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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2024 · 43 MIN

5 validated startup ideas to get you paid (steal these $1M+/year ideas)

from The Startup Ideas Podcast · host Greg Isenberg

I’m joined by Chris Koerner who owns 8 RV parks + 7 companies, as we jam on 5 ideas he would start tomorrow:1) Content Management for underserved platforms • Instagram Reels can be cross-posted to Facebook• FB Reels get massive organic reach (100k+ views/hr)• Clickable links allowed in comments (unlike IG)• Opportunity: Build a tool/agency to automate this for creators2) Programmatic SEO Franchise• Use tools like Zapier, TagParrot, Whalesync to create 1000s of local landing pages• Target undersaturated home services niches• Sell as a "business in a box" for $10k + monthly fee• Cheaper than a franchise, potentially huge ROI3) Viral-Content Finder• Content often goes viral on one platform, unknown on others• AI could scan for viral content in your niche across platforms• Automatically repurpose & post to your accounts• Bonus: Add viral potential prediction feature4) "Lifetime Warranty" DTC Brand • Inspired by Shady Rays ($130M sunglasses brand)• Offer lifetime replacements, factor cost into pricing• Apply to other niches: flip flops, accessories, etc.• Key: High margins + emotional connection to product5) Shopify Abandoned Cart Call Center • Human outreach converts WAY better than automated messages• Target high AOV Shopify stores (100$+)• Offer no upfront cost, take % of recovered salesWant more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)Get access: https://www.gregisenberg.com/30startupideas 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited.https://www.communityempire.co/📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free:https://www.gregisenberg.com/70,000+ people are already subscribed.To improve your rankings your business on Google and using AI for SEO, sign up tohttp://boringmarketing.com/FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND CHRIS ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/mhp_guyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekoerneroffice/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice/videos0:00 Intro02:16 Startup Idea 1: Content Management for underserved platforms 10:24 Startup Idea 2:  Programmatic SEO Franchise19:21 Startup Idea 3:  Viral-Content Finder27:15 Startup Idea 4:  "Lifetime Warranty" DTC Brand 30:46 Startup Idea 5:  Shopify Abandoned Cart Call Center 35:09 Most Valuable Platform for Personal Brand Discussion 39:42 Greg’s Elon Story

I’m joined by Chris Koerner who owns 8 RV parks + 7 companies, as we jam on 5 ideas he would start tomorrow:1) Content Management for underserved platforms • Instagram Reels can be cross-posted to Facebook• FB Reels get massive organic reach (100k+ views/hr)• Clickable links allowed in comments (unlike IG)• Opportunity: Build a tool/agency to automate this for creators2) Programmatic SEO Franchise• Use tools like Zapier, TagParrot, Whalesync to create 1000s of local landing pages• Target undersaturated home services niches• Sell as a "business in a box" for $10k + monthly fee• Cheaper than a franchise, potentially huge ROI3) Viral-Content Finder• Content often goes viral on one platform, unknown on others• AI could scan for viral content in your niche across platforms• Automatically repurpose & post to your accounts• Bonus: Add viral potential prediction feature4) "Lifetime Warranty" DTC Brand • Inspired by Shady Rays ($130M sunglasses brand)• Offer lifetime replacements, factor cost into pricing• Apply to other niches: flip flops, accessories, etc.• Key: High margins + emotional connection to product5) Shopify Abandoned Cart Call Center • Human outreach converts WAY better than automated messages• Target high AOV Shopify stores (100$+)• Offer no upfront cost, take % of recovered salesWant more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)Get access: https://www.gregisenberg.com/30startupideas 🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited.https://www.communityempire.co/📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free:https://www.gregisenberg.com/70,000+ people are already subscribed.To improve your rankings your business on Google and using AI for SEO, sign up tohttp://boringmarketing.com/FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND CHRIS ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/mhp_guyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekoerneroffice/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice/videos0:00 Intro02:16 Startup Idea 1: Content Management for underserved platforms 10:24 Startup Idea 2:  Programmatic SEO Franchise19:21 Startup Idea 3:  Viral-Content Finder27:15 Startup Idea 4:  "Lifetime Warranty" DTC Brand 30:46 Startup Idea 5:  Shopify Abandoned Cart Call Center 35:09 Most Valuable Platform for Personal Brand Discussion 39:42 Greg’s Elon Story

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