111 Business Ideas for Experienced Entrepreneurs

Buy a Business and Add AI Value

Identify a specific AI workflow that increases revenue or reduces labor costs significantly, then acquire a business whe…

$100k-500k/month

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Sweat Equity Partnership with Small Businesses

Find owner-operated small businesses that are underpriced and under-systemized. Negotiate conditional equity in exchange…

$50k-200k/month

Self-Inflating Paddle Board Product

Design and sell inflatable paddle boards with integrated electric pumps that inflate and deflate at the press of a butto…

$20k-100k/month

Vertical SaaS for Foundation Repair Companies

Build software for foundation repair businesses to manage estimates, scheduling, and customer communication. Highly spec…

$5K-$50K/month

Fan Conferences and Community Experiences

Organize fan conferences and community experiences for your newsletter audience. Beyond exclusive high-ticket mastermind…

10k-100k

Shelf Installer Network and Franchise Model

Build a brand around a niche product (like garage shelves), then create a network of licensed installers across differen…

$5000-15000/month

White-Label Syndicated AI Newsletter Network

Create a parent company that produces AI-focused newsletter content, then syndicate it to 100+ local operators who white…

$10000-$100000/month

Perfume Vending Machine Regional Distributor

Become an authorized distributor for Perfuma vending machines in a specific country or region. Import machines from Spai…

$5000-$20000/month

AdvancedOnlineUnder $5K

YouTube Trick Shot / Stunt Channel

Create a YouTube channel focused on viral trick shot or stunt content, similar to Dude Perfect. Build an audience throug…

$5000-$1000000/month

$500K-$2M/year gross revenue from franchise fees

Trailer Bus Tour Franchise

Franchise the trailer bus tour concept to operators in wine country and tourist regions nationwide. Franchisees pay 4-5%…

$300K-$1M/year gross revenue

Building and Selling Retrofitted Trailer Buses

Build and sell custom retrofitted shipping container trailer buses to tour operators across the country. Rather than ope…

AdvancedOnlineUnder $5K

Voice AI Customer Support Service

Build and sell voice AI customer support agents to businesses using Google's Live API. These agents can handle inbound c…

$5000-$25000/month

E-Commerce Fulfillment Business

Build an e-commerce operation with warehousing and fulfillment capabilities. The host references his former e-commerce f…

$20000-$100000/month

Acquire a larger HVAC business instead of a small one

Instead of buying a $500K EBITDA HVAC business, target a $1.5M EBITDA one by being creative with deal structure, seller …

$125000+/month

Medical billing business acquisition with absentee ownership

Find and acquire a medical billing business in a growing market, install an operator to run it day-to-day, and grow it f…

Mobile home and RV park acquisitions with investor capital

Buy undervalued mobile home and RV parks using capital raised from private investors. The operator finds and manages the…

AdvancedOnline$50K+

Multi-location distribution center e-commerce business

Scale an e-commerce wholesale business by strategically placing distribution centers across the country based on FedEx/U…

$100000-800000/month

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Pharmacy benefit negotiations as a service

Use publicly available pricing data from Cost Plus Drugs (Mark Cuban's company) to help large companies renegotiate thei…

Buy a business out of bankruptcy and turn it around

Monitor e-commerce and retail businesses that are going out of business, then acquire their assets (brand, email list, c…

FAA-registered niche parts supplier for airlines

Identify overpriced commodity parts in the airline supply chain (like a $10 cable sold for $6,000-$10,000) and become an…

$50000-$500000/month

Bitcoin mining hardware sales and hosting business

Sell Bitcoin mining hardware (ASIC miners at ~$5,000 each) to customers and host their machines in your data center faci…

$50000-$300000/month

Startup incubator partnering with university students

Post positions at hundreds of universities to find entrepreneurial students. Vet them for humility, gratitude, and energ…

$10000-$100000/month

Destination wedding travel agency

Run a travel agency specializing in destination weddings in Mexico and the Caribbean. Plan 80-100 weddings per year serv…

AdvancedOnlineUnder $5K

Comedy-driven ad creative production for DTC brands

Find or develop comedic talent and produce funny video ads for direct-to-consumer brands. Comedy ads drive massive organ…

$5000-$50000/month

Private AI model implementation for enterprises (GPT OSS)

Implement open-source ChatGPT models locally on company servers so businesses get AI capabilities without sending data t…

$20000-100000/month

Innovation and design agency for Fortune 500 companies

Build an agency like Late Checkout Associates (LCA) that designs futuristic AI-age interfaces and products for Fortune 5…

$80000+/month

Acquiring small businesses from retiring baby boomers

Target small businesses owned by retiring baby boomers who are looking to sell and exit. These owners are often easy to …

