Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I discussed a bunch of real-world business ideas. We started with how I generated 70+ high-intent leads for a secret pickleball club using just $200 in Facebook ads. We got into the economics of renting out backyard sport courts, talked about a Swimpley-style marketplace for pickleball (www.portacourts.com), and broke down why bathtub refinishing might be one of the best overlooked home service businesses out there. Toward the end, we talked through a new idea for an AI-powered accountability partner that feels more like texting a friend than using an app. Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnik Share your ideas with us: Nik@cofounders.com Chris@cofounders.com Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- 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 Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 Building a Pickleball Club: A Unique Business Idea 12:03 Exploring the Bathtub Refinishing Business 24:11 Leveraging AI for Accountability and Personal Growth

Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I sat down with Michael Girdley again for part 2 of our business idea marathon. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, go check out Ep. #178. In this one, we talked about cloning your content with ElevenLabs for massive Facebook monetization, recreating hit shows for different cultures, and how someone could legally take over a Texas county with just 20 friends. We also got into the craziest invention idea I’ve ever heard, literally a mosquito-zapping Death Star powered by AI. This one’s loaded with wild, practical, and “someone’s definitely going to do this” startup ideas. You can find Michael on X at https://x.com/girdley or at https://girdley.com Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- 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 Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 Unlocking Facebook's Hidden Potential 03:01 The Power of Cultural Adaptation in Media 05:55 Internationalization as a Service: A New Business Model 08:51 The Mosquito Death Star: A Revolutionary Idea 11:45 Exploiting Local Government Loopholes 24:46 Pro-Natalism: Investing in the Future 28:55 Final Thoughts and Business Ideas

Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. This is part 2 of a two-part episode, if you missed it, go check out part 1 in episode #177.  In this episode, I sat down with Shannon Jean again and we talked about how to train your bias for action and build real momentum. We dug into the idea of using curiosity and dopamine feedback to stay motivated, why “delusions of grandeur” might actually be a good thing, and how to turn failed ideas into real wins. Shannon shared his take on building revenue streams instead of chasing side hustles, and why “buy with math, sell with emotion” is his favorite rule.  You can find Shannon on X: @ShannonJean (https://x.com/ShannonJean) And learn more at: https://shannonjean.com/ Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- 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 Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 The Journey to Self-Discovery 02:55 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Action 06:10 The Power of Delusions of Grandeur 08:55 Curiosity as a Catalyst for Success 11:45 Building a Bias for Action 15:05 The Role of Dopamine in Motivation 17:52 Turning Ideas into Reality 21:09 The Value of Community and Connection --- ⚫ Track: Dramatic Adventure by MaxKoMusic License: http://bit.ly/CCBY-SALicense Provided by: https://bit.ly/YouTubeEMW ⚫

Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I talked about some of the most practical AI use cases we’ve seen in a while. I shared a new idea I spun up just 10 minutes before we hit record, literally bought the domain and had Replit building it mid-episode. We talked about how to turn AI-generated pitch decks into real income, how to use Manus and Perplexity Labs to shortcut market research and make money with it, and how quizzes powered by LLMs can reshape hiring and lead gen. This one's packed with ideas for anyone trying to actually use AI to build and grow something fast. Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnik Share your ideas with us: Nik@cofounders.com Chris@cofounders.com Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- 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 Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 The Underrated Potential of AI 02:58 Innovative AI Applications and Ideas 05:48 Leveraging AI for Personalization and Hiring 09:14 Pitch Decks and AI: A New Frontier 12:08 Using AI for Market Research and Lead Generation 15:00 Prompt Engineering: Enhancing AI Outputs 17:52 Perplexity Labs: Revolutionizing Research 21:07 B2B Applications of AI-Driven Reports

Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. This is part 1 of a two-part episode, come back next week for part 2. I sat down with Michael Girdley (https://x.com/girdley) and we went back and forth pitching business ideas like it was a game show. Michael came loaded with a list of 15 ideas, and we talked through each one, from a browser plugin that detects AI-generated content to an AI that replaces $10K/day EOS consultants. We also got into fun and low-cost offline businesses like old-timey photo booths and gold-panning kiosks for malls, plus more strategic plays like a marketplace for forgotten businesses and a fund that offers minority buyouts to small business owners. We even explored how to reimagine EOS from the ground up to be fully AI-first. Lots of laughs, lots of frameworks, and tons of real opportunity in this one. You can find Michael on X at https://x.com/girdley or at https://girdley.com Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- 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 Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 AI's Impact on Business and EOS Implementation 02:56 Exploring Innovative Business Ideas 05:50 The Role of AI in Content Authenticity 09:10 Nostalgia and Experiential Businesses 12:05 Minority Investments in Small Businesses 14:54 Creating a Marketplace for Distressed Businesses 18:12 Reimagining EOS with AI 21:06 The Future of Business Automation

Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. This is part 1 of a two-part episode, come back next week for part 2. I sat down with Shannon Jean to talk about the mindset shifts that actually matter when you’re getting into entrepreneurship. We talked about why problem-solving is the real job, how fear can be fuel, and why small experiments lead to big wins. We also got into building confidence, staying scrappy, and the underrated power of just changing something when you feel stuck. If you’re thinking about taking the leap, this one will give you the push you need. You can find Shannon on X: @ShannonJean (https://x.com/ShannonJean) And learn more at: https://shannonjean.com/ Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- 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 Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change 02:57 The Mindset of Problem Solving 05:50 The Power of Self-Discipline and Storytelling 08:45 Navigating Success and Failure 12:07 The Importance of Action and Adaptability 14:58 Building Confidence Through Experience 17:52 Embracing Change in Daily Life 21:07 The Role of Fear in Motivation