Side Hustle School Ep. 3180 - First $1,000: Foot Traffic Nerd Turns Public Data Into Paid Service
Sep 15, 2025
Discover how a data enthusiast turned public information into a profitable service that aids local businesses in navigating foot traffic trends. Learn about the practical steps taken to rapidly generate revenue while mastering the art of packaging insights. This engaging tale highlights curiosity-driven entrepreneurship and the power of data, showcasing how informed decisions can lead to substantial financial gains.
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Local Data Helped Pick A Location
- Sandeep used public mobility datasets to compare two potential restaurant locations and found one with nearly twice the visits per day.
- His data-driven report helped his friend choose the better spot and sparked a paid offer.
Use Free Samples And Tiered Pricing
- Market a free neighborhood sample to generate leads quickly from local groups and forums.
- Price custom reports by complexity and include clear deliverables like hourly breakdowns and zip-code insights.
Fast Early Sales From Local Posting
- After posting in a Facebook group and a real-estate forum, Sandeep received three inquiries within 48 hours and earned $2,000 in three weeks.
- He used free tiers and demos of data tools and did analysis in Python, exporting PDFs via Canva.