$15000+/month

HVAC data analytics software for commercial buildings

A SaaS tool that provides historical data on a commercial building's HVAC systems, outputting reports to a custom websit…

$5000-$50000/month

IoT waste measurement device for haulers

An IoT hardware-plus-software business that places devices under waste bins (at homes, schools, corporate campuses) to m…

$10000-$100000/month

Construction consulting business

Offer consulting services for construction projects, helping owners navigate the building process. Nick Huber runs Bolt …

$10000-$50000/month

Apple/Mac Repair Service

Start a computer repair business focused on Apple/Mac products. Shannon's company Mac Rescue grew into Rescue Systems, e…

Distressed Property Flipping

Find and buy distressed properties that have problems scaring away other buyers (liability incidents, government interes…

Landscaping contracting with vertical integration

Start a residential landscaping company focused on upscale hardscape and softscape projects with an average ticket of $1…

$1M-3M+/year

Business Turnaround Consulting via Creative Outreach

Scan business news daily for companies with missed earnings estimates or other signs of trouble, then send their CEOs a …

Junk Removal Franchise

After scaling a junk removal business to multiple locations with systemized operations, franchise the model to other ope…

Custom Fire Pit / Outdoor Grill Brand (Fuego Pits)

Copy a successful Argentine outdoor fire pit/grill concept and bring it to the American market. The product is an elevat…

Custom Souvenir Manufacturing B2B

A B2B business selling custom-made souvenirs (magnets, keychains, enamel pins) to gift shops, museums, and tourist attra…

Known For Local Discovery App

A mobile app called 'Known For' that uses AI to scrape Google/Yelp reviews and identify what hidden local businesses and…

AI Sales Coaching Platform

Build an AI-powered sales coaching tool that listens to sales calls (phone, Zoom, or in-person via mobile app) and provi…

AI Voice Agent for Restaurants

Build a vertical-specific AI phone answering service specifically for restaurants, integrating with their POS systems to…

$30000+/month

RV Park Investment Fund (Syndication)

Create a real estate syndication fund pooling investor capital to acquire multiple RV parks, achieving scale and portfol…

Perfume Vending Machine Distribution

Sell perfume vending machines to businesses and entrepreneurs in the US market. The hosts built this business after a vi…

Wholesale LCD and Phone Parts Business

LCD Cycle was a wholesale phone parts and refurbishment business that grew from $2 million in the first year to $4.8 mil…

$200000+/month

LCD Screen Recycling Business

Buy and recycle broken iPhone LCD screens, then sell/ship them to China for refurbishment. Chris started LCD Cycle after…

Cryptocurrency Mining Hosting

Start a cryptocurrency mining syndicate that sells hosted mining equipment and services to investors. Chris started Mini…

$500000+/month

Home Services Rollup

Rolling up small home service businesses like HVAC, plumbing, or dental practices by acquiring companies doing under $1M…

RV Park Real Estate Syndication

Raise capital from accredited investors as limited partners (LPs) to acquire and improve RV parks. The syndication offer…

Parking Lot Seal Coating and Crack Fill Business

A parking lot maintenance business offering seal coating and crack filling services for commercial properties. This is a…

Self-Storage Facility Investment

Buy underperforming self-storage facilities, raise rents to market rates, increase occupancy, and generate strong cash f…

$30000+/month

Self-Storage Facility Wholesaling

Find and broker deals for self-storage facilities, acting as a middleman between sellers and buyers. Connor described do…

$50000-$360000+/deal

Authorized Installer Network Model

Scale a local service business nationally by training and certifying installers in other cities and states. The Shelf Du…

Buying Distressed Businesses for Pennies on the Dollar

Systematically find and acquire distressed businesses by reaching out to CPAs and tax professionals asking them to conne…

DIY Log Cabin Kit Business

Sell small DIY log cabin kits shipped across North America. Kits range from $6,000 to $20,000 and are designed like Linc…

Buy Distressed Businesses During Downturn

Acquire existing businesses at a discount while owners are panicking about tariff impacts. Target blue-collar businesses…

Chunky Mailers Direct Mail Marketing

Direct mail marketing service using physical objects inside envelopes (like small toys or items) to dramatically boost o…

Custom Bobblehead E-commerce Business

Buy a premium exact-match domain and build a custom product e-commerce business from scratch. Example: bobbleheads.com w…

Wearable Life Recorder for Elderly

Resell or white-label an AI wearable device (like Rewind/Limitless) specifically marketed to elderly people and their fa…

Everything-home services platform

Build an all-in-one home ownership platform that bundles home buying, selling, insurance, financing, decorating, lawn ca…

