Get my 97 favorite business ideas for 2025, with full launch plans included here: https://tkopod.co/youtubeD HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, @NikonomicsPodcast and I are discussing "IGenius," a segment where we analyze business ideas found on Instagram, focusing on how to turn viral trends into real-world opportunities. We brainstormed various ideas, including experiential businesses, such as a coffee shop with a sandbox, a kids' play area with a high-end parent area, and a live fish vending machine. We also explored mobile businesses like a mobile bookstore, and the importance of being "indistractable" in the physical world. Additionally, we considered unique product businesses such as a wart removal kit, and the business potential of the microplastics trend. We also discussed frameworks for creating businesses that capture attention, and ways to make it harder for parents to say no to their kids when making purchases. Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnik Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Audio podcast on all podcast platforms: https://toolkit.tkopod.com/podcast Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://tkopod.com Private community where we build cool businesses together: https://TKOwners.com Learn more about me: https://www.chrisjkoerner.com/ Business ideas shorts channel: ⁨@thekoernerofficeideas⁩ (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCzjpCGEXR7BU-_SJSl59CGQ) The Koerner Office highlights: ⁨@thekoernerofficesegments⁩ (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYEzHNmI-1oIqimmOnul_fg) AI-enabled accounting software, because Quickbooks SUCKS: https://lazybooks.com/ --- 00:00 Introduction to the New Episode Format 00:55 Evaluating Instagram Business Ideas 01:36 Sandbox Coffee Shop Concept 03:32 Experiential Business Models 08:46 Cold Wet Socks Therapy 10:46 Marketing and Monetizing Simple Ideas 16:33 Micro Peas and Immaturity 16:38 Live Fish Vending Machine 19:31 Business Ideas for Kids 22:38 Mobile Bookstore Concept 27:24 Jerry Springer and Attention Economy 32:10 Parenting and Technology