The Startup Ideas Pod

I’m joined by Jason Cohen, a four-time entrepreneur and current Chief Innovation Officer of WP Engine, to discuss his three best startup ideas: a tool for optimizing social media replies, a simpler, lower price segment, and helping people make practical, simple strategies.🚀  My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel:https://www.communityempire.co/🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited.https://www.skool.com/community-empire-6150/about📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free:https://www.gregisenberg.com70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND JASON ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://x.com/asmartbearLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncohen/Blog: https://longform.asmartbear.com/

I’m joined by Jordan Mix, Operating Partner at Late Checkout, to discuss some of the best business ideas on his mind: a productivity app that will kill Notion, the “upside down” desktop app, a brand-in-a-box service for internet-native companies, and so much more.🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited.https://www.skool.com/community-empire-6150/about📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free: https://www.gregisenberg.com70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND JORDAN ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrdnmixLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-mix1/

I’m joined by Kevin Rose, serial entrepreneur and technology investor. We discuss some of his best startup ideas: creating interactive podcasts with the help of AI, a nostalgic TV experience with old shows and commercials, using AI to talk to the dead, and so much more.🚀  My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel:https://www.communityempire.co/free-course🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited.https://www.communityempire.co/📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free:https://www.gregisenberg.com70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND KEVIN ROSE ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinroseLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrose/Episode Timestamps00:00 How to come up with million-dollar ideas03:00 Products that were ahead of their time12:20 First business idea: AI-powered podcast app28:48 Second business idea: Normie TV37:00 How Telly is reinventing TV42:58 Third business idea: Using AI to talk to the dead

I’m joined by Brian Feroldi, a world-class creator and author in the financial space. We discuss the success stories of Jimmy Buffett and The Motley Fool, how to build a profitable business in the creator economy, the untapped potential of platforms like LinkedIn, and so much more. 🚀  My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel:https://www.communityempire.co/free-course🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited.https://www.communityempire.co/📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free:https://www.gregisenberg.com70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND BRIAN ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianferoldi/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianFeroldiYTEpisode Timestamps00:00 Jimmy Buffett's success story08:07 What you can learn from The Motley Fool's marketing strategy26:11 First business idea: Back office services for creators34:28 Best categories to monetize as a creator40:41 Second business ideas: Newsletter acquisition46:40 Third business idea: LinkedIn ghostwriting

I’m joined by Ali Hamed, Founder of the investment firm CoVenture. We discuss some of the best (and worst) investment opportunities for entrepreneurs in 2024, how to navigate debt collection as a digital entrepreneur, and Ali’s top tips for funding a startup.🚀  My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel:https://www.communityempire.co/free-course🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited.https://www.communityempire.co/📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free:https://www.gregisenberg.com70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND ALI ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliBHamedEpisode Timestamps00:00 Are prefab homes the future?12:13 Best strategies for efficient pricing19:37 How to leverage policy changes23:59 Challenges with income share agreements29:56 How entrepreneurs can navigate debt collection40:34 Win-win funding strategies for startups47:02 Building an investing firm54:51 Where to find Ali

I’m joined by Eric Siu, Founder of the digital marketing agency Single Grain. We discuss million-dollar trends and opportunities entrepreneurs should have on their radar right now, including pay-per-performance agencies, AI customer service, AI transformation agencies, and so much more.🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel:https://www.communityempire.co/🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited.https://www.skool.com/community-empire-6150/about📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free:https://www.gregisenberg.com70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND ERIC SIU ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericosiu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericosiu/Episode Timestamps00:00 First business idea: Pay per performance agencies 05:05 Second business idea: AI customer service agencies 09:28 The potential of Smart Contracts 11:35 How to gamify daily life 15:50 Lifestyle trends to have on your radar 20:12 Existing products you can rebrand 23:39 Opportunities for agency owners 25:40 Third business idea: AI transformation agenciesIf you enjoy the podcast, consider leaving a review to help others discover the show :)

A special solo episode recorded from Mexico City, where I go through 3 million-dollar startup ideas I can’t stop thinking about: creators going into software, new ways to monetize underserved niches, Coffeezilla for startups, and so much more.If you enjoy the podcast, let me know by leaving a review so I know to keep making them :)🚀 My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel:https://www.communityempire.co/🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited.https://www.skool.com/community-empire-6150📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free:https://www.gregisenberg.com70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/00:00 First business idea: Leveraging an audience to create software products07:00 Second business idea: Tyler Mikorski (AKA vookum) makes $500k/ month from a paid community14:15 Third business idea: Coffeezilla for tech

