Business Brainstorm: SAT Prep Cartoons, The Onion For Millennial…
About This Episode
Shaan and Sam discuss the benefits of digital detoxing and 'controlling your inputs' following Shaan's phone-free weekend. They brainstorm three specific business opportunities in education, media, and consumer goods, while also diving into a detailed historical analysis of US presidential assassinations.
Episode Description
Show Notes
- 0:00Shaan's no phone weekend
- 5:17Control your inputs
- 10:20Life hack: Play with your kid
- 15:38Business Idea: Sketchy
- 25:15Business Idea: Niche Fake News You Can Trust
- 34:41Business Idea: Tampons that won't kill you
- 40:28An unqualified brief history of presidential assassinations
- 46:09The ceaseless action of Teddy Roosevelt
- 55:10MFM Required Readling List
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Key Takeaways
Control your mental and physical inputs by implementing habits like 'No Scroll Sundays' to improve focus and personal happiness.
Disrupt legacy industries like test prep by applying modern content strategies, such as using cartoons and visual storytelling for high-stakes exams like the SAT.
Capitalize on the 'clean' product trend by creating transparent, toxin-free alternatives in underserved personal care categories like tampons.
Business Ideas Mentioned
Visual Learning for High-Stakes Tests
SaaS
The Onion for Specific Personas
Content & Media
Clean Alternative Tampon Brand
E-commerce