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| Business idea | Category | Videos | Sources | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twitch streamer monetization tools Build tools that help Twitch streamers with subs, donations, sponsorships, and merch sales. | SaaS & Software | 6 videos · 62 channels | 2 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million | |
| UGC content engine / agency Source UGC creators and produce on-brand short-form videos for brands to run as paid ads, billed monthly per creator. | Agency Services | 6 videos · 63 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, Greg Isenberg, My First Million | |
| Vertical GPT apps Ship consumer or prosumer GPT apps that solve one vertical problem (legal Q&A, fitness plans) on subscription. | AI & Automation | 6 videos · 62 channels | 2 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million | |
| Voice-first consumer product Build a consumer product with a voice-first interface (audio companion, voice journal) monetized via subscription. | SaaS & Software | 6 videos · 63 channels | 3 channelsStarter Story, Greg Isenberg, My First Million | |
| Boring niche SaaS Build a SaaS that serves an unglamorous industry (compliance, logistics, parts) with subscription revenue. | SaaS & Software | 5 videos · 53 channels | 3 channelsStarter Story, My First Million, Indie Hackers | |
| Clipt-style explainer video SaaS Build a SaaS that turns a prompt or document into a polished explainer or onboarding video. | SaaS & Software | 5 videos · 53 channels | 3 channelsStarter Story, Greg Isenberg, My First Million | |
| Coach-in-a-box subscription Build a subscription service that delivers ongoing coaching, accountability, and curated content to members. | Info Products & Education | 5 videos · 54 channels | 4 channelsGreg Isenberg, My First Million, Side Hustle School, Indie Hackers | |
| D2C subscription fitness program Sell a direct-to-consumer fitness program (training plans, nutrition coaching) via monthly subscription. | Info Products & Education | 5 videos · 53 channels | 3 channelsStarter Story, My First Million, Side Hustle School | |
| Daily puzzle game app Build a daily-puzzle mobile or web game (Wordle-style, trivia) monetized via ads and merch. | SaaS & Software | 5 videos · 52 channels | 2 channelsGreg Isenberg, My First Million | |
| Double-escrow / assignment real estate Use simultaneous closings or wholesale assignments to flip real estate contracts without holding title. | Real Estate | 5 videos · 52 channels | 2 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million | |
| Event sponsorship sales Sell sponsorships to brands for events you operate, on flat fees or rev-share per attendee. | Agency Services | 5 videos · 53 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Indie Hackers | |
| Expired / dead-domain flipping Acquire expired domains with existing backlinks or traffic and resell or rebuild them as niche sites. | Buying Businesses | 5 videos · 53 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, Greg Isenberg, My First Million | |
| Faith-based consumer business A consumer-facing company built around Christian or faith-based values, products, or entertainment, from streaming studios to subscription… | Other | 5 videos · 52 channels | 2 channelsMy First Million, Side Hustle School | |
| Fiverr voiceover freelancing Offer short voiceover recordings for ads, phone systems, and audio messages on freelance marketplaces like Fiverr, using a basic home… | Agency Services | 5 videos · 51 channels | 1 channelSide Hustle School | |
| Freelance web development side hustle A solo freelance practice building custom websites for clients, started by a software developer looking to escape the corporate grind. | Agency Services | 5 videos · 52 channels | 2 channelsSide Hustle School, Indie Hackers | |
| Handmade candle self-taught side business A self-started candle making business, learned from YouTube, that sells scented candles direct to consumers online. | Ecommerce & Products | 5 videos · 51 channels | 1 channelSide Hustle School | |
| Niche-themed playing card business An artist designs and sells collectible playing card decks themed around fandoms, games, or geek culture, validated and marketed via Reddit… | Ecommerce & Products | 5 videos · 51 channels | 1 channelSide Hustle School | |
| Onboarding / training GPT Build an AI agent that onboards new hires or customers using a company's docs and SOPs, sold per seat. | AI & Automation | 5 videos · 53 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, Greg Isenberg, My First Million | |
| Phone call support / dispatch service Provide phone-based customer support or dispatch for SMBs and creators on a per-call or per-hour retainer. | Agency Services | 5 videos · 52 channels | 2 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million | |
| Photographer art licensing and commissions License and commission original photography art to retailers and interior brands (like Pottery Barn) for use in prints, products, and decor. | Ecommerce & Products | 5 videos · 51 channels | 1 channelSide Hustle School | |
| 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 | |
| Printed habit-tracker / productivity journal product A small team designs and sells a physical journal or planner focused on routines, habits or morning rituals, often via online sales. | Ecommerce & Products | 5 videos · 52 channels | 2 channelsSide Hustle School, Indie Hackers | |
| Revenue-share influencer deal platform Build a platform that structures and tracks revenue-share deals between brands and influencers. | Marketplaces & Communities | 5 videos · 53 channels | 3 channelsStarter Story, Greg Isenberg, 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 | |
| TikTok merch sellers community Aggregate or train TikTok creators to sell merch via TikTok Shop, monetized via fees or training. | Agency Services | 5 videos · 52 channels | 2 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million | |
| Vertical job aggregator Build a job aggregator that pulls listings from multiple sources in a niche and monetizes via recruiter subscriptions. | Marketplaces & Communities | 5 videos · 53 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, My First Million, Indie Hackers | |
| Web3 / crypto investment research Run a paid research service covering crypto funds, token launches, and on-chain opportunities. | Investing & Finance | 5 videos · 52 channels | 2 channelsGreg Isenberg, My First Million | |
| BTC-backed corporate finance Advise or operate businesses that hold BTC on the balance sheet and use it for treasury management. | Investing & Finance | 4 videos · 41 channels | 1 channelMy First Million | |
| Buy and operate newsletters Acquire under-monetized newsletters from creators and operate them for ads, sponsorships, or paid tier conversion. | Buying Businesses | 4 videos · 43 channels | 3 channelsThe Koerner Office, Greg Isenberg, 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 |