"My worst business idea that made $100k": branded Instagram GIFs for realtors
martyamark · x · 2026-09-14
An X thread asks: "What's your worst business idea that made money?" The author's answer: branded Instagram GIFs for realtors — a niche that earned $100k.
A classic "boring but profitable" case study for indie makers: vertical industries like real estate have recurring demand for social media assets with little competition.
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