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The Legal Way to Sell Fake Pills? Placebo Business & More⏐Ep. #111

Dec 30, 2024

In this engaging discussion, Sam Thompson, a seasoned business innovator, shares unique ideas for monetizing everyday services. From a tree-trimming business with an intriguing subscription model to a family concierge service, the concepts are fresh and practical. They delve into the surprising efficacy of placebos, even in known cases, and explore how AI can streamline DIY projects and enhance e-commerce strategies. Sam's insights on leveraging social media trends for business growth are not to be missed!

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Sam Thompson

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Quick takeaways

Leveraging placebo effects can challenge traditional beliefs about treatment efficacy and highlight the significance of psychological factors in medicine.

Introducing subscription-based home maintenance services can foster customer loyalty and create upselling opportunities through proactive relationship management.

Deep dives

The Power of Placebos

Placebo effects can be remarkably effective, even when the participant is made aware that they are receiving a placebo. Studies have demonstrated that individuals undergoing placebo treatments for conditions like knee surgery reported results comparable to those who received actual procedures. This phenomenon also applies to cases where participants are informed beforehand that they are receiving a placebo, yet they still experience positive outcomes. Such findings challenge traditional beliefs about treatment efficacy and underscore the potential of psychological factors in medical treatments.

Intro

2min

The Power of Recurring Revenue

6min

Strategic Growth Through Expert Consultation and Goodwill

2min

Innovative Monetization in the DIY Space

15min

Mastering E-commerce Through Automation and Trends

3min

The Power of Placebos

7min

I sat down again with Sam Thompson (https://x.com/ImSamThompson), a regular on the podcast, to keep riffing on some great business ideas. In this second part, we cover everything from a tree-trimming service with a clever insurance-style add-on to a home concierge service for busy families, and even a placebo-based product line that plays on the power of perception.

We also talk about using AI for stuff like recipe generation, automating the boring parts of running a business, and spotting ways to cash in on trending social media content.

Missed part one? Check out Ep. #108

Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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00:00 Highlights & Introduction
00:37 Innovative Ideas for Tree Trimming Business
01:32 The Power of Recurring Revenue
02:10 Quarterly Inspections and Upcharges
02:29 Home Service Maintenance Plans
04:30 The Family Concierge Concept
05:31 Middleman Business Model
11:00 Leveraging DIY Trends for Business
14:15 ChatGPT and Recipe Blogs
16:13 AI-Powered Apps and Business Ideas
19:11 Plant Identification and AI Potential
20:50 Breaking the Pattern of Selection Bias
21:51 Understanding Market Perception
22:16 Leveraging Social Media Algorithms
23:35 Creating and Selling Digital Products
28:30 Exploring the Placebo Effect
29:57 Building a Business Around Placebos
31:39 The Power of Perception and Marketing

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