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19. How Shark Tank Helped Bunch Bikes Grow to $2.7M Revenue in 2021 Mar 28, 2022

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What does it take for a business to get on the Shark Tank show—and, more importantly, to get funded by the investors? Bunch Bikes was the first company in Shark Tank history to be approached by a shark post-show, as well as getting funded by judges during the episode. Owner Aaron Powell talks about starting Bunch Bikes and his Shark Tank experience on this podcast.
Before starting Bunch Bikes, Aaron Powell was a bike commuter. He wanted to get a cargo bike to let him maintain that lifestyle after having kids, but found no one was selling them—so he started a business that would fill that niche in 2016. Bunch Bikes grew quickly, with a $1.8 million revenue in 2020 when he filmed his Shark Tank episode. That revenue nearly doubled in 2021 despite the supply chain disruptions and rising costs brought on by the pandemic.
In this episode, Aaron talks about how he bootstrapped Bunch Bikes in its first few years, and how he managed the cash flow and inventory challenges as the business grew. He’ll also share his Shark Tank experience, including how he prepared for the show and got funding from both Robert Herjavec and Barbara Corcoran, and how going on Shark Tank helped Bunch Bikes grow.

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18. How To Start A Multi-Million Dollar Electrical Business Mar 21, 2022

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As long as people need power, an electrician business will never go out of style. Joel Walsman started Jefferson Electric in 2009 and has since grown it to $500K/Month. Today, he’ll share his advice on how to start an electrical business.

Joel started Jefferson Electric out of necessity, in the midst of the 2008 recession. He didn’t just want a job for himself. His vision was to create meaningful employment for other electricians, starting an electrical company based on values like integrity and passion. That model has proven a successful one, and today Jefferson Electric has grown to 50 team members and their revenue is increasing steadily year over year.

Joel sees skillful leadership as the key to this growth, and in today’s interview, he shares his strategies for business leaders. We’ll also hear about the practical side of starting an electrician business, like how he connects with customers, how he finds and hires employees, and what systems and software he uses to keep his business running smoothly.

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17. $20 To Start A $75K/Month Skincare and Hair Product Line? Mar 14, 2022

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The beauty industry is big and growing quickly—a $511 billion industry in 2021, and expected to surpass $700 billion by 2025. Starting a hair and skincare line is a great way to get in on this action. In this episode, we’re talking to Charmaine Nicole, founder and owner of Black Hair and Skincare and Sydney Nicole Hair, to find out how to start a skincare business or hair product line.

Charmaine Nicole’s personal experience with hair loss was the impetus for starting her business. After being diagnosed with alopecia as a teen, she was prescribed shampoos and sprays that addressed the symptoms but didn’t fix the problem. This inspired her to create a space for people of color to find advice and solutions for their skin and hair issues, and ultimately starting a skincare business and hair product line in 2016.

Today, Charmaine is giving us the inside scoop on how to start a hair product line or skincare business. We’ll talk through every step, from designing the products and choosing a niche to connecting with customers and growing sales.
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16. Strategic Business Planning: CEO of $500K/Month Company Shares Her Secrets Mar 07, 2022

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What is strategic planning, why does a small business need it—and just how do you write a strategic plan in the first place? We’ll get the answers to those questions and more from our expert guest, Erica Olsen, whose role as CEO of OnStrategy has seen her working with organizations around the globe to improve their business strategies.

In her more than 15 years as the CEO of OnStrategy, Erica has worked with leadership teams of all styles of organizations, from governments and school districts to businesses and nonprofits, including well-known names like Patagonia, Microsoft, and Make-A-Wish. She’s put that strategic planning knowledge to work in her own company, too, growing their SaaS and consultancy firm to a monthly revenue of $500K.

