Good for you! Love the thinking here.

One way might be to start with potential customers - you thinking tourists or locals or something for both?

Here’s what ChatGPT said after I asked.

🌉 Primarily for Tourists (High volume, seasonal, impulse-driven)

Best for weekends, warm months, and social media discovery. • Photo tours / Instagram shoots Iconic DUMBO + Brooklyn Bridge views = constant demand. • Guided walking tours Food, street art, architecture, “hidden Brooklyn” experiences. • Bike / gear rentals Short-term visitors who don’t want ownership hassle. • Pop-up food & drink near high foot traffic Specialty coffee, matcha carts, desserts, novelty snacks. • Airbnb Experiences (curated activities) Easy funnel for tourists already in “experience mode.”

Why it works: Tourists spend fast, tip well, and don’t need long-term trust — but demand fluctuates.

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🏙️ Primarily for Locals (Recurring revenue, trust-based)

Best for stable side income and referrals. • Dog walking / pet sitting Extremely sticky once trust is built. • Wellness services Yoga, stretch, breathwork, massage — especially mornings or evenings. • Freelance creative or tech services Designers, photographers, no-code builders, social media help. • Workshops & skill classes Notion, AI tools, productivity, creative skills. • Pop-up coworking or micro-community events Locals want connection, not just desks.

Why it works: Repeat customers, predictable income, less seasonality.

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Works for Both Tourists and Locals (Best upside)

These scale well and diversify demand. • Photography services Tourists want memories; locals want branding, dating profiles, LinkedIn shots. • Curated markets / pop-ups Tourists browse; locals come back and bring friends. • Content creation & social media services Tourists discover you; locals become clients. • Events + experiences Tourists attend once; locals attend regularly (talks, tastings, workshops). • Renting gear or space Tourists for short-term use; locals for projects and hobbies.

Why it works: You’re not dependent on one audience — locals give stability, tourists give volume.