Small business investing and mentorship

Invest small amounts ($55,000 or less) into struggling small businesses in exchange for informal relationships rather th…

$5000+/month

Health-Focused Energy Drink Brand

Busy Juice - a clean caffeinated drink in powdered form with only three ingredients, designed as a healthy alternative t…

GP earns promote/carried interest above 15% IRR hurdle plus manag

RV Park Real Estate Syndication

Raise capital from limited partners (LPs) to acquire RV parks through syndication deals. Structure deals with 8-10% pref…

$50K-$100K+ profit per unit sold

Trailer Bus Manufacturing and Sales

Build and sell retrofitted shipping container trailer buses to tour operators nationwide. The host suggests this as a bu…

$50,000-100,000+ per truckload at retail

Auto Parts Liquidation Reselling

Buy truckloads of auto parts from Advance Auto Parts/Pep Boys merger liquidation. Example: 3,911 pieces purchased at $4-…

$1M-$20M+ depending on deal size

Real Estate JV / Partnership with Existing Landowners

Partner with existing landowners or family-owned developments to take over sales, marketing, and development operations …

AdvancedOfflineUnder $50K

Water Tower Cleaning

Commercial water tower cleaning service obtained through networking rather than advertising. Contracts can be worth $12,…

$100K-$300K/year

Industrial Liquidation Reselling

Buy industrial products (plumbing fixtures, hardware, restaurant equipment, specialty items like commercial door hinges)…

$100K-$500K+/year

$500K-$2M+/year with 2-3 events at $30K per attendee with 20-25 a

High-Ticket Mastermind Seminars

Host exclusive, high-priced mastermind seminars for entrepreneurs and business professionals. Dan Pena charges $30,000 p…

$100K-$10M+ depending on the size and type of businesses acquired

Acquiring Distressed Businesses with No Money Down

Identify and acquire underperforming or distressed businesses using seller financing and government grants rather than y…

Low-Cost Merchant Services for Small Restaurants

A payment processing company that offers lower credit card transaction fees specifically targeting small restaurants and…

Small-Batch CPG Co-Packing for Coffee Brands

A co-packing service that offers small minimum order quantities (as low as 100 cans) for coffee shops wanting to launch …

Barnacle-on-a-Whale Outsourced Services Company

Build a company that provides an outsourced service to a single large corporation by identifying tedious but necessary f…

White Whale Investment Fund

Create a venture fund that backs entrepreneurs pursuing strategic partnerships with large corporations. Raise $10M, find…

Consumer Electronics Reselling

Buy and resell consumer electronics like Apple computers and accessories. The speaker was in this business for years but…

$5000+/month

Medical Billing Company Acquisition

Buying and operating medical billing companies, then using AI and outsourcing to cut operational costs and increase marg…

$50000-$200000/month

High revenue but low margins

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Company

E-commerce order fulfillment service - pick, pack, and ship for other online brands. Companies outsource their warehouse…

existing client revenue with improved margins through AI efficien

Acquiring Accounting Practices and AI-Enabling Them

Buy small mom-and-pop bookkeeping and accounting firms, then implement AI tools to increase employee productivity so few…

Charitable Giving / DAF Services for Wealth Advisors

B2B fintech company (UI Charitable Advisors) providing donor-advised fund (DAF) services to independent wealth managers.…

$1M-$5M/year

Bank Statement Mortgages for Self-Employed

Mortgage lending service using bank statements instead of tax returns to qualify self-employed borrowers and entrepreneu…

$200K-$1M/year

Real Estate Wholesaling via Zillow FSBO Scraping

Scrape Zillow daily for FSBO (For Sale By Owner) listings, auto-text homeowners with lowball offers at 40% below the Zes…

$5000-$50000/month

Highly variable - 30% of recovered tax amounts which could be $50

Tax Fraud Whistleblower Service

A business built around the IRS whistleblower program that pays 30% of recovered taxes when you report tax fraud with su…

$100K-$500K/year depending on contracts and engagements

Regulatory Compliance Enforcement Agency

An agency that monitors competitors on behalf of larger companies to identify violations of new regulations like the FCC…

$200K-$1M+ per year for established operators with enterprise cli

Corporate Competitive Intelligence Agency

A consulting business that attends trade shows, conferences, and industry events undercover to gather competitive intell…

Flipping Gold Bars from Government and Costco

Buy gold bars from Costco (cheapest retail gold source) or find gold lots on GSA government auctions and resell to custo…

$5,000-$15,000 per deal

Electric Bus Battery Harvesting for Off-Grid Power

Purchase decommissioned electric buses and harvest their battery packs to build or sell off-grid power systems. Buses ca…

