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Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business

Nikolas Hulewsky
Entrepreneurship
Franchising
Dumpster Rental Business
Frios Gourmet Pops
Business Strategies
Dave Klein
Marketing
Management Accelerator
SEO
Stock Trading
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Google Business Profile
Community Engagement
Customer Happiness
Airbnb
Short-Term Rentals
Rolling Suds
Business Brokerage
Business Acquisition
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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 i... more

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Connor Gross
Founder (or leader) associated with Constant Hire and the recruiting business discussed.
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Episode: 288 - Best of 2025! The New Rules of Recruiting: Why You Need US "Killers" Over Overseas Talent with Connor Gross
Steve Wiesner
Investor and entrepreneur; founder of Watershed Associates
Watershed Associates
Episode: 287 - Best of 2025! From Wall Street to SMB: Unmasking the PE Roll-Up Playbook and Surviving the "People Tax" with Steve Wiesner
Ryan Sneden
Entrepreneur building a hyperlocal local newsletter business in Annapolis, MD
Localized email newsletter in Annapolis
Episode: 286 - Best of 2025! The Cheat Code to Building a $400k Local Newsletter Empire with Ryan Sneddon
John Long
Co-founder of think.ai
think.ai
Episode: 285 - Best of 2025! How to Think Like AI with John Long
Brian O'Connor
Prolific entrepreneur with JPMorgan Chase and Deloitte background; built fractional CMO company and staffing business
Independent entrepreneur; former corporate strategist
Episode: 284 - Best of 2025! He Saved His Firm $100 Million, They Gave Him a Gift Card: What He Did Next with Brian O'Connor
Casey McDaniel
Entrepreneur in pest control, co-founder of a door-to-door pest control business
Colorado-based pest control company
Episode: 283 - Best of 2025! The 7-Figure Summer: Uncovering the Hidden Millions in Door-to-Door Pest Control with Casey McDaniel
Jon Matzner
Entrepreneur and thought leader on economic mobility
Episode: 276 - Best of 2025! How Government Backstopping Impacts the Entrepreneurial Landscape with Jon Matzner
Sam Parr
Entrepreneur and founder of The Hustle
Hampton
Episode: 272 - Best of 2025! Sam Parr’s Million-Dollar Journey
Derek Kolstad
Newsletter expert and strategist known for building successful organic subscriber bases.
Episode: 264 - Best of 2025! The Zero-Dollar Blueprint for Newsletter Domination with Derek Kolstad

Hosts

Nik
Host of the show, focused on economics of small business and practical growth insights
Nick
Co-host, central to interviews and business strategy discussions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 267 ratings
  • This show kicks butt!

    I binge listen to everything Nik and Chris Koerner put out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ethro
    United States2 months ago
  • Honest conversations, real lessons

    Nik gives honest takes and appraisals of the opportunities and pains of building businesses. Many entrepreneur podcast feel like a marketing tool of hosts, but this comes off as a genuine discussion focused helping folks learn and grow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C Michael Hodge
    United States3 months ago
  • Super relevant for today’s small business entrepreneur

    Nik has done a great job bringing in good guests and keeping topics focused on today’s small business entrepreneur. Picked up some great ideas and new tools/concepts to try. Can’t get enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotoriousMSV
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this type of content!

    Sometimes entrepreneurial content can be really boring, but Nik keeps it interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JerFort
    United States6 months ago
  • Every episode brings something great

    One thing I love about this is that every episode is different but just as valuable as the last. Definitely a must listen every time.

    Nik is doing a great job here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J. Kotter
    United States6 months ago

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Shows are described as entertaining yet highly actionable for growing small businesses.
Many appreciate the mix of strategy, tech, and real-world execution in each episode.
Listeners praise the host's curiosity and ability to extract practical takeaways from guests.
Fans value the variety of topics and consistent delivery of useful insights.
Audience notes high-quality guests and focused conversations that stay relevant to today's entrepreneurs.

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286 - Best of 2025! The Cheat Code to Building a $400k Local Newsletter Empire with Ryan Sneddon
Q: Is the model replicable in other cities, and how would you scale it?
Yes, by using local operators as licensees or partners, ensuring someone local who understands the market leads content and community engagement while the parent company handles systems, processes, and guidance.
286 - Best of 2025! The Cheat Code to Building a $400k Local Newsletter Empire with Ryan Sneddon
Q: What are the key metrics you watch in the business?
Subscribers, open rate, and click-through rate, tracked daily with a visual board to monitor week-over-week trends and inform decisions.
286 - Best of 2025! The Cheat Code to Building a $400k Local Newsletter Empire with Ryan Sneddon
Q: How do you price and sell ads, and what is the economics behind it?
Pricing hinges on cost per thousand impressions and the perceived value of a subscriber; the advertiser's ROI is emphasized by calculating how many customers they need to justify the spend, not just treating it as a marketing budget.
286 - Best of 2025! The Cheat Code to Building a $400k Local Newsletter Empire with Ryan Sneddon
Q: What is your business and how do you make money?
A localized daily newsletter for Annapolis with about 19,000 readers, funded primarily through advertising in the newsletter, similar to a newspaper model.
283 - Best of 2025! The 7-Figure Summer: Uncovering the Hidden Millions in Door-to-Door Pest Control with Casey McDaniel
Q: What does the world of door-to-door sales look like in pest control, and why is it so effective?
The door-to-door approach thrives on high-frequency visits, immediate trust-building, and the ability to close many small-ticket sales quickly, which, when scaled with strong reps and good retention, creates a predictable, recurring revenue stream.

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- The show consistently explores practical growth tactics for small businesses, blending hands-on case studies with frameworks you can apply quickly. Episodes span AI adoption, automation, sales optimization, operations, and innovative go-to-market ideas, often anchored by guests who have built or scaled real-world ventures. A standout pattern is translating high-level concepts into concrete steps, from no-code app building to licensing strategies and leveraging AI in everyday business tasks.

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Recent guests on Nikonomics include:

1. Connor Gross
2. Steve Wiesner
3. Ryan Sneden
4. John Long
5. Brian O'Connor
6. Casey McDaniel
7. Jon Matzner
8. Sam Parr

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