PodcastMy First MillionOctober 5, 2026
3 businesses we think are about to blow up
Faith-based and community-membership business models (Angel Studios, Knights of Columbus) are scaling into huge, durable revenue streams by monetizing underserved identity-based audiences.
- Oxytocin doping idea: Inspired by Palmer Luckey's offhand pitch, hosts discuss unregulated oxytocin (buyable as bulk powder on Sigma Aldrich) as a marriage-counseling/bonding product, citing prairie vole monogamy studies and Reddit anecdotes from autistic users.
- Loneliness monetization via fraternal orgs: Knights of Columbus (est. 1882) has $30B in assets, $5-10B annual revenue, growing fastest among men 30-40, monetizing community via life insurance; similar model cited in Good Sam (RV owners) and AARP (partners with United for health insurance).
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