11 Empath Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2023]
Interested in starting a empath business in 2023?
We put together 11 of the best empath businesses you can start in today.
For each business idea, we’ll show you real-world examples of other empath businesses to help you see what it really takes.
Here's the full list:
1. Become a college counselor ($600K/year)
Pradeep Gaddam from San Jose, California, USA started ConnecPath over 5 years ago, a college counselor.
- Revenue: $50,000/ month
- Founders: 2
- Employees: 1
- Location: San Jose, California, USA
I started my career as a researcher at NASA where I helped scientists visualize data. It did not take long before I realized that research is not a place for me. I thought to join a big company would make it exciting for me, I then joined Intel Corporation only to realize that's not a place for me. It took me 10 years to realize that being an entrepreneur is where I felt more fit and excited. I always knew, If I had the right mentor I would not have wasted 10 precious years.
All this made sense to me, when I met my co-founder over a beer, he mentioned an interesting data point to me. The ratio between a high school counselor and students is 1:500, which means the amount of time, a student gets over their entire high school is 38 minutes. That clearly is a huge problem and interestingly of all the high school students that get into colleges, 40% of them either end up changing majors, colleges, not graduating on time or not graduating at all.
I think that's a very serious problem. I instantly connected with that problem and we decided that we will certainly fix it. That’s how we started on this journey.
2. Start a social worker business
Examples of a successful social worker business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a social worker business:
- Become A Social Work Entrepreneur
- 5 Social Work Career Tips Before Starting A Business: Don't Make These Mistakes!
Learn more about starting a social worker business ➜
3. Start an in-home senior care business
Examples of a successful in-home senior care business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a in-home senior care business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- HOME CARE HOW TO - The Guide To Starting Your Senior In Home Care Business: Brendan John
- How to Start a Home-Based Senior Care Business: *Develop a winning business plan *Market your unique services to families *Create a fee structure care manager (Home-Based Business Series)
Learn more about starting an in-home senior care business ➜
My name is Gareth Mahon. I’m the co-founder and CEO of The CareSide, a home care and nursing service provider for elderly individuals in Australia. We are based in Perth, Australia.
We launched our company in 2017. Over the past 3 years, we have scaled to $5 million in revenue.
4. Start a crowdfunding consulting business
Examples of a successful crowdfunding consulting business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a crowdfunding consulting business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Rewards Crowdfunding: The Kickstarter & Indiegogo Guide
- A Crowdfunder's Strategy Guide: Build A Better Business By
Learn more about starting a crowdfunding consulting business ➜
My name is Daryl Hatton. I am a founder, CEO, and lead investor of a team that created ConnectionPoint in 2009 as an early entrant and innovative pioneer in the crowdfunding industry.
To date, we have helped almost 200,000 projects in 40+ countries raise over $200 million using our platform.
5. Start a teaching business
Examples of a successful teaching business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a teaching business:
- How To Start An Online Teaching Business - The Mind Of The Entrepreneur - Drew Badger
- 5 Tips For Starting Your Online Teaching Business - Kris Amerikos
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Build Your Successful Online Teaching Business (Online Entrepreneurship Book 1): Vladimir Raykov
- How to Start a Business as a Private Tutor. Set Up a Tutoring Business from Home. Learn the Secrets of Success from Years of Experience in Tuition Fro (Skills Training Course)
Learn more about starting a teaching business ➜
Hello! My name is Brooke Schrager and I am the founder and studio manager of Lessons By Brooke & Company. We provide customized, in-home, private music lessons to students of all interests, ages, and ability levels.
We have also been able to expand our offerings to include lessons in arranging, bass, brass, composition, guitar, piano, sound engineering, viola, violin, and voice. I could not be more proud of and grateful for my team and our community of incredible students and families.
6. Start a medical counseling business
Examples of a successful medical counseling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a medical counseling business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Medical Practice: A Guide To All The Things They Don't Teach You In Medical School About Starting Your Own Practice (Open for Business)
- How To Start Your Own Medical Billing Business: The Jaded Medical Biller (Starting Your Company)
Learn more about starting a medical counseling business ➜
7. Become a crystal healing therapist
Examples of a successful crystal healing therapist:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a crystal healing therapist:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Crystal Reiki Healing: The Powerhouse Therapy For Mind, Body, and Spirit
- Crystal Therapy: How To Heal And Empower Your Life With Crystal Energy
Learn more about starting a crystal healing therapist ➜
8. Start an online doctor service
Examples of a successful online doctor service:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a online doctor service:
- How To Become An Online Doctor [ Latest ] Nosheen Khan
- Starting A Telemedicine Consultation Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Medical Practice: A Guide To All The Things They Don't Teach You In Medical School About Starting Your Own Practice (Open for Business)
- Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series): Charlene Davis
Learn more about starting an online doctor service ➜
9. Start a marriage counseling and therapy business
Examples of a successful marriage counseling and therapy business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a marriage counseling and therapy business:
- Starting A Counseling Private Practice - 8 Simple Steps
- How To Start Your Own Marriage Counseling Private Practice In California
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Easy Marriage Counseling: 52 Self-Guided Exercises To Deepen Your Relationship
- Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling: A Guide To Brief Therapy
Learn more about starting a marriage counseling and therapy business ➜
10. Start a private nurse service
Examples of a successful private nurse service:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a private nurse service:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Medical Practice: A Guide To All The Things They Don't Teach You In Medical School About Starting Your Own Practice (Open for Business)
- Start Your Own Senior Services Business: Homecare, Transportation, Travel, Adult Care, and More (StartUp Series): Entrepreneur Press
Learn more about starting a private nurse service ➜
11. Become a spiritual healer
Examples of a successful spiritual healer:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a spiritual healer:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Spiritual Energy Healing For Beginners: A Health Guide To
- Energy Healing: 2 Books In 1: Chakras For Beginners
Learn more about starting a spiritual healer ➜
Hey! 👋 I'm Pat Walls, the founder of Starter Story.
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