Hyper-Local Foot Traffic Reporting Service

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Hyper-Local Foot Traffic Reporting Service

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Side Hustle School

Side Hustle School

Ep. 3180 - First $1,000: Foot Traffic Nerd Turns Public Data Into Paid Service

Host: Chris Guillebeau

Timestamp: 03:03 - 05:43

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"I created a one-page flyer advertising hyper-local food traffic reports and posted it in two places."

Market Gap

Local businesses struggle to assess foot traffic in potential locations.

Many small businesses, such as restaurants or retail shops, often face challenges when choosing locations due to a lack of reliable data on foot traffic. Traditional metrics like Google reviews or general traffic maps do not provide the detailed insights needed for informed decision-making. As a result, business owners may end up in locations with low foot traffic, leading to reduced sales and wasted marketing efforts. This problem is especially prevalent in competitive markets where every customer counts. Without accurate data, businesses risk making costly mistakes that can impact their viability. The growing trend towards data-driven decision-making highlights the need for services that provide actionable local insights, making this problem increasingly relevant.

Summary

The idea is to build a hyper-local foot traffic reporting service utilizing public datasets to help small businesses make informed location decisions. By analyzing open data sources like Safe Graph, local mobility data, and presenting it in an accessible format, entrepreneurs can create tailored reports that highlight traffic patterns in specific areas. The service would target small business owners, landlords, and real estate professionals who need to evaluate the viability of locations for new ventures or expansions. By offering a one-page flyer with a sample report as a lead magnet, this business could attract clients quickly and charge between $99 to $250 for detailed custom reports. This approach not only assists clients in making smarter choices but also presents an opportunity for recurring revenue through monthly updates for ongoing clients managing multiple locations.

Categorization

Business Model
Service
Target Founder
Subject Matter Expert
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
< 1 month
Initial Investment
< $100

Potential MRR (18-24 months)

Conservative
$2,000 - $5,000 MRR
Moderate (Most Likely)
$10,000 - $20,000 MRR
Optimistic
$30,000 - $50,000 MRR

* Estimates assume solo founder/bootstrap scenario with competent execution

Scores

Clarity
8/10
Novelty
7/10
Feasibility
8/10
Market Potential
9/10
Evidence
8/10
Overall
8/10
Found on September 15, 2025 • Analyzed on September 15, 2025 8:58 AM

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