The Startup Ideas Podcast

My notes on mr beast's LEAKED 36 page leaked "how to succeed in mr. beast production" document Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Initial Thoughts 02:38 Clarity of the Goal 03:27  YouTube is eating all media: 04:27 A, B, C player framework 05:15 How to go viral 08:21 Why isn’t MrBeast building the Y-Combinator of Creators?  09:12  He defines his own language. ie: lull, reengagement  11:26 Startup Idea...

Join me as I sit down with Oren John, the internet's creative director who's worked with major brands like Red Bull, Ciroc, Grey Goose, and YRB. Together, we explore the game-changing potential of TikTok Shop and how creators are using the platform to build thriving businesses. Oren shares his expert insights on the role of luxury, craftsmanship, and storytelling in product design, and how these e...

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, as we deep dive on how to set up million dollar sales funnels.  1) Startup Idea 1: Paid Ads Agency • Huge market for one-person ad consulting businesses • Target specific verticals (e.g., hair salons, female info product owners) • Take a cut of revenue instead of charging upfront 2) Facebook ads still crush it (for 40+ demo): • Still effective for 40+ demographics...

I’m joined by Marc Lou, a serial entrepreneur and indie hacker legend, as we explore innovative startup ideas, and his frameworks for content marketing, gamification, and pricing 1) Sell Digital Products • Create courses/ebooks on what you know • Focus on life-changing hacks (e.g. better sleep) • Use gamma.app for slick lead magnets Pro tip: Share your personal journey, not just advice 2) Document...

I’m joined by Jason Fried, Co-founder and CEO of 37signals, as we deep dive on innovative startup ideas, our frameworks to building products people love, and our thoughts on the current software landscape.  1)  The "Scratch-off Ad" app idea: • Full-screen ad you scratch off with your finger • Blow into mic to clear "dust" • Chance to win prizes/coupons • Global, once-a-day experience Potential: Ma...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Brian Dean, Co-Founder of Exploding Topics I, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) AI Content Updater for Publishers  • Automatically finds & updates outdated content • Fixes broken links, outdated stats, irrelevant info • Integrates with CMS for seamless updates • Target: Large publishers with 1000s of posts •  Pot...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) Canva  Agency  •  Create tutorials on how to use Canva • Build an audience through YouTube • Offer design services to viewers • Hire offshore talent for execution • Monetize through ads, affiliate links, and services • Potential: $80K/m...

I’m joined by Adam Robinson who has bootstrapped startups to millions of dollars in revenue, as we deep dive on how we would validate and grow a startup idea. 1) The Yonder Phone Pouch market is exploding • Locks phones away to create "phone-free spaces" • Already in schools, concerts, comedy shows • Huge potential for innovation (charging, remote unlock, etc.) • Adam predicts 98% of middle school...

I’m joined by Chris Koerner who owns 8 RV parks + 7 companies, as we jam on 5 ideas he would start tomorrow: 1) Content Management for underserved platforms  • Instagram Reels can be cross-posted to Facebook • FB Reels get massive organic reach (100k+ views/hr) • Clickable links allowed in comments (unlike IG) • Opportunity: Build a tool/agency to automate this for creators 2) Programmatic SEO Fra...

In this episode, we dive deep into uncovering validated startup ideas by leveraging anti-trends on Pinterest and Google Trends. I'll walk you through my workflow, showing you exactly how to use these tools to spot emerging trends, identify key problems and solutions, and find creators and websites thriving in these niches. If you're looking for a fresh approach to finding your next big startup ide...

In this episode, I share 4 SaaS ideas with massive potential. I'll dissect each concept, revealing its market opportunities and possible pitfalls. Plus, learn the exact strategies and frameworks I'd use to grow these innovative software businesses from the ground up. 1) Legal Jargon Simplifier • Chrome extension that demystifies complex legal docs • AI-powered "for dummies" version of Terms of Ser...

I’m joined by Justin Welsh, a 7-figure Solopreneur & Creator, where we dive deep into how we would build an AI-powered book empire and the opportunities and challenges that AI brings.  1) AI-powered book empire 📚 Greg's step-by-step process: • Use Claude/GPT-4 to brainstorm book concepts • Analyze Amazon bestsellers with Jungle Scout • Generate detailed outlines with AI • Use Grammarly &...

