BiggerPockets Business Podcast

BiggerPockets

Welcome to a real-world MBA, where entrepreneurs guide you through what it really takes to start, scale, and sell your own business.

Your hosts: J and Carol Scott, who left careers in corporate management to launch their own house-flipping business. Every Tuesday, you'll meet a new guest and learn actionable tips for hiring, firing, marketing, raising capital and more.

So whether you're looking to boost profits or bring a new idea to life, you'll come away informed and inspired. Tune in, and learn how to treat your business like a business!

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107 episodes
Updated Apr 27, 2021

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Jul 21, 2020 · 53 min
65: From 14-Year-Old Entrepreneur to National Brand With Sean Pour
Do you think you’re too inexperienced to start a business? Do you think you don’t have the required education to be an entrepreneur? Do you think you don’t have the marketing chops to create a successful venture? Do you think you don’t have enough money to launch a million-dollar idea? If so, this is the episode for you… Sean Pour—founder of SellMax.com, a national used-car buying service—tells us about how he started his business at 14 years old, in attempt to help his parents keep their busi
Jul 14, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min
64: Building Your Brand and Getting to the Front of the Room with Erik Cabral
Do you long for the day you can leave your full-time job working for someone else? Ever think to yourself, “What if I take all this time and energy to build something for myself?!” Or are you exhausted just thinking about building a brand from scratch, starting at the bottom of the ladder and working your way up all over again? If so, this is the episode for you… Erik Cabral -- founder of creative agency On Air Brands and the entrepreneur experience PodMAX -- tells us all about his “a-ha momen
Jul 7, 2020 · 50 min
63: Full-Time Firefighting While Building a Million-Dollar Business With Lance Korhorn
Do you feel like you don’t have the knowledge and experience to start your own business? Perhaps you're looking for a way to leverage your full-time job to find the right business opportunity? Or maybe you’re looking for ideas on how to create a grassroots marketing and branding effort without a lot of out-of-pocket costs? If so, this is the episode for you… Lance Korhorn—full-time firefighter and entrepreneur—walks us through how he was able to start Ladder 34, a business focused on recycling
Jun 30, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
62: Building a Massively Profitable Business Around Your Passions With Alex French
Are you looking to build a business around something you love and are passionate about? Do you want to ensure that the business you’re working on has massive profit potential? Are you concerned that you don’t know how to do both of these things simultaneously? Today’s guest tells us how he was able to blend his passion with massive profits... and how we can, as well! Alex French—co-founder of Bizzy Coffee, the most popular cold-brew coffee brand sold through Amazon and retailers—knows firsthan
Jun 23, 2020 · 1 hr 5 min
61: Launching a Hands-Off 'Cash Cow' Business With Less Than $100K, Step by Step With Ashley Kehr
Have you ever thought about creating a brick-and-mortar retail operation from scratch? Ever wonder what hoops you have to jump through to get a liquor license and launch a business selling alcohol? Ever wonder how to do consumer research before opening a local store? Ashley Kehr—real estate investor, entrepreneur, and co-host of BiggerPockets' Real Estate Rookie Podcast—is in the process of building and launching a local liquor store, and she shares with us her step-by-step plan. In this episod
Jun 16, 2020 · 1 hr
60: Turning Your Passion Into a Scalable Business With Tammeca Rochester
On today's show, learn how to identify a personal passion and/or need, combine it with your professional skillset, and launch a business that energizes you and your community. Tammeca Rochester sits down with J and Carol to reveal the story behind Harlem's first and only indoor cycling studio, Harlem Cycle. From the genesis of her idea, to hiring contractors and renting space, to her pricing strategy focused on "packages and commitments," Tammeca shares a ton of great tips for anyone looking t
Jun 9, 2020 · 51 min
59: A Sweet Deal: Buying a Chocolate Company With No Money Out of Pocket With Ryan Novak
Have you ever thought about taking over an existing business? Would you like to purchase a business with no money out of your pocket? Have you ever considered what it would take to expand a local business nationally? All these questions—and more—are answered on this week’s podcast. Ryan Novak, owner of ChocolatePizza.com, graduated college and then went back to buy the small, local chocolate shop that he had worked in since he was 14 years old. He negotiated a no-money-down deal that left him
Jun 2, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
58: Elevating Your Business & Investments in 3 Words With Josh McCallen
What differentiates good businesses from great businesses? What is that thing that keeps your customers coming back time after time? How do you ensure that your product or service really stands out from your competitors? More times than not, it’s providing an amazing customer experience. In fact, today’s guest has built his eight-figure business on this principle alone. And he tells us how we can do the same in our business. Josh McCallen—entrepreneur, investor, and business owner—has built h
May 26, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
57: Negotiating with Joe Exotic and Buying "Tiger King" Merchandising Rights with Tim Shiner
We've all heard the adage about the importance of multiple streams of income. Today's guest takes that idea to a whole new level... From patents to books to real estate to businesses to licensing royalties, Tim Shiner is truly an investing and business Renaissance Man. And his most recent project is his biggest yet! On this episode, Tim tells us about how—as a "professional opportunist"—he has created dozens of income streams, how he manages his time to juggle all these projects, and most impo
May 19, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min
56: From Poverty to Millions Through Laundromats with Dave Menz
