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180: Founder Mode, Seasonal Businesses, Spirit Halloween’s $650m+ Biz and X vs. Brazil

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The NIA boys discuss Founder Mode, Seasonal Businesses, Spirit Halloween’s $650m+ Biz and X vs. Brazil


Timestamps:

  • (00:00:00) - Intro
  • (00:03:04) - Founder Mode
  • (00:20:13) - Meme of the Week
  • (00:22:44) - Seasonal Businesses
  • (00:35:28) - Spirit Halloween’s $650m+ Biz
  • (00:53:29) - X vs. Brazil


1) Paul Graham's "Founder Mode" essay sparks debate

• Contrasts with "Manager Mode" in large companies

• Emphasizes hands-on approach vs. delegating

• Airbnb's Brian Chesky cited as success story

• Key question: Is it just rebranded micromanagement?

• "It's really about good people versus bad people." - Bilal


2) Seasonal businesses can be WILDLY profitable

Hall of Fame examples:

• Mariah Carey's Christmas royalties ($2-3M/month)

• KFC/Domino's on Super Bowl Sunday

• Fireworks sellers (2 months/year)

• Wedding industry: 60-80% of engagements happen Q4 to Valentine's Day

• Crayola: 50% of their annual $600M revenue happen between July 4 and Labor Day


3) Spirit Halloween: The ultimate seasonal business

• 1,450 locations (as big as Target)

• $600-700M revenue in 2 months

• Uses bankrupt retail spaces


4) Brazil vs. X: The latest in global tech regulation

• Brazilian government blocks X (Twitter)

• $9,000 fine for VPN users (median salary: $8,000)

• Raises questions about free speech and government control



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Links Mentioned:

Founder Mode: https://paulgraham.com/foundermode.html

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