My First Million 7 People Making $5M-$10M From Weird Hobbies
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Sep 5, 2025 Billy Parks, a partner at Slow Ventures and former member of the Churning Group, delves into the fascinating world of creators earning $5M to $10M from niche markets. He discusses the rise of the 'creator middle class' and highlights unique individuals, like a restaurateur turned ranch owner and a woodworking entrepreneur. The conversation explores how minimal investment can lead to significant success, the importance of community in niche markets, and showcases quirky consumer products that have unexpectedly become profitable. Tune in for intriguing insights on creativity and entrepreneurship!
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Relatability Builds Durable Audiences
- Loved creators feel like buddies who teach and guide their audience into a hobby or niche.
- That relatability makes their audiences durable and less cancelable.
From Woodworking Videos To $6M Tool Brand
- Jonathan Katzmoses started as a woodworking content creator and launched KM Tools after audience demand.
- Slow invested $2M after his tool sales repeatedly sold out and he reached about $6M in revenue.
Use 'Team And Theme' To Judge Creator Bets
- Evaluate creators by 'team and theme': founder hunger and category opportunity matter more than raw audience math.
- Back founders who deeply know their niche and can iterate with many shots on goal.