My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Launch a profitable local service business using Facebook Marketplace as primary customer acquisition
Local service providers, contractors, or anyone offering home services in a specific geographic area
90 days to profitabilityWhat Success Looks Like
Generating consistent leads and bookings from organic Facebook Marketplace posts, with 6-figure annual revenue potential from simple weekly posting routine
Steps to Execute
Identify high-demand local service with low online competition
Research pricing by calling competitors or checking local rates
Create simple post template: service description, price per unit, contact info
Post organically once per week, refresh every few days
Use multiple Facebook accounts and VAs to post in nearby cities
Respond quickly to inquiries and convert to phone calls for high-ticket items
Track which post formats and timing generate most responses
Checklist
Inputs Needed
- Local service capability or contractor network
- Basic pricing knowledge of target service
- Facebook accounts in good standing
- Phone number for customer communication
Outputs
- Steady stream of qualified local leads
- Direct customer relationships
- Market feedback on pricing and demand
- Scalable customer acquisition system
Example
“Fencing contractor posts weekly: 'Cedar fence installation, 6-foot, $8 per linear foot' with photos. Gets 3-5 inquiries per week, converts 1-2 to $7,000 jobs. Monthly revenue $14,000+ from single weekly post.”
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