If you've found this show, you probably have that entrepreneurial itch... and you've probably wrestled with just how to turn that impulse into action. Well, that transition is exactly what today's show is about... so don't miss it. Our guest Dave Menz shares his journey from poverty, to a corporate career, to taking the plunge into business and turning a struggling laundromat into a cash-flowing asset producing generational wealth (then scaling up). And Dave pulled this off with no formal bus
May 12, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
55: Moving Your Competition Out of the Way While Spending Nothing on Marketing with Ryan Welch
Are you looking for ways to increase your profitability while spending less on marketing and customer acquisition? Are you running a business where differentiating yourself from the competition is downright difficult? Do you feel like the only way to build your brand and business is to spend ridiculous sums of money on marketing and advertising? If so, this episode is for you! Ryan Welch—of Breezy Moving—is not a professional marketer or advertising guru. But he has used his expertise in creat
May 5, 2020 · 1 hr 11 min
54: $4M in Revenue in 6 Months Through Software & Licensing with Brennan Tolman & Nik Krohn
Have you figured out a good business model that is consistently making money but don’t know how to expand? Itching to take your local business national? Ready to put your business on auto-pilot, generating recurring income while others do the work? If so, this episode is for you! Brennan Tolman and Nik Krohn—founders of Tolman Media—were in that same boat just a couple years ago. They had grown their local wedding photography business in Salt Lake City and were ready to expand. But they quickly
Apr 28, 2020 · 50 min
53: Fixing All Your Business Problems, One at a Time with Mike Michalowicz
Are you overwhelmed with all the things you’re falling behind on in your business? Not sure what to do next? Have you been taught to believe that as business owners, we need to tackle all of our business issues at once? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way! Michael Michalowicz—author six books, including the newly released Fix This Next—knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle with too much to do and not enough time to do it. And on this episode, he teaches how we can evaluate and prioritize
Apr 21, 2020 · 1 hr 5 min
52: Murder Scenes, Meth Labs, and 27 Franchises with Laura Spaulding
Not happy in your current career? Looking to do something entrepreneurial but don’t know where to start? Well, maybe this is the inspiration you need to build something HUGE! Laura Spaulding is a former police officer who was ready to forge her own future. Using the experience, knowledge, and insight she got working undercover, she decided to start her own business focused on cleaning up crime scenes, meth houses, and a host of other environmental hazards that many of us don’t have the stomach
Apr 14, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
51: Business Opportunity Is Knocking… Answer the Door! With Nigel Guisinger
This show is a wake-up call for young and hungry entrepreneurs. The main message: there is a massive wealth transfer underway in this country. An entire generation of business owners is reaching retirement age, and most don't have a clear succession plan in place. So... who takes over these successful businesses? Why not YOU? That's the topic of today's show with Nigel Guisinger, an Oregon-based real estate investor who's also owned an appliance store, a glass company, and a laundromat among
Apr 7, 2020 · 1 hr 9 min
50: The Disaster Loans That Could Save Your Business -- and Why You Should Apply Now with Angela Venti and Mike Regina
Today: Everything you need to know to get YOUR slice of $349B in emergency small business loans. You'll learn which SBA disaster loans are available now, what the terms are, and -- most importantly -- how to apply ASAP. Yes, there's a lot of money out there for businesses hurt by coronavirus. But the rollout of these programs has been messy and chaotic. Banks aren't used to lending so much money, so fast... with such little due diligence. So it's crucial to know what you're doing when you app
Mar 31, 2020 · 51 min
49: Coronavirus: Rising to the Challenge for Social Good with Stephanie Howard
During this unprecedented, uncertain time, here's a CHALLENGE for us all to collaborate for social good TOGETHER. What are others doing during this difficult time to help their communities? What can YOU be doing to make a difference today? On this episode, Stephanie Howard—owner of How and Why—joins us today from her industrial design studio. As an international award-winning designer of wearables for companies such as Nike, New Balance, and Reebok, Stephanie started her own firm nearly a dec
Mar 24, 2020 · 53 min
48: Shuttered, But Still Writing Checks to 100+ Employees: the View from the #1 College Bar with Bret Oliverio
On today's episode -- a "bad business decision" that simply had to be made... and a microcosm of what's happening to small businesses across the country right now. Bret Oliverio—owner of Sup Dogs, voted the #1 college bar in the country in a Barstool Sports poll, had a bittersweet start in the restaurant business, committed to carrying on his brother’s legacy. With absolutely no experience in the space, he and his wife worked tirelessly to build a thriving business employing 120 people, encomp
Mar 17, 2020 · 52 min
47: Coronavirus: Business Strategies to Adapt, Dangers to Heed, and Opportunities to Watch for With Andrew Sherman
COVID-19 has presented challenges for all of us—not the least of whom are those who own a business or are in the process of starting, growing, or scaling a business. In order to provide as much support and insight to our listeners as possible, we recorded this episode yesterday with Andrew Sherman, a prominent Washington, D.C. attorney, business school professor, and author of 26 books on every aspect of business. Andrew shares his thoughts on where the economy goes next (will this economic ev
Mar 10, 2020 · 1 hr
46: From Flea Filled Trailer to Flipper to Master Franchiser with Logan Hand
Do you feel like you’re too young to take on huge business challenges? Are you trying to figure out the best way to break into entrepreneurship but want the support of a big team behind you? Have you considered franchising but are looking for something a little bit bigger—that also won’t break the bank? After this episode, you will find that you have a whole new perspective on what’s possible with scaling up a built-for-you system. Logan Hand—master franchise developer for the new restaurant c

