Business idea · Agency
Recurring Revenue Finder
Recurring Revenue Finder is a consultancy service that helps entrepreneurs identify and acquire existing businesses with stable cash flow and subscription-based revenue models. It was pitched on My First Million in the episode "How two straight guys bought Grindr and made $2B" (aired October 13, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | How two straight guys bought Grindr and made $2B |
| Aired | October 13, 2025 |
| Category | Agency |
| Real companies on the episode | Hampton, Gib-Jab, Tickle, Grindr, Dropbox, Bending Spoons |
The problem it solves
Many aspiring entrepreneurs are unsure where to look for stable, profitable businesses to buy, especially those with recurring revenue. This consultancy would streamline the acquisition process by providing valuable insights and support.
How it makes money
Fee-based model, charging clients a percentage of the acquisition price or a flat fee for consultancy services.
Skills you need
Business analysis, financial modeling, negotiation skills, and industry knowledge.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of online marketplaces for small businesses, such as BizBuySell, facilitates the identification and acquisition of companies with subscription-based revenue models. A viable first-revenue move would be to establish a presence in entrepreneurial forums like the Indie Hackers community, where aspiring buyers seek advice on business acquisitions. A key risk is the potential for high customer acquisition costs, particularly if the consultancy relies heavily on paid advertising to attract clients.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Hampton
A networking platform that connects entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses through accountability and shared experiences.
- Gib-Jab
An online greeting card and social media service that allows users to create personalized greeting cards.
- Tickle
Tickle was an online platform that provided personalized quizzes and social networking features.
- Grindr
Grindr is a location-based social networking and online dating application for gay, bi, transgender, and queer people.
- Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud storage service that allows users to save files online and sync them to their devices.
- Bending Spoons
An Italian company that acquires and scales mobile apps.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: How two straight guys bought Grindr and made $2B
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.