Warren Buffett didn’t invest in Tesla, Microsoft, Nvidia, Google, or even Amazon — some of the biggest companies in the world. Yet, the man is worth over $150 billion and his company, Berkshire Hathaway, sits on more cash than many countries.
So what’s the secret? Instead of jumping on tech trends, Buffett made his billions through what most people overlook: boring businesses.
Let’s break down why this strategy still works in 2025, how I turned it into a $5 million/year business, and how you can too — even if you’re starting from zero.
Why “Boring” Is the New Smart
Think of boring businesses like:
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Storage facilities
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Cleaning companies
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House rentals
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Oil production
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Factories
These aren’t flashy startups or viral social apps. They’re solid, profitable, and stable — the kind of businesses Warren Buffett loves.
While Amazon only turned a profit in 2017 and Uber only became profitable in 2023, boring businesses are often profitable from day one.
Buffett doesn’t have time for businesses that burn cash for 15 years before making money — and neither should you.
The Boring Business That Makes Me $5 Million a Year
Back when I was a teenager, I started a business that made $180,000 in its first year, with $60,000 in profit. Fast-forward to today, and it’s doing $5 million a year.
The best part? I still run it without needing an office, employees, or fancy tools.
So what is it?
It’s Called: The Middleman Model.
Instead of trying to build an app or hire a team, I simply connect two people — one who needs something, and one who offers it — and I take a cut of the deal.
No coding. No huge investment. Just good communication and a simple system.
Meet the Millionaire Middlemen
Here’s proof this works:
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Sevi, 23 years old: made $250K in 7 months
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Arian, 21: pulled $500K in a single month
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Ryan, from India: earned $115K in 30 days
And several of my subscribers have made $10K+ in 90 days after following this model.
This model isn’t new — it’s over a thousand years old. But in 2025, the digital version of it is booming. Especially in influencer marketing.
Why Influencer Marketing Is the Best Bet in 2025
The creator economy is worth $250 billion today and is projected to triple by 2030. Influencer marketing is one of the easiest, lowest-risk ways to build a boring business.
Here’s how it works:
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Find a brand that wants influencer exposure
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Find a creator in their niche
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Connect them
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Negotiate the deal
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Take your cut (usually 15–30%)
For example, imagine Amazon wants to sponsor MrBeast. You find out Amazon is willing to pay $5,000. You offer MrBeast $3,500. Once he agrees, you pocket the $1,500 difference.
Do this just six times a month, and you’re making $10,000/month. With no employees, no warehouse, no shipping.
How to Start Your Own “Boring” Business (Step-by-Step)
1. Pick Your Niche
Start by choosing a niche you already know or enjoy:
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Into fitness? → work with fitness brands and influencers
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Love tech? → serve tech companies and YouTubers
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Fashion fan? → match brands with IG style icons
If you’re stuck, use ChatGPT to brainstorm niche ideas:
“I’m interested in [your interests]. What niche is best for a middleman business?”
2. Find Influencers
Use platforms like:
Search for keywords in your niche. Build a list of creators with 50,000+ followers, good engagement, and authentic content. Message them something like:
“Hey, I help brands partner with creators in the [your niche] space. If I bring you a deal, would you be open to collaborating?”
3. Set Up a Simple Website + Email (Use AI Tools!)
Professionalism is key. Brands and creators are more likely to trust you if you look legit.
Use Hostinger — it has an AI website builder that sets everything up in minutes.
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Use code SUI for 10% off
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Their Business Plan starts at just $3.99/month
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Comes with AI logo maker + free domain
You’ll have a fully functioning site and email in 10 minutes flat.
4. Find Brands (and Pitch)
Check what brands your chosen influencers already work with. Then:
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Contact those same brands
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Or reach out to competitors offering better deals
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Use tools like Hunter.io, Apollo.io, or even LinkedIn to find decision-makers
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Send professional cold emails using ChatGPT to write custom scripts
5. Close the Deal & Get Paid
Most brand deals are simple:
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Brand pays flat fee
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Creator delivers content
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You take 20% cut as the middleman
Manage everything using:
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Use Modash for creator analytics
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Use ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to generate reports, contracts, and content
Final Thoughts: Be the Next Buffett, Not the Next Zuckerberg
While everyone else is trying to build the next ChatGPT clone, you can build a low-risk, high-profit business from your laptop.
Warren Buffett proved that boring can be beautiful. Now you can too.
