I've definitely thought of doing something in the health and fitness industry. As a very active and fit person, and a competitive athlete, it's actually one of my few real passions. It's something I'm going to be thinking about over the next 6 months while I try to figure out what to do next.
I think I have a pretty good idea for a health and fitness related product that currently doesn't exist, that's needed by about 1/4 of the adult population. I've just never had the time to devote to starting an entirely new business in an entirely new industry. Until now that is ...
You should make a killing with your expertise, wish you the best of luck, even though what you do is not based on luck much at all. Health/Beauty is the best vertical to get into IMO given the high margins and ceilings set only by your own imagination. There is a shitload of money here if done right.
I was just reading about the success of Hydroderm for example which sold over 100 MILLION bottles of anti-wrinkle cream so far. Granted they were among the first big skin offers but still..100 freakin' million bottles.
By the way, I love hearing success stories like these as I'm sure we all are. Could you share some similar ones you have encountered over the years? Besides yours, what are some crazy numbers others have done that you know about, hope you can share some.
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