Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!

In this episode, Jared Bauman talks with Besmir Bregasi, founder of ZeroRank, about what is driving LLM citations in 2026 and why Reddit, X, YouTube, and fresh off-site mentions matter so much. Besmir shares ZeroRank data on user-generated content, local AI visibility, and the on-site factors that still support citation potential.
He also explains how ZeroRank's first version was built in three months, grew past 1,000 customers through AppSumo, and reached mid-six figures in ARR. They also discuss AppSumo economics, recurring revenue, referrals, affiliates, and ZeroRank's next growth phase.
 
 
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Links & Resources
Check out ZeroRank: https://zerorank.ai/
Learn more about LanderLab: https://landerlab.io/
 
 
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Ben Borton, co-founder and CRO of PodPlay, shares how the company grew from operating sports venues into a platform used across 290 locations with more than 1.8 million end customers. He explains how founder-led sales, word of mouth, and organic content helped PodPlay compete with companies that had years of market experience.
Ben also breaks down how more than two million captured replays turned into 24 million social media views through partnerships and user-generated content. Plus, he shares why PodPlay still invests heavily in search-focused content and how that strategy contributes to a roughly 40% demo-to-customer conversion rate.
 
 
Disclaimer: We're aware of the audio issues on this one. We did everything we could to clean it up, and ultimately felt the conversation was too valuable not to share.
 
 
Sponsor: Quiet Light
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Links & Resources
Learn more about PodPlay: https://podplay.app/
 
 
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Natasha Tynes draws on 25 years of journalism experience to build a media business that generates leads through multiple online channels. In this episode, she breaks down how she uses Substack, LinkedIn, YouTube, and free versus paid content to attract potential clients and move them through her funnel.

She also shares how a new paid community fits into her strategy and why different platforms serve different purposes in her business. The conversation offers a closer look at how Natasha connects content, audience building, and multiple marketing channels to create leads and grow her service-based business.


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Links & Resources
Learn more about Natasha's writing work: https://natashatynes.substack.com/


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John Muscarello is making roughly $25,000 to $30,000 per month as a full-time Amazon Influencer, with one recent month reaching $35,000. In this episode, he shares how he grew from publishing 500 videos in his first 30 days to building a library of nearly 5,000 videos.
 
John breaks down his current product research process, why Creator Connections generates around 80% of his income, and why he now buys many of the products he reviews. He also explains his simple filming and editing workflow, his approach to brand deals, how he uses YouTube, and what he would focus on if starting today.
 
Sponsor: Quiet Light Get a free, confidential valuation at https://quietlight.com/!
 
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Want a Faster and Easier Way to Build Internal Links? Get $15 off Link Whisper with Discount Code "Podcast" on the Checkout Screen: https://www.nichepursuits.com/linkwhisper
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Links & Resources
Get John's Amazon Influencer Guide: https://www.reviewandearnsystem.com/guide
Watch The Side Hustle Experiment on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleExperiment
Connect with John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/
 
- You can learn more about me and get additional website tips at: https://www.nichepursuits.com
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Aaron Steed started Meathead Movers at just 17 and spent the next 29 years building it into an eight-figure business with nine locations. In this episode, he shares how he survived having his phone lines shut down, overcame a $25,000 licensing hurdle, and recovered from a major advertising deal falling apart during expansion.

Aaron also explains how a 400-point training program, athletic movers, memorable customer experiences, and community involvement helped the company stand apart. Plus, he reveals why speed to lead matters more than ever and how Meathead Movers closes around 50% of prospects its team successfully reaches.


Sponsor: Quiet Light Get a free, confidential valuation at https://quietlight.com/!


Be sure to get more content like this in the Niche Pursuits Newsletter Right Here: https://www.nichepursuits.com/newsletter
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Want a Faster and Easier Way to Build Internal Links? Get $15 off Link Whisper with Discount Code "Podcast" on the Checkout Screen: https://www.nichepursuits.com/linkwhisper
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Get SEO Consulting from the Niche Pursuits Podcast Host, Jared Bauman: https://www.nichepursuits.com/201creative
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Links & Resources
Book Meathead Movers: https://www.meatheadmovers.com/
Connect with Meathead Movers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MeatheadMovers/
Follow Meathead Movers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeatheadMovers/
Learn more about the Meathead Movers New Vista Office: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/meathead-movers-meets-growing-san-diego-demand-with-new-vista-office-302748878.html


- You can learn more about me and get additional website tips at: https://www.nichepursuits.com
- You can learn about optimizing your site with internal links using a WordPress Plugin I created right here: https://www.linkwhisper.com

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