Online Business Ideas, Sourced From Podcast Episodes

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  1. E-commerce

    Mobile Roadside Produce Stands for Local Farmers

    This business sets up mobile roadside produce stands at high-traffic locations to sell fresh, locally-sourced fruits and vegetables directly to consumers.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 87: The Most Profitable Industry You've Never Looked at Twice... Ep. #87 (Nov 4, 2024)

  2. Media

    Monetize E-commerce Email Lists Through Targeted Newsletters

    This business helps e-commerce companies monetize their email lists by creating and distributing targeted newsletters that generate ad revenue or affiliate sales.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 86: How to Cash in from Other Companies’ Email Lists (HoldCo Bros) Ep. #86 (Nov 1, 2024)

  3. E-commerce

    Vending Machines for Unique Products and Experiences

    This startup sells and markets specialized vending machines that offer unique products, such as cotton candy or motorcycle helmet cleaning services, capturing attention through social media.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 86: How to Cash in from Other Companies’ Email Lists (HoldCo Bros) Ep. #86 (Nov 1, 2024)

  4. Marketplace

    Niche Job Board Based on Personality Types

    This platform connects job seekers and employers through a job board specifically tailored for introverts and extroverts, facilitating better job matches based on personality traits.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 83: How to Launch a Seasonal Business and Get Piggyback Clients Instantly. (HoldCo Bros) Ep. #83 (Oct 25, 2024)

  5. E-commerce

    Seasonal Pop-Up Christmas Tree Lots

    This business concept involves establishing temporary Christmas tree lots in high-traffic areas, leveraging seasonal demand while minimizing overhead costs through short-term leases.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 83: How to Launch a Seasonal Business and Get Piggyback Clients Instantly. (HoldCo Bros) Ep. #83 (Oct 25, 2024)

  6. SaaS

    Automated Scheduling App for Trash Bin Cleaning Services

    A mobile app designed to help trash bin cleaning services manage customer bookings and optimize routes efficiently.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 82: How to Start a Trash Bin Cleaning Business from Scratch. Ep. #82 (Oct 23, 2024)

  7. SaaS

    AI-Powered Unbundled Feature Tools

    Develop tools that unbundle popular features from existing software applications, focusing on niche functionalities using AI.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 81: A Secret Growth Hack to Steal Free Customers From MeetUp. Ep. #81 (Oct 21, 2024)

  8. Media

    Curated YouTube Shorts for Bottom Funnel SEO

    Produce YouTube Shorts targeting bottom-of-funnel keywords to capture potential customers actively searching for solutions.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 81: A Secret Growth Hack to Steal Free Customers From MeetUp. Ep. #81 (Oct 21, 2024)

  9. Marketplace

    Niche-Specific Digital Product Marketplace

    This platform enables users to create and sell specialized digital products like templates and guides tailored to specific audiences or niches.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 78: How to Make Money by Cloning Others Using AI. Ep. #78 (Oct 14, 2024)

  10. Education

    SMS-Based AI Business Mentoring Service

    This service provides personalized business coaching through an AI-driven SMS platform, allowing users to receive advice and accountability from a digital mentor.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 78: How to Make Money by Cloning Others Using AI. Ep. #78 (Oct 14, 2024)

  11. E-commerce

    Local Business Treasure Hunt Fundraiser

    This business organizes treasure hunts sponsored by local businesses, where participants pay an entry fee to find hidden treasures, with proceeds benefiting the local community.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 77: Viral Treasure Hunts, E-Recycling and 2 More Business ideas! Ep. #77 (Oct 11, 2024)

  12. E-commerce

    DIY Pumpkin Decorating Kits for Families

    This business provides DIY kits that include pumpkins, decorating supplies, and instructional guides for families to create their own porch displays.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 73: Porch Pumpkin Profits: Behind the Scenes with the Industry’s Founder. Ep #073 (Oct 2, 2024)

  13. Subscription

    Seasonal Subscription Box for Holiday Decor

    This service offers a subscription box that delivers curated seasonal decor items, including pumpkins, to customers doorsteps each fall.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 73: Porch Pumpkin Profits: Behind the Scenes with the Industry’s Founder. Ep #073 (Oct 2, 2024)

  14. E-commerce

    Natural Pre-Workout Honey Packets

    A health product offering convenient packets of raw honey and sea salt designed to provide quick energy and enhance workout performance without caffeine.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 70: A Secret Hack to Finding and Selling Home Service Leads + 2 More Ideas. Ep #070 (Sep 25, 2024)

  15. SaaS

    AI-Enhanced Recruitment Tool for Home Services

    Create an AI-powered recruitment platform tailored for the home services industry to streamline the hiring process of contractors and cleaners.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 69: How to Make Millions with a Home Cleaning Business. Ep #069 (Sep 23, 2024)

