The Startup Ideas Podcast

The ultimate guide to product building with the man who changed software

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jason Fried, Co-founder and CEO of 37signals, as we deep dive on innovative startup ideas, our frameworks to building products people ...

4 profitable startups from the founder of exploding topics

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Brian Dean, Co-Founder of Exploding Topics I, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business oppor...

5 $1M+ startup ideas you can launch tomorrow with $0

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-Founder and CEO of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opp...

The step by step guide to starting a business from $0

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Adam Robinson who has bootstrapped startups to millions of dollars in revenue, as we deep dive on how we would validate and grow a sta...

5 validated startup ideas to get you paid (steal these $1M+/year ideas)

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Chris Koerner who owns 8 RV parks + 7 companies, as we jam on 5 ideas he would start tomorrow:1) Content Management for underserved pl...

How I use Pinterest and Google Trends to find startup ideas

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into uncovering validated startup ideas by leveraging anti-trends on Pinterest and Google Trends. I'll walk you through ...

4 SaaS ideas you can build as a SOLO founder

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share 4 SaaS ideas with massive potential. I'll dissect each concept, revealing its market opportunities and possible pitfalls. Plu...

How to write a book with AI [step-by-step guide]

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Justin Welsh, a 7-figure Solopreneur & Creator, where we dive deep into how we would build an AI-powered book empire and the oppor...

He gave me 3 creator tool ideas that will print money

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Tibo Louis-Lucas , Founder of Revid.AI, as we explore a wide range of Creator tool ideas and business opportunities1) Brand & Infl...

5 $1M+ AI startup ideas from an indie hacker legend

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Danny Postma, Founder and CEO of Headshot Pro, as we explore a wide range of AI startup ideas and business opportunities1) AI Keyword ...

Startup ideas brainstorm (steal this $130k/month idea)

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore 8 standout startup ideas from Dani Grant’s list of 139. I’ll break down why each idea has potential or pitfalls and sh...

80 mins of advice to level up your life with lifehacks

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, discuss startup ideas, lifehacks and book recommendationsStartup Idea: "Drip" -...

Silicon Valley founder shares 3 of her best 150+ ideas

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dani Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Jam.Dev, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportun...

3 crypto startup ideas: dating app, luxury watch marketplace, tutoring platform

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Ben Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Here Not There Labs, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and busine...

How to build a profitable Faceless YouTube Channel in 72 Hours

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, to explore the growing trend of Faceless YouTube channels What are faceless Yo...

Niche Startup Ideas: Hedge Fund Data/Info Business, Expert Network, & AI-Generated Kids' Music

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Jesse Pujji, Founder and CEO of Gateway X, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportun...

I can't believe he gave away these $1M+/year startup ideas

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Neer Sharma shared 6 startup ideas and the frameworks he would use to grow them: 1) Baby Fund: a JustGiving for parents to raise money that can only ...

8 startup ideas backed by data/trends to get you paid (steal these $1M+/year ideas)

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cody Schneider the Manic Startup Idea Machine is back. He's full of 7 figure ideas:1) Blue Collar Startups (Window Cleaning, Power Washing, Lawn Mowin...

Local businesses to start with NO startup costs

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the mindset required for entre...

The most profitable SaaS ideas I’ve heard in a long time

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Brett Goldstein, who is currently building a stealth startup. Previously, Brett was the Co-Founder and CEO o...

Supercharge your career with this one cheat code

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we dive deep into the niche coaching category an...

Peace of mind business ideas (and why they print cash)

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Natalie Ellis, founder of Boss Babe, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities....

9 Startup ideas to make $1M+ in 2024

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportuniti...

4 profitable startup ideas you can launch tomorrow

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a jam session where I break down several innovative startup ideas from the SIP community. I’ll share my insights on why these ideas are ...

I can't believe he shared these $1M+/year startup ideas

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with serial entrepreneur John Rush as we explore a variety of startup ideas and opportunities centered around dir...

Startup ideas brainstorm (steal this $100k/month idea)

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a jam session where I break down several startup ideas from the SIP community. I’ll share my insights on why these ideas are promising o...

Nostalgia hacking: my favorite money-making hack of 2024

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we explore a variety of startup ideas and opportun...

"The Most Famous Artist" gives away 4 of his best $1M+/year idea

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Matty Mo, “The Most Famous Artist" and founder of Art City, as we explore a variety of startup ideas and o...

