Many of us woke up in the middle of the night with the incredible idea of some application or product, the implementation of which was supposed to bring millions. But then came a series of meditations and excuses, and after that the thought was completely lost and was considered as babble. The difference between us and the people whose projects we will discuss further is that we do not record thoughts and do not allocate time for sufficient work with the idea. But the following brilliant and rather strange products have brought millions.
Zumba
Aerobics and dance lessons are quite common. In the 80s, the so-called tai-bo appeared, mixing martial arts and aerobics. However, nothing has reached such high peaks as the Zumba did. This is not just an exercise program that combines Colombian dances and aerobics, ZUMBA is a brand. It was created in the 90s by fitness instructor Alberto Perez and over time became the most popular international program, which turned its creator into a millionaire.
AirBNB and Uber
The idea of portals where people can rent houses is not new. The idea of calling a taxi using a mobile device is also not new. However, it’s worth turning all this into applications, and then spending a considerable amount on marketing, and the door to the community of millionaires will open automatically. These two applications literally stormed the market. Now any tourist arriving in the first country he comes across will definitely call Uber from the airport to get to AirBNB accommodation.
Note paper
Can you imagine that for a long time people lived without notes attached to a refrigerator or somewhere else that would remind of important things and events? There were cards and notebooks, but they were uncomfortable. Note paper, known as Post-it, quickly became popular. Small sheets with sticky edges began to be used everywhere, from offices to kitchens and toilets.
Amazing straw
“Just drinking the water is boring and tiring enough,” probably the creator of unusual drinking tubes thought so. Such a device makes the consumption of any liquid a highlight of the process. The creator of straws instantly became a millionaire, and his inventions became mandatory "guests" at any party.
Spanx
This brand was founded in 2000 by Sarah Blakely, who discovered that ordinary tights began to cause her discomfort when the girl needed to move a lot from office to office. Sarah invested five thousand dollars in her company, from which she invented Spanx. Blakely not only gave all the women of the world convenience and comfort, she also patented the word Spanx, using a decent amount of credit. The brand quickly became popular, and Sarah quickly became a millionaire.
Lid down
Everyone remembers the wonderful moments at dinner, when the necessary drop of ketchup, which was placed in a glass bottle, was extracted with very aggressive and abrupt movements. There were times when the entire contents of the container were poured onto a plate. In 1991, one smart man came up with an inverted bottle with a special valve. Thus, ketchup stands upside down, and the contents are poured out of it only on command. In 1995, the inventor of this device was able to sell the invention for $ 14 million.
Smiling face
Who thought about where this yellow emoticon came from? Such a face was created by Harvey Ball, and any company was obliged to pay him $ 45 for each smiling face on his product. The creator of such an invention was able to ultimately earn more than fifty million dollars.
Homepage for a Million
This idea is perhaps the most ingenious on our list. One guy launched a website and began selling pixels on it. One dollar is one pixel. Such a strange fun became a hit, and the guy probably foresaw everything, because there are a million pixels on the site. So he made a millionth profit.
IFart app
iFart is an application that reproduces the sound of a person emitting gases. The stupidest idea has become the most popular app on the iOS App Store. Its value was a dollar without a cent. The creator is now a millionaire.
Pet rock
Gary Dahl, who created Pet Rocks, managed to earn more than fifteen million dollars in just six months. What did he do? He suggested that people buy a stone and call it a pet. Cost - four dollars. With incredible speed, the creator of this miracle became a millionaire. Nothing personal, this is business.