BiggerPockets Business Podcast

65: From 14-Year-Old Entrepreneur to National Brand With Sean Pour

64: Building Your Brand and Getting to the Front of the Room with Erik Cabral

63: Full-Time Firefighting While Building a Million-Dollar Business With Lance Korhorn

62: Building a Massively Profitable Business Around Your Passions With Alex French

61: Launching a Hands-Off 'Cash Cow' Business With Less Than $100K, Step by Step With Ashley Kehr

60: Turning Your Passion Into a Scalable Business With Tammeca Rochester

59: A Sweet Deal: Buying a Chocolate Company With No Money Out of Pocket With Ryan Novak

58: Elevating Your Business & Investments in 3 Words With Josh McCallen

57: Negotiating with Joe Exotic and Buying "Tiger King" Merchandising Rights with Tim Shiner

56: From Poverty to Millions Through Laundromats with Dave Menz

55: Moving Your Competition Out of the Way While Spending Nothing on Marketing with Ryan Welch

54: $4M in Revenue in 6 Months Through Software & Licensing with Brennan Tolman & Nik Krohn

53: Fixing All Your Business Problems, One at a Time with Mike Michalowicz

52: Murder Scenes, Meth Labs, and 27 Franchises with Laura Spaulding

51: Business Opportunity Is Knocking… Answer the Door! With Nigel Guisinger

50: The Disaster Loans That Could Save Your Business -- and Why You Should Apply Now with Angela Venti and Mike Regina

49: Coronavirus: Rising to the Challenge for Social Good with Stephanie Howard

48: Shuttered, But Still Writing Checks to 100+ Employees: the View from the #1 College Bar with Bret Oliverio

47: Coronavirus: Business Strategies to Adapt, Dangers to Heed, and Opportunities to Watch for With Andrew Sherman

46: From Flea Filled Trailer to Flipper to Master Franchiser with Logan Hand