First Idea: Social Media Producer

Being a social media producer is a great business opportunity in 2025. There’s a significant difference between being a social media influencer and working behind the scenes to produce content and partner with influencers.

Many people want to be involved in social media but don’t want to be on camera. The strategy is to partner with micro-influencers or aspiring influencers on a revenue-share basis. For example, you could become a podcast producer by:

• Helping film and edit videos
• Getting guests for the podcast
• Receiving 20-30% of the podcast’s income

You can approach this in two ways:

1. Revenue share (recommended): Get a percentage of the influencer’s earnings
2. Flat fee: Charge a monthly rate (e.g., $500) for managing and producing content

You can find potential partners by:

• Cold messaging micro-influencers
• Cold emailing potential collaborators
• Identifying people with growth potential

Second Idea: Running Ads

Running ads might sound boring, but it’s a valuable skill that not many people master. Businesses are willing to pay well for effective ad strategies across platforms like:

• Google Ads
• Facebook Ads
• Instagram Ads
• TikTok Ads
• Snapchat Ads

Benefits:

• No upfront costs
• High-value skill
• Potential to help various businesses (e-commerce, local businesses)
• Lots of free learning resources available online

Third Idea: Grant Writing

Grant writing involves creating proposals for grants offered by:

• Government organizations
• Nonprofits
• Initiatives

Many potential grant recipients don’t know they’re eligible or don’t know how to apply. Examples include:

• Grants for land conservation
• Business grants
• Nonprofit funding
• Scholarships

You could charge:

• A flat fee for writing proposals
• Potentially a percentage of the grant secured

Fourth Idea: Affiliate Marketing with TikTok Shop

TikTok Shop offers opportunities to:

• Promote products
• Earn commissions
• Make money without holding inventory

Ways to do this:

1. Create TikTok content promoting products
2. Use affiliate links
3. Earn money when people purchase through your link

Alternative methods:

• Create affiliate marketing blogs
• Promote products without being on camera

Fifth Idea: Buying and Monetizing Land

Ways to generate income from land:

• Create parking lots
• Buy timberland and do selective logging
• Lease to hunters
• Install solar panels
• Subdivide and resell land

Sixth Idea: Small Construction Business

Start a business building:

• Sheds
• Chicken coops
• Dog houses
• Treehouses

Strategies:

1. Pre-build and sell online (Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist)
2. Offer custom building services with a cost-plus pricing model

Seventh Idea: Market Expansion

The key concept is to take a successful business model from one market and introduce it to a new market. Examples:

• A successful local festival food business
• Bike and scooter sharing services (like how Spin was inspired by Chinese market models)

Look for:

• Successful local businesses
• Innovative concepts in other regions
• Opportunities to replicate proven models

Final Advice

Consider forming an LLC to make your business legitimate. Services like Taylor Brands can help you set up your business professionally.

Remember, the goal is to find a business idea that:

• Has low startup costs
• Leverages your existing skills
• Provides value to potential customers