The Startup Ideas Podcast Greg Isenberg

Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, as we explore a variety of business ideas and opportunities ideal for first-time entrepreneurs. In this episode, we cover everything from marketing agencies and SaaS startups to talent management agencies. Cody shares his proven framework for taking any business from 0 to 1, providing valuable insights for aspiring founders. Whether you're looking to start your first million-dollar business or just curious about entrepreneurial strategies, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Don’t miss this essential guide to launching a successful startup!
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Episode Timestamp00:00 Intro
02:53 First business: Local only marketing agency
20:27 Second business:Influencer marketing as a service
28:40 Third business: Google Ads agency for XYZ
40:28 Fourth business: Quickbooks app development studio
46:01 Fifth business: TikTok SEO as a service
54:35 Sixth business: A&R and talent agency for music artists
1:04:07 Seventh business: Newsletter acquisition

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dickie Bush, Co-Founder of Premium Ghostwriting Academy, and Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30. We discuss how writing entrepreneurs can leverage Chat-GPT and Kindle Unlimited to build a profitable portfolio of books in underserved niches. We'll explore various career paths for writers and share innovative startup ideas to kickstart your success in the writing industry. Don't miss out on this episode packed with valuable tips and strategies for aspiring authors and entrepreneurs!
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Episode Timestamp00:00 Intro02:45 First business idea: LitRPG Series06:47 Boring Marketing13:44 Is GenZ Reading Books?17:24 First business idea: LitRPG Series Part 221:18 Partnering with an Operator24:39 Writer Career Paths27:08 Second business idea: AI-Powered Publishing House32:07 Third business idea: Analysis Tools for Niche Marketplaces33:25 Framework for Structuring Startup Portfolio35:56 Fourth business idea: Trends for X industry

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, to delve into my proven strategy for meeting anyone. We explore the frameworks and techniques I employ when sending cold DMs, offering you actionable advice on how to effectively use these methods to connect with anyone you wish.
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Episode Timestamp00:00 Intro02:00 Greg’s Framework for Meeting Anyone07:17 How Jonathan Met NYT Bestselling Author, Jake Knapp08:13 Boring Marketing09:08 The Canvas Strategy12:01 How Greg Met Weezer Frontman, Rivers Cuomo15:16 The With or Without You Strategy19:35 Part 2 of the Weezer Story24:25 The Value-First Mindset29:29 Step 1 of Greg’s DM Strategy34:29 Step 2 of Greg’s DM Strategy36:56 Step 3 of Greg’s DM Strategy40:42 Remember to Follow Up

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Chris Hutchins, an expert life hacker, financial optimizer, and host of the award-winning podcast, All the Hacks. On this episode, Chris shares his proven strategies on how to launch a million-dollar business in just 48 hours. We also explore the emerging trends of affluent consumers and unveil five transformative startup ideas to inspire your next venture.
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 First business idea: Premium Tutoring App14:36 Second business idea: AI-Powered Service Businesses33:06 Chris’s framework for building a million dollar business43:30 Chris’s framework for creating media/content48:07 Third business idea: Content as a Service for Big Creators54:35 Fourth business idea: Bringing enterprise products/services to consumers1:01:51 Fifth business idea: Agency for onboarding calls

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, a Digital Product Design agency, to give our insights into the strategies and tactics driving a viral AI-powered Dating Advice app to $190,000 in monthly revenue. We also explore the power of anti-trends and how to leverage them to build a startup. Don't miss out on this must-watch episode!
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 The $190K/month AI App13:10 How to leverage Anti-Trends21:02 Our takes on Chat-GPT wrappers28:02 Our thoughts on the Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra
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I’m joined by Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, to jam on several business ideas and opportunities: a Cricut subscription service, Chrome extensions that can generate $30k/month, Uber trivia games, and so much more.
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 First business idea: Cricut Subscriptions & Materials19:30 Second business idea: Paid Chrome extensions24:40 Cody’s framework for building a profitable business37:20 Third business idea: AI memo writing for startups41:50 Fourth business idea: Niche Podcasts59:25 Fifth business idea: Play Octopus for Uber