Business idea · Education
Retail Trend Tours
Retail Trend Tours: Organized tours for entrepreneurs and business leaders that explore international markets and retail trends, providing insights into innovative products and marketing strategies from around the world. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "Brainstorming $100M Ideas with the $1B+ King of Brands" (aired October 8, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | Brainstorming $100M Ideas with the $1B+ King of Brands |
| Aired | October 8, 2025 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | Babybel, Method, Wellie, Vital Farms, White Label Chicken LLC, Greatcroft |
The problem it solves
Businesses often miss out on emerging trends and ideas simply due to lack of exposure or insight into international markets. This service provides a structured way for them to gain new perspectives.
How it makes money
Package pricing for tours, including travel, accommodations, and guided experiences, or a membership model for exclusive access to tours.
Skills you need
Travel planning, cross-cultural communication, market analysis, and networking.
The market, and why this works now
Increased global connectivity through platforms like Zoom facilitates virtual tours and networking opportunities with international retailers. An initial revenue stream could be established by advertising in trade publications such as Retail Dive, which targets industry professionals interested in market trends. A potential risk includes the capital required for securing partnerships with local businesses abroad, which may involve upfront costs and complex negotiations.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Babybel
A brand known for its individually wrapped cheese products, primarily marketed towards children and families.
- Method
Method is a cleaning products company known for its eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing household items.
- Wellie
Wellie is a brand that offers colorful and fun bandages aimed at making a mundane product more appealing.
- Vital Farms
A brand that provides organic eggs, emphasizing ethical farming practices and transparency in product sourcing.
- White Label Chicken LLC
A proposed business that aims to enter the chicken market by branding and selling chicken sourced from other suppliers.
- Greatcroft
A venture capital firm focusing on consumer brands.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: Brainstorming $100M Ideas with the $1B+ King of Brands
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.