My First Million

The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.

Robotic Massage Services

For: Hotels, spas, and wellness centers that can't find massage therapists

Buildability

The Problem

17,000 open positions for massage therapists in the US. Hotels and spas cannot offer massage services due to labor shortage.

The Solution

Robotic massage systems that provide consistent, high-quality massages without human therapists.

Why Now?

Labor costs rising dramatically ($15 to $25/hour in NYC), robotics technology improving, post-COVID contactless service preferences.

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Survey 20 hotel managers about massage service gaps

Day 2

Partner with existing robotic massage company for pilot

Day 3

Test customer acceptance at one hotel location

Day 4

Calculate ROI for hotel operators

How to Validate

Interview hotel/spa operators about current challenges

Test existing robotic massage technology with customers

Calculate unit economics vs human massage therapists

Survey customers on quality and acceptance

Revenue Model

Equipment sales + service contracts + revenue sharing with hotels.

Competitive Moat

Technology IP, FDA approvals, distribution partnerships with hospitality chains.

Risks to Consider

Customer acceptance of robotic wellness servicesHigh capital costs for hotel adoptionTechnical reliability in hospitality environmentRegulatory hurdles for therapeutic claims