My First Million

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

Touring Niche Experience Shows

For: Enthusiasts of specific hobbies or interests who lack live entertainment options

Buildability

The Problem

Most niche interests (board games, cooking, crafts, tech) have online communities but limited live entertainment experiences

The Solution

Create touring live shows that combine education, competition, and entertainment around specific interest areas

Why Now?

Post-COVID appetite for live experiences, niche communities have strong spending power, social media enables efficient audience targeting

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Choose specific niche with active online community

Day 2

Design 2-hour experience combining education, competition, and social elements

Day 3

Partner with local venue for single test event

Day 4

Measure attendance, engagement, and willingness to pay for future events

How to Validate

Survey niche community members about interest in live events

Test single-city event with existing community partnerships

Measure social media engagement and organic sharing

Track repeat attendance and referral rates

Revenue Model

Ticket sales, merchandise, sponsor partnerships with relevant brands, workshop/masterclass upsells

Competitive Moat

Relationships with community influencers, refined touring operations, brand recognition within niche

Risks to Consider

Niche markets may be too small for sustainable businessHigh travel and venue costs may make touring unprofitableDifficulty maintaining quality while scaling across locationsDependence on key community influencers