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Episode Synopsis "S1E2 Ian Oestreich - Founded Curbside Bicycles"
Today's Guest: Ian Oestreich, Founder of Curbside BicyclesThis is the classic tale of someone who got handed lemons and made lemonade. During the first COVID-19 pandemic shut-down Ian got laid-off as a personal trainer. He opened up a mobile bicycle repair business. By the time Ian's old employer offered him his job back, business was going so well that he declined so that you could focus full time on his startup. How Curbside Bicycles got started (1:08)The investment (4:28)Core strengths vs. secondary business functions (5:43)Seasonality and impact by the COVID-19 pandemic (9:13)How to get started - planning vs. doing (14:29)What do customers love? (17:37)Is it hard to find hosts for a pop-up bike shop? (19:52)Interesting anecdotes (23:20)Advice to people considering starting a business (28:24)What's next for Curbside Bicycles? (32:02)Reach out to Ian Oestreich, Founder of Curbside Bicycles via: curbsidebicycles.comFeatured in Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Fox News
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