My First Million
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Robotic Massage Services
For: Hotels, spas, and wellness centers that can't find massage therapists
The Problem
17,000 open positions for massage therapists in the US. Hotels and spas cannot offer massage services due to labor shortage.
The Solution
Robotic massage systems that provide consistent, high-quality massages without human therapists.
Why Now?
Labor costs rising dramatically ($15 to $25/hour in NYC), robotics technology improving, post-COVID contactless service preferences.
Build MVP in 7 Days
Survey 20 hotel managers about massage service gaps
Partner with existing robotic massage company for pilot
Test customer acceptance at one hotel location
Calculate ROI for hotel operators
How to Validate
Revenue Model
Equipment sales + service contracts + revenue sharing with hotels.
Competitive Moat
Technology IP, FDA approvals, distribution partnerships with hospitality chains.
Risks to Consider
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Industry Conferences: Deep participation in 2+ conferences to build relationships and understand ind
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50-Person Interview Process: Systematic interviews with 50+ industry participants to understand pain
Provides comprehensive understanding of industry dynamics and builds network for future customer/partner recruitment
The Ryan Studio Model
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