Episode 154: Tariffs. Here's How to Make Money While Everyone Panics | Ep. # 154

5 business ideas · 1 case study · Aired April 9, 2025

Business Ideas from this Episode

Sourcing Solutions Agency

Create a business that acts as a sourcing agent for American companies looking to find alternative manufacturers in countries less affected by tariffs. By leveraging tools like Import Yeti, you can identify viable manufacturers and provide valuable sourcing solutions.

Charge a finder's fee or a percentage of the import value for every successful sourcing connection made.

Virtual Assistant Placement Agency

Build a business that connects companies with top-tier virtual assistants from abroad, providing placement services that help businesses save costs while improving efficiency.

Charge a one-time placement fee or a percentage of the virtual assistant’s first-year salary.

Digital Product Development Agency

Start an agency that specializes in completing unfinished software projects using AI and other digital tools, targeting businesses that struggle to finish their software development.

Charge clients based on project scope or a flat rate for completed projects.

Tariff Tuesday Newsletter

Launch a newsletter that provides insights and updates related to tariff changes and their impact on sourcing strategies. This newsletter can inform executives and sourcing agents about shifts in manufacturing and supply chains.

Subscription-based model where subscribers pay a monthly fee for exclusive insights, and additional revenue can come from advertising space.

Made in America E-commerce Store

Establish an e-commerce platform that exclusively sells high-quality, handmade products manufactured in the U.S., targeting consumers who value local production.

Direct product sales with potential for subscription boxes featuring different handmade products each month.

Case Studies from this Episode

Import Yeti

A tool for tracing the sourcing and manufacturing origins of products by companies.

Not mentioned in the transcript

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