15 Live Stream Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2023]
Interested in starting a live streaming business in 2023?
We put together 15 of the best live streaming businesses you can start in today.
For each business idea, we’ll show you real-world examples of other live streaming businesses to help you see what it really takes.
Here's the full list:
1. Start an online tutors business
Examples of a successful online tutors business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a online tutors business:
- How To Start An Online Tutoring Business In 2021
- How I Started My Tutoring Business : Online + From Home
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Tutoring And Test Prep Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Success (Startup Series)
- 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 an online tutors business ➜
Kalyan Mazumder founded Prepmedians on the premise that every student should enjoy prepping time studying for the SAT/PSAT/ACT.
Kalyan uses his background as an actor to create interesting, funny, and interactive videos that will help people learn without the monotony of a conventional classroom.
After watching a video created by the team just once, students show a 9% statistically significant improvement in their baseline question sets.
To date, Prepmedians has assisted millions of students across the globe to accomplish their dream scores.
They use TikTok as one of their main social media channels to connect with people and build a community of Prepsters. Currently, Prepmedians has $361K followers on TikTok and 7.4M post likes.

Listen to the full podcast on podcasts.apple.com ➜
2. Start a live interview business
Examples of a successful live interview business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live interview business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Work Rules! (Insights From Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead)
- How To Start A Business: Seeds Of An Entrepreneur-Simple Guide To Change Your Habits, Start Your Business And Live A Life Of Success (Business Startup For Newbies Book 1)
Learn more about starting a live interview business ➜

3. Start a cause awareness raising videos business
Examples of a successful cause awareness raising videos business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a cause awareness raising videos business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Cause Marketing For Dummies: Waters, Joe, Macdonald
- Nonprofit Fundraising 101: A Practical Guide to Easy to Implement Ideas and Tips from Industry Experts
Learn more about starting a cause awareness raising videos business ➜
4. Start a live product testing business
Examples of a successful live product testing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live product testing business:
Learn more about starting a live product testing business ➜

5. Start a live stream product launch business
Examples of a successful live stream product launch business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live stream product launch business:
- Launching Your Product: Here's What To Do Before Anything Else
- Define Your Pre-Launch Strategy Before You Launch
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Turn Your Gaming into a Career Through Twitch and Other Streaming Sites: How to Start, Develop and Sustain an Online Streaming Business that Makes Money: Jackson Carter
- Launch: An Internet Millionaire's Secret Formula To Sell Almost Anything Online, Build A Business You Love, And Live The Life Of Your Dreams: Jeff Walker
Learn more about starting a live stream product launch business ➜
6. Start an ask me anything live streaming business
Examples of a successful ask me anything live streaming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a ask me anything live streaming business:
- Ask Me Anything Reg. Small Business Ideas- Live Streaming
- Live Q & A Ask Me Anything How To Start A Business Online
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Launch: An Internet Millionaire's Secret Formula To Sell Almost Anything Online, Build A Business You Love, And Live The Life Of Your Dreams: Jeff Walker
- Six-Week Start-Up: A Step-By-Step Program for Starting Your Business, Making Money, and Achieving Your Goals!
Learn more about starting an ask me anything live streaming business ➜
7. Start a live stream gaming business
Examples of a successful live stream gaming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live stream gaming business:
- Live Streaming Tips - All The Gear You Need To Start Live Streaming From Your Pc - Diy In 5 Ep 101
- How To Make Money Playing Video Games
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Turn Your Gaming into a Career Through Twitch and Other Streaming Sites: How to Start, Develop and Sustain an Online Streaming Business that Makes Money: Jackson Carter
- Stream Smarter: 170+ Tricks Successful
Learn more about starting a live stream gaming business ➜
Devyn Ricks is the founder of Miss Devyn, and she has been teaching online for more than eight years and has played video games for over 20 years.
Devyn is not a well-known YouTuber or Twitch streamer, but she makes thousands of dollars each month playing video games on the side.
She is an Outschool gaming teacher who enjoys both teaching and playing video games. Her YouTube channel focuses entirely on guiding experienced and beginner players through the ins and outs of her favorite games.
On her Outschool profile, Video gaming Social club Universe, Devyn offers live instruction to young students.

