Get your creative juices flowing with The Startup Ideas Podcast. Published twice a week, we bring you free startup ideas to inspire your next venture. Hosted by Greg Isenberg, CEO of Late Checkout and former advisor to Reddit and TikTok. Subscribe so you don't miss out. For more startup ideas, we created a database of 30+ startup ideas you can take at https://gregisenberg.com/30startupideas
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Welcome to Spitball, where three lovable scamps and a guest empty their heads of the startup and tech product ideas they have stuck up in there so you can have them for free. Anything we say is yours to keep!
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3-5 minute startup ideas to help you start your next venture.
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StartUp Ideas is a podcast that focuses on the most important part of any Startup... The Idea. And we're giving away our best ideas to you!
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Vijay Peduru provides one million-dollar startup idea every Tuesday. These ideas won't help you build the next Instagram or Twitter, but would help you create a $2K to $10K MRR(Monthly recurring revenue) business. The goal is to help you accumulate half a million to a million dollars in 3-5 years. These ideas could be easily implemented without much tech background.
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In this episode, I am joined by Michael Girdley, Chairman and CEO of Girdley Enterprises, as we discuss how to build a HoldCo. Michael shares his frameworks and best practices for structuring HoldCo’s. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:25 What is HoldCo 07:22 Types of HoldCo 09:45 Why go HoldCo 12:56 Types of HoldCo Pt 2 15:27 Frameworks for struc…
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Hardware Store Custom Signs, Hemisphere Tools Swap, Communes as a Service, and Human-Controlled Robots
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Special thanks to Bryce for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:25 - But Wait, There’s More! 00:09:23 - Hardware Store Custom Signs 00:21:33 - Hemisphere Tools Swap 00:29:29 - Communes as a Service 00:38:46 - Human-Controlled Robots 00:51:37 - Outro We’d love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@spitball.show ⁂ Fediverse — @podcast@spitball.s…
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In this episode, I am joined by Arvid Kahl, CEO and Founder of Podscan, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:09 Startup Idea 1: AI Co-Founder 21:07 Startup Idea 2: Silent Refactoring as a Service 37:00 Startup Idea 3: Niche-specific AI-powered content curation 1) AI Co-Founder:…
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Join me as I chat with Joseph Choi, Founder of Viral App Founders Community, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for finding and building profitable Consumer Apps. Learn his step-by-step formula to building and growth hacking apps. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:01 Ecom Marketing Strategies applied to Consumer Apps 11:07 TikTok Shop Aff…
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Join us for an engaging conversation with John Coogan, Entrepreneur in Residence at Founders Fund, as we explore a wide range of moonshot ideas from Cybersecurity to moon Colonization to humanoid military robots Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:57 Startup Idea 1: Cybersecurity for AI companies 11:37 Startup Idea 2: Moon-focused space startup 21:3…
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Join me as I chat with Blake Anderson, Co-Founder of Apex, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for building and scaling viral AI Apps. Learn his step-by-step formula creating viral apps. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:59 Why build AI Apps 04:58 Startup Idea 1: Career AI 08:19 Blake's framework for building Viral AI Apps 10:38 Finding in…
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Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:46 Startup Idea 1: AI-Generated UGC Ads 16:10 Startup Idea 2: AI Infographic Generator 21:14 Startup Idea 3: AI Journaling App 30:10 Startup Idea 4: No…
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Special thanks to Drew for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Will It Send? 00:10:34 - Interactive Pet Projector 00:20:32 - Only Box Fans 00:32:07 - Annoy-a-Trons for Good 00:40:42 - Pappy’s Nuts 00:51:53 - Outro We’d love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@spitball.show ⁂ Fediverse — @podcast@spitball.show 🌐 https://spitball.show 🔔 h…
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I’m joined by Jordan Mix, Operating Partner at Late Checkout, to discuss how to build swipe files and how to remix successful strategies. Jordan breaks down why these marketing funnels work and the anatomy of a successful funnel. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:27 Why build Swipe Files 04:00 Example 1: Tweets 08:40 Example 2: DTC Product 12:10 E…
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How to build a $20m sales funnel from scratch
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Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into how to build million dollar sales funnels. Jonathan shares his strategies and frameworks for creating sales funnels that will 10x your conversion rate Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:04 Sales Funnels explained (Websites vs Funnels) 15:53 Ugly funnels c…
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Join me as I chat with Sarah Lacy, Co-Founder of The Best Book Store , as we discuss a variety of EdTech startup ideas. Sarah also shares her the lessons she learned from studying Mark Zuckerberg and her advice for networking and storytelling Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:46 Startup Idea 1: Pre-MBA Entrepreneurship Program for Tween Girls 23:5…
