Business idea · Education
Survival Challenge Experience
Survival Challenge Experience is a wilderness survival competition where participants learn survival skills and compete to see who can thrive in the wild the longest. It was pitched on Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner, in the episode "If People Pay for This, Your Idea Will Work Too | Ep. #174" (aired May 26, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | If People Pay for This, Your Idea Will Work Too | Ep. #174 |
| Aired | May 26, 2025 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | DietBet, Financial Modeling World Cup, Excel eSports, That's Great News, Al Dono's YouTube Magazine Business |
The problem it solves
Offers participants a unique, adventurous experience that tests their survival skills and provides personal growth opportunities.
How it makes money
Entry fees for participants, sponsorship opportunities, and possibly merchandise sales related to the event.
Skills you need
Event planning, knowledge of survival skills, safety management, and marketing.
The market, and why this works now
The rise in outdoor recreation among millennials and Gen Z provides a solid foundation for the Survival Challenge Experience. Engaging with local outdoor and adventure-focused subreddits can serve as an effective channel for generating initial revenue through entry fees. A significant challenge to consider is the labor intensity required for event planning and safety management, which may necessitate hiring skilled personnel and could strain initial budgets.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- DietBet
A platform for weight loss challenges where participants bet on their ability to lose weight in a specified time frame.
- Financial Modeling World Cup
A competitive event where participants demonstrate their Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Excel eSports
A competitive platform where individuals can compete in Excel-related challenges, similar to traditional esports.
- That's Great News
A company that provides personalized plaques featuring articles where individuals have been mentioned, particularly in alumni magazines.
- Al Dono's YouTube Magazine Business
A business that repurposes YouTube tutorials into physical magazines.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: If People Pay for This, Your Idea Will Work Too | Ep. #174
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.