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Welcome to Nikonomics—the show for entrepreneurs and Wantrapreneurs, ready to tackle the toughest roadblocks to their first million. Nik brings firsthand experience, having bought and sold over a dozen businesses, achieved multiple 7-figure exits, and generated over $100 million in revenue. Each week, he blends 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 entrepreneuria ...
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177 - From Layoff to $250K: The 1-Person Agency Playbook with Zach Ashburn
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176 - AI SERIES: 16 - The Non-Coder's Guide to AI App Building with Billy Howell
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30:55🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Billy Howell (https://x.com/billyjhowell). I was excited to have Billy on because he's prolific at building apps and tools using AI, despite not having a technical background. We dive into his journey from government c…
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175 - How Big Tech Layoffs Signal the Future of AI Integration with Elizabeth Knopf
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29:38🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I interview Liz Knopf ( https://x.com/leveragedupside ) about the latest developments in AI and what they mean for boring businesses. This week was massive, and we're finally seeing real-world applications of AI that move beyond…
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174 - AI SERIES: 15 - How AI is Revolutionizing Home Services Lead Conversion with Bryan Shankman
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26:15🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik ( https://x.com/CoFoundersNik ), as I interview Bryan Shankman ( https://x.com/BryanShankman) . Ever wonder how tech veterans end up in home services? I sit down with Bryan, co-founder of Lead Truffle, to explore his fascinating journey from venture-backed softwar…
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173 - $1M ≠Freedom; It’s a Mirage with Jacob Turner
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172 - How to Build a $700k Business with 50% Margins with Bryant Suellentrop
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171 - AI SERIES: 14 - How to Avoid Massive AI API Costs with Michael Greenberg
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170 - How AI is Redefining Search and Shifting Ad Dollars with Elizabeth Knopf
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169 - AI SERIES: 13 - No Code, No Problem: Building a Startup with Lovable AI with Corey Pierson
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168 - How a Panic Attack Led to Entrepreneurial Success with Raleigh Williams
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167 - AI SERIES: 12 - The Evolution of AI: Rebrands, Capabilities, and Future Trends with Peter Correia
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166 - How AI Can Hack Your Interview and Get You Fired (Or Rich) with Elizabeth Knopf
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165 - AI SERIES: 11 - No Code, No Problem: Building Apps and Websites with AI with Minh Nguyen
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164 - Building Beehiiv into a $300 Million Dollar Business with Tyler Denk
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163 - Supply Chain Meltdown: Tariffs, Shortages, and the New Trade War with Craig Fuller
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162 - AI SERIES: 10 - Understanding the Nuances of Advanced Language Models with Richard Marmorstein
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161 - How Lindy Simplifies AI-Powered Business Automation with Elizabeth Knopf
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160 - AI SERIES: 9 - How Zapier Integrations Unlock the Magic of AI in Business with Olivia Look
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159 - From Storage Units to $52 Million: An Entrepreneur's Playbook with Nick Huber
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SPECIAL EPISODE - WTF is Going On with Nikonomics???
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5:53A quick update from Nik: exciting guests are on the way, and the show is evolving. Nikonomics is going all-in on AI for boring businesses—plus a sneak peek at a new community (maybe?) and a potential AI incubator. Subscribe to my newsletter to get other, custom insights: 🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨…
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158 - AI SERIES: 8 - How Different AI Models Excel in Specific Use Cases with Jake Colling
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157 - She Was Catfished by Sam Parr Then Launched Sam's List with Kimi Green
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156 - AI SERIES: 7 - She Shut Down a $1M Biz—Then Built an AI Brain to Replace It, with Abbi Perets
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155 - Can AI Replace Your Sales Team? I Tested It with John Long
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154 - Which AI Tools Are Worth Your Time? Use Cases and Future Potential with Chris Koener
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153 - AI SERIES: 6 - How to Automate Content Creation with Pranav Ghatraju
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152 - Claude vs. ChatGPT: A Real-World AI Showdown with Elizabeth Knopf
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151 - AI SERIES: 5 - How Non-Technical Entrepreneurs Can Get Started with AI with Matthew Mellinger
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25:28🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Matt (https://x.com/MattMelli) a digital entrepreneur with his hands in local SEO through Local SEO Partners, SEO Analytics with SEO Gits, and a local newsletter, the Cookville Buzz. We dive deep into Matt's practical …
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150 - Silicon Valley to Silicone Manufacturing: An AI-Powered Evolution with Dan Thompson
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149 - How to Build a Business with AI Image Technology with Chris Koerner
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148 - AI SERIES: 4 - How Fear and Regulation Impact AI in Finance with David Kaylor
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147 - How to Overcome AI Intimidation and Automate Your Workflow with Elizabeth Knopf
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146 - AI SERIES: 3 - The AI Disruption: Navigating the Opportunities and Threats with Mase Graye
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145 - AI Is Your New Employee: A Framework for Business Owners with Austin Gray
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144 - How Wearable AI Can Revolutionize Industries with Chris Koerner
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143 - AI SERIES: 2 - How to Leverage AI as Your Ultimate Business Assistant with Kirill Zubovsky
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142 - How Mattress Firms Make Money Despite Empty Stores with Nick Hancock
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141 - AI SERIES: 1 - How to Prepare Your Business for the AI-Powered Future with Amanda Orson
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Quick Announcement! New AI Series with Real Entrepreneurs & Real Use Cases
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1:48I have a new AI series showcasing how Entrepreneurs are using AI in their business today! Every Tuesday and Thursday for the next 2 months I will be sharing real use cases with real Entrepreneurs who explain it to me like I'm 5 (with screen shares and other resources)! No BS or Fluff! Subscribe to my newsletter to get other, custom insights: 🚨MY NE…
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140 - We Debate the Value of the SBA (I Get Demolished!) with Jon Matzner
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139 - Beyond ChatGPT: Exploring Perplexity and the Deep Dive Revolution with Chris Koerner
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138 - How to Quickly Grow Your Newsletter Without Ads with Derek Kolstad
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137 - How to Avoid Losing Money on Commissions When Selling Your Property with Amanda Orson
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136 - The Never Touch Plastic Revolution: Building a Marketplace for the Concerned with Chris Koerner
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135 - I Lost $20K Gambling… Then Became Vegas & Built a $1M/yr Vending Empire with Ethan Kohan
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134 - How to Escape the Corporate Grind and Bet on Yourself with Brian O'Connor
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133 - Chris Knows Who Satoshi Is! How to Disrupt Payment Systems with Chris Koerner
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132 - How to Turn a HVAC Company into a $5 Million Business with Jack Carr
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131 - How to Turn Data Into Dollars: The Data Shopper Story with Thomas Rudy
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31:31🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Thomas Rudy (https://x.com/rudythesnowman)! We dive deep into Thomas's fascinating entrepreneurial journey, starting way back with some rule-breaking mystery boxes on eBay in the early days of online business. We explo…
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130 - How Our Podcast Helped Him Make $23K/Month and Quit His 9-to-5 with Chris Koerner
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38:34🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨 In this episode, we feature Tyler, a listener who acted on our B2B stump grinding idea after hearing it on a previous episode, which led him to quit his 9-to-5 job. Tyler shares how he followed our advice word-for-word, testing the concept in Boise before launching in Provo. B…
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