#19 - Drone Light Shows, No Code Movement & Plugin Empires
About This Episode
Sam and Shaan explore the burgeoning 'no-code' movement and its potential for high-ticket corporate training and niche agency work. They also brainstorm business opportunities in drone light shows, 'picks and axes' software acquisitions for Shopify, and the 'curious beginner' approach to building content audiences.
Episode Description
Key Takeaways
The no-code movement allows for a high-margin service business that trains corporate teams to build their own internal tools and dashboards without relying on software engineers.
Acquiring utility software like Shopify plugins or Chrome extensions offers a more defensible and scalable 'picks and axes' business model compared to traditional direct-to-consumer goods.
Entrepreneurs can build massive audiences by adopting the 'curious beginner' persona—documenting a personal journey to solve a specific problem, such as sleep apnea, to gain trust before selling a solution.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Corporate No-Code Training Seminars
Agency
Drone Light Show Production
Boring Business
The Wirecutter for Business Software
Content & Media
Shopify Plugin Holding Company
Acquisitions
Curious Beginner Health Brand
Content & Media