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🦆 Canada Goose Control Business making $170k/yr!
The Corporate Pivot
March 03, 2025
Welcome Back to The Corporate Pivot!
Ever feel like the weekend lasts about five minutes, but the workweek stretches on for eternity? One second, you’re clocking out on Friday, and the next, you’re back at your desk pretending to care about “leveraging cross-functional synergies.”
If you’ve ever wondered if there’s another way, there is. Owning or starting a business is one of the few ways to break free before 65. It’s not easy, but at least you’re building something for yourself—not just another deck for someone else’s meeting.
This is The Corporate Pivot—where we share the real lessons, wins, and stumbles from making the jump. Stick around. It beats refreshing your inbox, hoping that urgent email just disappears.
Here’s what we have for you today:
Pivot Perspectives: Sam talks about the best business bank accounts, comparing fees, features, and why online banks like Relay and Mercury stand out. Tyler talks about uncovering a surprising business opportunity in home services after initially dismissing the industry as too risky. | Acquisition Alerts:
| Bare Minimum Bulletin: Vinny talks about dodging taxes (satirically, of course), questioning why he owes money to "some lady named IRS," and dealing with gluten-free coworkers in the most unhinged ways possible. |
Cool Business Idea:
Bar prep courses cost thousands, but most students say they’re outdated and ineffective. ⚖️💸
What if AI could create a personalized, smarter way to study—for a fraction of the cost?
Read more in this week’s Cool Business Idea. ⬇️
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Confusing Corporate Sayings:
"Let’s open up the kimono and see what’s inside."
Professional Translation:
“They want full transparency on the project details.”
Corporate Pivot Translation:
“I don’t know what you’re trying to say, but it sounds like I’m reporting you to HR.”
Sam’s Perspective (1st Time Buyer)
🆕 Status Update: This week, I spent some time researching business bank accounts, and it turns out not all are created equal. A lot of big banks have hidden fees, low transaction limits, or just make simple things—like sending a wire—more of a hassle than they should be. For small business owners, Relay and Mercury stood out as solid options. Relay makes managing multiple accounts easy (great for Profit First setups), and Mercury has no fees, even for wires. If you need in-person banking, Chase is a solid bet, especially since they don’t charge for wires if you upgrade to a higher-tier account. If you’re starting a business or switching accounts, it’s worth looking beyond just your local bank—some of these online options make things way smoother.
Tyler’s Perspective (Experienced Buyer)
🆕 Status Update: Last time, we talked about expanding my home services business. In addition to that—and as a great reminder to stay focused without closing yourself off to new opportunities—we’re now exploring the possibility of acquiring a business in a completely new home services niche.
At first, I had written off this industry due to the usual horror stories, but after meeting someone who successfully built a company in this space, I started asking questions and digging deeper. Turns out, there’s a unique opportunity here. With the owner’s expertise, we may have a few ways to get involved. Moral of the story? Always check in with your network—you never know when a conversation might lead to something you never even considered.
💰 Deals < $500k 💰
Business Name: Canada Goose Control Business
Revenue: $175,844
Asking Price: $454,000
Profit: $170,472 (Profit Margin = 97.0%)
Location: Onondaga County, NY
Established: 2003
✅ Pros:
Seasonal Business with High Margins: Operates from April to November, allowing owners to take winters off while maintaining a high-profit margin.
Recurring Revenue & Long-Term Contracts: The company has repeating commercial and municipal contracts, ensuring stable and predictable income.
⚠️ Con:
Geographic Limitation: Currently established in central NY; expanding outside the region may require additional travel and workforce investment.
📈 Growth Opportunities:
Expand to Additional Regions: The business model can be replicated in other areas with large commercial properties, golf courses, and municipalities.
Increase Marketing & Digital Presence: Building a strong online presence and leveraging Google Ads and SEO could attract more clients looking for humane geese control solutions.
💰💰 Deals $500k - $2m 💰💰
Business Name: Specialty Fasteners & Hardware Distribution
Revenue: $1,460,000
Asking Price: $1,800,000
Profit: $434,000 (Profit Margin = 29.7%)
Location: Minnesota (Relocatable)
Established: 1990
✅ Pros:
Minimal Owner Involvement & Scalable: The business runs semi-absentee, requiring just 5 hours/week from the owner, making it easy to integrate into an existing operation.
Established Brand & Trademarked Products: The company has 35+ years of reputation in the construction supply sector with proprietary, high-margin products.
⚠️ Con:
Dependent on Construction Industry Cycles: Economic downturns or slow construction markets could affect sales volume.
📈 Growth Opportunities:
Expand Distribution Channels: Selling through Amazon, e-commerce platforms, or big-box retailers could dramatically increase sales.
Offer Subscription-Based Sales: Introducing recurring auto-replenishment for high-volume customers could improve cash flow and customer retention.