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Join me as I chat with John Rush, a serial entrepreneur, as we dive deep into how to build and scale directories. John shares his strategies and frameworks to for how to use AI and SEO to build and scale cash flowing directories. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Why directories 02:59 How to find directory ideas 08:43 Building your directory 19…
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Bathroom Fans 2.0, Food Truck Finder, Restaurant Tinder, and a Proposal Marketplace
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Special thanks to Jimmy for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:53 - Guest Pitch by Erik Charles Nielsen 00:13:00 - Bathroom Fans 2.0 00:25:13 - Food Truck Finder 00:40:33 - Restaurant Tinder 00:48:20 - A Proposal Marketplace 01:01:09 - Outro We’d love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@spitball.show ⁂ Fediverse — @podcast@spitball.show 🌐 h…
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Join me as I chat with Anu Atluru, startup builder, angel investor, and writer, as we dive deep into how to build and scale premium dating apps, and Anu shares her thoughts on how to leverage status to position and growth hack your startup. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:27 Startup Idea 1: Premium Dating App for Niche Markets 20:51 Startup Idea…
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Join me as I chat with Andrew Wilkinson, Co-Founder of Tiny, as we explore innovative startup ideas, and his frameworks for finding and building startups Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:55 Startup Idea 1: Robot Lawn-mowing Service/Directory 17:54 Startup Idea 2: CPAP alternatives for Sleep Apnea 26:24 Startup Idea 3: Computer Vision for Small Biz 32:03 S…
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Join me as I chat with Romain Torres, Co-Founder of Arcads AI, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for finding and building profitable AI Apps. Learn his step-by-step formula to building and growth hacking apps. Episode Timestamps 0:00 Intro 00:49 Introduction to AI Apps and User Acquisition 10:38 Product-Led Growth 13:30 ASO (Apple Search …
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Join me as I chat with Samir Chaudry, Co-Founder of Colin and Samir, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of content creation, technology, and the future of media. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:20 AR glasses 10:46 The future of Content in an attention economy 15:15 Samir’s Youtube and content strategy 21:50 Content Formats 29:56 Why it’s hard to s…
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The 100 Ideas Spectacular!
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00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:03 - Will It Blend? 00:06:31 - 🚫 Most Unlikely 00:14:10 - 💰 Biggest Revenue Potential 00:21:45 - 🥵 Hottest Love Corner 00:27:20 - 💳 Best Name 00:30:00 - 👍 Most Practical 00:35:08 - 👎 Most Impractical 00:46:06 - 🦠 Most Viral 00:51:13 - ⚖️ Most Illegal 00:53:24 - 🧠 Can’t Stop Thinking About It 00:56:26 - 🤕 Most Likely to Put So…
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In this episode, we dive deep into my process for naming my startups and businesses. I share my 4-step guide for coming up with memorable names for startups and how you can apply these principles to come up with your own scroll stopping name. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:09 types of names 01:53 Naming Strategy 1: Descriptive 03:11 Naming Strategy 2: …
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Join me as I chat with Chris Josephs, Co-Founder of Autopilot, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for growth hacking startups. Learn his step-by-step formula to building and converting attention, affinity, and authority into brand loyalty and startup growth. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:20 Chris’s Viral Formula Overview 08:13 Step 1: Build N…
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Join me as I chat with Luke Sophinos, Founder & CEO of CourseKey, as we discuss the frameworks and strategies for building a successful vertical SaaS business. Learn how to find, validate, and launch SaaS opportunities! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Why Vertical SaaS? 05:46 How to pick your vertical 11:05 Understand the industry inside-out 19:11 An…
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Join me as I chat with Nick Huber, a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor, as we dive into the art of going viral on social media. Nick reveals his proven formula for creating engaging content that’s reached millions and helped him grow a massive following. If you're looking to boost your social media game and learn strategies that truly wo…
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Oops! All Love Corners: Red Flags, Reheat and Meet, Quantified Speed Dating, and Friend of a Friend 2.0
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Special thanks to Kayla for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:46 - Tinder or Timber? 00:08:58 - Red Flags 00:20:20 - Reheat and Meet 00:28:46 - Quantified Speed Dating 00:37:12 - Friend of a Friend 2.0 00:46:51 - Outro We’d love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@spitball.show ⁂ Fediverse — @podcast@spitball.show 🌐 https://spitball.show 🔔…