I’m joined by Tibo Louis-Lucas , Founder of Revid. AI, as we explore a wide range of Creator tool ideas and business opportunities 1) Brand & Influencer Matching 2.0 • Passionfruit's success shows there's still room for innovation. • Idea: Flip the model. Create a "link tree" for brands, not creators. • Use AI to curate & rank inbound creator applications. • Brands save time, creators find...

I’m joined by Danny Postma, Founder and CEO of Headshot Pro, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities 1) AI Keyword Generator + Content Creator • Use Ahrefs to find low-competition keywords • Generate AI content for each keyword (e.g. AI tattoos) • Build directories and tools for user-generated content • Rapidly create 100k+ pieces of content • Google loves it, tra...

In this episode, we explore 8 standout startup ideas from Dani Grant’s list of 139. I’ll break down why each idea has potential or pitfalls and share the frameworks and strategies I’d use to grow these businesses. Here are the most interesting ones (with my takes): 1) Product Spec Doc SaaS  • Google Docs for PMs •  Pricing Potential: $20/mo • Partner with PM influencers (e.g. Lenny Rachitsky ) • B...

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, discuss startup ideas, lifehacks and book recommendations Startup Idea: "Drip" - AI-powered content resurfacing • Combats "read it later" syndrome • Synthesizes bookmarks, saved content • Delivers curated insights via SMS/email • Personalizes based on interests & goals Startup Idea: Entrepreneur Bookmark Newsletter  •  Weekly...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dani Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Jam. Dev, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) K-pop style factories for unicorn startup hires •  Target: Specialized roles like first growth marketer or dev evangelist •  Idea: Train people specifically for these high-demand positions •  Monetization: Startups pay premium for ready-to-...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Ben Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Here Not There Labs, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) Dating app with on-chain reputation: • Track user behavior (response time, follow-through on dates) • Use data to predict compatibility • Reward good actors, discourage bad behavior 2) Luxury watch marketplace: • Use RFID & bl...

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, to explore the growing trend of Faceless YouTube channels  What are faceless YouTube channels?  • No visible creator • Voiceover narration • Can be high-quality content or "absolute dog shit" • Huge opportunity for creators who don't want to be on camera Tools to get started • ChatGPT/Claude for scripts • Gummy Search for topic r...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Jesse Pujji, Founder and CEO of Gateway X, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities 1) Hedge Fund Information Business  • Sell insights to hedge funds for $100-200k/year • Use reverse auction: only 20 clients get access • Potential $10M+ EBITDA business 2) Verticalized Expert Networks  • Focus on specific industries (e.g., mar...

Neer Sharma shared 6 startup ideas and the frameworks he would use to grow them:  1) Baby Fund: a JustGiving for parents to raise money that can only be invested into their kid’s future  • Crowdsource money from family/friends at baby showers • Invest only in index tracker funds • Could help solve the "can't afford kids" problem for millennials. 2) Anti-Spend: The app that gamifies saving money  •...

Cody Schneider the Manic Startup Idea Machine is back. He's full of 7 figure ideas: 1) Blue Collar Startups (Window Cleaning, Power Washing, Lawn Mowing) Low start up costs Optimize Google My Business listing Use AI to write keyword-rich descriptions Scale into an agency, then buy portions of other companies Potential for $1M-$5M/year business 2) Costco-style Membership Club Target growing "Buy It...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the mindset required for entrepreneurial success and we reveal two promising startup ideas. At the beginning of the episode, we discuss strategies to avoid burnout and my productivity system that maximizes efficiency. We explore the challenges of entrepreneurship and why it can b...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Brett Goldstein, who is currently building a stealth startup. Previously, Brett was the Co-Founder and CEO of Launch House and served as a Senior Product Manager at Clearbit. In this episode, we explore a variety of startup ideas and business opportunities, including a conference event aggregator, vertical SaaS for matchmakers, data enrichment SaaS, and mu...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the niche coaching category and explore why living in a big city could be a game-changer for your professional opportunities. In this episode, we discuss how transitioning people from careers they hate to ones they love can be a lucrative coaching business. We delve into why this...