Business idea
Horse Hair Competition Event
Horse Hair Competition Event: Organizing events where horse owners can showcase their creatively styled horses while offering various ticketing options and vendor booths. It was pitched on Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner, in the episode "If People Pay for This, Your Idea Will Work Too | Ep. #174" (aired May 26, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | If People Pay for This, Your Idea Will Work Too | Ep. #174 |
| Aired | May 26, 2025 |
| Real companies on the episode | DietBet, Financial Modeling World Cup, Excel eSports, That's Great News, Al Dono's YouTube Magazine Business |
The problem it solves
Provides a unique marketing opportunity for local businesses while creating a community event that draws attention and generates revenue.
How it makes money
Ticket sales for admission, event registration fees for participants, and sponsorship/vendor booth fees.
Skills you need
Event planning, marketing, community engagement, and negotiation with vendors and sponsors.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of social media platforms like Instagram makes it easier for horse owners to showcase their styled horses, attracting potential attendees and participants. A practical first-revenue move is to advertise the event through local equestrian groups on Facebook and Instagram, leveraging their existing communities. However, securing adequate sponsorships and vendor participation may require significant upfront capital and time investment, which could delay profitability.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- DietBet
A platform for weight loss challenges where participants bet on their ability to lose weight in a specified time frame.
- Financial Modeling World Cup
A competitive event where participants demonstrate their Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Excel eSports
A competitive platform where individuals can compete in Excel-related challenges, similar to traditional esports.
- That's Great News
A company that provides personalized plaques featuring articles where individuals have been mentioned, particularly in alumni magazines.
- Al Dono's YouTube Magazine Business
A business that repurposes YouTube tutorials into physical magazines.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: If People Pay for This, Your Idea Will Work Too | Ep. #174
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.