Skip mundane businesses. Real joy-and profits-stem from ventures you love running.
While trends fade, build in adventure, gaming, and community fun that tech can't copy.
These create lasting excitement and income by solving real needs with hands-on flair.
Discover the ventures that make work feel like play, even on a Friday.
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Fun to Run Business
Friday feels different when you run a business you actually want to wake up for
While everyone else plots their weekend escape, you're thinking about that new climbing route.
Or the axe-throwing league you're launching.
Or how to make your play centre even more brilliantly chaotic.
These aren't "laptop on a beach" dreams.
They're real-world joy factories where community happens, endorphins flow, and profit follows.
Businesses that are as much fun to operate as they are to visit.
Here's one that's been stuck in my head: Zero-Gravity Gaming Lounge
🧠 The Big Idea
Every VR arcade is the same boring experience - people pay $45 for games they could download at home, creating a commoditized market where venues compete on price because nobody offers anything unique. Zero-gravity simulation pods + premium VR = the only experience on Earth that literally cannot be replicated anywhere else, requiring $650k in specialized aerospace tech that 99.9% of competitors will never touch. Result: $1.88 million annual revenue by Year 5 with 183% ROI, charging the same $45/session but with 85% higher retention rates because customers literally cannot get this experience anywhere else on the planet.
👥 Customers & Problem
Who: Entertainment venue owners, franchise investors, and tech entrepreneurs with $1.3M liquid capital
Problem: The $25.9 billion location-based entertainment market is exploding, but every VR arcade is identical - costing owners $400k+ investments that generate McDonald's-level margins
Your answer: Monopoly on zero-gravity gaming experiences
💰 Potential Revenue
Starting out: $67k/month with 800 customers paying $45/session in Year 1
Scaling phase: $157k/month by Year 5 because zero-gravity creates 25% premium pricing power while maintaining 70% pod utilization
Mature operation: $1.88M/yr running franchise model with $250k-500k franchise fees per location plus technology licensing deals
Potential Revenue at Different Business Stages for Zero-Gravity Gaming Lounge
Reality check: One successful location proves the concept, then you're licensing zero-gravity tech to Dave & Busters for $50k/month per location
🛠 Bootstrap Game Plan
Lunch today: Call 3 aerospace tech suppliers + get pricing on pneumatic levitation systems
Tonight: Build investor deck using financial projections showing 2.6-month breakeven timeline
Tomorrow AM: Schedule calls with 5 potential investors + location scouting in target demographics
Day 3: Submit lease applications + finalize equipment vendor partnerships with delivery guarantees
Day 5: Close $1.35M funding round by showing investors the $8.94 billion zero-gravity entertainment market with zero accessible competitors
The Reality: While you're overthinking this, some 28-year-old with family money is already calling NASA contractors about surplus zero-g equipment
💸Getting Your First Dollar
"We're the only place on Earth where you can experience astronaut training without spending $5,400 on a parabolic flight - want to try it this weekend?"
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🛠️ Here’s what’s on the bench:
AI Prompt Library → Laser-targeted AI prompt templates to launch, validate, and sell - for busy builders who need speed & clarity, not clutter.
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Tool of the Day
Mobbin: The design intelligence platform transforming UI/UX research for product teams
TL;DR: Mobbin revolutionizes design research with a curated library of over 475,000 real app screens from top platforms, cutting endless browsing of concepts and delivering proven UI patterns with Figma integration. Its search and interactive prototypes speed workflows, though freemium limits and search precision can require tweaks for niche needs.
What It Does
Converts scattered design research into organized, actionable inspiration from real-world applications
❌ Before: Days browsing Dribbble concepts, screenshotting competitors, and guessing on interfaces without validation.
✅ After: Search proven UI patterns from successful apps, analyze full user journeys, and import designs directly into workflows.
The Test
Teams at Notion, Nike, and Airbnb use Mobbin's capabilities, with 10,000+ customers validating its design intelligence approach.
The strengths:
Real-world focus: Actual implemented designs from live apps, not concepts.
Comprehensive coverage: 475,500+ screenshots across iOS, Android, and web, updated weekly.
Interactive exploration: Prototype click-throughs and video flows for complete experiences.
Seamless integration: Figma plugin for one-click design imports.
Advanced filtering: Search by categories, patterns, flows, and features.
The problems:
Limited free tier: Restricts full library and advanced tools.
iOS-heavy bias: Stronger on mobile than web.
Analysis gap: Provides screens but needs manual pattern interpretation.
Storage dependency: Relies on ongoing monitoring for fresh content.
Why It Matters
Product managers validate interfaces with proven patterns from leaders. Engineers reference real implementations. Founders get competitive UX insights.
Eliminates guesswork via evidence-based designs tested in real markets.
Setup
Three ways to get started:
Browse free: Search latest designs and build collections.
Upgrade for depth: Pro plan unlocks full access and filtering.
Integrate workflow: Add Figma plugin for design-to-dev handoffs.
Access and learning:
Free tier for basics; pro plans from €10/month.
Setup time: 10 minutes to explore, 1 hour to master search.
Support: Weekly updates, Figma tools, and community resources.
The Verdict
Price: Freemium; pro from €10-12/month, varies by team.
Usability: Intuitive search and Figma integration reduce friction.
Limitations: Best for UI inspiration; pair with testing tools for analytics.
Impact: Speeds time-to-market by democratizing proven design access.
Worth trying? Yes for teams needing evidence-based decisions; supplement for custom research.
Try it: mobbin.com
Prompt of the Day
Most influencer outreach uses generic templates that scream "mass blast" instead of building real partnerships.
The core problem: One-size-fits-all pitches ignore differences between micro, macro, and mega influencers, skipping personalized value and relationship-building to turn creators into brand advocates.
Why it works: Basic prompts like "Write influencer emails" yield automated junk. Instead, prompt: "Act as a top marketing strategist and create a tiered outreach email suite with 9 customized templates for micro/macro/mega segments, including initial contacts, value follow-ups, and tailored proposals based on audience size and expectations." This builds full systems, not quick pitches.
Difference: You're crafting a compelling partnership framework that draws creators in, not just sending messages. Our prompt library contains over 1,000 production-ready prompts specifically designed for engineering managers, product managers, systems engineers, and technical consultants who need expert-level technical outputs.
The Signal
i've learned a few things after being a 4x founder:
1. cash flow is basically like having an "exit" every year. you get paid while you build.
2. find app stores or platforms that are growing fast but aren't dominated yet. build there.
3. you're always drinking your own
— #GREG ISENBERG (#@gregisenberg)
7:02 PM • Sep 4, 2025
21 founder nukes in one tweet-boil 'em down: nail real pains, charge fast, and distribution crushes perfection.
Stuck scrolling "lessons" forever? Business is dead simple, but execution's the sly assassin of your dreams.
Ditch theory. Validate and launch one today—no fluff, all juice.
⚡ Your move: ship it this week.
🛡️ Forge exciting ventures. Pioneer fearlessly. Price with confidence.
Fortunes hide in playful, ignored domains.
Halt the blueprints; initiate action today.
Triumph rewards authentic innovators over hype hunters.
🌟 Dive into creation,
Mr. Juice
P.S. Tired of just reading? Start building. There are still a few spots left in The Juice Labs.
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