Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

Co-living sales bootcamp to train high-ticket teams

Eric describes deliberately co-living with key team members and purchasing a house to accelerate hiring and training—an operational model that can be turned into a service or product: an intensive, in-person co-living bootcamp for training appointment setters, closers, or rapid-growth marketing/sales teams for high-ticket digital programs. The core offer: short-term residency (2–8 weeks) combining hands-on role-playing, scripted sales shadowing, daily KPI tracking, and cultural immersion to produce fully ramped sales personnel faster than remote hiring. Implementation: secure a house or dedicated space near your office, recruit a small cohort of trainees, run daily hands-on training with live call shadowing and scripts (Eric emphasizes copy-and-paste scripts and regimented hours), and use a performance-based pricing model (bootcamp fee + placement/retainer or split on future revenue). Early-stage founders could pilot with a single room and rent, then scale to a branded bootcamp. Key tactics from the episode: strict in-person schedule, live feedback loops, embedding trainees with experienced staff, and using community culture to improve accountability. This solves the common pain of underproductive remote hires and high churn in remote sales teams. Target users: founders and digital companies selling high-ticket coaching or courses who need predictable, well-trained sellers quickly.

Service Medium Score: 6.0/10

From: $30K in High School to Multi-Million Dollar Card Empire ft. Eric Michael

High-ticket coaching program for collectible flipping

This is a content-led, coaching and education business that teaches non-experts how to buy, grade, and flip collectibles (sports cards, Pokémon). Eric’s Major League Profits is the exact blueprint discussed: structured video curriculum + software tools + live coaching calls, promoted with paid ads and supported by an inside sales team to convert higher-ticket enrollments. Implementation: assemble a curriculum (recorded modules on sourcing, grading, shipping, margin math), provide access to data tools (even simple sheets or the AI scout above), and operate weekly live Q&A/coaching. Build a sales funnel with ads targeting demographics that have disposable income (e.g., 30–50-year corporate professionals), drive leads into an appointment-setting process, and convert with a scripted sales team. Operational tactics explicitly described include using copy-and-paste sales scripts, high ad frequency with the founder’s face on creative, Trustpilot/testimonial accumulation, and community channels (Discord/Facebook) where kids/families can be included. Problem solved: many hobbyists lack a repeatable system to turn collecting into steady side income. The offer targets busy professionals and parents who want a fun, teachable side business and a way to bond with kids. Early tactics: free YouTube content to build credibility, targeted paid ads, a small inside sales force, and community elements to improve retention and referrals.

Content Medium Score: 7.6/10

From: $30K in High School to Multi-Million Dollar Card Empire ft. Eric Michael

AI-driven marketplace scout for collectible flips

This idea is a SaaS product that uses automated data pulls and AI to scan marketplace listings (eBay, Whatnot, TikTok Shop, etc.), surface high-probability flip opportunities, and estimate grading margins. In the episode Eric describes a custom AI-powered sheet that aggregates eBay data daily and highlights the best cards to buy and grade; the same approach can be generalized into a subscription tool for collectors and flippers. To implement: build a minimum viable product that scrapes public marketplace APIs (or leverages feeds), normalizes sales/volume/price-history, applies simple heuristics and ML ranking (e.g., recent velocity, grading uplift estimates, ease-of-grade), and presents a ranked list or alerts. Monetize as a monthly subscription with tiered plans (daily alerts, grading-margin analytics, portfolio tracking). Early GTM tactics mentioned in the episode—targeting collectors via YouTube content, ads, and integration with existing coaching communities—are directly applicable. Tools and tactics: marketplace APIs/scrapers, Python/R for data pipelines, small ML models for scoring, a spreadsheet or lightweight web UI for MVP, and paid ads + creator content for acquisition. Problem solved: collectors and part-time flippers lack real-time, data-driven signals to consistently source profitable inventory; this product reduces research time, improves hit rate on good buys, and quantifies grading upside. Target users: active hobbyist flippers, coaching programs, small resellers, and investors in sports cards, Pokémon, and collectibles.

SaaS High Score: 7.8/10

From: $30K in High School to Multi-Million Dollar Card Empire ft. Eric Michael

AI-Powered Credit Repair Funnel

This business idea is about integrating artificial intelligence into the customer acquisition process for credit repair services. While many credit repair operations already have scalable back-end processes, the front-end – particularly the customer acquisition funnel – remains less efficient and labor-intensive. The AI-powered solution would focus on automating lead generation, personalized communication via chatbots, predictive analytics, and targeted marketing campaigns to attract more clients. Implementation would involve developing a SaaS tool that interfaces with existing credit repair platforms, using off-the-shelf AI APIs or custom machine learning models to optimize the marketing funnel. The solution can help identify high-potential leads, optimize ad spending, and reduce acquisition costs by automating repetitive tasks. The target audience includes credit repair businesses looking to scale rapidly without proportional increases in marketing spend. Specific strategies include iterative testing, integration with popular CRM tools, and value-based pricing. This approach addresses the challenge of efficient client onboarding in a competitive digital space while offering measurable improvements in lead conversion rates.

SaaS Medium Score: 7.6/10

From: From Myspace to AdTech Empire ft. Ted Dhanik | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

Social Media Revival Platform

This idea revolves around reactivating the MySpace domain to launch a modern social media platform designed to compete with major players like Instagram and TikTok. The proposal is to leverage the enduring, nostalgic brand recognition of MySpace and transform it with updated functionalities, ensuring it meets modern user expectations in content sharing, multimedia engagement, and social interactivity. Implementation would require acquiring the domain (or even the brand rights) and developing a minimal viable product (MVP) with cutting-edge features that encourage viral growth and community interaction. The platform would differentiate itself by integrating features that are possibly overlooked by current social media giants while simultaneously capitalizing on the legacy and initial virality of MySpace. The target audience includes younger demographics looking for alternative platforms and users attracted by the revival of an iconic brand. Tactics include agile development, leveraging influencer partnerships, and phased feature releases to gradually scale the user base. Given the complexity and competitive nature of the social media ecosystem, this project is best suited for entrepreneurs with strong technical skills and a vision for capturing market share in a saturated space.

Platform High Score: 7.0/10

From: From Myspace to AdTech Empire ft. Ted Dhanik | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

Digitized Lottery Ticket Service

The Lotto Gopher idea is about digitizing the purchase of lottery tickets in a market where online sales of lottery tickets are restricted. The concept involves partnering with existing local outlets (like liquor stores) to serve as physical fulfillment centers. Customers would place orders online through a dedicated platform, and the orders would be relayed to these partner stores where the lottery bet slips are printed and processed. This model mirrors the on-demand delivery infrastructure, similar to Postmates, and solves the problem of accessing lottery systems that have remained offline due to regulatory constraints. Implementation would include building a user-friendly web or mobile application that enables secure and real-time ordering of lottery tickets. Entrepreneurs would need to negotiate partnerships with local retailers and navigate any regulatory hurdles regarding lottery sales. The target audience includes tech-savvy consumers in regions with restrictive online lottery sales laws. Tactics such as local marketing, compliance checks, and a commission-based revenue model (as the platform connects buyers and partners) are key strategies to rapidly scale this business.

Marketplace Medium Score: 7.8/10

From: From Myspace to AdTech Empire ft. Ted Dhanik | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby