I think it’s important to point out that just because someone wants to do something within a particular field, it doesn’t mean there will be opportunities to make a living at it.

Artists and musicians tend to be creative people who thrive on doing what they love. And while there are a select few can make it to the top of their field, the vast majority toil in anonymity and will never parlay their passion into financial success.

Just because I enjoy playing baseball doesn’t mean people are going to pay to watch me unless I’m the absolute best. Along the same lines, Just cuz someone makes music and wants it to be there career doesn’t mean will happen.

At some point people have to be realistic about their prospects of making a living at doing the thing they love. The vast majority of people have jobs that they don’t love, but it pays the bills so they can enjoy their hobbies in their free time.

You’re missing the point. There’s no book that’s going to tell you how to select the next big thing in any niche or industry.

Tried it with no results. However I hired a firm to run a test for me and that was based on a cold email I got from them, so it worked for them.

Nothing’s more annoying than getting an email and opening it by accident, and 3 minutes later you get an email “saying so and so on my team contacted you and I just want to follow up”. In a few cases I’ve even responded to call them out on their obvious email sequence.

Grit by Angela Duckworth

I think what you’re looking for is a crystal ball. Which doesn’t exist. Hindsight is 20/20 when looking at something like Bitcoin. There’s a million other cryptocurrencies that’ve gone absolutely nowhere.

I haven’t. I’ll check it out!

I totally agree. It’s going to be hard to sell.

Would love to hire and train people, but I wouldn’t have any idea where to look or how to do it in such a way that it would work. I’ve managed people before and I’m pretty terrible at it.

Possibly, but it’s a pretty easy gig. I work about 10 hours a week and this year I’ll probably make $150k.

I would have killed for the opportunity to have a part-time job at a full-time income with no boss.

Nope they’re not adults.

And it’s a one-man consulting business so I can’t outsource or hire someone to babysit the business until they’re of age to decide. I don’t even know that selling it is an option since I’ve got a lot of specialized knowledge.

I’d be willing to ease my kids into it over a few years, but I think it would be too long to transition to a buyer.

If you have absolutely no money, you should start by getting a good job and saving some money.

If you’ve got even a little bit of money, you can start a service business like a landscaper or a window washer.

They sweat the small details.

I run tons of experiments before I both to get a business license or form a legal entity. Sometimes it’s better just to test the idea before you come through all the red tape.

Many entrepreneurs also make the mistake building it before they understand the demand for their product or service. It should be the other way around. Establish where the demand is and then build the product to fit it.

I didn’t. I just stuck with the one that worked. Lots of failures before I had a success.

Pickleball courts! Especially if you are in a cold weather area.

You’re assuming that every problem is urgent. Coke is an alternative to water because it tastes better to a lot of people. So it solves the problem of having to consume liquids, with the added benefit of being sweet, which most people or genetically programmed to enjoy.

Yes, anyone can have a Google ads account. They do check your website to make sure it’s compliant (prohibited industries) but I’ve never had an issue.

There are also companies that can set up campaigns for you. I used a company called “logical position” and they did a nice job. Probably not cost effective to run small tests, but if you are all in on your idea, it could be worth it.

Good luck!

That’s great. It’s always nice to share your wins and successes with others!

Instead of trying to come up with a clever name, I always advocate for using a name that makes it painfully obvious exactly what you do.

I heard a long long time ago that if you have to choose between a name that is clever and a name that is obvious, choose the latter.

Nothing worse than driving past the retail store and having no idea what they sell! Not that you’re necessarily in retail, but you got my point.

I would definitely look at the competition. It will serve two purposes.

First, you can see the sorts of things they’re doing that you like so you don’t have to recreate the wheel.

Second, you could see the things that you don’t like and look for opportunities to differentiate yourself by doing it better or different.

Why not strike while the iron’s hot and give people immediate ability to talk to you about whatever you’re selling?

There are plugins that would allow you to have chat right on your website. Or better yet you can put your cell phone number there and ask them to text you.

Do you have any money or experience?