My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Convert old home videos to digital formats as a door-to-door service
Young entrepreneurs looking for low-skill, high-value service opportunities
Few months to generate thousands in revenueWhat Success Looks Like
Converting 10-20 families' video collections per month at $50-100 per box, building repeat customer base
Steps to Execute
Learn digital conversion process and identify reliable conversion services
Develop professional presentation and door-to-door approach
Target neighborhoods with families who have lived there 15+ years
Offer to collect video boxes immediately with professional appearance
Partner with CVS/Costco or similar services for actual conversion
Focus on convenience and preservation emotional appeal
Build trust through immediate pickup and reliable delivery
Checklist
Inputs Needed
- Professional appearance and communication skills
- Transportation for door-to-door visits
- Partnership with conversion service providers
- Initial marketing materials or business cards
- Time for neighborhood prospecting
Outputs
- Immediate revenue from video conversion services
- Customer relationships for potential repeat business
- Local reputation and referral network
- Understanding of neighborhood service business model
Example
“High school student goes door-to-door in established suburbs, finds families with boxes of old VHS tapes, collects them professionally, uses Costco conversion service, earns $75 profit per family while solving a problem they've been avoiding for years”