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My notes on mr beast's LEAKED 36 page leaked "how to succeed in mr. beast production" document Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Initial Thoughts 02:38 Clarity of the Goal 03:27 YouTube is eating all media: 04:27 A, B, C player framework 05:15 How to go viral 08:21 Why isn’t MrBeast building the Y-Combinator of Creators? 09:12 He defines his own langua…
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Join me as I sit down with Oren John, the internet's creative director who's worked with major brands like Red Bull, Ciroc, Grey Goose, and YRB. Together, we explore the game-changing potential of TikTok Shop and how creators are using the platform to build thriving businesses. Oren shares his expert insights on the role of luxury, craftsmanship, a…
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I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, as we deep dive on how to set up million dollar sales funnels. 1) Startup Idea 1: Paid Ads Agency • Huge market for one-person ad consulting businesses • Target specific verticals (e.g., hair salons, female info product owners) • Take a cut of revenue instead of charging upfront 2) Facebook ads still crush it (for 4…
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I’m joined by Marc Lou, a serial entrepreneur and indie hacker legend, as we explore innovative startup ideas, and his frameworks for content marketing, gamification, and pricing 1) Sell Digital Products • Create courses/ebooks on what you know • Focus on life-changing hacks (e.g. better sleep) • Use gamma.app for slick lead magnets Pro tip: Share …
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I’m joined by Jason Fried, Co-founder and CEO of 37signals, as we deep dive on innovative startup ideas, our frameworks to building products people love, and our thoughts on the current software landscape. 1) The "Scratch-off Ad" app idea: • Full-screen ad you scratch off with your finger • Blow into mic to clear "dust" • Chance to win prizes/coupo…
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YouTuber Stock Market, Pit Crew Medical Combos, Smash Trash For Cash, and Marketing Team Game Shows
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Special thanks to Greg for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:42 - Nostalgic Noises 00:06:58 - YouTuber Stock Market 00:20:42 - Bonus Idea: Tuition Investing 00:24:55 - Pit Crew Medical Combos 00:32:34 - Smash Trash for Cash 00:43:39 - Marketing Team Game Shows 00:54:02 - Outro We’d love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@spitball.show ⁂ F…
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Join us for an engaging conversation with Brian Dean, Co-Founder of Exploding Topics I, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) AI Content Updater for Publishers • Automatically finds & updates outdated content • Fixes broken links, outdated stats, irrelevant info • Integrates with CMS for seamless updates • Target…
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Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) Canva Agency • Create tutorials on how to use Canva • Build an audience through YouTube • Offer design services to viewers • Hire offshore talent for execution • Monetize through ads, af…
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I’m joined by Adam Robinson who has bootstrapped startups to millions of dollars in revenue, as we deep dive on how we would validate and grow a startup idea. 1) The Yonder Phone Pouch market is exploding • Locks phones away to create "phone-free spaces" • Already in schools, concerts, comedy shows • Huge potential for innovation (charging, remote …
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I’m joined by Chris Koerner who owns 8 RV parks + 7 companies, as we jam on 5 ideas he would start tomorrow: 1) Content Management for underserved platforms • Instagram Reels can be cross-posted to Facebook • FB Reels get massive organic reach (100k+ views/hr) • Clickable links allowed in comments (unlike IG) • Opportunity: Build a tool/agency to a…
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Special thanks to Ali for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:46 - Intramurals 00:15:01 - Powerline Mail Delivery 00:26:17 - Crows as a Service 00:33:38 - Single Sock Store 00:44:39 - Photo To-Do Lists 00:58:00 - Outro We’d love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@spitball.show ⁂ Fediverse — @podcast@spitball.show 🌐 https://spitball.show 🔔 h…
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In this episode, we dive deep into uncovering validated startup ideas by leveraging anti-trends on Pinterest and Google Trends. I'll walk you through my workflow, showing you exactly how to use these tools to spot emerging trends, identify key problems and solutions, and find creators and websites thriving in these niches. If you're looking for a f…
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In this episode, I share 4 SaaS ideas with massive potential. I'll dissect each concept, revealing its market opportunities and possible pitfalls. Plus, learn the exact strategies and frameworks I'd use to grow these innovative software businesses from the ground up. 1) Legal Jargon Simplifier • Chrome extension that demystifies complex legal docs …
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I’m joined by Justin Welsh, a 7-figure Solopreneur & Creator, where we dive deep into how we would build an AI-powered book empire and the opportunities and challenges that AI brings. 1) AI-powered book empire 📚 Greg's step-by-step process: • Use Claude/GPT-4 to brainstorm book concepts • Analyze Amazon bestsellers with Jungle Scout • Generate deta…
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The DIY Hotline, Remote Tech Support Orb, My First Checkout, and Netflix for Legos
