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| Business idea | Category | Videos | Sources | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niche in-person experience business Run a local experience business (escape rooms, classes, tastings) targeted at a specific niche audience, monetized via ticket sales. | Local Services | 41 videos · 414 channels | 4 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Side Hustle Nation, Side Hustle School | |
| Experiential / themed events business Run unique themed in-person events (paint-and-sip, escape-room style, dinners) monetized via tickets. | Local Services | 32 videos · 325 channels | 5 channelsThe Koerner Office, Greg Isenberg, My First Million, Side Hustle Nation, Side Hustle School | |
| Custom woodworking / furniture maker A craftsman builds and sells custom wood furniture, decor or one-off pieces through commissions, fairs or an online shop. | Local Services | 16 videos · 161 channels | 1 channelSide Hustle School | |
| Vending machine route Place and operate a route of vending machines in offices, gyms, and schools, monetized via per-sale margin. | Local Services | 16 videos · 165 channels | 5 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Side Hustle Nation, Codie Sanchez, Side Hustle School | |
| Wedding planning / coordination service Offer full-service or day-of wedding planning and coordination for couples, billed as a flat fee or % of wedding budget. | Local Services | 15 videos · 154 channels | 4 channelsThe Koerner Office, Greg Isenberg, My First Million, Side Hustle School | |
| Boutique fitness studio Open a boutique fitness studio (Pilates, cycling, barre) monetized via memberships and classes. | Local Services | 14 videos · 143 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Side Hustle School | |
| Home micro-bakery cottage food business Run a small home-based bakery selling sourdough, pastries, and other baked goods via weekly preorders under cottage food laws. | Local Services | 13 videos · 132 channels | 2 channelsThe Koerner Office, Side Hustle School | |
| Bounce house / party rental Run a local party rental business (bounce houses, tables, tents) monetized via per-event bookings. | Local Services | 11 videos · 114 channels | 4 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Side Hustle Nation, Side Hustle School | |
| Seasonal home service business Run a home service that peaks in a season (lighting, decoration, snow removal, landscaping), monetized per job. | Local Services | 11 videos · 113 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Side Hustle School | |
| Exterior / commercial cleaning service Run an exterior cleaning service (siding, roofs, windows, parking garages) for commercial and residential clients. | Local Services | 10 videos · 103 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Side Hustle School | |
| Peptides / wellness clinic brand Open or brand a wellness clinic offering peptides, hormone therapy, and recovery services on subscription. | Local Services | 10 videos · 102 channels | 2 channelsGreg Isenberg, My First Million | |
| Theme park / attraction business Build and operate a small theme park, trampoline park, or attraction, monetized via ticket sales and F&B. | Local Services | 10 videos · 102 channels | 2 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million | |
| Box truck business (junk / moving) Run a one-person box truck business (junk hauling, local moves, courier) with low startup costs and per-job pricing. | Local Services | 9 videos · 94 channels | 4 channelsThe Koerner Office, Greg Isenberg, My First Million, Side Hustle School | |
| Appliance rental / rent-to-own appliances Rent out appliances (washers, refrigerators, AC units) to renters or short-term-stay operators on monthly fees. | Local Services | 8 videos · 81 channels | 1 channelThe Koerner Office | |
| Christmas lights installation Install and remove Christmas lights for homeowners and businesses seasonally, monetized per install and recurring contracts. | Local Services | 8 videos · 83 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Acquiring Minds | |
| Fitness / wellness hotel or retreat Open or operate a fitness-themed hotel or retreat focused on training, recovery, and nutrition. | Local Services | 8 videos · 83 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, Greg Isenberg, My First Million | |
| Perfume vending machines Place perfume-dispensing vending machines in malls and airports, monetized via per-pour markup. | Local Services | 8 videos · 81 channels | 1 channelThe Koerner Office | |
| Pressure washing / power washing business Run a residential or commercial pressure washing service, monetized per job plus recurring contracts. | Local Services | 8 videos · 83 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Side Hustle Nation | |
| Backyard beekeeping and honey sales A hobbyist keeps bees and sells raw honey and related hive products directly at farmers markets and to local buyers. | Local Services | 7 videos · 71 channels | 1 channelSide Hustle School | |
| Porch pumpkin / seasonal decor rentals Rent seasonal decor (pumpkins, wreaths, inflatables) to homeowners who want a decorated porch without buying. | Local Services | 7 videos · 72 channels | 2 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million | |
| Seasonal decorating service Decorate homes and businesses for each season/holiday (Christmas, Halloween, fall), monetized per install. | Local Services | 7 videos · 73 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Side Hustle School | |
| Franchise junk-hauling business Open a franchise junk-hauling location (1-800-GOT-JUNK-style) with brand, marketing, and ops support from the franchisor. | Local Services | 6 videos · 63 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Codie Sanchez | |
| Photo booth rental business Own and rent out photo booths (classic, 360, mirror) for weddings and events at a per-event price. | Local Services | 6 videos · 64 channels | 4 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Side Hustle Nation, Side Hustle School | |
| Smart / connected vending machines Deploy vending machines with telemetry, dynamic pricing, and card readers in high-traffic locations. | Local Services | 6 videos · 62 channels | 2 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million | |
| Pool cleaning / maintenance service Run a residential pool cleaning and maintenance route, monetized via monthly recurring contracts. | Local Services | 5 videos · 53 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, Starter Story, My First Million | |
| Robot-run fast food restaurant Open a fast-food or quick-service restaurant that uses robotics/automation to lower labor costs and increase throughput. | Local Services | 5 videos · 52 channels | 2 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million | |
| Carpet / upholstery cleaning business Run a local carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning service marketed to homeowners and property managers. | Local Services | 4 videos · 42 channels | 2 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million | |
| Cleaning franchise or remote-run cleaning company A house cleaning operator builds a brand and system to scale a cleaning service while remaining remote from day-to-day jobs. | Local Services | 4 videos · 41 channels | 1 channelSide Hustle School | |
| Endurance / marathon / obstacle events Run endurance events (5K, Spartan, Tough Mudder-style) on a local or regional basis, monetized via entry fees. | Local Services | 4 videos · 42 channels | 2 channelsMy First Million, Side Hustle School | |
| Firewood business Source, season, and deliver firewood to homes and businesses, monetized per cord or subscription. | Local Services | 4 videos · 41 channels | 1 channelThe Koerner Office |