Creative Business Ideas That Use Design, Writing or Video Skills
665 business ideas from 5 startup podcasts meet this rule today. Each one names the show and the episode it came from, so you can hear how it was described before you decide.
| Podcast | Ideas |
|---|---|
| My First Million | 185 |
| Startup Ideas Podcast | 175 |
| The Side Hustle Show | 133 |
| Koerner Office | 130 |
| In The Pit with Cody Schneider | 42 |
| Start-up cost | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Under $250 (effectively free to start) | 19 |
| $250 to $1K | 167 |
| $1K to $10K | 152 |
| $10K to $20K | 207 |
| $20K to $50K | 51 |
| $50K to $100K | 41 |
| Over $100K | 28 |
The list: ideas 1 to 40 of 665
Newest episodes first.
Personalized Product Design Service
A service that leverages Argon to design customized physical products by creating STL files for 3D printing, allowing businesses to offer unique products tailored to customer specifications.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, Gemini 4 Argon: AI Marketing, 3D Printing and SaaS, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
AI Content Writing Service
An AI-powered writing service that trains Argon to produce high-quality written content tailored to individual brand voices for newsletters, blogs, and social media.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, Gemini 4 Argon: AI Marketing, 3D Printing and SaaS, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Customizable Event Experience
Offering a customizable event experience where clients can choose the decor, layout, and amenities for their events, allowing for a unique and personalized touch for weddings, parties, and corporate events.
Source: Koerner Office, The $16K/Month Business He Runs Without Quitting His Job - Ep. #342, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $20K to $50K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Local
Bragg Video Maker
Bragg is an AI-powered tool that creates high-quality launch videos for projects by simply providing a website link. Users can customize the tone and style of the video, making it an affordable alternative to traditional video production...
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, 8 GitHub Repos To Go Viral and Make Money, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
PPT Master
PPT Master transforms documents and notes into editable PowerPoint presentations, streamlining the process of creating professional proposals and presentations.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, 8 GitHub Repos To Go Viral and Make Money, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Content Clipping Agency
A service that specializes in creating viral video clips from longer content pieces, such as livestreams or podcasts, leveraging algorithms to maximize reach and engagement.
Source: My First Million, The creative genius behind Squatty Potty & Poo-Pourri reveals his marketing playbook, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
The $1 Million Attention Guide
A comprehensive guide designed to help entrepreneurs and businesses attract attention to their products through effective marketing strategies and techniques.
Source: My First Million, The creative genius behind Squatty Potty & Poo-Pourri reveals his marketing playbook, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Dynamic Chalkboard Marketing
This concept revolves around providing chalkboards to restaurants that serve as platforms for local advertising and daily specials, creating an interactive marketing tool for both parties.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 763: He Makes $3,000 a Year Every Time He Gives a Restaurant a Free Chalkboard (And He’s Done it 200+ Times), aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Local
Teacher Finance Training
A platform that provides comprehensive training and resources for teachers who are required to teach personal finance but lack the necessary expertise. This service would offer step-by-step guides, lesson plans, and interactive materials...
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 762: Buy Buttons, 10 Years Later, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Muse
A personal assistant AI developed by Meta that integrates seamlessly into users' messaging apps, providing an intuitive interface for managing tasks and requests.
Source: My First Million, We tested Instinct, MUSE and Grokbot. They’re ridiculous., aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: over $100K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
Everyday Intelligence
A personal assistant AI that allows users to manage their daily tasks through simple text or voice commands, making the functionalities of a traditional personal assistant accessible to everyone.
Source: My First Million, We tested Instinct, MUSE and Grokbot. They’re ridiculous., aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $50K to $100K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
Plugin Development for Dots
Create specialized plugins for the Dots personal agent platform that can handle various user requests, such as filing permits or finding restaurants, which will be selected by ChatGPT to fulfill user needs.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, OpenAI DevDay: Dots, Agents & $100B Opportunities, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
AI Workflow Optimization Software
A software solution that helps service businesses streamline their operations by implementing AI agents that handle repetitive tasks, allowing human employees to focus on higher-value work.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, $5T opportunity: AI Roll Ups, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
Live Commerce Training Program
An educational program aimed at teaching individuals and businesses how to effectively engage in live shopping. This program would cover best practices in sales techniques, platform optimization, and audience engagement strategies.
