He Bought a Local Newspaper… Now He Makes $600K/YR
About This Episode
Sam and Shaan discuss the 'white belt' business opportunity of buying local newspapers and the importance of tracking long-term business growth trajectories. They also dive into the power of charisma in leadership and how 'UGC' style content is revolutionizing both modern marketing and political campaigns.
Episode Description
Show Notes
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- Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC
Check Out Sam's Stuff
Key Takeaways
Target local newspapers with no succession plan as 'white belt' starter businesses to gain community influence and steady cash flow.
Develop enthusiasm as a professional skill, as belief and energy often provide more value to a team than technical brilliance alone.
Adopt a 'UGC' (User Generated Content) style for marketing and communication to build authentic trust, as raw video often outperforms polished professional production.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Local Newspaper Acquisition Roll-up
Acquisitions
AI Political Influencer Engine
AI & Automation
The Candidate Reality Show
Content & Media