My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Insider Information Sharing
Why It Works
Professionals pay premium for information asymmetry and early access to trends/data
Prerequisites
How to Execute
Consistently share valuable non-public information
Build reputation for accuracy and exclusivity
Create scarcity around information access
Monetize through consulting or premium content
When It Fails
When information becomes public quickly or accuracy is questioned
Real Example
“Arthur Rock Twitter account shares private company metrics, building massive following that could be monetized through consulting or premium research.”
Related Knowledge
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A decision-making framework where you categorize opportunities into 'obviously good', 'obviously bad', and 'too hard to judge' - then only act on the obviously good ones.
Small Batch Iteration Advantage
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Build a multi-generational family business where family members work together and live in proximity
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