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Slightly Toasted #19: Saucy ideas for everyone
Lets get building
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 🍽️: SaaS-tastic
Strange Brew 🫙: Hard Hat SEO
Hustle Hack 💹: Itsa Pomodoro…Technique
The Big Score 💰️: Change Maker
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Ok…Lets get cooking.
The Main Dish | Business Ideas
SaaS Roundtable 🧑💻
🔦 The Pitch: Instead of busy execs hopping between endless Zoom calls, give them a front-row seat to multiple high quality SaaS demos in one power-packed session. Curated. Efficient. No fluff.
What’s Cooking? (The Opportunity) 🍪
Imagine Shark Tank meets speed dating but for business software. Please, close your eyes and imagine… You host small, curated demo events where vetted SaaS companies present their tools to business buyers side-by-side. Whether it's a CFO comparing three finance tools or an HR director evaluating applicant tracking systems, you create an environment for rapid, intelligent decision-making. Events can be virtual or in-person, recurring or on-demand. Bonus? You offer expert post-demo consulting and turn feedback into fuel for everyone.
Recipe (The Solution) 🧾
Startup Steps:
Build a basic booking site with calendar integration.
Start with one software vertical (like CRM or project management).
Vet 3–5 vendors using review platforms and product trials.
Host your first virtual demo day via Zoom or Butter.
Moderate, record, follow up.
Startup Costs:
Zoom Pro or webinar platform: $20–$100/mo
Website + booking form (Webflow, Carrd, TidyCal): $10–$30/mo
Email/newsletter tool (Beehiiv, ConvertKit): Free–$30/mo
Basic marketing budget: $100–$500 to launch first event
Optional: Hire a freelance moderator or virtual event producer.
Check, Please (Monetizing) 💲
Vendor Slot Fee: Charge SaaS vendors to participate ($500–$2,000 depending on audience size).
Client Subscriptions: Businesses pay for access to ongoing events and matchmaking.
Add-On Consulting: Offer software selection help post-event ($500–$5,000+ per client).
On-Demand Micro Events: Offer custom-curated private sessions for companies ($750–$3,000).
Domain Name Ideas 🖥️
Strange Brew | Lets Get Wierd
Hard Hat SEO
This is an on-the-ground, construction-themed local SEO and digital marketing service built just for blue-collar businesses. Think plumbers, construction companies, electricians, etc. Picture a crew of SEO pros dressed in reflective vests and hard hats, pulling up in a branded van and saying, “We’re here to fix your website’s foundation.” They roll up to mechanics, plumbers, HVAC companies, and other trades with tools like Google Business optimizations, local keyword blueprints, fast site updates, and bite-sized workshops delivered face-to-face, in-person, and with a side of comedy.
It’s like a marketing agency that trades laptops for tool belts and trades BS for real results. Ok, that was cringy but you get it. I’m trying here!
Why It Could Work
Face-to-Face Trust Wins in Trades: Many blue-collar business owners don’t respond to digital-first, hands-off agencies. But they will chat with a “crew” that looks like their own—and explains SEO like it’s fixing a leaky faucet.
Comedic Brand = Sticky Brand: A marketing team that shows up in safety vests, using measuring tape to “check site structure,” is something people remember—and talk about.
Low Tech Barrier = Big Impact: Most of your clients aren’t optimizing Google Business or blogging weekly. A few smart tweaks = fast local leads. ROI is clear.
Repeat Work & Referrals: After the first “SEO revamp,” you’ve built trust. Now they’ll pay you monthly to manage listings, write blog posts, or monitor rankings.
Scalable Concept: This “crew” model is perfect for expansion—replicate it city-by-city or build a fun franchise system with branded scripts, vans, and tools.
Hustle Hack
The Pomodoro Technique
Need to crush your to-do list without burning out? Try the Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes of deep work followed by a 5-minute break. This time-blocking method helps entrepreneurs stay focused, avoid distractions, and prevent mental fatigue. It’s perfect for tackling overwhelming tasks, making progress feel more manageable, and training your brain to work in short, powerful sprints. 60% of the time it works every time!
The Big Score
Want to change the game with your next big idea? Simon Sinek breaks down why convincing the skeptics is a waste and how real momentum starts with early adopters. Watch to learn how to spark demand without begging for attention.🔥 Watch it here
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