Episode 21: Part 2/3: Every Business I've Ever Started. Ep. #021

Chunky Mailers for Direct Marketing

A marketing service that creates direct mail campaigns with unique physical items included to increase open rates.

Door-to-Door Electronics Buying Service

A service that sends representatives door-to-door to buy used electronics directly from consumers.

Better Inbox Email Response Tracker

A simple SaaS application that tracks and reports email response times for individuals and teams.

Doomsday in a Box Survival Kits

A subscription service offering ready-made survival kits containing essential gear for emergency preparedness.

I Love a Big Shop Gourmet Cookie Bars

An e-commerce platform selling gourmet cookie bars made from home, focusing on local markets and online orders.

Texas Smokes

Texas Smokes was conceptualized by the founder of Texas Snacks, inspired by the success of small smokers being sold at a popular gas station chain. The business aimed to sell these smokers online, leveraging the demand generated through the Texas Snacks customer base.

The founder mentioned selling smokers at a markup from $100 to around $160-$170, but ultimately the venture was abandoned as it proved to be a distraction from the core business.

Alabama Wholesale Homes

Founded by a young entrepreneur in his mid-twenties, Alabama Wholesale Homes is a real estate wholesaling business. The founder learned about wholesaling, which involves getting a property under contract and assigning it to another buyer without actually purchasing it. He built a website to generate leads through SEO, targeting both wholesalers and real estate investors.

While specific revenue numbers weren't mentioned, the business generated leads for years, even after the founder moved on from active participation.

Fast Tree Care

Fast Tree Care is a tree trimming business founded by James, who was mentored by the podcast host. The business model centers on outsourcing all the physical work while maintaining high profit margins.

While specific revenue figures weren't provided, the business operates with 40-50% gross margins and has shown consistent growth, including hosting bootcamps to teach others about the model.