What counts as boring
"Boring" is a vibe, so we made it a rule you can inspect. A row qualifies when its title names one of roughly fifty plain, unfashionable business types: laundromats, vending machines, cleaning, storage, lawn care, junk removal, pressure washing, equipment rental, bookkeeping and similar. The full rule is printed above the list. If your favourite boring business is missing, it is because no episode we have processed named it.
Ideas and real operators in one place
The list mixes two kinds of row, and you can filter between them.
- Ideas are concepts a host or guest described.
- Real businesses are companies or operators a guest talked about, with the episode attached. Where the episode summary states a revenue or profit figure, we show it as stated and label it. If the summary says nothing, we show nothing.
We do not estimate, round up or fill in numbers. A figure here is what the extracted episode summary says, which can differ from the guest's exact words, so check the episode before you rely on it.
Why this is a list worth checking
Each row here points to a specific conversation. Listen to hear how the operator got customers, what the work involves and what went wrong.
The CSV contains the same rows as the table, with the show, episode, kind of row and page URL for each, so you can build your own shortlist.
FAQ
Are the revenue figures verified?
No. They come from episode summaries of what a guest said, and the label says so. Treat them as leads to check in the episode.
Why are some businesses shown without a revenue figure?
Because the episode did not state one, or our extraction did not capture it. We leave it blank instead of guessing.
Can I use the data?
Yes. Download the CSV and please link back to this page if you publish anything from it.