Business idea · Marketplace
Event Collaboration Platform
Event Collaboration Platform is a platform that connects event organizers with unique experience providers, such as aura photographers, allowing them to collaborate and enhance their event offerings. It was pitched on The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper, in the episode "707: $70k on the Side in 6 Months with Aura Photography" (aired November 13, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | The Side Hustle Show |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Nick Loper |
| Episode | 707: $70k on the Side in 6 Months with Aura Photography |
| Aired | November 13, 2025 |
| Category | Marketplace |
| Real companies on the episode | Stripe, Soma Lumin, Square, SomaLumin, Mint Mobile, Gusto |
The problem it solves
This addresses the difficulty event organizers face in finding unique and engaging experiences for their attendees, which can help them stand out and attract more visitors.
How it makes money
The platform could operate on a commission basis, charging a fee for each successful booking made through the platform.
Skills you need
Skills needed include web development, business development, marketing, and event management.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of remote event planning tools, such as Gather, enables organizers to easily coordinate with experience providers like aura photographers. To generate initial revenue, the platform can list its services in local chamber-of-commerce directories, targeting small to mid-sized events. However, the business may face high customer acquisition costs due to competition in the event services market, which could extend the payback window for initial investments.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Stripe
An online payment processing platform for internet businesses, enabling them to accept payments and manage transactions.
- Soma Lumin
Soma Lumin offers aura photography portraits that visualize a person's energy field, charging $44 per session.
- Square
A financial services, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company that provides tools for businesses to handle transactions.
- SomaLumin
A business that offers aura photography sessions and licenses its photography software to other practitioners.
- Mint Mobile
A mobile virtual network operator that offers affordable prepaid wireless plans without contracts or hidden fees.
- Gusto
Gusto is an online payroll and benefits software designed for small businesses, offering services like automatic payroll tax filing, direct deposits, health benefits, and more.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: The Side Hustle Show, hosted by Nick Loper
Episode: 707: $70k on the Side in 6 Months with Aura Photography
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.