The Margins on this Boring Business are Kind of Insane⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #128
Podcast:The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs Published On: Fri Feb 07 2025 Description: HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I discuss the world of sales and unexpectedly profitable business models, such as pest control, a field I have personal experience in. We examine how high incomes can be achieved through door-to-door sales, as well as the financial dynamics of the pest control industry. We also discuss the compensation structure of sales crews and the potential of renting out specialized licenses. We explore the idea of pest control as a convenience service rather than a necessity, and share the story of an entrepreneur who achieved remarkable success with a Christmas lighting business.Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnikShare your ideas with us:Nik@cofounders.comChris@cofounders.comTimestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes03:37 The Economics of Pest Control06:46 Insights on Sales Ethics and Practices11:38 Personal Experiences in Pest Control15:16 Questioning the Effectiveness of Pest Control16:08 Revelation: Pest Control is a Scam17:00 The Convenience Business Model18:15 Success Story: Christmas Lighting Business23:39 Entrepreneurial Spectrum: Different Approaches25:55 Learning from Mistakes: The Importance of Knowledge