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I sat down with Darryl Knight, the owner of From Porch Flora (https://frontporchflora.com), a seasonal flower subscription business, about how he built his company. We start by discussing Darryl's background in landscaping and horticulture, and how that led him to this idea. Darryl shares the story of his initial business idea, which involved greenhouses growing plants in "plant pies" and delivering them to nurseries, then he explains how he pivoted to buying plants from greenhouses, pre-assembling them into inserts, and swapping them out seasonally for his customers, which made his business far more scalable. Darryl also shares insights on the financial side, including his revenue, costs, and net margins, and the challenges of managing a seasonal business with fluctuating labor needs. Finally, we talk about the surprising way that he started offering pumpkins, based on my previous episode, and lastly his great idea to expand by partnering with realtors. Links for Front Porch Flora's Social MediaFollow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/frontporchfloraFollow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/frontporchflora  Timestamps 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 Highlights 00:35 Introduction and Guest Background00:42 Inspiration Behind the Business01:17 Business Model Evolution01:57 Guest's Professional Background04:42 Challenges and Pivots07:42 Current Business Model14:35 Customer Base and Marketing Strategies20:16 Seasonal Operations and Labor22:53 Scalability and Future Plans27:33 Customer Retention and New Ideas29:06 Conclusion and Contact Information

HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I are discussing "IGenius," a segment where we analyze business ideas found on Instagram, focusing on how to turn viral trends into real-world opportunities. We brainstormed various ideas, including experiential businesses, such as a coffee shop with a sandbox, a kids' play area with a high-end parent area, and a live fish vending machine. We also explored mobile businesses like a mobile bookstore, and the importance of being "indistractable" in the physical world. Additionally, we considered unique product businesses such as a wart removal kit, and the business potential of the microplastics trend. We also discussed frameworks for creating businesses that capture attention, and ways to make it harder for parents to say no to their kids when making purchases.Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnikTimestamps 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 to the New Episode Format00:55 Evaluating Instagram Business Ideas01:36 Sandbox Coffee Shop Concept03:32 Experiential Business Models08:46 Cold Wet Socks Therapy10:46 Marketing and Monetizing Simple Ideas16:33 Micro Peas and Immaturity16:38 Live Fish Vending Machine19:07 Business Ideas for Kids22:14 Mobile Bookstore Concept27:00 Jerry Springer and Attention Economy31:46 Parenting and Technology

In this second part of the episode, we continue my conversation with James Camp (https://x.com/JamesonCamp), an entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple internet-based businesses. We talk about his idea for a subsidized rehab business model that leverages asynchronous technology to provide treatment for addiction, particularly in the context of the rise of sports betting. We also share our thoughts on the importance of taking action and copying successful business models, as well as the concept of the "Midwit curve" and why being like the "caveman" can be more effective.  If you missed the first part, be sure to check out episode #117.Timestamps 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 Highlights_Record-Breaking Sales and Unusual Courses00:31 Introduction to Part Two with James Camp00:45 Opportunities in the Rehab Industry01:09 The Rise of Gambling and Addiction02:52 Asynchronous Telemedicine for Gambling Addiction06:13 The Future of Junk Food and Addiction07:37 Lessons from Business Failures and Successes10:02 The Myth of Market Saturation11:55 The Power of Copying Successful Ideas16:18 Effective Cold Email Strategies17:03 Selling High-Value Packages18:28 Lessons from Nightclub Promotions19:28 Targeting the Right Audience21:35 The Power of In-Person Networking24:27 The Importance of Just Doing It30:38 Mindset and Belief in Success31:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

I sat down with James Camp (https://x.com/JamesonCamp), an entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple internet-based businesses. In this episode, we focus on unique business ideas and how to spot opportunities in untapped markets. James shares insights on identifying niches, leveraging AI tools to streamline operations, and practical ways to monetize audiences. If you’re trying to figure out your next move, this episode is packed with ideas you can run with.Check out episode #118 for the second part of our discussion with James Camp, where we discuss his unique subsidized rehab business model, the importance of taking action in business and more!Timestamps 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 Business Potential00:26 Guest Introduction: James Camp01:08 James Camp's Business Philosophy02:34 Current Projects and AI Integration03:32 Crypto and Ad Tech Innovations05:09 Challenges and Opportunities in Business07:55 Managed Services and AI Implementation13:16 Scaling and Pricing Strategies16:32 Token Pricing and Market Dynamics17:00 Strategies for Small and Medium Businesses17:37 Starting from Zero: Building a Business with AI18:51 Innovative Business Ideas: Never Call Again22:07 AI in Business: Opportunities and Challenges24:08 The Future of AI: AGI and ASI29:58 Digital Detox: A New Business Opportunity