  16. SaaS

    AI-Powered Customer Support for Home Services Businesses

    Develop a 24/7 AI-driven phone support system for home service companies to enhance customer interaction and ensure prompt responses.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 69: How to Make Millions with a Home Cleaning Business. Ep #069 (Sep 23, 2024)

  17. Education

    Community Building Service for Music Teachers

    A service that helps music teachers create and manage online communities to monetize their expertise through memberships and courses.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 68: I Scraped the Top 1,000 Skool Groups. Here’s What I Learned. Ep #068 (Sep 20, 2024)

  18. Marketplace

    Etsy Marketplace for Handmade Products

    A platform that allows creators to sell unique handmade products, providing a marketplace for artisans to reach customers directly.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 64: Shannon returns! How to Know if You Will Win at Entrepreneurship and Love It Too? (+ a Few Biz Ideas). Part 2 of 2. Ep #064 (Sep 11, 2024)

  19. Education

    Idea Fair: A Conference for Business Idea Generation and Networking

    A one-day event where entrepreneurs present their business ideas to an audience for feedback and potential collaboration.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 63: AI Travel Assistant vs Business Idea Conference: Which Idea Wins? Ep #063 (Sep 9, 2024)

  20. Education

    Education and Referral Program for Ride-Sharing Drivers

    This business provides educational courses for ride-sharing drivers to help them earn additional income through referrals in high-ticket services like real estate and insurance.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 59: Creative Ways to Sell More Stuff + More Biz Ideas. HoldCo Bros Are Back! Ep #059 (Aug 30, 2024)

  21. Education

    Freemium Course for Ride-Sharing Sales Training

    This business offers free sales training courses to ride-sharing drivers, incentivizing them to engage with potential clients during their rides.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 59: Creative Ways to Sell More Stuff + More Biz Ideas. HoldCo Bros Are Back! Ep #059 (Aug 30, 2024)

  22. Marketplace

    Marketplace for Local Influencer Wholesale Opportunities

    This business creates a marketplace connecting local influencers with wholesale flooring suppliers, enabling them to sell products to their networks.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 59: Creative Ways to Sell More Stuff + More Biz Ideas. HoldCo Bros Are Back! Ep #059 (Aug 30, 2024)

  23. SaaS

    Laundromat Modernization Software Platform

    Develop a software platform that provides laundromat owners with tools for management, customer engagement, and operational analytics to modernize the laundromat industry.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 58: How to Start a Laundromat with 40% Net Profit Margins. Ep #058 (Aug 28, 2024)

  24. E-commerce

    Barbecue Wood Sourcing from Tree Trimming Services

    This business collects tree trimmings for free from tree trimming companies and processes them into seasoned barbecue wood, which is then sold to restaurants and retailers.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 56: How to Sell Products That Cost You Less Than $0. HoldCo Bros Are Back! Ep #056 (Aug 23, 2024)

  25. Education

    Local Bootcamp Licensing for Business Training

    This business licenses existing bootcamp content from experts to host local training events tailored to aspiring entrepreneurs in various fields.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 56: How to Sell Products That Cost You Less Than $0. HoldCo Bros Are Back! Ep #056 (Aug 23, 2024)

  26. Education

    DIY Shelf Plans and Course Creation

    Develop and sell detailed DIY plans and an online course for building custom shelves, targeting hobbyists and entrepreneurs looking for side income.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 55: How to Start a 6 Figure Side Hustle Exclusively on FB Marketplace. Ep #055 (Aug 21, 2024)

  27. Education

    Facebook Marketplace Business Coaching

    Provide coaching and mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start businesses on Facebook Marketplace, focusing on niche markets.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 55: How to Start a 6 Figure Side Hustle Exclusively on FB Marketplace. Ep #055 (Aug 21, 2024)

  28. Education

    Shelf Installation Training and Network

    Create a training program to teach individuals how to build and install custom shelves, offering them a chance to become authorized installers within a national network.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 55: How to Start a 6 Figure Side Hustle Exclusively on FB Marketplace. Ep #055 (Aug 21, 2024)

  29. Marketplace

    Community-Based Referral Network for Home Services

    A referral platform connecting homeowners with trusted local service providers, focusing on building community support for small businesses.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 54: How Two Teenage Brothers Built a $900k Junk Removal Business with No Money. Ep #054 (Aug 19, 2024)

  30. SaaS

    Custom Booking Platform for Unique Short-Term Rentals

    A customizable, user-friendly booking platform designed specifically for unique short-term rental properties, enabling owners to create aesthetically pleasing and functional websites that facilitate direct bookings without relying on third-party platforms.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 53: From $20K to $4.7M Profit with Short-Term Rentals in Under 3 Years with Nik & Isaac French. #053 (Aug 16, 2024)

