Business idea · Agency
Authentic Cold Calling Solutions
Authentic Cold Calling Solutions: Develop a service that helps campground buyers effectively reach out to potential sellers through relationship-building strategies, including personalized marketing tactics like sending gifts or handwritten letters. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "3 weird businesses doing $10M, $20M, $30M" (aired June 30, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | 3 weird businesses doing $10M, $20M, $30M |
| Aired | June 30, 2026 |
| Category | Agency |
| Real companies on the episode | Autopilot, Situation Awareness, KOA, Haven Lifestyle, Postcard Cabins, Team Outsider |
The problem it solves
This idea addresses the challenge of connecting with campground owners who are often busy and may not respond to traditional outreach methods, thus facilitating smoother transactions.
How it makes money
Consulting service with a fee structure based on successful transactions or a subscription model for ongoing support.
Skills you need
Sales expertise, relationship management, marketing strategies, and negotiation skills.
The market, and why this works now
Salesforce's CRM platform allows for targeted outreach to campground owners through personalized campaigns. A viable first-revenue move involves utilizing the r/Campgrounds subreddit to offer initial consulting sessions at a discounted rate, attracting campground buyers. The founder will face a constraint in the form of high customer acquisition costs, as building relationships through personalized marketing efforts can be labor-intensive and time-consuming, potentially leading to a lengthy payback period.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Autopilot
Autopilot is a financial technology company that allows users to automatically follow the stock trades of successful investors and traders.
- Situation Awareness
A publication that provides insights and predictions about the future of AI and its geopolitical implications.
- KOA
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is a network of campgrounds across the United States and Canada that provides camping services and experiences for travelers.
- Haven Lifestyle
A magazine publishing company that focuses on real estate advertising, offering a lookbook of listings for real estate agents.
- Postcard Cabins
Postcard Cabins offers unique lodging experiences in remote locations, focusing on privacy and tranquility.
- Team Outsider
A company that acquires family-owned campgrounds and operates them as a hospitality business.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: 3 weird businesses doing $10M, $20M, $30M
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.