The richest people in America don’t chase trends. They own the boring businesses no one talks about. Here are 10 businesses that print money on demand:
1) Car Washes (Self-Serve) Recurring customer usage, minimal staff… & high-ticket upsells boost margins. Cash flow covers debt and funds lifestyle.
2) Vending Machines Place in offices, schools, & apartment complexes. $50-300/month per machine, depending on location. Stock once a week, collect cash.
3) Self-Storage Facilities ~92% success rate after 5 years. Minimal staffing, highly scalable… Average: $100/month per unit with remote management
4) Parking Lots & Garages Lease land, charge hourly/daily rates. Minimal oversight once the automated systems are installed. Urban areas = Premium pricing
5) ATM Route Install in high-traffic locations. $300-800/month per machine. Convenience stores and bars are goldmines.
6) Laundromats ~95% survive 5 years Coin-operated, consistent demand, and 30-35% profit margins thanks to the self-service model.
7) RV Parks Steady monthly rent from tenants. Lower maintenance than traditional rentals. Demographics driving massive demand growth.
8) Billboard Advertising Space Lease rooftop or land space to advertisers. $500-5,000+/month per billboard, depending on location. Highways and cities print cash.
9) Mini Golf & Entertainment Centers Family entertainment with recurring visitors. Birthday parties and events boost revenue. Seasonal but highly profitable locations.
10) Digital Payment Processing Help businesses accept payments. Charge customers 3-4%… Keep 1-2% $10,000 transaction = $200 profit.
The beauty of payment processing? It's like owning ATMs but for the future of money. Every transaction generates income whether you're there or not. No inventory, no employees, no customer service headaches.
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@gedamtekle Ah yes, I love when influencers take other peoples AI slop and repost it as their own.
@gedamtekle I was with Warren Buffett and Steve Jobs in the sauna and told them this exact lesson They both stood up and applauded me for 45 minutes straight
@gedamtekle Wow these are just ATMs and require almost not work. Why isn’t everyone and their mother doing it? What’s the secret sauce?
@gedamtekle The first move is to study boring businesses around you, from laundromats to car washes, and see which ones survive recessions. Once you learn how they generate steady cash flow, the next step is finding a way to invest or replicate the model. That is how wealth builds quietly
@gedamtekle Wait, so an individual can actually own a billboard advertising space? 😲 I always thought it was strictly controlled by the government. Wow! Thanks Gedam for putting up this powerful thread.
@gedamtekle Study successful people and you will be like them.
@gedamtekle Oh yeah, brb, gotta take my car to the Buffett Car Wash
@gedamtekle Tell me you don’t know any really rich people without telling me… you get the point.
@gedamtekle Thank you I do appreciate that. How can we get into storage or how would you recommend we do
@gedamtekle “I gotta take a Gedam Tekle” is what old rednecks say before they go take a piss on a tree down in the holler.
@gedamtekle Which of these do you own?
@gedamtekle In your opinion: Elon Musk - sewer business Mark Zuckerberg - chair production Jeff Bezos - coffee shops
@gedamtekle Is this thread in partnership with @sweatystartup
@gedamtekle @T852_ sorted
@gedamtekle Boring business any day, anytime
@gedamtekle That’s how it supposed to be
@gedamtekle The best business is the one that provides the most amount of value to the customer + the most margins to yourself. Use any leverage that you have: skill, connections, or knowledge, and build something great.
@gedamtekle You realize this ‘passive’ income isn’t so passive, right?
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@gedamtekle "The richest people in America don't chase trends." *Posts about a five-year-old trend*
@gedamtekle Excellent post, all true.
@gedamtekle Self storage facilities & micro markets changed my life 💯