My Book (for sale 20th Sep 2026 @ 00:00am)
‘Medium Hanging Fruit Challenge:
499 Business Ideas / Inventions* Inside…’
In 2024 I set myself the challenge to come up with 500 ‘New’ Business Ideas/Inventions and it has taken me 2 years to produce the goods!
In this book you can read about my inspiration for the challenge, my process, the challenge outcomes + of course 499 of the ideas are listed and categorised for you to enjoy.
(A.I was not used to come up with these ideas)
Whilst working at an American summer camp almost 20 years ago I read a campers book about crazy Japanese inventions - things like putting butter in a glue stick to use on toast… needless to say I was thoroughly entertained!
The book I’ve written is to some extent a British take on that as many of the ideas are listed to entertain - like my foot pedal deodorant dispenser! - It’s brilliant I tell you! (Not!) or the weighing scales built into the shower tray (slightly better, but do we really need it?)
Luckily, inside there are also ideas that as well as perhaps not existing yet, might just make your life 10% better - Like the goal setting bracelet - one goal/reminder that loops around and around on a digital bracelet all day…
You can use these ideas without renumeration or offering credit to me (However do check for existing intellectual property!) Generally though, this is a book of 499 business ideas that you could potentially start!
What to expect:
Who is this book for?
Those looking for inspiration and direct ideas to start their own businesses - and yes you can use any of these ideas (pending intellectual checks).
The curious person who would also read a joke book left on a coffee table - for the novelty, the new perspective and just for a giggle.
Those looking to set themselves up for a passionate debate with friends on subjects including product design, marketing strategy, the consumer landscape and evaluating the best speculative spin off idea.
3 book ideas since brought to life with AI:
— Ironing board cup holder —
— Wholemeal croissants —
— Shampoo vending machines for pools —
(Image credit : Gemini Pro AI)
(Please note, the 499 ideas themselves are from David Rogers, it’s just the artist impressions that are A.I.)
It’s a bit of fun isn’t it!
»»» You will be able to buy a paperback copy directly from Amazon worldwide from Sunday 20th September 2026 at 00:00am.
This means you have to stay up Saturday Night, I know I will be!
Just a reminder, the ideas themselves are 100% human made, all for 2026…
…I don’t think our potential robot overlords can out innovate us just yet!
This book pairs well with a beer, a footstool and friends!
I have taught 3300 hours of skiing and snowboarding.
I once had a licence to drive boats up to 10 tonnes in weight and 65 ft long in New York State.
I have roller-skated a marathon in Berlin.
I can drive a fork lift truck.
I have worked in 5 pubs.
I personally planted roughly 500 trees on a new build housing estate.
I qualified for and competed in the British Snowboarding Championships.
I once ran 63k in 9k laps in one day.
I am trained to repair skis and snowboards using industrial machinery.
I have written this book! Medium Hanging Fruit Challenge - 499 Business Ideas/Inventions* Inside.
10 Facts About David A.W. Rogers
David holds qualifications from Portsmouth University and The Market Research Society (MRS).
Buy my book from Amazon on paperback from Sunday 20th September 2026 @ 00:00am.
Note: I’ll update this page with a purchasing link when I have one. For now you’ll have to hit refresh at Midnight Sat 19th and search Amazon for Medium Hanging Fruit Book!
Thankyou and have a nice day :)
David R.