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My First Million · June 2, 2026 · 48m

We found 7 business ideas that will blow up in 2026

Sam Parr & Shaan Puri, Shaan Puri
Show Notes

Sam Parr and Shaan Puri evaluate seven emerging business ideas with genuine potential in 2026: Pet Chat (AI for pet owners), Super Brain (cognitive enhancement), at-home hyperbaric chambers, blue-collar Meta VR training, Endpoint Arena (competitive gaming), a bathhouse-steakhouse hybrid concept, Funday Press (custom printing), and dumb phones. Each idea trades on underserved niches or behavioral shifts — from the rise of remote technical training to demand for offline experiences.

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Novel

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Pet Chat: AI Companion for Pet Owners3:14
An AI chatbot designed specifically for pet owners to get personalized advice about pet care, behavior, and health.
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Super Brain: Cognitive Enhancement Marketplace5:47
A platform aggregating cognitive enhancement products, protocols, and services (nootropics, meditation apps, biohacking tools) in one marketplace.
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At-Home Hyperbaric Chambers: Consumer Health Tech9:44
Consumer-grade hyperbaric chambers for home use, targeting health-conscious individuals seeking faster recovery, anti-aging, and wellness benefits.
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Bathhouse-Steakhouse Hybrid: Experience Retail21:54
A destination concept combining a traditional bathhouse (sauna, cold plunge, relaxation) with a high-end steakhouse, targeting affluent consumers seeking wellness + luxury dining.
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Highlights

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Blue-Collar Meta Learning: VR Trade Training13:03
Meta's VR HVAC technician training program demonstrates that blue-collar trades can use immersive learning for certification and skill building at scale.
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Endpoint Arena: Competitive Gaming Infrastructure16:57
A platform for high-stakes, peer-to-peer competitive gaming with real-money tournaments and spectator support.
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Funday Press: Custom On-Demand Printing27:46
An on-demand printing service enabling small creators and businesses to print custom merchandise, books, and novelty items without inventory risk.
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Dumb Phones: Anti-Smartphone Movement31:52
Feature phones (calling, texting only) are experiencing a comeback among consumers fatigued by smartphone addiction and data privacy concerns.
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Editorial

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Zach Yadegari's Unrevealed Project41:42
Sam and Shaan tease an unnamed project from Zach Yadegari without revealing details.
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Misc

✧Sam runs Hampton, a community for six-figure founders with average members doing $25m/year
✧Shaan's weekly email and newsletters run on Beehiiv; the podcast is giving away $10k to a favorite newsletter
✧Meta's HVAC technician VR training cited as proof that blue-collar meta learning is viable at scale
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