Business idea · Education
Men's Support Groups
Men's Support Groups is a structured program where men meet regularly to discuss personal challenges and support each other in achieving their goals. It was pitched on My First Million in the episode "Hinge expert shares dating advice for ambitious nerds" (aired May 21, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | Hinge expert shares dating advice for ambitious nerds |
| Aired | May 21, 2025 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | OKCupid, Copy That, Hinge, The Gottman Institute, Diary of a CEO, Angel City Football Club |
The problem it solves
Many men struggle with feelings of shame and isolation, often holding in their emotions and challenges. Men's support groups offer a community where they can express themselves and find understanding, reducing the stigma around vulnerability.
How it makes money
Membership-based model where participants pay a monthly fee to join the group and receive access to resources and events.
Skills you need
Facilitation skills to lead discussions, empathy to understand participants' challenges, and marketing skills to attract members.
The market, and why this works now
Online platforms like Meetup provide a practical mechanism for organizing local men's support groups, facilitating regular meetings without significant overhead. A viable first-revenue move involves promoting the group through local community boards on Reddit, targeting specific subreddits focused on men's health and wellness to attract interested participants. A key risk is the potential difficulty in maintaining consistent membership levels, which may require ongoing marketing efforts and engagement strategies to prevent attrition.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- OKCupid
A dating platform that uses user-generated data to facilitate matches based on compatibility.
- Copy That
An online platform designed to help users improve their writing skills through structured exercises.
- Hinge
A dating app designed to be deleted, which focuses on relationship-building rather than casual encounters.
- The Gottman Institute
An organization founded by John and Julie Gottman, focused on research and education around relationships and marriage.
- Diary of a CEO
A podcast that features interviews with various leaders and experts, focusing on personal and professional development.
- Angel City Football Club
A women's professional soccer team based in Los Angeles, focused on creating a strong brand and community support.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: Hinge expert shares dating advice for ambitious nerds
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.