The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs - Is Consistency Overrated? Content, Wins & Losses, Investments, & Our 2024 Business Lessons⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #113

Is Consistency Overrated? Content, Wins & Losses, Investments, & Our 2024 Business Lessons⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #113

01/03/25 • 44 min

The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs

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.
Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnik

Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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00:00 Reflecting on a Chaotic Year
01:22 Quitting the Job and Embracing Entrepreneurship
02:31 The Power of Content Creation
03:59 Building an Audience and Exploring Opportunities
05:33 The Impact of Short Form Video
07:46 Turning Ideas into Reality
14:40 The Value of Consistency and Passion in Content
23:15 Exploring the Fun of Reporting
23:48 Big Wins and Validations
26:08 Building a Sales Team
28:31 Launching Repeat Leads
29:46 Investing in Communities and Businesses
36:51 Challenges and Failures
42:24 Looking Forward to 2025

Previous Episode

My 2024 in Review. Net Worth Breakdown, Investments & More⏐Ep. #112

In this episode, I'm giving you a peek behind the curtain with my 2024 year in review. I'm talking about all the crazy stuff that happened, from launching the tree biz bootcamp to blowing up my online content. I'm breaking down my net worth, (not exact numbers), I'm getting into percentages and where all my money is at. I'm also going to tell you what my plans are for the future, including maybe switching gears with my content and what my new health and fitness goals are. It's a raw look at my year, and I think you'll find it interesting.
Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask
Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk
Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof
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00:00 Introduction
00:27 2024 Year in Review
01:41 Launching the Podcast
02:51 Partnership with Blue Metric
04:16 Investment Strategies and Lessons
10:00 Real Estate Ventures
14:14 Reflections and Future Goals
17:17 Content Creation Insights
18:40 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

Next Episode

How I Built a $10M Business⏐Ep. #114

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!
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Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-yt
Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask
Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk
Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof
Follow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-x
Free weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nl
Share this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-all
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00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:37 The Beginnings: iPhone Repair Business
04:18 Launching the iPhone Parts Business
07:28 Scaling and Success
10:21 Frameworks and Lessons Learned
15:46 Navigating Market Saturation
16:02 The Rocket Ship Growth of LCD Cycle
16:44 Innovative Business Strategies
18:38 The Power of Customer Feedback
19:10 Strategic Relocation to Dallas
20:47 Expanding Distribution Centers
21:13 Financial Challenges and Solutions
23:11 The Turning Point: Seeking Investment
24:39 The Unexpected Answer
25:54 Winding Down the Business
27:34 Reflecting on the Journey
30:22 Final Thoughts and Advice