Angel investors, what's your max price for a vetted business idea?

For years now, I’ve been sitting in this position where I listen to a million different business ideas—checking out plenty of solid ones, but only actually pulling the trigger on a handful. The reason is pretty straightforward: most of those suggestions are honestly just garbage from almost any perspective.

I’ve actually been sitting on a few fresh concepts that I’m looking to sell. These aren't just random thoughts; they've been vetted, or at least they come with a rock-solid market strategy designed to eliminate the guesswork. Is there anyone here who would actually be interested in buying intellectual property like this? If so, what specific metrics or factors would you use to determine a fair price?

On another note, would you be open to paying a monthly subscription for a dedicated blog—written in plain English—that provides regular deep dives into these types of opportunities? If that sounds appealing, how much would you realistically pay, and what’s your preferred way to handle the transaction? Would you go with a credit card, PayPal, or something else?

Look, I know every venture carries its own set of risks, but just like a formal business plan, I would make sure all the potential pitfalls and downsides are laid out clearly upfront.

Zero dollars. Unfortunately, an idea alone isn't worth a cent in terms of investment. You see people everywhere walking around with unfulfilled ideas. If they reached out and asked, someone might toss them a couple of bucks just so they could grab a burger. Not expecting to see those two dollars ever again.

I think you might be missing the bigger picture here. Angel investors don't really do anything else besides what they do. You're not quite hitting the mark on this one. At the end of the day, the idea itself is often where the real value lies.

Jeffrey Sanchez7 said:For years now, I’ve been sitting in this position where I listen to a million different business ideas—checking out plenty of solid ones, but only actually pulling the trigger on a handful. The reason is pretty straightforward: most of those suggestions are honestly just garbage from almost any perspective.

I’ve actually been sitting on a few fresh concepts that I’m looking to sell. These aren't just random thoughts; they've been vetted, or at least they come with a rock-solid market strategy designed to eliminate the guesswork. Is there anyone here who would actually be interested in buying intellectual property like this? If so, what specific metrics or factors would you use to determine a fair price?

On another note, would you be open to paying a monthly subscription for a dedicated blog—written in plain English—that provides regular deep dives into these types of opportunities? If that sounds appealing, how much would you realistically pay, and what’s your preferred way to handle the transaction? Would you go with a credit card, PayPal, or something else?

Look, I know every venture carries its own set of risks, but just like a formal business plan, I would make sure all the potential pitfalls and downsides are laid out clearly upfront.

Also, zero dollars. If these ideas are truly vetted and foolproof, why aren't you just running with them yourself?

Any threads created solely to pitch a company, product, or service will be nuked, and the posters will get a warning.

Hey moderators—is everyone out on vacation at once or what...

Charles Ramos7 said:Also, zero dollars. If these ideas are truly vetted and foolproof, why aren't you just running with them yourself?

I just don't have the bandwidth for massive, draining projects right now. I'm strictly focusing on the gigs I actually enjoy. Why wouldn't I, when I finally have the luxury of choice?

It looks like I might have walked into the wrong room with this question. 😍

Charles Ramos7 said:Also, zero dollars. If these ideas are truly vetted and foolproof, why aren't you just running with them yourself?

Startup capital.

Jeffrey Sanchez7 said:For years now, I’ve been sitting in this position where I listen to a million different business ideas—checking out plenty of solid ones, but only actually pulling the trigger on a handful. The reason is pretty straightforward: most of those suggestions are honestly just garbage from almost any perspective.

I’ve actually been sitting on a few fresh concepts that I’m looking to sell. These aren't just random thoughts; they've been vetted, or at least they come with a rock-solid market strategy designed to eliminate the guesswork. Is there anyone here who would actually be interested in buying intellectual property like this? If so, what specific metrics or factors would you use to determine a fair price?

