My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Traditional Industry + Entertainment Transformation
For: Customers frustrated with boring, standardized experiences in traditional industries
The Problem
Most traditional industries (banking, insurance, healthcare, legal) deliver functional but boring experiences that customers endure rather than enjoy
The Solution
Transform traditional service delivery into entertainment experience while maintaining core functionality
Why Now?
Social media rewards memorable experiences, customers crave authentic connection, live experiences are AI-proof
Build MVP in 7 Days
Choose one boring industry interaction (DMV, tax preparation, oil change)
Design 3 'weird' elements that make it entertaining
Test with 10 customers and document reactions
Measure willingness to pay premium and referral likelihood
How to Validate
Revenue Model
Premium pricing for transformed experience, merchandise/branded goods, corporate events and team building
Competitive Moat
Culture and brand reputation that's difficult to replicate, customer emotional connection, staff who genuinely enjoy the differentiated approach
Risks to Consider
Related Knowledge
Live Entertainment Premiumization
Shift from competing on price to competing on experience quality in live entertainment, with customers willing to pay si
Fan-First Business Models
Businesses structuring operations around customer delight rather than profit maximization, accepting lower margins to bu
Word-of-Mouth Social Media: Create shareable 'weird' moments that generate organic social content
People share experiences that make them look interesting or that their friends wouldn't expect.
Community Infiltration: Host free educational seminars for industry professionals to build relations
Industry professionals are always looking for new approaches and ideas.
Daily Idea Muscle Training
A systematic practice of generating exactly 10 new ideas every single day to strengthen creative thinking capacity
Fan-First Experience Design
A systematic approach to designing every touchpoint of customer experience by prioritizing customer delight over traditi