The Startup Ideas Podcast Greg Isenberg

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the mindset required for entrepreneurial success and we reveal two promising startup ideas. At the beginning of the episode, we discuss strategies to avoid burnout and my productivity system that maximizes efficiency. We explore the challenges of entrepreneurship and why it can be tough, sharing the benefits of being a multipreneur to address some these common stresses. Toward the end, we delve into how to leverage the growing trends of shopping local and the desire for a "third place" to build a couple of great businesses. We outline how to build these businesses and why they are ideal for first-time founders. Whether you're looking to start your first million-dollar business or are 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 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro02:28 How to deal with Burnout22:44 When you should hire a CEO26:23 Benefits of being a HoldCo Entrepreneur
35:59 The most difficult thing about entrepreneurship
39:45 Ideas vs Execution?
42:31 Startup Idea 1: Farmers Market Management Company
52:41 Startup Idea 2: Event Management as a Service

Join us for an engaging conversation with Brett Goldstein, who is currently building a stealth startup. Previously, Brett was the Co-Founder and CEO of Launch House and served as a Senior Product Manager at Clearbit. In this episode, we explore a variety of startup ideas and business opportunities, including a conference event aggregator, vertical SaaS for matchmakers, data enrichment SaaS, and much more. Brett shares his framework for building a billion-dollar startup by disrupting legacy enterprise software companies. We break down how to transform spreadsheets into profitable startups and discuss the tactics and frameworks to build these businesses from idea to cash flow. Whether you're aiming to launch your first million-dollar business or are curious about cutting-edge entrepreneurial strategies, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Don’t miss this essential guide to launching a successful startup!
Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)
Get access: [gregisenberg.com/30startupideas](http://gregisenberg.com/30startupideas)
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Episode Timestamps:0:00 Intro02:55 Startup Idea 1: Conference Event Aggregator and Social Platform17:20 Startup Idea 2: Vertical SaaS for Matchmakers27:12 Startup Idea 3: Bespoke Dating App36:22 Startup Idea 4: AI-powered Data Enrichment Startup
45:28 Framework: Enterprise workflow startup idea formula

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the niche coaching category and explore why living in a big city could be a game-changer for your professional opportunities. In this episode, we discuss how transitioning people from careers they hate to ones they love can be a lucrative coaching business. We delve into why this is a promising opportunity, the strategies we’d use to grow such a business, and much more. Our discussion broadens to career growth and how geography can serve as a powerful growth hack. Whether you're aiming to start your first million-dollar business or are interested in entrepreneurial strategies, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Don’t miss this essential guide to launching a successful startup!
Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)
Get access: [gregisenberg.com/30startupideas](http://gregisenberg.com/30startupideas)
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Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Intro02:45 Startup Idea 1: Career Transition Coaching19:56 Career Advice: Why geography matters

Join us for an engaging conversation with Natalie Ellis, founder of Boss Babe, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities. In this episode, we discuss the huge potential of building an all-in-one health company focused on pregnant women, a social media insurance company, and an AI wealth advisor. Natalie shares her insights on how to build a successful business and why she believes it is still possible to stand out. We dissect how to grow these companies using various tactics, from audience building to cold calling, and provide frameworks behind those strategies so you can apply them to any business. Whether you're aiming to launch your first million-dollar business or are curious about cutting-edge entrepreneurial strategies, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Don’t miss this essential guide to launching a successful startup!
Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)
Get access: [gregisenberg.com/30startupideas](http://gregisenberg.com/30startupideas)
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Episode Timestamps: 
0:00 Intro01:39 Startup Idea 1:  Health Tracking Platform for Pregnant Women 16:00 Startup Idea 2: Social Media Insurance Company29:45 Startup Idea 3: AI Wealth Advisor

Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities. In this episode, we dive into the potential of LinkedIn short-form video agencies, SaaS startup opportunities, and why AI graphic designer can be huge. Cody shares his insights on why building an audience is crucial for any founder's success. Whether you're aiming to launch your first million-dollar business or are curious about cutting-edge entrepreneurial strategies, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Don’t miss this essential guide to launching a successful startup!
Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)
Get access: gregisenberg.com/30startupideas
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Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Intro06:17 Startup Idea 1: LinkedIn Short Form Video Agency16:34 Startup Idea 2: Automation Agency22:52 Startup Idea 3: AI Graphic Designer29:32 Startup Idea 4: Newsletter in a Box36:12 Startup Idea 5: Youtube Thumbnail Builder/Directory45:34 Startup Idea 6: Content as a Service
50:10 Startup Idea 7: Canva Subtitler
52:59 Startup Idea 8: Airline Deals Aggregator
1:00:05 Startup Idea 9: Quickbooks for specific niche
1:07:47 The Goal of SIP
1:11:50 The Power of the Internet
1:16:26 High level Content Strategy

Join us for a jam session where I break down several innovative startup ideas from the SIP community. I’ll share my insights on why these ideas are either promising or problematic, and reveal the frameworks and strategies I’d use to grow these businesses. In this episode, learn how to capitalize on the micro weddings trend to build multiple service-based businesses. I also discuss my framework for the future of AI-enabled service businesses and how you can leverage it to build a highly profitable enterprise. Additionally, we dive deep into an innovative approach to building a course business and how to position your SaaS business for success. Discover the evaluation techniques and growth strategies that can help you build your next successful startup. Whether you're aiming to launch your first million-dollar business or are interested in entrepreneurial tactics, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Don’t miss this essential guide to launching a thriving startup!
Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)
Get access: gregisenberg.com/30startupideas
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Episode Timestamps: 0:00 Intro02:53 First business: Lead Generation for Wedding Venues06:14 Second business: Fractional Wedding Planner12:55 Framework: AI-enabled Service based businesses15:22 Third business: Niche Credentialing Business20:40 Fourth business: UX Analytics SaaS App