On another note, would you be open to paying a monthly subscription for a dedicated blog—written in plain English—that provides regular deep dives into these types of opportunities? If that sounds appealing, how much would you realistically pay, and what’s your preferred way to handle the transaction? Would you go with a credit card, PayPal, or something else?

Look, I know every venture carries its own set of risks, but just like a formal business plan, I would make sure all the potential pitfalls and downsides are laid out clearly upfront.

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Jeffrey Sanchez7 said:For years now, I’ve been sitting in this position where I listen to a million different business ideas—checking out plenty of solid ones, but only actually pulling the trigger on a handful. The reason is pretty straightforward: most of those suggestions are honestly just garbage from almost any perspective.

I’ve actually been sitting on a few fresh concepts that I’m looking to sell. These aren't just random thoughts; they've been vetted, or at least they come with a rock-solid market strategy designed to eliminate the guesswork. Is there anyone here who would actually be interested in buying intellectual property like this? If so, what specific metrics or factors would you use to determine a fair price?

On another note, would you be open to paying a monthly subscription for a dedicated blog—written in plain English—that provides regular deep dives into these types of opportunities? If that sounds appealing, how much would you realistically pay, and what’s your preferred way to handle the transaction? Would you go with a credit card, PayPal, or something else?

Look, I know every venture carries its own set of risks, but just like a formal business plan, I would make sure all the potential pitfalls and downsides are laid out clearly upfront.

The initial idea sounds interesting enough, but the blog concept won't fly. There are hundreds of free sites and forums out there for this kind of thing—I don't see why anyone would pay for an idea alone. 99% of people will stumble upon an idea eventually; only 1% actually do anything with it.

And since online credit card processing is still pretty hit-or-miss over here, I don't see who would bother paying for access to a blog anyway.

Ideas are everywhere—just like people, I guess. You can find them anywhere if you look hard enough. If you're selling something substantial, like a fully fleshed-out business plan where everything is actually worked out properly, then maybe you've got something worth money. But just ideas? Nobody's cutting you a check for those.

Jeffrey Sanchez7 said:I just don't have the bandwidth for massive, draining projects right now. I'm strictly focusing on the gigs I actually enjoy. Why wouldn't I, when I finally have the luxury of choice?

It looks like I might have walked into the wrong room with this question. 😍

And clearly, one of those massive projects is your little blog. Careful you don't get too rich all at once. 😂

And how exactly did you go about vetting those ideas you’re talking about? I don't have a million different concepts floating around—just a handful. The problem is, I lack the technical expertise, the hands-on experience, and frankly, the capital to actually bring them to life. If any Angel Investors happen to be passing through this corner of the internet, please, do reach out. These ideas are genuinely solid; if there's anyone willing to lend even a little bit of guidance or advice, it would make all the difference.

rapidviper54 said:The initial idea sounds interesting enough, but the blog concept won't fly. There are hundreds of free sites and forums out there for this kind of thing—I don't see why anyone would pay for an idea alone. 99% of people will stumble upon an idea eventually; only 1% actually do anything with it.

And since online credit card processing is still pretty hit-or-miss over here, I don't see who would bother paying for access to a blog anyway.

The type of people visiting sites like this definitely have Visa cards and are more than willing to spend money if the value is there. If we narrowed the scope down to one specific location—let’s say Washington, D.C.—it becomes much more viable. For instance, it’s already a proven business model to sell construction and real estate data in Boston; imagine a portal that exclusively tracks what's being built, project milestones, and progress photos.

Something similar could be developed specifically for Washington, D.C., focusing on actionable ideas.

It seems like many of you aren't reading my posts to the end. This wouldn't just be a collection of random brain dumps; it would include hard statistical data, risk management frameworks, and everything else needed to actually execute.

James Rogers53 said:Ideas are everywhere—just like people, I guess. You can find them anywhere if you look hard enough. If you're selling something substantial, like a fully fleshed-out business plan where everything is actually worked out properly, then maybe you've got something worth money. But just ideas? Nobody's cutting you a check for those.

