In this solo episode, Tim breaks down the industries buyers keep asking about for 2026; and why the industry itself matters far less than fit, fundamentals, and execution. He walks through healthcare-adjacent services, in-person service businesses, experience-driven companies, B2B opportunities, and niche manufacturing, while cautioning against chasing trends or buying something you'll hate operating.

Tim Delaney is an entrepreneur who believes everyone should explore the opportunities that business and real estate can provide on the path to financial freedom. He owns and operates a wine & liquor store, a software startup, a consulting company, and a growing portfolio of commercial and residential real estate.

Tim's passion for independent business has led him to support dozens of other business owners. For over a decade, he has worked with businesses on strategy, processes, finances, and marketing. These experiences, along with analyzing dozens of other businesses for potential acquisition, have provided Tim with an immense knowledge base to pull from.

Tim has appeared on multiple top-tier podcasts in the financial space, such as Bigger Pockets Money and The Freedom Chasers Podcast.

[00:00 – 00:30] Context: Industries vs. Fit Tim introduces the topic of "top industries" and explains why the industry itself isn't what determines success.

[00:31 – 01:40] You Don't Have to Love It—But You Can't Hate It Why personal alignment with the business matters more than chasing a trending category.

[01:41 – 03:10] Healthcare-Adjacent Opportunities Housing, elderly services, non-emergency transport, equipment servicing, billing, and wellness businesses positioned for growth as populations age.

[03:11 – 05:10] Service Businesses That Must Be Done In-Person Cleaning, landscaping, cooking, and location-dependent services that are harder to outsource and more resistant to automation.

[05:11 – 06:20] Skilled Trades: Opportunity With Caution HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and roofing—great businesses, but often require licensing and operational experience.

[06:21 – 07:25] Experience-Based Businesses Escape rooms, fitness studios, kids' activity centers, and experiential services built around memory-driven spending.

[07:26 – 08:50] Business-to-Business (B2B) Services Parking lot sweeping, shredding, data backup, pest control, and other "invisible" businesses that quietly power local economies.

[08:51 – 10:20] Niche & Light Manufacturing Small manufacturers producing specialized parts within established supply chains—often owned by founders approaching retirement.

[10:21 – 11:50] Words of Caution Avoid trendy spikes, highly owner-dependent operations, and businesses with weak fundamentals regardless of industry hype.

[11:51 – 13:20] The Real Filter: Lifestyle, Cash Flow, Risk The best business is the one aligned with your life and financial goals—not the one on a "top industries" list.

[13:21 – End] Final Takeaway & CTA Start evaluating opportunities through fit and fundamentals, not headlines. Subscribe and continue learning through upcoming episodes.

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Tweetable Quotes:

"A bad business is not going to be fixed by just the fact that the industry is taking off right now." - Tim Delaney

"You don't have to love it—but you can't hate it. If you hate doing that type of business, it will not be successful".- Tim Delaney

"The person makes the business, the cashflow makes the business, the structure makes the business." - Tim Delaney