Zero to 1 Million… In A Year?

What would you do if you had to start all over again—with zero dollars—and find a way to turn it into a million-dollar business. Could you do it? Could you do it in just 12 months? 

Sounds impossible? 

In this episode of the Profit Cleaners podcast, Brandon Schoen and Brandon Condrey tackle this wild thought experiment, drawing inspiration from marketing guru Neil Patel and their own lessons from building a thriving cleaning business.

The Brandons break it all down: how retiring baby boomers (aka the “Silver Tsunami”) are leaving behind profitable businesses that just need modernization. They’ll share real tips for buying and transforming these businesses, whether it’s through clever seller financing or SBA loans. Plus, they’ll reveal why sometimes it’s better to build from scratch—and what to do if you’re ready to go all in on an existing business.

Along the way, you’ll hear laugh-out-loud stories about outdated business practices, what to watch out for when buying a business, and how to modernize operations to create a business that thrives in 2025 and beyond. 

Ready to transform your business strategy, start fresh, or just laugh your way through learning? Hit play now!

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Highlights:

• (00:14) Why 2025 is the perfect year to ride the “Silver Tsunami” of retiring business owners.
• (01:13) Neil Patel’s million-dollar playbook: buy boring, “ugly” businesses and make them shine.
• (05:30) How to buy a business without breaking the bank: seller financing, SBA loans, and more.
• (10:29) Spotting untapped opportunities: businesses still stuck in the ’80s.
• (17:07) The surprisingly simple strategy of calling your competition and planting the seed to buy.
• (20:31) Are you building a business—or creating another job for yourself? A reality check.
• (24:37) The importance of systems over goals for achieving sustained success in business (Atomic Habits reference included).

Links/Resources Mentioned:

• Profit Cleaners Website 
• Watch the FREE Masterclass: https://profitcleaners.com/masterclass)
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