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Slightly Toasted #17: Its almost spring
It's all daisies from here
Welcome to Slightly Toasted, where we dish out daily business ideas, weird ventures, quick hacks, and success stories—minus the corporate BS.
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Today’s Menu:
The Main Dish 🍽️: The Rocky of Garages
Strange Brew 🫙: Construction Days
Hustle Hack 💹: Give me Fivve
The Big Score 💰️: Greatness in a book
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Ok…Lets get cooking.
The Main Dish | Business Ideas
Garages to Greatness 🎯
🔦 The Pitch: What if your dusty garage became your favorite room in the house? “Garage to Greatness” transforms underused garages into themed personal havens whether it’s a cozy speakeasy, indoor garden, VR gaming room, or a creative studio. It’s where storage space becomes lifestyle space.
What’s Cooking? (The Opportunity) 🍪
Garages are some of the most underutilized real estate in suburban homes often reduced to junk piles and spider apartments. But for homeowners craving an “extra room” without a home addition, this service turns their garage into something remarkable. A useable space without the consruction costs? Sign me up.
You’re not just building cabinets; you’re building dreams. Designing fully themed mini rooms that reflect the client’s hobbies, passions, or party vibes sounds like a blast.
Perfect for:
Weekend warriors who want a home gym or gaming zone
Parents needing a STEM-inspired play lab
Beer lovers ready for their own garage pub
Gardeners wanting an indoor growing corner
Bourbon lovers wanting to show off their collection
Recipe (The Solution) 🧾
Initial Consult & Vision Mapping:
Measure the garage, assess structural needs, and explore client hobbies and lifestyle goals. Then deliver mood boards or 3D mockups.Design + Build:
Handle upgrades like insulation, flooring, lighting, shelving, smart device installation, or custom seating—all based on the chosen theme.Custom Touches:
VR Lounge: Padded floors, LED lighting, mounted sensors
Garage Bar: Kegerator, neon sign, sports memorabilia
Indoor Garden: Grow lights, planters, micro-irrigation
Creative Den: Art supply stations, fold-out tables, custom lighting
Smart Add-Ons:
Voice-activated lighting, mini speakers, AC integration, or a rotating seasonal theme package.
🛠️ Startup Needs:
Portfolio website + visual design tools
Contractor network (handyman, electrician, HVAC)
Inventory of key materials (lighting, flooring, furniture)
Optionally: CAD or interior design software for mockups
Check, Please (Monetizing) 💲
💵 Revenue Streams:
Flat project fees (consultation + build)
Premium features: smart home upgrades, specialized gear (e.g., VR, grow lights)
Recurring income: maintenance packages, restocking services for themed bars or garden kits
Strategic partnerships: affiliate or reseller deals with kegerator, lighting, or smart home tech companies
💡 Example Package Pricing:
“Garage Gamer”: $4,500–$8,000
“Bar-in-a-Box”: $6,000–$10,000
“Greenhouse Getaway”: $5,000–$12,000
Monthly service add-on: $75–$150/month
Domain Name Ideas 🖥️
Strange Brew | Lets Get Wierd
Mobile Chill Oasis
A traveling “wellness & recharge” trailer that rolls up to construction sites offering short breaks, silly games, iced drinks, light massages, and much-needed laughs. Think of it as a mobile mini-spa meets breakroom comedy show complete with misting fans, foam rollers, hydration stations, and hosts dressed in hi-vis vests who hand out neck wraps with a joke.
Why It Could Work
Construction crews deal with high-stress, physically draining work in unforgiving conditions—often without any real comfort during breaks. The Mobile Chill Oasis flips the break-time experience into something hilarious, refreshing, and memorable.
✅ Novel concept that makes companies look good to their workers
✅ Improves morale, retention, and focus on job sites
✅ Low overhead with recurring revenue from contractors or seasonal gigs
✅ Brand-friendly for sponsorships (think power tool companies, energy drinks, or wellness brands for workers)
A foam party or food truck is fun—but nothing says “we appreciate you” like a goofy, mist-cooled massage station with free jerky and a mini hoop challenge during lunch.
Hustle Hack
Fivver: Your Solo Productivity Sidekick
Fiverr is your on-demand talent marketplace, giving entrepreneurs instant access to skilled freelancers across every category—design, copywriting, video editing, virtual assistants, and more. Whether you're launching a brand, building a website, or just need a killer logo fast, Fiverr lets you outsource affordably and efficiently, without hiring full-time. It’s like having an entire creative team in your back pocket—ready to scale with you, hustle for you, and bring your business ideas to life.
The Big Score
This isn’t just another startup book—it’s a mind-bender for entrepreneurs who want to build something truly original. Peter Thiel challenges you to stop competing and start creating, turning 1 big idea into a category-defining business. If you're aiming for monopoly-level moves, this is your playbook. Get it anywhere books are sold.
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