My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Create viral social media content through documented real-life adventure
Content creators and personal brands looking to generate massive authentic engagement
1-2 weeks for execution, months for follow-up contentWhat Success Looks Like
Millions of views, hundreds of thousands of engaged followers, media coverage, and potential business opportunities
Steps to Execute
Design authentic but unusual premise that people can emotionally invest in
Create application process that becomes part of the story
Document every step of the process transparently
Engage audience in decision-making through polls and updates
Share vulnerable moments and real emotions
Extend timeline based on audience engagement
Leverage viral moment for larger opportunities
Checklist
Inputs Needed
- Compelling personal story or premise
- Resources to execute adventure
- Content creation and editing skills
- Comfort with public vulnerability
- Existing audience base to seed viral growth
Outputs
- Massive social media growth
- Media coverage and interview requests
- Business development opportunities
- Long-term content franchise
- Personal brand establishment
Example
“Nick Gray posts about Tokyo blind date, gets 400 applications, documents entire experience, generates millions of views and Netflix/Amazon interest”
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