:11 Niche Content Site and Custom Signature Business
00:42 Paddle Boarding Business Idea
02:26 Cycling and Squirrel Suit Concept
06:22 What's a Good Score? Website Idea
10:20 Where Do I Stand? Concept
14:01 Affiliate Marketing and Tech Stack Optimization
21:54 Exploring Niche Content Sites
22:18 The Success of 'A View From My Seat'
24:09 Monetization Strategies for Niche Sites
28:47 Signature Templates: A Unique Product Category
31:10 Business Models and Marketing Strategies
42:28 Creative Ideas and Future Plans
45:08 Conclusion and Contact Information - Show more
