Episode 216: Start This Simple Side Hustle Before Everyone Else Does⏐Ep. #216
10 business ideas · 6 case studies · Aired
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Seasonal Business Strategy Consulting
Offering consulting services for businesses in seasonal industries, helping them develop strategies to maximize revenue during peak times and find alternative income streams during off-peak seasons.
Consulting fees can be charged on a project basis or through a retainer model for ongoing support.Sauna Events and Experiences
Organizing events where participants can book time slots to use a mobile sauna parked at scenic locations, such as lakes or parks. This could include wellness retreats or fitness events that integrate sauna usage into their offerings.
Revenue can be generated through ticket sales for sessions, with pricing structured per person for each time slot.Mobile Sauna & Cold Plunge Rentals
This business involves offering mobile sauna and cold plunge units for rent at various locations, allowing customers to enjoy wellness experiences at their convenience. The service can be marketed for events like weddings, parties, and wellness retreats.
The business operates on a rental model, charging customers hourly or daily rates for the equipment, with options for weekend and long-term rentals.Sauna Wood Supply Service
A service dedicated to supplying seasoned hardwood specifically for sauna use, ensuring customers have the right type of wood for optimal sauna performance.
This business could operate on a subscription model for regular deliveries or a one-time purchase model for customers looking to stock up.Mobile Sauna Rentals
A business that offers mobile sauna rentals for events, private use, and partnerships with short-term rental properties like Airbnbs. This service enhances the experience of guests by providing a unique wellness option that can be enjoyed outdoors, especially near lakes.
The business can operate on a rental fee basis, charging customers for the duration of use, with potential partnerships for commission-based revenue from short-term rental properties.Premium Mobile Wellness Concierge
Offering a mobile wellness service that includes sauna, cold plunge, and additional wellness services like IV therapy, targeting corporate clients and events to promote well-being among employees.
The business can operate on a corporate contract basis for events, charging a flat fee or per participant, and can also offer individual services for private clients.Wellness Pop-Up Events
Hosting wellness events that combine activities like sauna sessions, cold plunges, and social gatherings centered around health and wellness. This model creates a community experience while promoting the services offered.
Revenue is generated through ticket sales for events, with additional income from upselling products or services during the events, such as food and beverages.Contrast Therapy Partnerships
Creating a business that offers contrast therapy services (alternating between sauna and cold plunge) in partnership with existing gyms or wellness centers, tapping into their customer base for immediate clientele.
The business can operate on a subscription model for unlimited access or charge per session, with revenue shared with partnering gyms.Community-Sourced Sauna Experiences
Building a mobile sauna rental business that creates a community around sauna experiences, including education on sauna usage and wellness benefits, and leveraging local resources for wood supply.
Revenue is generated through rental fees and potentially from workshops or classes on sauna usage and wellness practices.DIY Sauna Kit Sales
Creating and selling DIY sauna kits that allow customers to build their own mobile saunas at home. This could cater to the growing interest in home wellness solutions.
Revenue would come from the sale of sauna kits, with potential add-on sales for accessories and maintenance supplies.Case Studies from this Episode
Mobile Sauna Rental Company
A business that rents out mobile saunas for recreational use, particularly popular in colder climates.
The owner anticipates a payback period of about a year to a year and a half. The business has high net margins, over 50%, with costs mainly including gas, insurance, and wood.
Purely Nomadic Sauna
A mobile sauna rental business in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offering wood-burning sauna experiences.
Charges $350 per day, $650 for a weekend, and $1,200 for a week. Forecasted to pay back all equipment costs within 12 to 18 months.
Dripsona Co
A contrast therapy business located in Cleburn, Texas, offering sauna and cold plunge experiences within a gym.
Monthly recurring members pay $75 each for unlimited usage, leading to over $10,000 in monthly revenue.
Chill Wagon Wellness
A wellness company based in Arizona offering sauna and cold plunge experiences at events and through private bookings.
Generates $60,000 monthly revenue through private bookings and events at festivals and corporate jobs.
Cedar Grove Sauna
A sauna business in Maine started as a side hustle that serves 8,000 to 12,000 customers annually.
Her yearly wood costs range from $400 to $900, serving thousands of customers with minimal costs.
Denver Mobile Sauna
A mobile sauna and cold plunge business outside of Denver, offering rentals of sauna units.
Charges $300 for two hours, $450 for four hours, $525 for eight hours, and $600 for an overnight rental. Extra $200 for a whole weekend rental.
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