Business idea · Education
Onboarding Excellence Program
Onboarding Excellence Program is a comprehensive onboarding program designed for businesses to train new employees effectively, focusing on essential skills like communication and productivity from day one. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "The Side Hustle King: “I’m making $8K/DAY from easy businesses" (aired June 18, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | The Side Hustle King: “I’m making $8K/DAY from easy businesses” |
| Aired | June 18, 2025 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | Copy That, Pet Cremation Business, Secret Pickleball, iPhone Repair Shop, Facebook Marketplace Fencing Business, Toasted Tours |
The problem it solves
Many companies struggle with onboarding new employees effectively, leading to lower productivity and employee dissatisfaction during the initial adjustment period.
How it makes money
Subscription or one-time payment model for businesses to access the onboarding program and materials, with options for customization and ongoing support.
Skills you need
Human resources expertise, instructional design, communication skills, and knowledge of employee engagement strategies.
The market, and why this works now
Remote work trends have increased the demand for effective onboarding solutions that can be delivered digitally. A viable first-revenue move could be to partner with HR-focused subreddits like r/humanresources to promote the program and offer exclusive discounts for community members. A notable risk is the potential high customer acquisition cost due to the competitive landscape of HR software, which may require significant marketing investment to establish brand awareness and trust.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Copy That
A program designed to improve writing skills for individuals in a workplace setting.
- Pet Cremation Business
A business focused on providing pet cremation services, leveraging high margins in the industry.
- Secret Pickleball
An indoor pickleball facility offering membership access with a focus on a small, private setting.
- iPhone Repair Shop
A business focused on repairing iPhones and other mobile devices.
- Facebook Marketplace Fencing Business
A local fencing company that generates leads by posting services on Facebook Marketplace, leveraging its vast user base.
- Toasted Tours
A novel wine tour service that uses a repurposed shipping container as a mobile party bus for tours in Northern California.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: The Side Hustle King: “I’m making $8K/DAY from easy businesses”
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.