My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“tree men spend 11 months a year preparing for Christmas time which is a 30-day Sprint to grab as much cash as they can”
What It Means
Seasonal businesses require extensive preparation for short high-revenue periods
Why It Matters
Shows that concentrated effort can be more profitable than year-round activity
When It's True
When demand is highly predictable and seasonal, with limited competition during peak periods
When It's Risky
When preparation costs are too high, demand is unpredictable, or competition enters during profitable season
How to Apply
Identify seasonal demand spikes in your market
Calculate if concentrated preparation and execution beats year-round effort
Build operational capacity for peak demand periods
Focus resources on highest-margin time windows
Example Scenario
“Instead of running year-round landscaping business, focus solely on Christmas light installation for higher hourly returns and seasonal premium pricing”