Source: My First Million, Whatnot founder: This is the future of e-commerce, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
Life Coach GPT
A personalized AI-driven life coaching platform that uses ChatGPT to provide tailored advice on various life challenges, from personal finance to relationship management.
Source: My First Million, Coach for SpaceX & OpenAI destroys your limiting beliefs for 88 minutes straight, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
Lead Magnet Development Service
A consulting service that helps businesses create effective lead magnets tailored to their target audience. This service would analyze competitors and market trends to design unique offers that attract potential customers.
Source: In The Pit with Cody Schneider, Skip Zapier, Go Straight to Code: GTM Engineering Explained from the Front Lines, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
Content Creation for AI Training
A specialized writing service that creates high-quality content specifically designed to train AI models, ensuring diverse and engaging material for machine learning purposes.
Source: Koerner Office, The $7K/Month Side Hustle Most People Think AI Killed - Ep. #333, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: under $250 · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
High-Paying Freelance Writing
A freelance writing service that specializes in creating AI-assisted articles for tech companies, charging premium rates for high-quality, engaging content.
Source: Koerner Office, The $7K/Month Side Hustle Most People Think AI Killed - Ep. #333, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: under $250 · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
Offline Field Report Copilot for Restoration Contractors
A mobile application designed for technicians in the restoration industry that allows them to document damage and create reports while on-site. The app uses AI to draft reports and flag missing information in real-time.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, Local AI Clearly Explained, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $20K to $50K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
E-commerce Customer Engagement Solutions
A platform that provides tools and services for e-commerce businesses to enhance customer engagement and support. This can include chatbots, customer service training, and engagement analytics.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 758: From Zero to $120k/mo in 18 Months, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
Niche Influencer Partnerships
Developing a business that collaborates with niche influencers to create unique, content-driven experiences that showcase products or services in an engaging way.
Source: My First Million, How to naturally monetize what you love, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online and local
Home Service Marketing Toolkit
This business provides a marketing toolkit specifically designed for home service providers, helping them to effectively reach potential customers through digital advertising, social media, and local SEO strategies.
Source: Koerner Office, From DoorDash to $81K/M With This Overlooked Business - Ep. #332, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
Digital Course Creation
Developing and selling digital courses based on a variety of topics, particularly those that resonate with content creators and other entrepreneurs.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, $500k Revenue From a $9 Membership (Greatest Hits), aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
Time Box Scheduler
An extension of the Morning Lock app that allows users to create and manage customizable time boxes for various tasks throughout the day.
Source: Koerner Office, Make Money With This New AI Agent That Works 24/7 - Ep. #331, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
Morning Lock
A productivity app that restricts access to email and other specified applications during set hours, forcing users to manage their inboxes within a limited timeframe.
Source: Koerner Office, Make Money With This New AI Agent That Works 24/7 - Ep. #331, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Trailer Testing Service
A service that allows potential trailer renters to test a rental experience without committing to a purchase. Users can list a trailer they might want to rent, and the service facilitates the rental process as a trial run.
Source: Koerner Office, The Most Hands-Off $6K/Month Side Hustle to Start - Ep. #330, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
Goat Raising Academy
An online membership platform offering comprehensive courses and resources on goat care, health, and management to help goat owners raise happy and healthy goats.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 757: She Built a 6-Figure Business Talking About Goats, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $1K to $10K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
AI-Powered Hiring Advisor
Develop an AI tool that assists hiring managers by analyzing past hiring data and candidate interviews to suggest potential hires based on historical success patterns.
Source: My First Million, How a $5B founder is using AI (3 tutorials), aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
Sleep Health Gadgets
A line of innovative gadgets aimed at improving sleep quality, like adjustable temperature mattresses or sleep-tracking devices that optimize the sleep environment.
Source: My First Million, I built a $2,000,000,000 business on vibes, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $50K to $100K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
SERP Jingle Marketing
This service creates catchy jingles tailored for local businesses that incorporate specific search terms (SERP terms) to boost recognition and memorability in digital advertising, particularly on platforms like YouTube.
Source: Koerner Office, The Most Overlooked AI Side Hustle Of 2026 - Ep. #328, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Customized Directory Creation
A service that utilizes Grockbot to create niche directories, aggregating and curating information on specific topics to enhance SEO and user engagement.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, Grok Bot: make a 1 person company with agents, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $250 to $1K · 10 to 20 hours a week · Online
Automated Video Content Creation
A software platform that uses AI to automatically edit, caption, and distribute video content for media companies and creators, optimizing for social media engagement.
