This is part 2 of a two-part conversation with Daniel. Be sure to listen to part 1 (aired Jan 27, 2025, Ep. #123) to hear how he got started, found the right niche, and set up the systems to grow and succeed.I sat down with Daniel Cronauer (LinkedIn), to continue our conversation about his entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, Daniel shares his unique strategies for acquiring customers, using rock flyers and yard signs. Daniel also talks about how he expanded his business with Christmas lights, and discusses his experience building his own gym from the ground up. He also touches on his experience with permanent light installations and their drawbacks as a business. Timestamps 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 Introduction: Acquiring Customers01:06 The Power of Yard Signs01:35 Handling Complaints and Mental Toughness01:49 Success Stories and Testimonials02:51 Rock Flyers: A Unique Marketing Strategy03:54 Operation Carpet Bomb: Aggressive Marketing05:33 The Importance of Visibility and Branding11:27 Networking and Personal Connections16:23 Gym Anecdotes and Personal Stories18:50 Vigilante for Good: Sneaking into Gyms19:48 Building a Gym from Scratch20:06 Entrepreneurial Lessons and Challenges23:46 Navigating Competition in the Gym Business30:15 Expanding to Multiple Locations33:33 Permanent Light Business Insights36:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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