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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, 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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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