This solopreneur made $300M so we gave him an award for it

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the inaugural Tiny Team Awards with Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, as we celebrate tiny teams who have built amazi...

I can't believe he gave away these genius 7 profitable startup ideas

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an engaging conversation with Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, as we explore a variety of business ideas and opportunities ideal fo...

3 startup ideas using data/trends to get you paid featuring Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful discussion with Dickie Bush, Co-Founder of Premium Ghostwriting Academy, and Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30. We ...

How to meet anyone you want

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, to delve into my proven strategy for meeting anyone. We explore the frameworks ...

5 game-changing startup ideas from a life hacking genius

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Chris Hutchins, an expert life hacker, financial optimizer, and host of the award-winning podcast, All the H...

How this viral AI app is making $190,000/month

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, a Digital Product Design agency, to give our insights into the strategies and t...

A few $30k+/month startup ideas from the most manic/genius founder you've never heard of

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Cody Schneider, Co-founder of Swell AI, to jam on several business ideas and opportunities: a Cricut subscription service, Chrome exte...

This $20M/year Founder shares his 3 top business ideas with me

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jason Yanowitz, Co-Founder of Blockworks, to discuss some of the most profitable business ideas on his mind: building an AI Chief Oper...

Jonathan Courtney Gave Away 3 Crazy Cash-Flowing Business Ideas

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jonathan Courtney, Co-Founder and CEO of AJ&Smart, a Digital Product Design agency. We discuss various $1M-$10M business ideas, in...

$100M+/year founder Jason Cohen reveals a brilliant startup idea built on top of Twitter

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jason Cohen, a four-time entrepreneur and current Chief Innovation Officer of WP Engine, to discuss his three best startup ideas: a to...

3 Easy to Start Big Startup Ideas with Jordan Mix

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Jordan Mix, Operating Partner at Late Checkout, to discuss some of the best business ideas on his mind: a productivity app that will k...

Brainstorming AI startup ideas with Kevin Rose

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Kevin Rose, serial entrepreneur and technology investor. We discuss some of his best startup ideas: creating interactive podcasts with...

He has 1M+ followers and $1M startup ideas for you

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Brian Feroldi, a world-class creator and author in the financial space. We discuss the success stories of Jimmy Buffett and The Motley...

I asked a $2B investment genius for his best startup ideas

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Ali Hamed, Founder of the investment firm CoVenture. We discuss some of the best (and worst) investment opportunities for entrepreneur...

Brainstorming The Most Profitable AI Business Ideas

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Eric Siu, Founder of the digital marketing agency Single Grain. We discuss million-dollar trends and opportunities entrepreneurs shoul...

He earns $500k/month filming Rolex trading

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A special solo episode recorded from Mexico City, where I go through 3 million-dollar startup ideas I can’t stop thinking about: creators going into...

I Met The Most Obsessed Man On The Internet

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Zach Pogrob, entrepreneur and content creator with over 1.5M followers. We discuss how to build a loyal audience in 2024, the importance...

The Co-Founder Of A $75M+ Company Gave Me His BEST Business Ideas

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Alex Lieberman, Co-founder & Executive Chairman of Morning Brew. We discuss some of the hottest trends and opportunities for entrepr...

The Science Behind VIRAL Products feat. Soren Iverson

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Soren Iverson, Designer at Cash App and the indisputable idea machine of the internet. We talk about building products that spread like ...

Brainstorming $1M Business Ideas with Tiago Forte

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Tiago Forte, Founder at Forte Labs and bestselling author of ‘Building a Second Brain’ and The ‘PARA Method’. We talk about the ...

How To Find MILLION DOLLAR Business Ideas That WORK | Noah Kagan

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Noah Kagan, CEO of AppSumo. We talk about how to build products people love, how he lost $1M for not listening to customers, how to find...

How To Make $10 MILLION in 2024 | Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Dickie Bush, Co-Founder of Premium Ghostwriting Academy and Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30. We talk about the best ways to m...

$1M Startup Trends in 2024, With Michael Karnjanaprakorn

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Michael Karnjanaprakorn, former CEO of Skillshare. We talk about the biggest startup trends that will shape 2024: IRL community spaces, ...

Erik Torenberg's Playbook: How to Bootstrap a Multi-Million Dollar Media Empire

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by Erik Torenberg, Co-Founder of Turpentine, a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more. We talk about why B2B creators are the next big ...

