VIDEOS / 2023-05-25

How The Rideshare Guy Turned Uber, Lyft Drivers into a Media Empire

04 IDEAS EXTRACTED — RANKED BY BERG SCORE

01MEDIABERG 71BUILD

Gig Worker Fintech Affiliate Publisher

Build a content and comparison site specifically for fintech products targeting gig workers (banking, cash advances, mileage tracking, gas savings apps), monetized entirely through high-value affiliate partnerships.

ARR $120K–$800K · AUTO 6/10

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02MEDIABERG 70BUILD

Niche Gig Economy Media Empire

Build a multi-platform media business targeting a specific gig economy vertical (rideshare, delivery, etc.) with a blog, podcast, YouTube, and email list monetized via affiliate deals and sponsorships.

ARR $80K–$600K · AUTO 6/10

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03ACQUISITIONBERG 67BUILD

Media Asset SEO Partnership Model (Operator + SEO Firm Equity Split)

Structure a 50/50 equity partnership between a content creator with an established brand and audience, and an SEO/affiliate optimization firm, with no upfront cash changing hands — only shared upside on revenue and eventual exit.

ARR $200K–$2M · AUTO 4/10

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04MEDIABERG 55MAYBE

Niche Industry In-Person Conference

Host a boutique annual in-person conference at the intersection of a niche industry (e.g., last-mile delivery, gig economy, creator economy) bringing together operators, policy makers, and brands.

ARR $150K–$700K · AUTO 2/10

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