My worst business idea yet.

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29 min, 51 sec

A detailed chronicle of an entrepreneur's attempt to pitch and market a controversial product called Funny Sticks.

Summary

  • The entrepreneur introduces Funny Sticks, an edgy new product aimed at teens, and plans to use influencers for promotion.
  • Initial reactions to the product pitch are met with skepticism but are eventually accepted after negotiating business shares.
  • The team drives around, picking up a potential business partner and discussing marketing strategies.
  • Attempts to market Funny Sticks to various animals at an animal sanctuary are humorously unsuccessful.
  • The video ends with the realization that despite the failure to secure investors, the journey itself held value.

Chapter 1

Introduction and Product Pitch

0:06 - 1 min, 53 sec

The entrepreneur introduces Funny Sticks, a controversial product targeting teens, to a potential investor.

  • Music plays as the video opens, setting the tone for the upcoming presentation.
  • The entrepreneur enthusiastically introduces Funny Sticks, a product from Schlatt and Co.
  • He pitches the idea of marketing cigarettes to teens using influencers on YouTube and streaming platforms.
  • There is a moment of humor as the investor questions the ethics of the product but seems willing to consider it with proof of concept and investors.

Chapter 2

First Business Partner Encounter

2:26 - 2 min, 44 sec

The entrepreneur meets with Swagger Souls, a potential partner, to discuss the business opportunity.

  • Swagger Souls is met by chance while hitchhiking, and the two engage in a conversation about Twin Creek's Ice House and Texas.
  • Swagger is pitched the idea of the Funny Sticks, which are essentially branded cigarettes.
  • After a humorous tagline is suggested, they negotiate Swagger's share in the business, settling around 15%.

Chapter 3

Product Development and Strategy

5:10 - 3 min, 9 sec

The team discusses product development, branding, and marketing strategy for Funny Sticks.

  • They plan to market Funny Sticks as a cool product, intending to make cigarettes appealing again to youth.
  • Influencers will be used to subtly introduce the audience to nicotine, making it a trend.
  • The prototype of Funny Sticks is shown, with emphasis on its packaging and the 'funny' branding.

Chapter 4

Seeking Endorsements

8:18 - 3 min, 7 sec

The team attempts to secure endorsements for Funny Sticks from well-known personalities.

  • The entrepreneur and Swagger Souls drive to meet with Demolition Ranch and Donut Operator for endorsements.
  • They discuss strategies to incorporate Funny Sticks into content for influencers with young audiences.
  • The endorsement attempt is framed humorously, with the influencers asked to integrate the product into their funniest moments.

Chapter 5

Animal Sanctuary Marketing Attempt

11:25 - 18 min, 23 sec

The team visits an animal sanctuary to humorously pitch Funny Sticks to the animals, leading to no actual business progression.

  • The sanctuary visit includes interactions with various animals, where the team comically tries to involve them in the business.
  • The entrepreneur realizes the difficulty of pitching Funny Sticks in an environment concerned with animal welfare.
  • Despite the humorous tone, it's clear that the visit does not contribute to the product's success.

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