My Year In Review: Lessons To Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special end-of-year episode, Greg looks back at his biggest wins, biggest losses, business epiphanies, productivity unlocks, and so much more....

6 JUICY Startup Ideas For 2024, with legends Theo Tabah and Jordan Mix

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm joined by Late Checkout’s Chief Operating Officer Theo Tabah and Operating Partner Jordan Mix.We talk about the importance of trust in bus...

THE BIGGEST STARTUP OPPORTUNITIES IN 2024 BY LEAN STARTUP GUY ERIC RIES

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Eric Ries, author of "The Lean Startup" and founder of The Long Term Stock Exchange.They talk about how to test business ideas, why bu...

Faceless YouTubers, Millions of Views

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Dru Riley, founder of Trends.vc, a newsletter and community for founders interested in new business ideas and markets.They talk about ...

A Billion Views, but Where's the Profit?

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Dylan Jardon and Henry Belcaster, founders of Clipt.co, an explainer video and animation studio.They talk about starting a "hot girl a...

Do This to Be Interesting Online

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greg interviews Nathan Barry, founder of ConvertKit, which makes email, automation, and monetization tools for creators.  They talk about how to be i...

Pomp's Newsletter Business Building Strategies

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined by investor and entrepreneur Anthony "Pomp" Pompliano. Pomp hosts The Pomp Podcast, with over 50 million downloads, and writes a daily lett...

Yung Pueblo’s Self-Love Empire

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Instagram Celebrity Yung Pueblo, whose real name is Diego Perez. In this episode, Greg...

How Jay Clouse Built a $500,000 ARR Community (in Less than 2 Years)

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Jay Clouse of Creator Science. In this episode, Greg and Jay talk about the upsides of cohort-based courses and what strategie...

Info Diets, OG Content Creators, and 7-year Lifespans

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Julien Smith, the CEO of Practice, bestselling author of The Flinch, and executive coach. In this episode, Greg and Julien tal...

How Holdco Legend Michael Girdley is Playing Multi-Decade Games (and Winning)

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Michael Girdley--who's spent the last 30 years building a $100M+ holding company. In this episode, Greg and Michael talk about...

3 Non-Obvious Networking Strategies That Work

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Phil Toronto, a Partner at Vayner/RSE. In this episode, Greg and Phil share their biggest cheat codes for saying 'yes' to the ...

Personal Holding Companies: Build vs. Buy?

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Nick Huber. In the last 9 months, Nick has co-founded 6 companies in addition to Bolt Storage. In this episode, Nick and Greg ...

How to Turn a Podcast into an Empire

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Chris Hutchins, the host of All the Hacks, a podcast to upgrade your life, money, and travel. In this episode, Greg and Chris ...

Status Games, Fame, and the Truth about FIRE

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Nicolas Cole, the co-founder of Ship 30 for 30, a daily writing challenge. In this episode, Greg and Nicolas talk about how mu...

Billion-dollar Acquisitions, Private Jets, and the Art + Science of Persuasion

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Andy Ellwood, a startup operator, sales genius, and all-around curious human. In this episode, Greg and Andy talk about how cu...

Multipreneurship 101 and Why It Matters

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Jesse Pujji, the founder of Gateway X, a venture studio and holding company that builds and launches companies from scratch. I...

How to Sell Picks and Shovels in an AI World

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Emma Lawler, the founder of Velvet, an infrastructure provider for cross-platform app authentication and monetization. In this...

I met this guy who is the million dollar content flywheel king

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Case Kenny, the host of New Mindset, Who Dis? and author of "That's Bold of You". In this episode, Greg asks Case how he was a...

Mental Models from a Shrink for Entrepreneurs

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Peter Shallard, The Shrink for Entrepreneurs. In this episode, they'll talk about conscious blind spots and cognitive biases p...

The IRL Tribes That Could Change Your Life

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Antonio Neves, the creator of the Man Morning Newsletter and community. In this episode, you'll hear how to build an IRL maste...

How The Rideshare Guy Turned Uber, Lyft Drivers into a Media Empire

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Harry Campbell, the founder of The Rideshare Guy. In this episode, Greg finds out how Harry turned a blog into a media company...

400k Followers in 100 Days in an AI World

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Roberto Nickson, the entrepreneur and designer building Eluna AI, Metav3rse & MV3. In this episode, Greg and Roberto talk ...

