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My First Million

My First Million

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Premium Home Appliances

For: Affluent homeowners who value quality and design

Buildability

The Problem

Most home appliances are poorly designed, unreliable, and lack innovation despite being used daily for decades

The Solution

Create premium versions of basic appliances (washers, dryers) with superior design, reliability, and user experience

Why Now?

Consumers willing to pay premium for quality, hardware innovation improving, direct-to-consumer distribution viable

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Research existing appliance pain points

Day 2

Design concept for one appliance

Day 3

Create landing page

Day 4

Survey potential customers

Day 5

Estimate manufacturing costs

How to Validate

Pre-order campaign
Partner with high-end retailers
Survey homeowners about appliance frustrations
Test willingness to pay premium prices

Revenue Model

High-margin hardware sales, extended warranties, premium service packages

Competitive Moat

Brand reputation for quality, customer relationships, distribution network

Risks to Consider

High manufacturing costsComplex supply chainInstallation and service challengesEstablished competitor response