My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Great Ideas Remix Framework
Taking proven successful concepts and applying them to different markets, demographics, or contexts while maintaining the core mechanism that made the original successful
How It Works
Identifies the underlying psychology and mechanics of a successful product/service, then transplants those elements into a new domain where they haven't been applied
Components
Identify the core mechanism of a successful concept
Find an underserved market with similar needs
Adapt the packaging/positioning for the new context
Test assumptions about transferability
Execute with market-appropriate modifications
When to Use
When looking for lower-risk business opportunities, when entering new markets, or when existing solutions seem obvious but haven't been executed in your target area
When Not to Use
When the original context is essential to success, when legal/regulatory barriers prevent remixing, or when the target market fundamentally differs in behavior
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“Liquid Death succeeded by putting water in beer cans for people who want to appear cool while staying sober. The remix: put healthy turmeric/ginger shots in shot glasses for people who want the bonding ritual of taking shots without alcohol”