Growth Hacks to Building a YouTube Empire

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Austin Lieberman, an investor and content creator. In this episode, Greg and Austin talk about how to optimize YouTube content...

How to Build Million Dollar Agencies with Theo Tabah

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Late Checkout COO Theo Tabah. In this episode, Greg and Theo talk about the inner workings of Late Checkout. ►►Subscribe t...

I'm answering listener questions

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is answering burning questions from the audience. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,creators and comme...

Breaking Down Top DTC Brands with Legend Nik Sharma

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by DTC marketing legend Nik Sharma. In this episode, Nik and I look at the best and worst DTC brands on the internet. ►►Subs...

Making the Most Out of Life and Business with the President of Shopify

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Harley Finkelstein, the President of Shopify. In this episode, Greg and Harley talk about growing up in a predominantly immigr...

How to Make It Big on TikTok

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by JT Barnett, a digital creator and founder of BarnettX and CreatorX, where he helps SMBs and Fortune 500 companies create conte...

The Winning Formula to Building AI-first Products with Dave Rogenmoser

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Dave Rogenmoser. Dave is the co-founder of Jasper, a Y Combinator-backed, generative AI platform for business that helps teams...

How One Tweet Changed This Man’s Life…

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Jackson Greathouse Fall, a designer and the creator of HustleGPT, an entrepreneurial AI. In this episode, Greg and Jackson tal...

Sabbaticals in the Age of AI: Finding Opportunity Amidst Job Automation with David Spinks

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by David Spinks, the founder of CMX and author of The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community Your Competitive Advantage. In...

Trung Phan on The Hustle, ChatGPT, and TikTok

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Trung Phan. Trung is the co-host of the Not Investment Advice podcast and writes the SatPost newsletter. He was formerly the l...

How Bigger Pockets Grew to 2M+ Members

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Josh Dorkin, the founder of Bigger Pockets, a community helping millions of members learn how to invest in real estate. In thi...

3 Community-Based Products Doing It Right with April MacLean

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by April MacLean, Late Checkout's community designer and fountain of wisdom on all things community. In this episode, Greg and Ap...

Becoming a Superhuman with Emerson Spartz

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Emerson Spartz, the founder of the viral media company Dose and the founder of MuggleNet, a Harry Potter fansite. In this epis...

AI App Ideas that make Millions with Danny Postma

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Danny Postma, a full-stack developer whose build AI apps like This Model Does Not Exist, Profile Picture AI and Headlime which...

Making Millions Through Memes with Chris Josephs

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Chris Josephs of Autopilot, an app that lets you automate your investment portfolio by copying top-notch traders like Nancy Pe...

Generating Wealth by Doing Micro Private Equity with Brent Beshore

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by Brent Beshore of Permanent Equity. In this episode, you'll learn why you don't need a Finance degree to generate wealth as an ...

Why a Gamer Mindset Can Change Your Life and Business with Nicolas Cole and Dickie Bush

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Greg is joined by the founders of Ship 30 for 30. In this episode, you'll hear how to stop worrying about being 'cringe' on Twitter and start de...

Sahil Lavingia Gets Radically Honest

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Greg is joined by Sahil Lavingia, the founder of Gumroad. Sahil told himself he's going to start being totally honest in 2023 and he doesn't ho...

Reflecting on a crazy 2022

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about the biggest winners and losers in 2022 as well as my own personal biggest wins and loses. I'm speaking from the heart wi...

Building Big Businesses with Creators with Emily Herrera

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Greg is joined by Em Herrera, an investor at Night Ventures. In this conversation, Greg and Em talk about how content creators and startups can...

Wealth Building: Sweaty Startup to Real Estate Investor with Nick Huber

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusiveepisodes come o...

Why Every Creator Should Have a Newsletter with Austin Rief

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusiveepisodes come o...

Money, Wealth, and Personal Holding Companies with Michael Karnjanaprakorn

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Greg is joined by Michael Karnjanaprakorn, the founder of Skillshare and Otis. He's now taking time off to think and write about life, money an...

How Writers Can Be More Productive Using AI with Ben Tossell

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Greg is joined by Ben Tossell, the founder of Makerpad, which democratized software development through no-code. In this episode Ben and Greg t...

Building the Right Product, At the Right Time, For the Right People with Jack Butcher

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for the next iteration of Where It Happens? Greg Isenberg is now the host of the podcast, which will be focused on catching up with incr...