  31. Marketplace

    Experience Marketplace for Short-Term Rentals

    An online marketplace connecting short-term rental properties with local experiences and activities, allowing guests to book unique, curated experiences alongside their accommodation.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 53: From $20K to $4.7M Profit with Short-Term Rentals in Under 3 Years with Nik & Isaac French. #053 (Aug 16, 2024)

  32. Education

    Business Recovery and Resilience Workshops

    Workshops designed to help entrepreneurs develop resilience and recovery strategies after experiencing business trauma.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 52: How Stan Healed After Being Pushed Out of His Food Business. #052 (Aug 14, 2024)

  33. Education

    Emotional Support Network for Entrepreneurs

    An online community platform providing emotional support and resources for entrepreneurs facing the psychological impacts of business challenges.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 52: How Stan Healed After Being Pushed Out of His Food Business. #052 (Aug 14, 2024)

  34. Marketplace

    Event Hosting Service for Idle Restaurant Spaces

    This business connects restaurants and coffee shops with organizers looking for venues for events during off-peak hours, maximizing space utilization and revenue.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 51: How to Start a Profitable Coffee/Restaurant Business. #051 (Aug 12, 2024)

  35. Education

    Training Platform for Restaurant Supply Chain Negotiation

    This platform offers training courses and resources for restaurant owners on how to effectively negotiate supply chain contracts and manage vendor relationships.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 51: How to Start a Profitable Coffee/Restaurant Business. #051 (Aug 12, 2024)

  36. Marketplace

    Concierge Botox Administration Service

    This business aims to connect nurse practitioners with clients for at-home Botox treatments, leveraging local networks and social media for lead generation.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 50: How to Build a Business around a Lifetime Warranty Offer. HoldCo Bros are Back! #050 (Aug 9, 2024)

  37. Media

    Influencer Partnership for Tesla Newsletter Launch

    This startup idea involves partnering with an influencer in the Tesla community to create a newsletter that provides weekly news and insights about Tesla and its stock.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 50: How to Build a Business around a Lifetime Warranty Offer. HoldCo Bros are Back! #050 (Aug 9, 2024)

  38. E-commerce

    Lifetime Warranty Sandals E-commerce Business

    This startup idea focuses on selling sandals with a lifetime warranty, encouraging customers to feel secure in their purchase while reducing the likelihood of returns.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 50: How to Build a Business around a Lifetime Warranty Offer. HoldCo Bros are Back! #050 (Aug 9, 2024)

  39. Marketplace

    Kidney Donation Awareness and Support Platform

    Create a platform that connects potential kidney donors with recipients and provides resources for living donation.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 49: Why Should You Listen to Me? #049 (Aug 7, 2024)

  40. Marketplace

    Online Marketplace for Unofficial Buckys Products

    Create an e-commerce platform that exclusively sells Buckys merchandise online, leveraging their popularity without direct competition.

    Source: Koerner Office, episode 49: Why Should You Listen to Me? #049 (Aug 7, 2024)

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A live list from our database

Most online business idea lists are written in an afternoon and never change. This one is a view onto our database. Each row is an idea a host or guest described on a podcast episode, filed under one of six online categories, with the show, episode and date attached. The list grows as new episodes are processed and as pages are released each week.

Use the filters above the list to narrow it. Pick a category, a podcast or a year, or search for a word such as "newsletter", "marketplace" or "course". The results are rendered on the server, so every filter is a plain link you can bookmark or share.

How the list is built

  • We read episodes of My First Million, The Koerner Office, The Side Hustle Show, The Startup Ideas Podcast and In The Pit with Cody Schneider.
  • Each idea is extracted from the transcript and filed under one business category.
  • This page includes the categories that are delivered online: software, e-commerce, media, education, marketplaces and subscriptions.
  • An idea appears here only after its own page has been released and has enough written detail to be useful. Thin rows are left out rather than padded.

The category is our label, not the host's. Treat it as a way to browse, and open the idea page to see the original framing.

What you can do with the CSV

The download has the same rows as the filtered table you are looking at (all categories, all shows). Each row carries the idea title, a short description, the problem it solves, the category, the show, the episode title and number where we have it, and the URL of the idea page. Sort it, tag it, or load it into a notebook and add your own columns for effort, market size and fit.

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FAQ

Where do these online business ideas come from?

Each one was described on a business podcast episode. The row names the show and episode so you can listen to the original conversation.

Are these proven businesses?

Not necessarily. Some are things a guest built, some are things a host would build. The idea page says which, and the episode is the source of truth. We do not add revenue figures that were not stated.

How often is the list updated?

New ideas appear as new episodes are processed, and previously unreleased pages go live in weekly batches.

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