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#568November 9, 20231:02:25

Business Brainstorm: AG1 For Dogs, Sexy Sweaty Startups & Luxury…

About This Episode

Shaan Puri and Sam Parr are joined by Greg Isenberg to discuss the transition from venture-backed startups to high-cash-flow lifestyle businesses. They brainstorm several niche opportunities, including premium pet wellness, the 'indie-branding' of boring services, and ultra-exclusive luxury media for the 0.003%.

Episode Description

Episode 517: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) are joined by Greg Isenberg to brainstorm 6 business ideas you can start with no funding.  Want to see the best clips from MFM? Subscribe to our clips channel here.

Show Notes

Key Takeaways

1

Apply 'Dollar Shave Clubification' to boring businesses by using high-end, retro, or indie-style branding to differentiate commodity services like window washing or lawn care.

2

Curating and distilling timeless content (like ancient fables or stoicism) is often a more viable business model than creating original content because it taps into existing human needs for meaning.

3

Capitalize on 'Veblen goods' in the digital space by creating software, newsletters, or apps that function as status symbols and become more desirable as the price and exclusivity increase.

Business Ideas Mentioned

AG1 for Dogs (Good Water)

E-commerce

The Daily Fable

Content & Media

Pinks for X (Indie Boring Businesses)

Boring Business

Luxury Newsletters for the Ultra-Wealthy

Content & Media

Stripe Atlas for Trademarks

SaaS

Franchise Model for Creator Agencies

Agency

Lightweight Operating System for Entrepreneurs

Creator Tools

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Duration1:02:25
Guests1
Ideas Discussed7
Topics4