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A Billion Dollar Travel Business Idea Hiding in Plain Sight ft. Connor⏐Ep. #106

Dec 18, 2024

Connor Gross, a regular guest and business insight contributor, joins the discussion packed with creative ideas. They explore the lucrative resale market for used golf sets and high-ticket niche businesses like aquascapes. The untapped potential of the cruise industry is examined, including innovative marketing strategies for shore excursions. They also tackle the unglamorous yet fascinating world of piano disposal, revealing surprising business opportunities in waste management. This conversation brims with entrepreneurial inspiration!

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Connor Gross

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Quick takeaways

The cruise industry presents a lucrative opportunity for disruption, as many consumers overpay for bookings primarily made through travel agents.

Niche markets, such as refurbishing used golf equipment and solving piano disposal issues, offer substantial profit potential for innovative entrepreneurs.

Deep dives

Disruption in the Cruise Booking Market

A significant portion of cruise bookings are made through travel agents, often at inflated prices, creating an opportunity for disruption in this market. Many consumers pay substantially more for similar cruise experiences, suggesting a demand for a more direct method of booking. The idea of creating a platform similar to Expedia, but specifically for cruise bookings, could streamline the process and reduce costs for travelers. The potential value of this disruption is highlighted by the fact that the cruise industry serves millions of customers, indicating a lucrative business opportunity for innovative solutions.

Intro

3min

Building Trust and Sales in the Modern Market

6min

Exploring Lucrative Cruise Market Opportunities

2min

Navigating Cruise Excursions

5min

From Ponzi Schemes to Aquascaping: A Journey Through Unlikely Business Ventures

11min

I sat down with Connor Gross (https://x.com/c_gro), a regular on the podcast. We got into some cool ideas once again. We started with used golf sets - why they’re easy to refurbish, flip, and scale. Then, we talked about aquascapes: personalized, high-ticket, very niche and profitable. We also talk about the cruise industry and why it’s a massive, untapped market for entrepreneurs. And we also talked about pianos and how they’re a nightmare to get rid of and the surprising business opportunities that come with solving that problem.

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00:00 Highlights - Introduction
01:00 Exploring the Golf Club Business Idea
01:55 Facebook Marketplace Opportunities
03:21 High-Ticket Niche Markets
06:38 Travel Agents and Cruise Bookings
10:43 Shore Excursions and Travel Hacks
18:04 Aquascapes: A New Business Idea
20:30 Piano Disposal Business Model
25:16 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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