My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Pivot existing contractor business to sport court installation
Existing service business owners or contractors
6-12 months to scaleWhat Success Looks Like
$50-60k revenue per job with 50% margins, competing against saturated pool market with new category
Steps to Execute
Get quotes from all subcontractors (concrete, painting, fencing)
Create network of reliable subs for each component
Test pricing against competitor quotes (typically 50% lower)
Use existing business as proof of concept
Rebrand as 'Backyard Funhouse' selling dream not product
Expand to putting greens, pools, fire pits as upsells
Scale with search volume trends and Facebook ads
Checklist
Inputs Needed
- Existing business relationships with contractors
- Understanding of local permitting requirements
- Capital for first few projects
- Marketing budget for lead generation
- Knowledge of sport court materials and layout
Outputs
- 30x70 foot multi-sport courts
- Premium backyard entertainment spaces
- Recurring customer relationships for additional services
- Higher ticket size than previous services
Example
“Tree trimming company owner gets sport court quotes for personal use, realizes 50% markup opportunity, transitions crew to higher-margin sport court installations”
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