# The 7 Worst Businesses to Buy Or Start

An episode of [BigDeal](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1736593333), 28 Apr 2025, 20 min.

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Welcome to a very special BONUS of the BigDeal Podcast. In this episode we delve into the seven deadly businesses that aspiring entrepreneurs should avoid, and the risks associated with them all. Let us know what you thought of this episode in the comments. Do you want more of these deep dives? Download our Deal Review Calculator HERE: https://info.contrarianthinking.co/deal-review-calculator Want help scaling your business to $1M in monthly revenue? Click here to connect with my consulting team. Chapters 00:00- Introduction to Deadly Businesses 02:46- The Perils of Restaurants and Hotels 06:05- Retail Storefronts and Their Challenges 08:50- Consulting Firms and Personal Brands 12:02- The Risks of Amazon FBA and Drop Shipping 14:53- Identifying the Right Business for You MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📽️ TikTok MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📽️ TikTok OTHER THINGS WE DO: 🫂 Our community 📰 Free newsletter 🏦 Biz buying course 🏠 Resibrands 💰 CT Capital 🏙️ Main St Hold Co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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