UPDATE: https://youtu.be/I0rAGz60fAQ Porch Pumpkins are taking the internet by storm...but is this business actually profitable? I think you'll be very surprised... I sat down with Heather Torres, the rockstar ball of energy founder of Porch Pumpkins, who literally invented this whole industry! In this episode, we talk about how she turned decorating porches with pumpkins into a thriving business. We cover everything from her profit margins and gross revenue to her customer base and logistics strategy. Heather shares how she finds customers, what an average customer looks like, and how she would navigate if a recession came. Learn more about Heather Torres here: https://linktr.ee/porchpumpkins Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Audio podcast on all podcast platforms: https://toolkit.tkopod.com/podcast Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://tkopod.com Private community where we build cool businesses together: https://TKOwners.com Learn more about me: https://www.chrisjkoerner.com/ Business ideas shorts channel: ⁨@thekoernerofficeideas⁩ (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCzjpCGEXR7BU-_SJSl59CGQ) The Koerner Office highlights: ⁨@thekoernerofficesegments⁩ (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYEzHNmI-1oIqimmOnul_fg) AI-enabled accounting software, because Quickbooks SUCKS: https://lazybooks.com/ --- 00:00 Highlights: Introduction to Porch Pumpkins 00:49 The Origin Story 02:02 The Business Model 03:45 Marketing and Growth 04:52 The Impact of Halloween 06:05 Inspiration and Competition 08:34 Operational Challenges and Solutions 10:46 Scaling the Business 17:11 Customer Demographics 24:37 Exploring Package Options 25:51 Profit Margins and Business Insights 27:24 Handling Growth and Customer Demand 30:46 Impact of Economic Conditions 37:50 Trademark Challenges and Intellectual Property 44:26 Sustainable Practices and Future Plans 45:14 Conclusion and Contact Information --- For the algorithm: #PorchPumpkins #SeasonalBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #HomeDecorBusiness #PumpkinDecorating #BusinessFounder #SmallBizSuccess #HolidayBusinessIdea #EntrepreneurJourney #UniqueBusinessModel #BusinessGrowthHacks #CustomerAcquisition #Profitability #BusinessLogistics #MarketingTips #BusinessStrategy #BusinessInspiration #FallDecor #HolidaySeasonBusiness #StartupAdvice #InnovativeBusinessIdeas #NicheBusinessSuccess #SeasonalEntrepreneur #BuildingYourBrand #HomeBusinessIdeas #BusinessMindset #BusinessGoals #ManagingRecession #SeasonalMarketing #DecoratingBusiness #HolidayDecorInspo #ScalingYourBusiness #BusinessTipsForSuccess #HomeDecorTrends #StartupBusinessTips #TurningIdeasIntoProfit #BuildingCustomerBase #EntrepreneurLife #SuccessInBusiness #StartupSuccess #SmartBusinessMoves #FallBusinessOpportunities #BusinessPlanning #CustomerRetention #MarketingForSmallBusiness #BusinessAdvice101 #HomeServicesBusiness #CreativeStartup #BusinessOpportunities #EmpowerEntrepreneurs