
Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #839 “The World Is Ending.” These 5 Businesses Are Still Making Millions
Jan 1, 2026
Amid societal upheaval, entrepreneurs have a golden opportunity to innovate. Ideas flow from addressing AI concerns to tackling digital degeneracy. Homesteading and doomsday prep markets are rising, alongside niches in religious revival. Lifespan optimization products are also trending, capitalizing on longevity. Discover how to monetize attention in new ways, from premium matchmaking to gaming rehab. The future is ripe for those ready to embrace change and serve niche communities authentically.
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Change Is Opportunity
- Change and weird technological shifts create entrepreneurial opportunity, not just fear.
- Dan and Ian emphasize early adoption as the path to profitable positioning.
Build An AI Workflow Agency
- Start an AI workflow agency to convert AI anxiety into paid solutions fast.
- Dan cites Daniel Salzner's 10-week path to $40K MRR as a replicable blueprint.
Digital Degeneracy Creates Demand
- 'Digital degeneracy' describes heads-down device behavior driving new markets.
- That behavior enables content businesses and affiliate streams like sports-betting channels.



