Two weeks. One RV. A bunch of struggling business owners. And somehow… therapy sessions broke out?Mike went across the country “fixing businesses,” but Lee’s wondering, was he coaching… or counseling?We talk breakdowns, breakthroughs, and what actually happens when your business is falling apart.Also we find out what really went down in that RV...
Is Mike actually a capitalist? People are asking and Lee wants to know! Patrick Bet David was recently on @jubilee and was surrounded by 20 Anti-Capitalists. What were his claims and does Mike as a business owner actually agree with him?
Mike Andes is a genius, we all know this. But why did he come up with the "first domino" theory, and how does it work? Alex Hormozi launches $100M Money Models and we get Mike's reaction the the ad strategy and outcome of the launch. Finally, we discuss the elephant in the room... labor. Why is it so hard to find people?
Exactly one year ago Mike gave his EXACT stock picks. Did anyone follow his advice? Well, Lee did and he's bringing the reciepts. If you bought every stock that Mike picked one year ago, would you be up!? OR would you be a hater in his youtube comments? Also, Mike likes new trucks over used trucks now... Who is this guy turning into?
100th Episode Part 2! We dive deeper into the psyche of @MikeAndes , his thoughts on how to spend money, corporate cultural norms, and why "influencers" like to oversimplify concepts. A lot has changed over the years...
💯 We made it! In episode 100 we go WAY BACK to "episode 0"! The first recorded interview with Mike and Lee. We re-ask Mike the same questions from years ago and see how his answers have changed. Oh yeah, and this is only part 1... We have a lot more to go. Thank you all for supporting the content! We wouldn't do this without you. Oh yeah, and here is the "episode 0" in question: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSHrTDa9FGw&t=2695s&ab_channel=MikeAndes
Last week, AirBnB rolled out a whole new concept... experiences and services! The boys discuss is this is a good move from a branding prospective or if this will be a flop? Would you book a chef from AirBnB? Uber has invented busses? Mike likes the idea, Lee's not a huge fan...
The Lawn and Landscape Top 100 was just released... and Augusta Lawn Care ranks in the top 100 for the first time ever! Lee asks @MikeAndes about his interview for the magazine and how he feels about ranking. The boys discuss some of the biggest companies on the lists and how they are expanding through mergers and acquisitions. Is M&A coming for your business? Additional, Lee asks Mike what makes a good entreprenuer... Passion, professional skills, or pain? Are these the keys to success?
Wait, so Mike is eventually going to IPO his companies, what does that actually mean? People are investing in Mike and Lee is betting on horses. Should intellectual property be protected, or is Ai making everything "free game" now? Finally, Lee wants you to get off the internet, PLEASE!
Why are so many influencers talking about small business like it's the new crypto!? What truly makes a small business successful and not just a bad investment?
Does @MikeAndes leave bad reviews!? The boys discuss what constitutes leaving a bad reveiw and how many they have left. And you can't talk reviews without tipping... Lee does NOT tip when he orders take out, and Mike questions why he even orders take out. Here's a free tip, never stifle a generous impulse. Like and subscribe!
Marriage, 200k subscribers, Andrew Tate, Jobber, stock market mini crash... where do we even begin! Mike is back from his honeymoon and we dive straight in. Ai is slowing becoming more common place in home services, but at what cost? Lee questions how accurate he was when running one of Mike's businesses. Andrew Tate would give the best high school pre game pump up speeches, but that doesn't mean he is a good person. Enjoy!
The C Suite Unfiltered IS FILTERED!?!?! The boys skip a week of recording and are all in on debating Alex Hormozi philosophies. Is it better to appear rich or poor? Is Mike pretending to be something he isn't? What's the balance between ego and expertise? Oh yeah... and Mike has a man purse now!?!?
Mike is back from vacation, and we dig into some new topics! Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders has an unorthodox way of training. How can VR help our businesses? Lee is going to try running, but what do heart rate zones actually mean, and what is the best way to increase performance? Operationalizing is the word off the day, but what does it mean?
Last week was the Blue Collar Summit, and more importantly, the Annual Augusta Nation Conference... Mike has some updates. Augusta Leads is launching this week, instant pricing for all services, and more. If you want the inside scope of what Augusta is doing, you cannot miss this episode.
No new friends... But actually, why are people so lonely today? Mike and Lee discuss the importance of in personal friendships and the death of brands in America. Is it more important to sell a personality or a brand?
Mike can't contain his excitement! There are too many announcments coming to Blue Collar Summit. So many wins and losses, and the biggest personal news that Mike has ever shared on the pod! Apologies for the audio, but man is this episode a MUST listen.
A home service CRM going public!?!? What a novel idea! What does Mike think about Service Titan and what does the future look like for CoPilot? Lee wants to know more about the behind the scenes of Mike's upcoming turnaround video on his main youtube channel. Merry Christmas from the C Suite!!!
Mike answers the age old question... is college or starting a business better? The boys look at some of the data behind college graduation rates and the success of small business owners. Do you have too much pride in your business? How can you deflect compliments to avoid boosting your ego?
Jersey Mike's just sold for $8 BILLION! A home grown franchise that was started by a 17 year old with a dream. What does Mike think about the valuation, and franchises selling out to private equity? Is Augusta planning to sell out one day!? Finally, the boys give thanks. How can business owners thank their employees and vice versa? Happy Thanksgiving!