$10,000-$50,000 per bus

$50,000-$500,000 per property

Government Surplus Real Estate Flipping

Purchase surplus government properties like lighthouses, decommissioned facilities, and large land parcels at auction, t…

AdvancedOnline$50K+

Airport Lounge Access App

An app that aggregates all airport lounges (airline-owned and independent) and lets travelers buy one-time pay-per-acces…

$100,000+/month at scale

$10K-$50K/month from advisory fees and AUM

Financial Planning via Cold Email to Niche Audiences

Use cold email to build a financial planning or advisory practice targeting a specific underserved niche like teachers, …

Construction Company

Start or acquire a construction company (like Bluefield Builders mentioned in the discussion). Focus on residential or c…

$500K-$5M+/year

Buying an Existing Business (Acquisition)

Instead of starting from scratch, buy an existing profitable business. Focus on businesses with existing revenue, custom…

Varies by acquisition

Medical billing software for skilled nursing facilities

Build a SaaS product that helps skilled nursing facilities save money on their medical billing. Target multi-location op…

$10000-$100000+/month at scale

Luxury Watch Brokering and Reselling

Act as a middleman for bulk returned or liquidated watches from retailers. Manage logistics, finances, and buyer relatio…

AdvancedOfflineUnder $50K

Water Tower Cleaning Service

Commercial power washing of municipal water towers for water utility companies. Charges $6,000-$12,000 per water tower, …

$100K-$500K/year

White-Label Cremation Services (Human)

Partner with existing cremation facilities around the country and create a consumer-facing brand that white-labels crema…

$500K-$5M+/year

Camper Van Rental Fleet

Buy affordable vans (like Chrysler Town & Countries), retrofit them as Class B RV camper conversions, and list on multip…

$200k-$500k+/year

$250K-$1M+/year with major tax savings through PR management comp

Franchise or Chain Management from Puerto Rico

Own and operate stateside franchises, gym chains, restaurants, or construction companies while relocating management to …

$1M-$100M+ at exit with 70%+ potentially tax-free

Services Business Rollup with Puerto Rico Exit Strategy

Acquire and consolidate service-based businesses (consulting practices, agencies, etc.) while based in Puerto Rico. Stru…

High-Volume Low-Cost Business

Build infrastructure to serve massive demand at low prices, winning on efficiency and volume like Walmart or Amazon. Req…

$1M-$100M+/year at scale

Broken Phone Screen Recycling Business

Collect broken iPhone screens from repair shops (paying around $3 per screen), ship them to manufacturers in China for r…

$10000-100000/month

IT School with Staffing Company

Run an IT training school that teaches tech courses (help desk, IT sales, certifications) funded by government grants at…

$1M-$5M/year

$20K-$100K+ profit per flip depending on market and renovation sc

House Flipping and Home Remodeling

Buy homes that need renovation, remodel them, and sell for a profit. Mentioned by the host's wife as a future business a…

Equity returns from portfolio companies, potentially millions lon

Co-Founders (Holding Company / Incubator)

A holding company and incubator hybrid where you fund business ideas, take majority equity, and coach young entrepreneur…

$500K-$3.5M per event depending on scale

Premium High-Ticket Conference/Event Business

Organize premium in-person networking conferences and events charging $10,000+ per attendee, modeled after Capital Camp.…

Preferred returns and equity upside on portfolio of small busines

Small Business Minority Buyout Fund

Create an investment fund that does minority purchases (e.g. 40%) of small businesses in the $5-15M enterprise value ran…

Book sales plus $10,000/day consulting, franchise model potential

AI-First Business Operating System

Create a new business operating system like EOS but built AI-first. Write a book, sell it for $15, then offer in-person …

$2M+/year in management fees plus 20% carry on returns

Pro-Natalist Technology VC Fund

Raise a $100M+ venture capital fund specifically investing in technologies that make having and raising children cheaper…

Advertising and distribution revenue from massive foreign-languag

Foreign Language Content Licensing and Reproduction

License scripts and formats from successful English-language TV shows and recreate them in other languages for foreign m…

AdvancedHybridUnder $500

Produce Brokering & Roadside Stand Consulting

Teach others how to start and run roadside produce stands through one-on-one training or an online course. Charge a flat…

Course/consulting fees plus ongoing brokerage margins on produce

AdvancedOfflineUnder $50K

Bounce House Manufacturing

Manufacture inflatable bounce houses locally for sale to rental companies and individuals, competing with imported Chine…

High-margin product sales to a growing fragmented market; potenti

B2B Cold Caking Agency

A B2B corporate gifting service that uses 'cold caking' to help enterprise sales teams cut through digital noise and boo…

$120,000/month