House Business

About House Business

Welcome to House Business, where we give you business ideas…on the house! Every episode, hosts Nicole Breitbach and Marc Malandrino pitch real business ideas that listeners can actually take, build, and run with. From side hustles and startups to wildly ambitious concepts, Nicole and Marc break down each idea through spirited debate, practical insight, and honest analysis to answer one question: is this a million dollar idea? Each episode explores how the business could work in the real world, and what it would take to turn the concept into something profitable. And the best part? These ideas are on the house! Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned founder, or just someone chasing that million-dollar idea, House Business gives you inspiration you can actually use. Now let's get to down to business! Got a business idea you want featured on the show? Follow and message the podcast on Instagram: @housebusinesspodcast A House of Heide Podcast, produced by My Four Creative.

Publisher

House of Heide

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 May 2026

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Wise Up

   🏠 Can You Save Money on Home Repairs by Renting a Grandpa? What if you could save money on home repairs and get some expert advice along the way? In this episode of House Business, Nicole and Marc dive into Wise Up — a business idea that connects homeowners with retired tradespeople and handy retirees who can coach them through DIY projects, teach practical skills, and help them avoid expensive contractor bills. 🛠️ But first, Nicole and Marc get into the Halloween spirit with a chat about scary movies, haunted houses, and the things that go bump in the night. 👻 Then it’s time to put Wise Up under the business microscope. Can homeowners really learn to tackle repairs with a little expert guidance? How do you find the right retirees, set expectations, price the service, and scale the business without things getting… hammered? 💡 In this episode, we explore: 🏡 A fresh business idea in the home improvement and DIY space 🔧 How experienced retirees could turn their practical skills into extra income 💰 Whether homeowners would pay for coaching instead of hiring a contractor 📈 The challenges of finding talent, managing expectations, and growing the business 🎃 Halloween scares, haunted houses, and spooky-season stories Is Wise Up a brilliant business opportunity or a DIY disaster waiting to happen? Listen in as Nicole and Marc debate the idea, poke holes in the business model, and see whether this concept is worth building. 🎧 Enjoying House Business? Follow us on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Share the episode, leave us a five-star review, and send us your business ideas and stories. We also want to hear about your worst venue experiences, haunted-house encounters, and best Halloween costumes! Hosts Nicole Breitbach Marc Malandrino #HouseBusiness #BusinessIdeas #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessIdeas #HomeImprovement #DIY #HomeRenovation #SideHustle #BusinessPodcast #StartABusiness

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Queue the Music

   Can We Fix the Concert Line? Ever spent hours waiting in line for a concert, only to watch someone stroll up and cut right in front of you? 😤 Nicole has an idea for that—and it might just change the way we experience live music. On this episode of House Business, Nicole and Marc are talking concerts, business ideas, and the not-so-glamorous reality of getting into a show. Inspired by her Backstreet Boys fangirl adventures (yes, we're talking front-row dedication!), Nicole pitches Queue the Music, a queue management software concept designed to make concert entry less chaotic and a whole lot more enjoyable. Think scheduled entry times, fewer line-cutters, less standing around in the heat, and more time to grab merch, drinks, and food before the show. 🎤 But here's the big question: Would concert venues actually pay for a better line experience—and could a smarter queuing system help them make more money? Marc puts the idea to the test, challenges Nicole to think through the business model, and explores how this concept could work beyond general admission lines, from merchandise booths to venue exits. Plus, expect plenty of music talk, college football vibes, a little Iowa City excitement, and listener feedback on a business idea from a previous episode. In this episode, we're talking about: 🎟️ Concert business ideas and the future of general admission 🎶 Backstreet Boys fandom and the inspiration behind Queue the Music 📱 Queue management software and smarter virtual lines 💰 How concert venues could boost revenue from merchandise, food, and drinks 🏟️ Improving the live music experience for fans and venues 💡 Turning everyday frustrations into potential business opportunities Whether you're a diehard concertgoer, an entrepreneur searching for your next big idea, or someone who loves brainstorming ways to make everyday experiences better, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and tell us: Would you use Queue the Music, or is waiting in line just part of the concert experience? Welcome to House Business, where we give you business ideas on the house. Listen, get inspired, and maybe find your next big business idea along the way! Hosts Nicole Breitbach Marc Malandrino

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   LISTENER EPISODE: Rugs, Shoes and Hotdogs

   In Episode 21 of House Business, hosts Nicole and Marc tackle two listener-submitted business ideas and debate whether they could become profitable businesses. If you love entrepreneurship, creative business ideas, side hustles, and conversations about turning everyday problems into money-making opportunities, this episode is for you! Nicole and Marc bring their signature mix of humor, honest feedback, and out-of-the-box thinking as they break down the challenges, opportunities, and potential pivots behind each idea. First up is “Just Enough Rug,” a creative concept designed to help homeowners save money on expensive area rugs by purchasing only the material they actually need. Nicole and Marc explore custom-shaped rugs, modular rug tiles, standard sizing, and ways to repurpose imperfect or excess inventory into more affordable home décor. Can a business make stylish rugs more accessible without driving up production costs? The conversation dives into product design, inventory management, pricing, sustainability, and the challenge of finding a profitable business model. Next, Nicole shares a listener idea from Mary that could help families save money on kids’ shoes, starting with interchangeable tap-dance shoe attachments. As children grow and participate in multiple sports and activities, constantly buying new shoes can get expensive. Nicole and Marc discuss whether adaptable footwear could make dance and sports more affordable, how existing products might be marketed more effectively, and whether the concept could inspire expandable shoes that grow with kids. They also explore the potential to make extracurricular activities more accessible to families. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a small business owner, a side-hustle seeker, or simply someone who loves brainstorming new business opportunities, this episode of House Business offers plenty to think about. Tune in for two real-world business idea breakdowns, practical conversations about product development and pricing, and a reminder that some of the best business ideas start with a simple everyday frustration. Have a business idea of your own? Listen along, decide whether you'd invest in either concept, and share your idea with Nicole and Marc for a future episode! Hosts Nicole Breitbach Marc Malandrino

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

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