We’re diving into the archives for Episode #586! This week, Terry and Aaron take a trip back to April 7, 2017, Episode #200, where they shared 200 Niche Markets for garment decorators. A lot has changed since then—COVID reshaped businesses, new trends emerged, and DTF printing disrupted the industry—so how do those niche markets hold up today? Which ones are still goldmines, and which have faded away? Join us as we revisit, rethink, and refresh some of our past ideas while discussing how today’s technology and trends impact niche market opportunities. Plus, we’d love to hear from YOU—what niche markets are thriving in 2025?

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They have their faults.

Aaron: Terry we got in the way back machine and went back to 2017. https://www.2regularguys.com/200-niche-markets/ This was a little bit of a play on a seminar you were teaching at the time called 52 niche markets in 52 minutes, and we had some fun with the fact, we all know you didn’t get to 52. Since it was our 200th episode back then we wanted to celebrate. We were talking about the show for today, and we have not done a Niche show for a while.

Terry: Yes, so we thought it would be good to look back at some of those niche ideas and discuss any updates, changes or new perspectives on them based on what has happened in 7 to 8 years. 2 things happened since this list was compiled – Covid and DTF transfers.

5. Fishing Charters

Aaron: Here are five new niche markets that have emerged or expanded significantly since 2017, driven by industry trends, technology advancements, and post-COVID shifts:

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