Episode
#109 with Jonathon Barkl - The Founder of AirGarage Jams Out on Ideas
51:04
Published: Wed Sep 09 2020
Description
Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) hosts the pod today with guests Jonathon Barkl (@jonathonbarkl). In today's episode you'll hear (2:40) the opportunities in improving the business insurance process, (9:00) improving the USPS by doubling down on PO Box forwarding, (10:40) idea for customer service outsourcing using older folks, (18:44) Jonathan explains how and why he created his startup, AirGarage -- which he describes as a full stack parking operator that helps churches and businesses manage and rent out their parking lots, (32:00) Shaan asks Jonathan what his information diet is -- the first thing he does is read a book in the morning and he loves Tik-Tok, (40:20) Shaan asks Jonathan what the best purchase under $120 he's made recently. Links to companies mentioned: - https://www.mopoints.com/ - https://www.usestable.com - https://www.usertesting.com/ - https://www.rev.com/ - https://www.fireflyon.com/ - https://cleantheworld.org/ - https://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/ - https://remarkable.com/ Books mentioned - https://www.amazon.com/Superpower-Quest-Transform-American-Energy/dp/1501163582 - https://www.amazon.com/Genghis-Khan-Man-Conquered-World/dp/0224072900 This episode is presented by Tempo! Check them out at tempo.fit and use code "TempoHustle" for $100 off. Have you joined our private FB group yet? It's a page where people share each others million dollar ideas or what they're already working on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Chapters
The speaker listens to this podcast on walks through San Francisco to unwind after a long day of working as a startup founder.
00:00 - 02:54 (02:54)
Summary
The speaker listens to this podcast on walks through San Francisco to unwind after a long day of working as a startup founder. The podcast provides new ideas and insights into startups, which is refreshing for someone who is always focused on their own product.
Episode#109 with Jonathon Barkl - The Founder of AirGarage Jams Out on Ideas
PodcastMy First Million
The process of onboarding business insurance can be overwhelming and energy draining for entrepreneurs.
02:54 - 08:35 (05:41)
Summary
The process of onboarding business insurance can be overwhelming and energy draining for entrepreneurs. There is a need for advisors who can provide general information and watch over entrepreneurs as they complete paperwork and bureaucratic processes.
Episode#109 with Jonathon Barkl - The Founder of AirGarage Jams Out on Ideas
PodcastMy First Million
This podcast discusses a proposal for USPS showing how they can offer a virtual address service to compete with other companies, this service would be $10 a year and allow consumers to basically have a permanent address that they can use for their mail.
08:36 - 15:19 (06:42)
Summary
This podcast discusses a proposal for USPS showing how they can offer a virtual address service to compete with other companies, this service would be $10 a year and allow consumers to basically have a permanent address that they can use for their mail.
Episode#109 with Jonathon Barkl - The Founder of AirGarage Jams Out on Ideas
PodcastMy First Million
The gig economy is mostly physical labor-based and in-person, but how can it be brought to the home for those looking for work and to keep busy during later stages in life?
15:19 - 19:15 (03:56)
Summary
The gig economy is mostly physical labor-based and in-person, but how can it be brought to the home for those looking for work and to keep busy during later stages in life?
Episode#109 with Jonathon Barkl - The Founder of AirGarage Jams Out on Ideas
PodcastMy First Million
The parking industry works in a hierarchy made up of parking owners on the bottom level, parking operators above them and property managers above that.
19:16 - 28:18 (09:02)
Summary
The parking industry works in a hierarchy made up of parking owners on the bottom level, parking operators above them and property managers above that. Revenue in the industry has dropped and now the challenge is to find new growth.
Episode#109 with Jonathon Barkl - The Founder of AirGarage Jams Out on Ideas
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses two potential business models for startups that focus on sustainability: using harder-to-recycle plastic and repurposing unclaimed baggage from lost luggage.
28:19 - 33:50 (05:31)
Summary
The speaker discusses two potential business models for startups that focus on sustainability: using harder-to-recycle plastic and repurposing unclaimed baggage from lost luggage.
Episode#109 with Jonathon Barkl - The Founder of AirGarage Jams Out on Ideas
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker talks about how they have curated their social media feed to include diverse content like gardening and cat videos, to escape the information bubble they are constantly in as a tech startup founder.
33:50 - 40:28 (06:38)
Summary
The speaker talks about how they have curated their social media feed to include diverse content like gardening and cat videos, to escape the information bubble they are constantly in as a tech startup founder.
Episode#109 with Jonathon Barkl - The Founder of AirGarage Jams Out on Ideas
PodcastMy First Million
The host talks about how some people prefer to read printed documents because they get too distracted with computers, and discusses the success story of Febreze adding scent.
40:28 - 47:04 (06:35)
Summary
The host talks about how some people prefer to read printed documents because they get too distracted with computers, and discusses the success story of Febreze adding scent. They then mention Tim Ferriss' question about the best purchase that improved the quality of life under $100.
Episode#109 with Jonathon Barkl - The Founder of AirGarage Jams Out on Ideas
PodcastMy First Million
Iterating and finding what inputs work for personal growth is crucial, whether it's changing your inputs daily or monthly to find what works.
47:04 - 50:54 (03:50)
Summary
Iterating and finding what inputs work for personal growth is crucial, whether it's changing your inputs daily or monthly to find what works. Unique inputs that resonate with your interests can aid in your growth journey.