Angel Investors only want to hear from someone who actually brings a fully fleshed-out business plan to the table. If you're just sitting at a bar, sure, you can talk about ideas all night, but when I step up to present, I lead with the core concept backed by the heavy-hitting statistics needed to prove the idea actually works.

coppermarlin5 said:And clearly, one of those massive projects is your little blog. Careful you don't get too rich all at once. 😂

It feels like you're falling back into that small-minded way of thinking again. Angel Investors are typically established individuals who genuinely want to lift others up and invest in new ideas out of goodwill. They aren't just throwing money at things; they are investing their years of high-level consulting expertise and hard-earned wisdom.

At the end of the day, some people are driven by a desire to build up the community, while others are just looking at the bottom line.

Jessica Gray6 said:And how exactly did you go about vetting those ideas you’re talking about? I don't have a million different concepts floating around—just a handful. The problem is, I lack the technical expertise, the hands-on experience, and frankly, the capital to actually bring them to life. If any Angel Investors happen to be passing through this corner of the internet, please, do reach out. These ideas are genuinely solid; if there's anyone willing to lend even a little bit of guidance or advice, it would make all the difference.

Up until now, I’ve been validating my concepts by running comparisons against official statistical data. Of course, certain things just can't be tested beforehand; you simply have to take the leap and embrace the risk. We’ve actually pitched several ideas to acquaintances to test the waters, and so far, none of them have fallen flat.

One of my colleagues is actually out in the field right now, so feel free to shoot me a private message with the details and I'll pass them along to him. He's going to be circling around Washington, D.C. over the next few days, so if the timing works out, grabbing a coffee wouldn't be a problem at all.

Jeffrey Sanchez7 said:It feels like you're falling back into that small-minded way of thinking again. Angel Investors are typically established individuals who genuinely want to lift others up and invest in new ideas out of goodwill. They aren't just throwing money at things; they are investing their years of high-level consulting expertise and hard-earned wisdom.

At the end of the day, some people are driven by a desire to build up the community, while others are just looking at the bottom line.

😂😂😂 Look, I haven't hit my 20s yet, so maybe I'm still too much of an idealist—believe me, for them, it's all about the money. If there wasn't a payoff, they wouldn't bother.
It sounds great on paper—they give you seed capital, experience, a network—but you end up paying a massive premium for it in the end.

Staying on topic

I don't think I could sell an idea to anyone. If you have a solid business plan, sure, but just like this... I'm just saying, IMHO, don't get mad.

Jeffrey Sanchez7 said:It feels like you're falling back into that small-minded way of thinking again. Angel Investors are typically established individuals who genuinely want to lift others up and invest in new ideas out of goodwill. They aren't just throwing money at things; they are investing their years of high-level consulting expertise and hard-earned wisdom.

At the end of the day, some people are driven by a desire to build up the community, while others are just looking at the bottom line.

Then why do you even have a monthly subscription for that blog of yours? Just build something for your own community instead.

coppermarlin5 said:Then why do you even have a monthly subscription for that blog of yours? Just build something for your own community instead.

Think of it in terms of credibility; if you compare it to similar setups over in Europe, adding a subscription layer really boosts your perceived professionalism. That said, keeping a free version running isn't a bad idea either.

James Rogers53 said:😂😂😂 Look, I haven't hit my 20s yet, so maybe I'm still too much of an idealist—believe me, for them, it's all about the money. If there wasn't a payoff, they wouldn't bother.
It sounds great on paper—they give you seed capital, experience, a network—but you end up paying a massive premium for it in the end.

Staying on topic

I don't think I could sell an idea to anyone. If you have a solid business plan, sure, but just like this... I'm just saying, IMHO, don't get mad.

I didn't feel that way either, until I actually crossed paths with those types of people. Even so, you still run into the occasional altruist.

And don't count out the power of an idea. You can absolutely sell one, especially if you already have a relationship with the buyer.