At just 29 years old, Walton native Nick Tanenbaum has accomplished what many spend a lifetime chasing: building not one, but three thriving businesses—and a growing team—right here in Northern Kentucky.
What started in 2020 with a single small patio project has grown into a full-fledged operation employing 10 people under the banner of Tanenbaum Enterprises. But Tanenbaum’s story didn’t begin in business—it began in service.
From Walton-Verona to the Marine Corps
A 2014 graduate of Walton-Verona High School, Tanenbaum chose a path of discipline and duty early on. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a sergeant and tank crewman.
That experience, he says, laid the foundation for everything that followed.
“The Marines teach you accountability, leadership, and how to push through when things get tough,” Tanenbaum said. “Those lessons carry over into business every single day.”
Building Strength—In the Gym and the Community
After his military service, Tanenbaum became a coach and part-owner at Triple Crown Athletic, a local gym where he trained young athletes.
Specializing in personal fitness, strength training, and mixed martial arts, he worked closely with young teens—helping them build not only physical strength, but confidence and discipline.
That same drive to mentor others would later shape his vision as a business owner.
From One Patio to Three Companies
In 2020, Tanenbaum launched his first company, Tanenbaum Services and Concrete, starting with a single patio job. Today, the company offers a wide range of services, including driveways, sidewalks, decorative concrete, and commercial and residential epoxy flooring. The business has earned nearly 200 five-star reviews and was voted NKY’s Best Concrete Company in 2025, a testament to its reputation for quality and reliability.
But Tanenbaum didn’t stop there.
He expanded into transportation with Blacked Out Transportation, a party bus and chauffeur service serving Northern Kentucky and the greater Cincinnati area. The company has quickly become a popular choice for events, celebrations, and nights out.
Most recently, in 2025, he launched Big Toys For Big Boys, a marketplace for buying, selling, and trading vehicles, equipment, mini excavators, and everything in between. The idea was born out of his own experience in the concrete business.
“When I first started, I wished there was a place like this,” he said. “Something built for guys in the trades who need equipment and want a trusted place to buy, sell, or trade.”
A Vision Bigger Than Business
Despite managing three companies and a growing team, Tanenbaum is already looking ahead.
Through Tanenbaum Enterprises, he plans to develop a blue-collar entrepreneurial franchise model designed to help young teens transition into adulthood with real-world business knowledge.
His goal is simple, but ambitious: give teenagers and young adults the tools, mindset, and opportunity to succeed—especially those who may not follow a traditional college path.
“I want to create something that shows young teens you can build a life and a career with your hands, your work ethic, and the right mindset,” Tanenbaum said.
A Local Success Story
From a Marine Corp sergeant to multi-business owner, Nick Tanenbaum’s journey reflects a growing trend in Northern Kentucky: young entrepreneurs building opportunity from the ground up.
And if his track record is any indication, this is only the beginning.
