NotCode Idea #1: Connecting Home-Brewing Enthusiasts With Experts
A niche hobby that's growing in popularity and prime for no-code disruption.
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We aim to inspire entrepreneurs like you to create innovative software products without writing a single line of code.
The Opportunity: The Booming Home Brewing Industry🍻
The home brewing industry has exploded in popularity since Covid. The current market value of $12.85 billion and is estimated to increase to $20.12 billion by 2027.
Online forums dedicated to this hobby have also experienced significant growth in the past few years. For instance, the r/homebrewing subreddit now has a whopping 1.2 million members, making it easy to target this user base.
The Problem: Bridging The Knowledge Gap
Brewing is a passionate pursuit, but it can be daunting for newcomers who face the complexities and uncertainties of crafting the perfect brew.
Aspirational home brewers often find themselves feeling trusted, seeking expert guidance, leading to a thriving demand for knowledgeable mentors.
“Giving up on home brewing. I just can't figure out where I am going wrong. I have been home brewing for about six years and just at a loss.” - u/rizzol19
“Before I mess up another batch … please help! I am about to culture yeast from a commercial bottle for the first time. I’m using some Bell’s Amber. Is this correct? I don’t want to waste my time and money.” - u/stuffedpigtoy
'“Does anyone here have any experience with using butterfly pea extract in beer? I'd love to be able to brew a beer which changes color when something (such as lime) is added.” - u/njiooihpoinng
The Solution: Home Brewing Experts at Your Fingertips
💡 A platform connects home-brewing enthusiasts with experienced brewing experts who offer coaching via video chat—providing on-demand guidance to users when they need it most.
The MVP: Essential Features Only
To validate our idea with real users, our MVP will focus on the core value proposition. Here are the key features:
The Tools: 100% No-Code
We’ll utilize the following no-code tools to bring the idea to life.
🛠 Based on the features and tools, this app can be developed in approximately 5-7 weeks for someone with advanced Bubble skills.
How to Monetize: Revenue Through Problem-Solving
The MVP will deduct a commission from every session booked on the platform. This approach eases the process of bringing users on board, as payment is settled only after resolving their concerns.
Once a stable user community is formed, additional methods of generating revenue, such as providing premium training content to subscribed users, can be considered.
💰 Scaling to just 100 calls per month would mean monthly recurring revenue (MRR) of $900 (assuming an average call price of $30 & an app fee of 30%) and an acquisition price of above $100k.
How to Get Users: Find Your People
To cultivate a thriving marketplace, we will focus on the supply-side first, inviting seasoned home brewers to offer coaching services. User the below channels to identify and reach out to those experts.
Once the core group of experts is onboard, turn your attention to the demand side, advertising the platform in the following channels.
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