I hate market research. So I built a shortcut.
Let’s be honest doing market research is tedious. It’s slow, feels overwhelming, and usually involves 20 open browser tabs and a pile of spreadsheets.
Figuring out where your next customer is hiding shouldn’t feel like climbing Everest.
So I had an idea...
What if you could just ask an AI where to look next?
That’s the idea behind this little guide and two simple AI tools anyone can use:
- SectorScout, for spotting promising industries or niches
- ClientScout, for digging into specific businesses you might want to work with
This isn’t some slick sales funnel or lead magnet. It’s just something I made because I needed it, and figured others might too.
Whether you're running an IT firm, a cleaning business, or a book-keeping service, these tools can help you figure out:
- Where your services might be a good fit
- What gaps other businesses have
- And how to talk to them in a way that makes sense
It works for almost anyone. Any business, any size.
We tested it with:
> “I run an artisan bakery and want to see where else I could sell my products.”
The results?
A Cross-Channel Strategy
- Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) at local events or markets
- E-Commerce Marketplaces (with actual names, URLs, and commission rates)
- Wholesale & B2B channels like Faire, Creoate
- Corporate Gifting and Snackbox Curators — a growing micro-niche
- Tourism & Hospitality, hitting boutique hotels and even National Trust cafés
- Events & Pop-Ups, with named organisers and lead times
And more.
Not bad for a one sentence prompt.
Inside, you’ll find:
- A walkthrough of how the tools work
- Tips for getting better results
- And the full blueprint including the exact prompt instructions needed to build them
Give It a Go!
Feel free to download and share the guide — it’s designed to be useful, not gated.
If you're curious where your next opportunity might be hiding, these tools are a great place to start.
