I sat down with Daniel Astleford, a CPA and the owner of a unique fireworks business. In this episode, Daniel shares how he manages both a remote CPA firm and a fireworks stand business in Texas. We discuss the unexpected opportunities and the hurdles that come with acquiring and scaling seasonal businesses, the challenges of working with silent partners, and the ins and outs of running a fireworks business legally. Links and Actions:Learn more about Daniel's Fireworks Business: https://bigarrowfireworks.comConnect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/daniel-astlefordTimestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Highlights_Introduction to the Fireworks Business Journey02:49 Building a Remote CPA Firm and Fireworks Side Hustle06:09 The Decision to Buy a Fireworks Company09:05 Understanding the Financials and Revenue Potential11:50 Navigating the Challenges of Location and Zoning Laws15:11 The Impact of Seasonal Sales and Location Changes18:05 Lessons Learned from the First Year of Operations24:46 Scaling the Fireworks Business30:08 Navigating Competition and Location Challenges36:55 Operational Success and Future Goals40:45 Marketing Strategies and Customer Engagement

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