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Slightly Toasted #1: Dr. Strangelove
Or How I learned to stop worrying and love the Hustle
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 🍽️: Party to the Rescue
Strange Brew 🫙: Cereal On Demand
Hustle Hack 💹: Scribe AI - Crush Productivity
The Big Score 💰️: Backyard Cash Cow
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Ok…Lets get cooking.
The Main Dish | Business Ideas
Party to The Rescue 🎉
(A one-stop shop for hosting help—so you can party hard without the messy aftermath.)
🔦 The Pitch: Ever throw a party and realize you’ve spent more time scrubbing than schmoozing? That’s where “Party to the Rescue!” swoops in offering both a pre-party sprucing and a post-party deep-clean so you can actually enjoy the fun parts of hosting. No more deflated balloons stuck on your ceiling for a month. No more cringing at towering stacks of dishes. Bring on the confetti and we’ll handle the rest.
What’s Cooking? (The Opportunity) 🍪
Picture this: You’ve got a big holiday bash, a rowdy Super Bowl party, or your kid’s 7th birthday blowout. Between the frantic cleaning, the last-minute grocery run, and the helpless wrestling with decorations, you barely have energy to enjoy the guests. And the next day? You’re stuck with the world’s biggest trash pile and a mountain of sticky plates that could double as a science experiment.
People love throwing events weddings, graduations, birthdays, you name it but they hate the setup and the cleanup. Party to the Rescue! solves both headaches with a specialized package deal that helps you look like a hosting champion.
Recipe (The Solution) 🧾
Pre-Event Package
A thorough tidy-up of the home or venue: floors vacuumed, surfaces gleaming, bathrooms stocked.
Light decor setup: hanging streamers, arranging centerpieces, setting the snack tables.
Post-Event Package
Deep cleaning: trash removal, dishwashing, spot-cleaning carpets (that red wine spill—yikes).
General reset: re-arranging furniture, returning borrowed items, hauling bags to the curb or donation centers.
Go-to-Market
Start Local: Partner with local event planners, catering companies, balloon/party supply stores. Hand out referral discounts—like a “Pre- and Post-Party Bundle” special.
Online Presence: Create a slick website with testimonials and before/after pics. Use social media for targeted ads around major holidays (New Year’s, Halloween, graduation season) and big sports events.
Startup Costs:
Cleaning supplies, basic equipment (vacuums, steam cleaners, etc.)
A reliable vehicle or two for hauling gear and a small team.
Marketing budget (flyers, social ads, referral fees).
Potential insurance and licensing (liability coverage especially when handling decor).
Check, Please (Monetizing) 💲
Tiered Packages
Basic (Pre-event clean only)
VIP (Pre-event + post-event + minimal decor help)
Rockstar (All of the above, plus picking up supplies, full-on decoration, teardown, etc.)
Commission from Party Partners
Refer your clients to local caterers, DJs, or photographers for a cut, and have them do the same for you.
Domain Name Ideas 🖥️
Strange Brew | Lets Get Wierd
Cereal On Demand
Imagine stumbling back to your dorm at midnight, craving something sweet and crunchy; no kitchen, no clean bowls, no problem! Cereal On Demand is a self-serve vending machine that spits out custom cereal blends 24/7. Pick from a dozen popular brands, toss in fruit or chocolate chips, then top it off with dairy or non-dairy milk. It all gets dispensed into a biodegradable bowl—no dishes, no hassle. Pay via your phone, campus card, or meal plan. Best part? Seasonal flavor mashups (Pumpkin Spice Cheerios, anyone?), loyalty perks for frequent munchers, and absolutely zero sticky countertops.
Why It Could Work
Universal Appeal: College students and cereal are like peanut butter and jelly—classic, budget-friendly, and strangely addictive at 2 a.m.
Low Maintenance: Automated machines, easy restocking, minimal staff. That’s lower overhead than running a cafe.
High Margins: A box of cereal costs peanuts, yet it’s essentially pure profit once poured in a bowl.
Anytime, Anywhere: Dorm lobbies, libraries, rec centers—wherever there’s foot traffic (or night-owl cramming), you’re dishing out crunchy goodness.
Customizable & Fun: People love building weird combos—Lucky Charms with chocolate milk? Sure. Raisin Bran plus fruit loops? Why not? It’s all part of the on-demand magic.
Hustle Hack
Scribe AI: Your Solo Productivity Sidekick
Even if you’re flying solo, creating step-by-step guides can save a ton of mental energy down the line. With Scribe AI, you simply record your screen once, and it automatically turns the process into a clear tutorial. Whether you’re juggling taxes, posting on social media, or setting up automation tools, Scribe AI frees you from relearning (or re-Googling) the same tasks every time. It’s like having a personal cheat sheet for everything you do—making it easier to scale your one-person show into an efficiency machine.
The Big Score
Check out this story of a normal dude who has taken a one person business and turned it into a million dollar company…selling backyard games!
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