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1994: [Part 1] The Craigslist Method: 4 Strategies to Start a Business In Your Spare Time by Tyler Tervooren
Category: Business
Duration: 00:05:29
Publish Date: 2026-03-17 07:00:00
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Episode 1994:

Tyler Tervooren shares how massive businesses often start as small side projects, highlighting how Craig Newmark quietly grew Craigslist while still working a full-time job. By focusing on existing skills and starting with a simple idea, anyone can begin building a business in their spare time. Tervooren reveals practical lessons that show how small, strategic beginnings can grow into something far bigger than expected.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.riskology.co/craigslist-method/

Quotes to ponder:

"More importantly, there are millions of successful businesses you've never heard of that were built in someone's spare time."

"The skills you need to build it should already be in place."

"How simple can a business be before it ceases to be a business at all? Pretty simple, it turns out."

Episode references:

The Yankee Candle Company: https://www.yankeecandle.com

Craigslist: https://www.craigslist.org
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