3 Blue Collar Side Hustle Ideas From A $40M Founder
Jan 1, 2024
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Guest Sam Rattner, who sold his first company for $40M in 18 months, talks about blue collar side hustles including door-to-door snow plowing, riverboat casinos, and the vending machine business. They also discuss a better Google Shopping and the value of niche products like duck calls.
Exploring unique business ideas in remote locations can lead to overlooked opportunities and fresh approaches to entrepreneurship.
Having a blue collar side hustle mentality involves actively seeking unconventional opportunities and thinking outside the box.
The speaker's new venture, Showroom, aims to provide a tailored and enhanced experience for users searching for specific products or services through vertical search.
Deep dives
Opportunities in Remote Locations
The speaker discusses the potential of finding business opportunities in remote locations that are often overlooked by others. They mention examples such as purchasing riverboat casinos and starting a water taxi business. These unique ideas allow for a fresh and outside-the-box approach to entrepreneurship.
Blue Collar Side Hustle Mentality
The speaker emphasizes the importance of a blue collar side hustle mentality, where individuals actively seek opportunities and hustles that may be unconventional or off the beaten path. They highlight the value of thinking differently and exploring ideas that others may not consider.
Scottish Sam's New Venture
The speaker briefly mentions their new venture called Showroom, which aims to address challenges faced by companies advertising on Google. Showroom aims to provide a more tailored and enhanced experience for users searching for specific products or services, leveraging the concept of vertical search to connect buyers and sellers with high intent.
Exploring Opportunities in the Casino Industry
The speaker shares their experience of exploring the casino industry and the challenges they faced while trying to open a riverboat casino in America and a deal in Southeast Asia.
Discovering the Potential in Unconventional Businesses
The speaker discusses their interest in unique business ideas, such as vending machines and water taxis, and highlights the importance of identifying niche markets and overlooked industries in order to find value and opportunities.
Episode 536: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk to Sam Rattner about selling his first company for $40M in just 18 months and the blue collar side hustles Sam is investing his cash in.
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