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Ugly Businesses Are the Best Businesses #2261
October 28, 2022

In episode #2261, Neil and Eric talk about why ugly businesses are the best businesses. Many of us are inspired by new and exciting industries, but some of the best businesses are based on basic necessities that everyone needs. It may not be glamorous, but it’s far more consistent than trends! Tune in to learn the ins and outs of why ugly businesses are best!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:20] Today’s topic: Ugly Businesses Are the Best Businesses.
  • [00:37] Why you don’t need to have a trendy business to be successful.
  • [02:18] Why running an agency could be considered an ugly business.
  • [03:44] What Codie Sanchez can teach us about buying and running ugly businesses.
  • [03:59] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!
  • [04:05] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!

 

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