I'm joined by Zach Pogrob, entrepreneur and content creator with over 1.5M followers. We discuss how to build a loyal audience in 2024, the importance of associating your brand with a word, three business ideas you can steal, and so much more.🚀  My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel:https://www.communityempire.co/🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited. https://www.skool.com/community-empire-6150/about📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free: https://www.gregisenberg.com70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND ZACH ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/zachpogrobInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachpogrobEpisode Timestamps00:00 How to build an unforgettable brand01:47 First business idea: Suffering as a service03:05 What is the Run Cult?15:24 Second business idea: Building agencies on the back of creators22:09 Third business idea: A platform that helps creators get sponsors25:28 Golden advice for creators and entrepreneurs27:30 The importance of being authentic31:37 Long-form vs short-form video36:00 The future of online writers38:19 Be strict with your message, flexible with the medium39:52 The importance of associating your brand with a word49:10 Zach’s biggest fears55:10 Where to find ZachIf you enjoy the podcast, consider leaving a review to help others discover the show :)

I'm joined by Alex Lieberman, Co-founder & Executive Chairman of Morning Brew. We discuss some of the hottest trends and opportunities for entrepreneurs in 2024, how creators can successfully monetize their newsletter and the best ways to innovate an existing business.🚀  My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited. https://www.skool.com/community-empire-6150/about📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free: https://www.gregisenberg.com/70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter:https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram:https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND ALEX ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/businessbaristaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman/If you enjoy the podcast, consider leaving a review to help others discover the show :)Episode Timestamps00:00 Why content curation is a superpower01:00 First business idea: The new Sports Illustrated08:21 How to monetize a newsletter13:21 How to rejuvenate an existing business19:09 Second business idea: A modern-day Weight Watchers28:30 Trend to watch out for: In-person peer groups35:14 Third business idea: Software recommendations for entrepreneurs40:17 Fourth business idea: Content curation as a service52:19 Where to find Alex

I'm joined by Soren Iverson, Designer at Cash App and the indisputable idea machine of the internet. We talk about building products that spread like wildfire, how to test business ideas before launch, how to build a memorable brand, and more. 🚀  My FREE 5 day email course to learn how to build a business of the future using the ACP funnel: https://www.communityempire.co/🎯 To build your own portfolio businesses powered by community you might enjoy my membership.You'll get my full course with all my secrets on building businesses, peer-groups to keep you accountable, business ideas every single month and more!Spots are limited. https://www.skool.com/community-empire-6150/about📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free: https://www.gregisenberg.com70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND SOREN ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/soren_iversonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soreniverson/If you enjoy the podcast, consider leaving a review to help others discover the show :)Episode Timestamps0:00 How to build better products01:42 Best ideas for hardware/physical products in 202416:31 How to test your product ideas23:11 How to build an appealing brand31:20 Digitizing the real estate experience42:22 Best startup opportunities in the design space53:45 Where to find Soren

I'm joined by Tiago Forte, Founder at Forte Labs and bestselling author of ‘Building a Second Brain’ and The ‘PARA Method’. We talk about the necessity of building credibility online, the role of gatekeepers in information sharing, and why the B2B market could be a goldmine for online course creators.We cover the benefits (and drawbacks) of being an independent creator, how to leverage the media platforms of the world to your advantage, and why you need lead magnets.00:00 Why Creators NEED to diversify.08:09 Cool non-Internet business ideas.11:41 Using a dumb phone - the ultimate productivity hack.22:30 The future of tech in 2024.25:15 Is Tiago Forte really creating a TV show?34:37 Multi-million dollar opportunities in B2B markets.38:00 Free B2B business ideas.44:02 Why you should stop building businesses in competitive spaces.51:15 Book recommendation: "Signs: Secret Language of the Universe" by Laura Lynn Jackson.

I'm joined by Noah Kagan, CEO of AppSumo. We talk about how to build products people love, how he lost $1M for not listening to customers, how to find the best business ideas in 2024, and more.📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free: https://www.gregisenberg.com/70,000+ people are already subscribed.🪄 The CastMagic team reached out to me and wanted to give you a free month of Castmagic with the code Greg100. You can check out https://get.castmagic.io/l953mvcu8yiv to learn more about how to automate your content with AI using CastMagic.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND NOAH KAGAN ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/noahkaganLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahkagan/Episode timestamps:00:00 Why you should test your business ideas first 00:43 The importance of differentiating your brand02:07 Best opportunities for entrepreneurs in 202406:41 Using content creators to grow your business08:28 The impact of AI in the workplace10:15 Platforms to streamline the hiring process12:40 Why you don’t need to innovate everything18:43 Tips for hiring A-players22:55 How Noah lost $1M27:08 How Greg built the largest real-time stock market29:43 How to build million-dollar businesses in 202433:50 Dealing with rejection in business37:55 How to decide if a project is worth pursuing45:58 How to find the best business ideas

I'm joined by Dickie Bush, Co-Founder of Premium Ghostwriting Academy and Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30. We talk about the best ways to make $10M in 2024 if you were starting from scratch: hyper-niche paid newsletters, AI-powered book publishing, and so much more.

