In this interview, Jake Piekarski shares how he scaled his $150K snow removal startup, Snow Scholars, by leveraging intellectual property, innovation, and a unique business model. Jake talks about employing college students, creating flexible job opportunities, and developing custom software with a pending patent to manage operations across multiple campuses. He also discusses his Shark Tank experience, partnering with Mark Cuban, and the importance of protecting ideas through trademarks and IP. This episode dives into entrepreneurship, investing, and building a scalable business in seasonal markets. #invention #patent #investing #startup #intellectualproperty #million #innovation #entrepreneurship #snowremoval #businessgrowth #sharktank #successstory
#snowcontracts #snowplowingparkinglot #snowplowingbusiness #snowplowbusiness #oncampusjobs
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Jake Pekarski of Snow Scholars
03:48 - Inspiration Behind Snow Scholars
06:15 - Background Before Snow Scholars
08:47 - Understanding Intellectual Property
09:08 - Importance of Intellectual Property
13:25 - Applying for Shark Tank
18:06 - Shark Tank Experience
19:18 - Deal with Mark Cuban
23:05 - Robert Herjavec's Exit
24:20 - Business Seasonality Insights
28:54 - Breakthroughs and Challenges
32:24 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
36:00 - Self-Driven Entrepreneurs
37:50 - Contacting Snow Scholars
40:02 - Do You Enjoy the Snow?
41:13 - Is This Your Full-Time Job?
41:43 - Schools Served by Snow Scholars
42:20 - Final Thoughts
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