#187 - How Vending Machines are Generating Millions, The Next Bi…
About This Episode
Sam and Shaan explore the unexpected scale of Vimeo and the viral rise of the social app Paparazzi before diving deep into the economics of a boring vending machine business. They also brainstorm ways to disrupt the gifting industry using ghost kitchens and discuss the Hillbilly of the Week business model.
Episode Description
Show Notes
- * (5:55) How Vimeo became an $8b company
- * (14:26) The next big social app?
- * (25:45) The millions to be made in vending machines
- * (41:35) Ghost kitchens for gifts
- * (53:00) Post-podcast free talk
Key Takeaways
Capitalize on mega trends by finding profitable niches; even a specialized video platform like Vimeo can reach an $8 billion valuation in the shadow of YouTube.
Target 'boring' businesses like vending machines using modern sales techniques and credit card technology to disrupt unsophisticated incumbents and generate high-margin cash flow.
Utilize existing 'desire paths' by building businesses on top of platforms like DoorDash where users already have saved payment methods and intent, such as instant gifting services.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Subscription Vending Machine Model
Boring Business
Post-Workout Recovery Vending Machines
Boring Business
Gifting Optimized Ghost Kitchen
E-commerce