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13 businesses
92% founder-reported, the rest researched
Median revenue
$30K /mo
Middle half earn $8K – $40K/mo
How they grow
SEO
85%
Word of mouth
77%
Advertising on social media
54%
Business models
Affiliate marketing
23%
Advertising
15%
E-commerce
15%
Showing 13 of 13 ideas
Resurrection of a ghost town
Restoration project of a historic ghost town
store.cerrogordomines.com
$40K /mo Estimated
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Ai-powered travel recommendation engine
AI-powered travel recommendation platform for adventure seekers.
planitstar.com
$50 /mo Reported
Hiking gear review platform
Hiking tips and gear reviews for adventurous beginners.
gearuphiking.com
$1K /mo Reported
Functional men's adventure apparel
Men's apparel for rugged, everyday adventures.
gomuskox.com
$30K /mo Reported
Scenic flight tour service
Scenic air tours over Oregon's stunning Columbia River Gorge.
enviadventures.com
$40K /mo Reported
Immersive escape room experiences
Immersive escape room experiences for adventure seekers.
paniqescaperoom.com
$1M /mo Reported
Crowdfunded private island project
Crowdfunded dream of owning a private island.
letsbuyanisland.com
$30K /mo Reported
Custom travel trip planner
Custom travel planning platform connecting travelers with local experts.
baboo.travel
$300K /mo Reported
Elopement photography services
Elopement photographers capturing adventures in California’s wild landscapes.
stephanandadriana.com
$10K /mo Reported
Pedal-powered coffee roasting
Pedal-powered wood-fired coffee roastery in Yukon.
firebeancoffee.ca
$8K /mo Reported
Curated surprise trip planner
Surprise travel planning service for stress-free adventures.
explorewhiskedaway.com
$20K /mo Reported
Budget travel tips platform
Travel blog sharing budget-friendly adventure tips.
etramping.com
$1K /mo Reported
Surprise travel getaway planner
"Surprise getaway planning across the USA."
packupgo.com
$600K /mo Reported