Listen to the full podcast on podcasts.apple.com ➜
8. Start a live contest hosting business ($360K/year)
Examples of a successful live contest hosting business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live contest hosting business:
- How To Start A Web Hosting Company In Under 10 Minutes
- How To Start A Web Hosting Company (Easy Passive Income!)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start an Online Business: Easy Low-Cost Business Models for New Entrepreneurs: Prosper Vista
- Contest (9780312990046): Reilly, Matthew: Books
Learn more about starting a live contest hosting business ➜
Hi, I’m Jerry Low, and I’ve been in the Affiliate Marketing and SEO consultancy business since 2004. I own and operate several websites with a small team, including WebHostingSecretRevealed, HostScore, and HideandSeek. Together, they attract over 700,000 visitors each month.
One of our sites gets close to 4 million sessions and 6 million pageviews in 1H 2021
9. Start a live stream event business
Examples of a successful live stream event business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live stream event business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Turn Your Gaming into a Career Through Twitch and Other Streaming Sites: How to Start, Develop and Sustain an Online Streaming Business that Makes Money: Jackson Carter
- Twitch For Dummies: Tee Morris
Learn more about starting a live stream event business ➜
My name is Cary Jack and I’m a lifestyle entrepreneur, founder & author of The Happy Hustle, top .5% globally ranked podcast host, international keynote speaker, professional actor/model, biohacker, eco-outdoorsman, and humanitarian striving to make a positive impact on this planet.
As founder of The Happy Hustle, my mission is to help fellow purpose-driven entrepreneurs avoid burnout and achieve blissful balance in their personal and professional life while putting the Happy in their everyday Hustle!
10. Start a live consulting session business
Examples of a successful live consulting session business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live consulting session business:
- How I Started My Consulting Business 2020
- Live Business Idea Consulting Session (1-1 Call With A Client)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Coaching Starter Kit: Everything You Need To Launch And Expand Your Coaching Practice
- The Secrets of Consulting: A Guide to Giving and Getting Advice Successfully: Gerald M. Weinberg
Learn more about starting a live consulting session business ➜

11. Start a live workshop instruction business
Examples of a successful live workshop instruction business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live workshop instruction business:
- How To Create & Host A Live Workshop Or Event (In 10 Steps)
- How To Host A Live Online Workshop Or Training With Crowdcast (#Goingremote)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Amazon Fba: Step-By-Step Instructions To Start A Fulfillment By Amazon Business: Robert Hawthorn
- Welcome To Writing Workshop: Engaging Today's
Learn more about starting a live workshop instruction business ➜
12. Start a live product selling business
Examples of a successful live product selling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live product selling business:
- How To Live Sell On Social Media
- Facebook Live Tips - How To Do One Fb Live A Week & Still Get Massive Sales In Your Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Sell On Amazon For Beginners: A Complete List Of Basics To Start Selling On Amazon And Where To Find Products To Sell On Amazon: Aydan Riley
- How To Start An Online Business: Create A Business Around Your Lifestyle: Emilie Pelletier
Learn more about starting a live product selling business ➜
David launched LifeWave, a fast-growing health technology company, in 2002. Today it sells products in 80 countries and generates +$20M/mo in revenue.
13. Start a live facebook group hangout business
Examples of a successful live facebook group hangout business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live facebook group hangout business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Google Hangout Marketing: The How And Why
- New Business Networking: How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods (Que BizTech)
Learn more about starting a live facebook group hangout business ➜
14. Start a live behind the scenes tour business
Examples of a successful live behind the scenes tour business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live behind the scenes tour business:
- Tiësto - The Business (Behind The Scenes Video)
- How To Start A Virtual Tour Business 2020 (Complete Walkthrough!)
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Photo Recipes Live: Behind The Scenes, Part 2: Your Guide
- Photo Recipes Live: Behind The Scenes: Your Guide To Today
Learn more about starting a live behind the scenes tour business ➜

15. Start a live q&a weekly show business
Examples of a successful live q&a weekly show business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a live q&a weekly show business:
- Stephen - Start A Fire Ft. In-Q (Live From Red Gate Recorders)
- Juliana Hatfield Performs 'In Exile Deo' In Its Entirety, Live And Solo From Studio A!
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Local Podcast System: Increase Your Reach, Engagement, Traffic, Clients & Income with a Weekly Show
- Real Money Answers For Every Woman: How To Win The Money
Learn more about starting a live q&a weekly show business ➜

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