Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business
Welcome to Nikonomics—the show for entrepreneurs and Wantrapreneurs, looking to make their first million. I bring firsthand experience, having bought and sold over a dozen businesses, achieved multiple 7-figure exits, and generated over $100 million in revenue. Each week, I blend humor with real insights from successful entrepreneurs, sharing growth strategies, deal insights, and unique business ideas you won’t find elsewhere. Ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Hit play and let’s get to work. Follow me on Twitter @CoFoundersNik or YouTube @NikonomicsPodcast.
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278 - Best of 2025! Decoding the Tech Stack: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know with Ellie Daw
<p>MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Ellie Daw (https://x.com/Ellieintech), a multiple-time founder who's built over 40 zero to one product builds!</p><p>In this episode, we tackle the tech questions that keep business owners up at night. We demystify AI integration, clarify the roles of IT, CIO, and CTO, and discuss how to navigate dev shops without being taken advantage of.</p><p>Ellie also introduces her new company, Yalla, designed to make your technical infrastructure visible and manage technic...
277 - Best of 2025! Turning AI Ideas Into Real Income with Chris Koerner
<p>MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Chris Koerner for another episode of Holdco Bros! In this episode, we brainstorm a fresh batch of business ideas, starting with a brand-new concept Chris launched minutes before recording: a "give-to-get" platform for discovering AI use cases.</p><p><br></p><p>We debate the power of personality quizzes to revolutionize hiring and culture fit, and I share a game-changing prompt engineering hack that involves asking LLMs to reverse-engineer their own prompts.We...
276 - Best of 2025! How Government Backstopping Impacts the Entrepreneurial Landscape with Jon Matzner
<p>MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Jon Matzner (https://x.com/MatznerJon). In this episode, we dive into the "Matzner Mind" and Jon’s unique approach to satirizing business influencers and gurus without being malicious. We discuss why building a massive following is often a trap, and why niche communities defined by influence and affluence are far more valuable than broad attention.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation heats up when we get into a serious debate about the SBA (Sm...
275 - Best of 2025! Beyond ChatGPT: Exploring Perplexity and the Deep Dive Revolution with Chris Koerner
<p>MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), for another episode of HCB with Chris Koerner! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest AI tools, debating whether the $200/month ChatGPT Pro plan is actually worth it compared to Perplexity's Deep Research features.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss why Chris prefers Perplexity over Operator for research tasks and share our specific prompting frameworks for getting the best results. We also brainstorm unique business ideas, including a breakdown of the banana ketchup market in...
274 - Best of 2025! No Code, No Problem: Building a Startup with Lovable AI with Corey Pierson
<p>MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Corey about his journey building a SaaS application, PetDocument, entirely with AI without any prior coding experience.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into how he leveraged AI tools like Lovable AI to turn a "fairy tale business idea" into a live, functional platform at petdocument.com, solving a real-world problem for pet owners.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn about his experience using natural language prompting instead of traditional coding and how he navigated the p...
273 - Best of 2025! How Embracing a Grudge Can Fuel Your Success with Liana Fricker
<p>MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Liana Fricker (https://x.comlianafricker). Liana is an incredible entrepreneur who has operated at the fascinating intersection of SMBs and venture capital in the UK and wider Europe.</p><p>She's helped over a hundred companies through her accelerator, becoming a key resource for founders. Our conversation explores her core belief: that where you end doesn't have to be where you start. We dive deep into how a doll idea transformed into Uplift 360, a venture-backed material circulari...
272 - Best of 2025! Sam Parr’s Million-Dollar Journey
<p>MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Sam (https://x.com/@thesamparr). In this episode, we dive into Sam's distinctive approach to building and running businesses. He shares how his desire for financial security led him to sell The Hustle and why he believes in laser focus on a single venture like Hampton, despite being constantly bombarded with new ideas. </p><p><br></p><p>We explore his insatiable curiosity for information and his unique methods for manifesting success, from his analog j...
271 - Best of 2025! How to Build and Sell Apps with No Code with Billy Howell
<p>MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Billy Howell (https://x.com/billyjhowell)! I'm so stoked to have Billy Howell back on the show! Billy is a prolific entrepreneur who has built over 60 apps with AI despite having no traditional tech background. His agency, Stupid Simple Apps, helps other entrepreneurs build their own custom AI apps.</p><p>This episode, I challenged Billy to teach me how to build a chatbot specifically for my podcast, so I can easily query my extensive...
270 - Best of 2025! From Door-to-Door Sales Bro to Seven-Figure Summer with Chris Koerner
<p>MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy).</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the high-stakes world of Summer Sales and the unbelievable Economics of the Pest Control industry. We break down how unsexy services achieve 40% Net Margins and why Large Companies are willing to pay Mercenary Sales Crews more than a year's worth of Revenue just to acquire Sticky Contracts.</p><p><br></p><p>From...
269 - Best of 2025! The Ultimate Entrepreneur Networking Guide: Host Events That Build Million-Dollar Relationships with Nick Gray
<p>🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨</p><p>Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Nick Gray (https://x.com/nickgraynews), a serial entrepreneur known for building and selling multi-million dollar businesses like Museum Hack and author of The Two-Hour Cocktail Party. </p><p>Nick shares his unique insights on entrepreneur networking and how to host networking events, even for introverts. We dive into business networking tips and the importance of creating a strong personal online presence with a dedicated website, and how AI tools can help you tell your story. </p><p>Discover how Nick...
