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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INSIGHT

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.
ADVICE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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