💰💰💰 Deals $2m-$10m 💰💰💰
Business Name: Catering Business
Revenue: $2,229,135
Asking Price: $3,750,000
Profit: $800,863 (Profit Margin = 35.9%)
Location: Collier County, FL
Established: 2004
✅ Pros:
Diverse Revenue Streams & High Repeat Business: The company services weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and government contracts, ensuring a steady client base.
SBA Pre-Qualified with Strong Financials: Buyers can finance with 10% down, and the company boasts consistent high margins and clean financials.
⚠️ Con:
Labor-Intensive Business Model: With 80 employees, managing staff and scheduling could be a challenge for a new owner.
📈 Growth Opportunities:
Expand into Meal Prep & Delivery: Adding subscription meal prep services for businesses and high-net-worth clients could generate consistent revenue.
Develop Strategic Venue Partnerships: Securing exclusive catering agreements with high-end venues could increase long-term bookings.
Vinny’s Bare Minimum Bulletin
Note: This portion of the writeup is intended to be satirical. No one should ever listen or follow this type of behavior. We are frankly surprised that anyone even reads these things.
With February coming to an end, we can all get excited about the most important month yet... MARCH. Its March Madness time and it's the last time I can take a major loss for my "2024" taxes. Now, I thought there was some COVID rule where we didn't have to pay taxes anymore, but some lady named IRS keeps reaching out telling me I OWE her money. I have never met this IRS girl and I'll be damned if she's going to extort me!
Yea, I know it's a surprise to you that I even know that we have to "pay" taxes. Well, I think its B.S. Why should I have to pay anything, not like they need to fund important stuff like schools or emergency services... They said if I don't pay up they are going to "garnish" my wages.... Garnish is for food, and I'm not a chef.
❓Question time: Your annoying coworker insists on going to a gluten free restaurant because they are gluten free, do you:
Take them to a brewery and explain that the double hopped IPA doesn't have gluten?
Take them to a nice restaurant. Go to the bathroom at the end, stick them with the bill... escape through the bathroom window... drive to work without them. Then you tell your boss that you haven't seen them in hours?
Talk to your therapist about it since you WFH ALONE on your single owner operated business and realize that YOU are the annoying coworker?
If you aren't sure which one is correct that’s because you probably have a good head on your shoulders and would accommodate like a professional, but that doesn’t make for a funny newsletter…
Note: This portion of the writeup is intended to be satirical. No one should ever listen or follow this type of behavior. We are frankly surprised that anyone even reads these things.
Read more at corppivot.com!
💡 Cool Business Idea: AI-Powered Bar Exam Study App ⚖️
Bar prep courses cost thousands, but they’re outdated, generic, and often ineffective. What if you could build a smarter, AI-driven study tool that actually adapts to each student—for a fraction of the cost?
For just $20/month in AI costs, you can launch a lean, scalable web app that delivers real-time legal explanations, personalized study plans, and AI-powered tutoring—helping law students pass faster and with better results.
⬇️ Let’s break down the numbers!
🛠️ Startup Costs (Lean MVP Model) 💰
Expense | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
ChatGPT API (Pro Plan) | $20 |
Cursor AI Coding Assistant | $20 |
Hosting (Vercel, Supabase) | $25–$50 |
Domain & SSL | $10 |
Stripe Fees (Per Transaction) | ~3% |
Total Monthly Cost | ~$75–$100 |
💡 Yes—you can launch this for less than $100/month.
💰 Monetization & Pricing Model
💵 Subscription Options:
$49/month for full access.
$299 one-time payment for a bar exam package.
🎓 University & Law School Partnerships:
Bulk licensing to law schools & bar prep programs.
💼 Big Law Firm Packages:
Employers sponsor access for incoming associates prepping for the bar.
📈 Revenue Projections
Scenario | Users | Monthly Revenue | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
Bad | 50 | $2,450 | $29,400 |
Good | 500 | $24,500 | $294,000 |
Great | 2,000 | $98,000 | $1.17M |
💡 With just 500 users, this becomes a $294K/year business.
🚀 Business Plan & Scaling Strategy
1️⃣ Launch MVP in 2-3 Months – Start with practice questions, AI feedback, and personalized study plans.
2️⃣ Leverage Law School Communities – Offer discounted trials & referral bonuses for students.
3️⃣ Build Social Proof – Publish AI-powered study hacks, testimonials, and student success stories.
4️⃣ Expand to Other Legal Exams – Once proven, expand into MPRE, LSAT, and state-specific legal exams.
5️⃣ Secure Institutional Clients – Sell bulk licenses to universities & bar prep firms.
✅ People Already Pay $2K+ for Bar Prep – You’re offering a better, cheaper option.
✅ AI Creates a Competitive Edge – No bar prep tool adapts in real-time.
✅ Recurring Revenue Model – Every year, a new wave of students needs this.
✅ Crazy Low Startup Cost – $75/month vs. a $1M Kaplan program.
💰 ROI & Payback Period
At 50 users, you cover costs in the first month.
At 500 users, you’re hitting $300K+/year.
With law school partnerships, this scales to $1M+ FAST.
For under $100/month, you can launch a game-changing bar prep app that scales nationwide. Would you build this?
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