Today, we’ll get Erica’s insights into what strategic planning should look like for small businesses and entrepreneurs. She’ll share her advice on planning to start or scale a business, including what tools a small business owner can use to streamline the process. We’ll also hear how strategic planning can help you fix common problems that plague small businesses and some tips for identifying where you need to make improvements.
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15. Land Flipping: How to Turn $300 Into $70K/Month Business Feb 28, 2022

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Seth Williams has turned flipping land into something anyone can do. He started with just $300 dollars and turned it into a land-flipping career. Today he’s making more than $70k/month and has diversified revenue streams all focused on helping other people achieve their real estate goals.
He offers templates to help people get started, lots of YouTube tutorials, and still flips land when he finds opportunities he likes. He’s going to share with us how he got into buying and selling land, how to identify opportunities and some of the industry’s best-kept secrets.
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14. Business Leadership: How to Lead Like a Fortune 500 Executive Feb 16, 2022

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What differs iconic brands from all the other businesses? Leadership skills.

In this episode, we’ll learn how to level up leadership skills, branding, and planning from the person who created the Dr. Phil Brand, Libby Gill. She has an impressive resume working with some of the most iconic businesses in the world.

Libby was the Head of Communications for Sony, Universal, and Turner Broadcasting.

Her consulting business has helped executives from Disney, Intel, Marriott, and Capital One master the art of leadership and branding.

She’s also written 6 books including the award-winning Live Light, Simple Steps. Libby even consulted with the Department of Defense accounting services.
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13. Growth Hacks He Used to Generate $2.5 Billion in Revenue Jan 31, 2022

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Do you want to grow your business? For pretty much any business owner, the answer’s an obvious “Yes, please”! On today’s episode, we’re talking to Kaihan Krippendorff, a strategy and business growth expert who helps companies reach their full potential.

Kaihan is the founder of Outthinker, an innovation consulting firm that’s helped generate more than $2.5 billion in revenue for global companies like Boeing, Verizon, and Microsoft. In this interview, we’ll get his insights into how to scale a business in today’s fast-changing landscape.

We’ll hear his advice on every step of the process, from how to come up with disruptive growth strategies to gain an advantage over your competition to smart approaches to implement those changes and track your progress afterwards to keep your business growing in the future.
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12. Google Ads Secrets For Small Business (How to Make Them Work) Jan 24, 2022

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Do Google Ads work and what's the best way to use Google Ads for small business owners? In this episode, we'll get the answers to those questions from Kristina Cutura, an expert Google Account manager who helped build the original Google Ads, optimization team. Kristina has developed Google Ads strategies for some of Google's top clients and spent 4 years training Google's customer representatives.

Now she's sharing her insights with our listeners. She'll explain how Google Ads work, why small business owners should use them, and what strategies and features you can use to maximize their effectiveness. If you want to boost your sales and brand visibility, you don't want to miss this episode!
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11. How They Make $160K/Month Installing Pools and Remodeling Homes Jan 17, 2022

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Jonathan Portukalian didn’t set out to own a home remodeling business. He and his brother took over their father’s business, Port Building Systems, after he unexpectedly passed away—at first just to provide for their family. Two years later, they’ve added a second division installing inground pools and are making $160K/month in revenue.

In this episode, we talk to Jonathan about starting a remodeling business. We’ll find out what changes he and his brother made to Port Building Systems after becoming the owners and what systems, tools, and processes they’ve put in place to keep their growth going.
He’ll also share how to start a remodeling business that includes services like building decks and installing pools, and other projects with high revenue potential.
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10. How to Start an Etsy Shop (From the Site’s #1 Pet Product Store) Jan 12, 2022

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Can you really make a living starting an Etsy shop? The answer is yes—and Vlad Kuksenko is the proof. His shop, TagPup, is the number one pet product store on the site, growing into the top 1% of Etsy stores within its first year. In this episode, we’ll get his advice for how to open an Etsy shop, what types of products are the most popular, and how his conversion-based design has fueled his success.

He’ll also share his general tips for the platform, like how to design a product page that draws in customers and how to make sure your products come up for the right searches. If you’re wondering how to start an Etsy shop, this is an episode you need to listen to!
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