The Sweaty Startup Spotting Million Dollar Business Ideas Before Everyone Else
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Sep 10, 2025 
In this discussion, entrepreneur Greg Isenberg dives into overlooked business opportunities that can become immensely profitable. He highlights quirky ventures like firewood delivery and Christmas light installations, all while sharing insights on why spending on domain names is a smart investment. Greg emphasizes the potential of AI startups and the importance of merging tech with traditional models, like a night nurse network. Tune in for a blueprint on spotting million-dollar ideas that most people miss!
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Simple Signs, Big Seasonal Revenue
- Greg describes his brother's lawn care business that grows with simple bandit signs each spring.
- The brother makes over $100,000 annually and spends months fishing because of seasonal customer surges.
Mobile Detailing Profit Example
- Greg shares a mobile detailing owner who made $17,000 revenue in one month with $10,000 profit.
- The shop owner earned roughly $120k in a year soon after college by scaling similar months.
Monetize Local Convenience Services
- Build on low-cost local needs like firewood delivery using simple on-site construction.
- Charge premium for convenience and run multiple deliveries per day to generate high hourly profits.