Source: My First Million, 3 millionaires reveal their super niche businesses, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $20K to $50K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
Restaurant Advertising Boards
A business that provides free advertising boards to restaurants, selling ad space to local businesses for visibility to patrons. The boards display menu specials and paid advertisements, creating a dual revenue stream.
Source: Koerner Office, The Simplest $10K/Month Business Most People Miss ($0 to Start) - Ep. #327, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Local
Automated Demo Script Generator
A tool that compiles recent product updates and customer feedback to create tailored demo scripts, highlighting pain points, product features, and benefits.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, How to use Claude Code better than 99% of People, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
MedSpa Lead Response Software
A software solution tailored for MedSpa businesses that automates responses to missed inbound leads, ensuring timely communication and improving booking rates.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, How to use Claude Code better than 99% of People, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
Next-Gen AI Devices
This idea focuses on creating a new generation of AI-native devices that replace traditional computers and smartphones, designed specifically for seamless interaction with AI systems.
Source: My First Million, $39B founder says his company could 100x in 5 years, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: over $100K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
Agent-First Software Solutions
A suite of software applications designed with an agent-first approach, utilizing AI to enhance user experience and functionality. This could include apps that streamline tasks or provide unique insights into user data.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, How to Build an AI-Native Company in 2026, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: over $100K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
AI Workforce Management Tools
Develop a platform that allows businesses to create and manage their own AI agent workforces, providing templates and best practices for setup and optimization.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, How to Build an AI-Native Company in 2026, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $20K to $50K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
AI-Powered Photo App
An application that uses AI to create personalized aesthetic photos based on user-uploaded images, similar to the example mentioned in the podcast. Users can receive unique artistic renditions of their photos in various styles and settings.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, How to Build an AI-Native Company in 2026, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · Full-time (40+ hours) · Online
Expert Archive to Agent Tools
This business turns valuable content archives from experts, such as podcasts, videos, and articles, into specialized tools that AI agents can leverage to provide specific advice or insights based on the expert's knowledge.
Source: Startup Ideas Podcast, Making $$$ selling to AI Agents, aired
Estimated: Start-up cost: $10K to $20K · 20 to 40 hours a week · Online
Real companies that fit this topic
Businesses guests described on the shows, matched by the same estimated tags. Figures are as stated in the episode summary.
- Rezeme
A service that transforms resumes into infographics, enhancing their visual appeal while maintaining the same information.
As stated: Charges $5 for creating infographics from resumes with unlimited revisions.
Source: Koerner Office, What Types of Ideas are Worth Chasing Today?⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #155
- Zanya Monet
An AI-generated music artist with significant streaming success on platforms like Spotify.
As stated: $3 million record deal; potential earnings from Spotify streams, noting that 87% of tracks don't reach the minimum threshold for royalties.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 742: $60k/mo Selling Baby Sleep Masks, the $72k “Secret” Detailing Business, $500k in Print on Demand Candles, and more
- The Hustle
A digital media company that produces a daily business newsletter and other content aimed at entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts.
As stated: The company reportedly grew to around $17-18 million in revenue with a startup cost of approximately $300.
Source: My First Million, The Hospitality Principles That Build Billion-Dollar Startups
- DreamTales
A service that provides custom bedtime stories for children, delivered via email at a set time each night.
As stated: $9 per month per child, with a current MRR of over $300 from approximately 35 customers.
Source: Koerner Office, I Told an AI Agent to Make Me Money. It Did. - Ep. #303
- Yang Mun
A wellness brand represented by a synthetic AI monk that shares spiritual wisdom and sells ebooks.
As stated: Ebooks priced between $10 and $50, with over 7,000 sales recorded.
Source: The Side Hustle Show, 728: $28k Hanging Balloons, $115k/mo Selling Spreadsheets, the 6-Figure AI Monk, and More
- 72 Hour Sites
A web design agency that offers high-quality websites at affordable prices, focusing on conversion rate optimization.
As stated: They provide websites typically valued at $15,000 for only $2,500, emphasizing the high ROI for clients.
Source: Koerner Office, You’re Doing Everything Except the One Thing That Works w/ Sam ⏐ Ep. #187