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Special thanks to Chase for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:58 - Wisdom of the Crowdfund 00:14:13 - The DIY Hotline 00:28:31 - Remote Tech Support Orb 00:38:23 - My First Checkout 00:45:52 - Netflix for Lego 00:51:07 - Bonus Idea: VR Tennis Training for Kids 01:02:49 - Outro We’d love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@spitball.show ⁂ F…
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I’m joined by Tibo Louis-Lucas , Founder of Revid.AI, as we explore a wide range of Creator tool ideas and business opportunities 1) Brand & Influencer Matching 2.0 • Passionfruit's success shows there's still room for innovation. • Idea: Flip the model. Create a "link tree" for brands, not creators. • Use AI to curate & rank inbound creator applic…
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I’m joined by Danny Postma, Founder and CEO of Headshot Pro, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities 1) AI Keyword Generator + Content Creator • Use Ahrefs to find low-competition keywords • Generate AI content for each keyword (e.g. AI tattoos) • Build directories and tools for user-generated content • Rapidly cre…
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In this episode, we explore 8 standout startup ideas from Dani Grant’s list of 139. I’ll break down why each idea has potential or pitfalls and share the frameworks and strategies I’d use to grow these businesses. Here are the most interesting ones (with my takes): 1) Product Spec Doc SaaS • Google Docs for PMs • Pricing Potential: $20/mo • Partner…
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80 mins of advice to level up your life with lifehacks
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I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, discuss startup ideas, lifehacks and book recommendations Startup Idea: "Drip" - AI-powered content resurfacing • Combats "read it later" syndrome • Synthesizes bookmarks, saved content • Delivers curated insights via SMS/email • Personalizes based on interests & goals Startup Idea: E…
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Special thanks to Rebekah for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patently False 00:08:52 - Concerts Archive App 00:18:02 - Dual Wingman 00:28:54 - Community Game Shows 00:38:25 - Bone Conducting Hearing Aids 00:57:05 - Outro We’d love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@spitball.show ⁂ Fediverse — @podcast@spitball.show 🌐 https://spitb…
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Join us for an engaging conversation with Dani Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Jam.Dev, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) K-pop style factories for unicorn startup hires • Target: Specialized roles like first growth marketer or dev evangelist • Idea: Train people specifically for these high-demand positions • Mo…
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3 crypto startup ideas: dating app, luxury watch marketplace, tutoring platform
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Join us for an engaging conversation with Ben Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Here Not There Labs, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) Dating app with on-chain reputation: • Track user behavior (response time, follow-through on dates) • Use data to predict compatibility • Reward good actors, discourage bad behavio…
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I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, to explore the growing trend of Faceless YouTube channels What are faceless YouTube channels? • No visible creator • Voiceover narration • Can be high-quality content or "absolute dog shit" • Huge opportunity for creators who don't want to be on camera Tools to get started • ChatGPT/C…
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Niche Startup Ideas: Hedge Fund Data/Info Business, Expert Network, & AI-Generated Kids' Music
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Join us for an engaging conversation with Jesse Pujji, Founder and CEO of Gateway X, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) Hedge Fund Information Business • Sell insights to hedge funds for $100-200k/year • Use reverse auction: only 20 clients get access • Potential $10M+ EBITDA business 2) Verticalized Expert Ne…
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Redbox Optometrists, Social Travel Itineraries, Planetarium Swimming Pools, and Loofah Dryers
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Special thanks to Chris for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Acquisition or Fiction? 00:08:26 - Redbox Optometrists 00:17:32 - Social Travel Itineraries 00:24:43 - Planetariam Swimming Pools 00:34:18 - Loofah Dryers 00:43:30 - Outro We’d love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@spitball.show ⁂ Fediverse — @podcast@spitball.show 🌐 htt…
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Neer Sharma shared 6 startup ideas and the frameworks he would use to grow them: 1) Baby Fund: a JustGiving for parents to raise money that can only be invested into their kid’s future • Crowdsource money from family/friends at baby showers • Invest only in index tracker funds • Could help solve the "can't afford kids" problem for millennials. 2) A…
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8 startup ideas backed by data/trends to get you paid (steal these $1M+/year ideas)
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Cody Schneider the Manic Startup Idea Machine is back. He's full of 7 figure ideas: 1) Blue Collar Startups (Window Cleaning, Power Washing, Lawn Mowing) Low start up costs Optimize Google My Business listing Use AI to write keyword-rich descriptions Scale into an agency, then buy portions of other companies Potential for $1M-$5M/year business 2) C…
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