Business idea · Agency
SpeedBar Consulting
SpeedBar Consulting is a consulting service that helps companies implement a culture of speed and innovation, challenging them to reduce project timelines and embrace rapid execution. It was pitched on My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, in the episode "Masterclass: How to go from founder to CEO (without imploding)" (aired October 28, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | My First Million |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Sam Parr and Shaan Puri |
| Episode | Masterclass: How to go from founder to CEO (without imploding) |
| Aired | October 28, 2025 |
| Category | Agency |
| Real companies on the episode | Rao's, Carbon, Hampton, RXBAR |
The problem it solves
Many organizations struggle with a culture that favors slow, cautious decision-making, leading to missed opportunities and stagnation.
How it makes money
Consulting fees based on project scope or retainers for ongoing advisory services.
Skills you need
Expertise in organizational behavior, project management, and change management strategies.
The market, and why this works now
Remote work tools like Asana and Trello have shifted organizational dynamics, enabling teams to collaborate quickly and manage projects efficiently. SpeedBar Consulting can generate initial revenue by advertising services in the Project Management subreddit, where companies seek advice on optimizing workflows. A potential risk involves high customer acquisition costs, especially if clients require extensive onboarding to adjust to a faster-paced culture, which could lengthen the payback period for initial investments.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Rao's
Rao's is an Italian restaurant in Manhattan known for its tomato sauce, which has been scaled into a widely recognized brand.
- Carbon
Carbon is a restaurant that transitioned its business to offer jarred pasta sauces directly to consumers during the pandemic.
- Hampton
Hampton is a company that connects founders of businesses with similar sizes and challenges, providing a network for accountability and support.
- RXBAR
RXBAR is a protein bar brand known for its simple, clean ingredients and has become a popular choice for health-conscious consumers.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: My First Million, hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Episode: Masterclass: How to go from founder to CEO (without imploding)
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.