I'm joined by Michael Karnjanaprakorn, former CEO of Skillshare. We talk about the biggest startup trends that will shape 2024: IRL community spaces, AI educational agents, and more.📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free: https://www.gregisenberg.com/70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter:https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram:https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND MICHAEL ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikekarnjWebsite: https://www.mikekarnj.com/

I'm joined by Erik Torenberg, Co-Founder of Turpentine, a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more. We talk about why B2B creators are the next big thing, how to spot profitable niches and opportunities to monetize media businesses.📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free: https://www.gregisenberg.com/70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALTwitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

In this special end-of-year episode, Greg looks back at his biggest wins, biggest losses, business epiphanies, productivity unlocks, and so much more. 📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free: https://www.gregisenberg.com/70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALTwitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:47 Big wins07:11 Big losses11:16 Business epiphanies18:56 Productivity unlocks22:11 Audience growth 28:20 Game-changing products36:22 Net worth & investment breakdown39:26 Business updates

Today I'm joined by Late Checkout’s Chief Operating Officer Theo Tabah and Operating Partner Jordan Mix.We talk about the importance of trust in business, our main takeaways from 2023, and six juicy startup ideas you can steal for 2024. 📬 Join my free newsletter to get weekly startup insights for free: https://www.gregisenberg.com/70,000+ people are already subscribed.FIND ME ON SOCIALTwitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/LINKS FOR THIS EPISODETheo’s socials:X: https://twitter.com/TheoTabahLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theotabah/Jordan’s socials:X: https://twitter.com/jrdnmixTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:28 Why trust is the key to business success08:44 Productized partnerships11:40 How Greg and Jordan met on X17:40 Finding out what fuels you21:51 Scalable consulting25:31 Greg’s biggest regret of 202330:16 First business idea: Locket for creators37:42 Second business idea: Apple Vision Pro bars45:10 Third business idea: A multi-industry fitness product 49:47 Fourth business ideas: Neighborhood work clubs58:02 Fifth business idea: Cup of sugar, an app to meet your neighbors01:02:44 Sixth business idea: Right hand, assistance for solopreneurs

Greg interviews Eric Ries, author of "The Lean Startup" and founder of The Long Term Stock Exchange.They talk about how to test business ideas, why businesses with a social mission will outperform, and opportunities in AI.►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators, and commerce. You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.https://latecheckoutstudio.ck.page/FIND GREG ON SOCIAL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenbergaLINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:Production Team:https://PodFlow.comERIC RIES:Eric Ries's Newsletter: https://theleanstartup.comLong-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE): https://ltse.comLean Startup Corporate Training and Events: https://leanstartup.coX: https://twitter.com/ericriesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/TIMESTAMPS:00:34 Concept of AI companies being funded differently02:06 Longevity of wrapper AI startups and platform wars07:16 Benefits of creating viral startups11:07 Idea of buying non-AI startups and adding AI capabilities14:08 Approaches to quickly understand customer needs in a new space21:41 Eric's point about companies doing the right thing and the importance of trust36:23 First Business Idea: Religion startup - HQ trivia meets a church37:08 Second Business Idea: Social network for gig workers38:31 Third Business Idea: AI accountability bots

Greg interviews Dru Riley, founder of Trends.vc, a newsletter and community for founders interested in new business ideas and markets.They talk about growing newsletter subscribers, opportunities for "faceless" YouTube channels built using AI, systemizing companies, and more.►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,  creators and commerce. You'll also find out when new and exclusive  episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.    https://latecheckoutstudio.ck.page/  FIND GREG ON SOCIAL:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg  Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenberga    LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:  Production Team:  https://PodFlow.comDru Riley:• Company site: https://trends.vc• Personal site: https://druriley.com• X: https://twitter.com/DruRly• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drurly/  TIMESTAMPS:  00:45 - Dru introduces Trends.vc02:00 - Newsletter co-registration04:45 - Newsletter metrics07:15 - Jumping on new media formats9:08 - "Faceless" YouTube channels16:15 - Examples of faceless channels17:50 - Non-obvious ad sponsorship opportunities23:00 - Custom GPTs28:17 - Productizing execution33:20 - Picking ideas to pursue

Greg interviews Dylan Jardon and Henry Belcaster, founders of Clipt.co, an explainer video and animation studio.They talk about starting a "hot girl agency," the challenges of monetizing YouTube content, and wanting fame versus staying anonymous, and more.►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce. You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.https://latecheckoutstudio.ck.page/FIND GREG ON SOCIAL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenbergaLINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:Production Team: https://PodFlow.comDylan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dylanjardonDylan's X: https://twitter.com/DylanJardonHenry's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HenryBelcasterHenry's X: https://twitter.com/HenryBelcasterTheir newsletter: http://smartnonsense.comTimestamps:1:15 - Hot girl idea8:00 - Building audience12:00 - Fame vs anonymity16:45 - Getting recognized19:50 - Long-term vision24:00 - Greg's advice: focus28:15 - Juggling ideas31:00 - Clipt fees & costs35:00 - Timeless inspiration