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A new idea for home inventory services.

Notes from Chris

Episode 3093

Most people don’t think about home inventories until it’s too late—after a fire, flood, or break-in when they have to list everything they lost for an insurance claim. That’s where a home inventory business comes in: a service that helps homeowners, renters, and families document their belongings in advance.

Laura from St. Louis is considering launching a business doing exactly this. She’d provide a professional service to photograph and record valuables for insurance and estate planning purposes. But she’s unsure if there’s a market for it or how to get paying clients.

So, is this a real opportunity? Could this be a profitable side hustle, or is it just something that sounds useful but isn’t in high demand? Let’s break down the market, potential challenges, and how to approach it strategically.

“Hey Chris, this is Laura from St. Louis. I’ve been thinking about starting a home inventory service where I document and photograph people’s belongings for insurance and estate planning purposes. The idea is to help homeowners, renters, and families create detailed records in case of theft, damage, or legal issues. It sounds like something people might need, but I’m not sure if there’s actually a market for it—or how to find paying clients. Is this a viable side hustle, and if so, how would I go about turning it into a business?”

Listen to today’s episode to learn more…

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Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,

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