BEST BUSINESS IDEAS FOR ESFPs

A range of businesses can suit ESFP personalities well, as outlined in this list of 20 business ideas. Grouped into five categories, each of these business ideas includes an assessment of the associated startup costs, required skill level, and earning potential.

• Brokerage & Consulting Businesses
• Farming Businesses
• Flower & Gardening Businesses
• Health & Wellness Businesses
• Service Businesses

BROKERAGE & CONSULTING BUSINESSES

1. EVENT PLANNING BUSINESS

Event planning can provide an excellent fit for extroverted ESFPs who enjoy problem-solving as well as planning and executing events. Event planners typically have excellent communication, marketing, and organizational skills as well as the ability to work with a variety of vendors, clients, and venues. You can easily start your business for less than $5,000, and you should earn an average salary of $75,000 to $80,000 per year.

Learn how to start an event planning business.

2. INSURANCE AGENCY

ESFP entrepreneurs interested in the insurance industry and helping other people might consider starting an insurance agency. You’ll first need to decide if you want to start a captive agency or an independent agency because each option has its own pros and cons. You’ll then need to obtain the necessary license and invest between $10,000 and $50,000 to start this type of business. No matter which agency option you choose (captive or independent), you’ll have the potential to earn about $80,000 per year.

Learn how to start an insurance agency.

3. PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY

ESFPs also might consider starting their own public relations (PR) agency — especially if they have a background in PR as well as excellent communication, sales, and marketing skills. You can start your own PR agency for as little as $1,000, and you have the potential to earn a six-figure, annual income once you secure a steady stream of clients.

Learn how to start a public relations agency.

4. REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

ESFPs entrepreneurs with a background in real estate might consider starting a real estate brokerage. In addition to obtaining a real estate broker license, you’ll need excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Startup costs typically total about $10,000, and you’ll have the potential to earn a six-figure, annual income once you secure a steady stream of clients.

Learn how to start a real estate brokerage.

FARMING BUSINESSES

5. BERRY PICKING FARM

ESFPs with an interest in farming might consider starting a berry picking farm — especially if they have farming experience and enough suitable land to start their own farm. You have the option to open a pick-your-own berry farm, solely sell your berries, or open a farm that is a combination of the two. Typical startup costs total more than $100,000, depending on how much equipment you need to buy, and you have the potential to earn seven-figure profits each year.

Learn how to start a berry picking farm.

6. CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

Christmas tree farms can make an excellent business venture for hard-working ESFPs who don’t mind long hours — especially during the holiday season. Startup costs vary tremendously and tend toward the moderate level if you don’t already have suitable land on which to plant your trees. While some farms generate close to $10,000 annually for each acre of farmland they work, many Christmas tree farm owners yield a total of $15,000 to $20,000 annually.

Learn how to start a Christmas tree farm.

7. FISH FARM

ESFP entrepreneurs with a basic understanding of fish biology and a background in farming may consider starting a fish farm. Startup costs vary greatly in this line of work and depend heavily on if you plan to start an aquarium-based farm or a commercial fish farm. Either way, you’ll need a minimum of $5,000 to start a business in this field. Depending on the success of your business and the type of fish you farm, you have the potential to earn between $35,000 and $150,000 per year.

Learn how to start a fish farm.

8. HERB FARM

ESFPs with an interest in farming and herbs might consider starting an herb farm business. Beyond simply enjoying this line of work, you’ll need some basic farming, business, and marketing skills to succeed. You can easily start a small herb farm for less than $500, although larger herb farms require a higher upfront investment. Depending on your farm size and the popularity of the herbs you grow, you have the potential to yield $30,000 in profits per acre of land each year.

Learn how to start an herb farm.

9. HYDROPONIC FARM BUSINESS

Hydroponic farms can be a great fit for ESFP entrepreneurs with a passion for farming and gardening as well as a desire to help improve the health and well-being of their communities. Startup costs vary greatly, ranging from $10,000 to several hundred thousand dollars. However, you can generate an extremely high profit with some farms earning millions of dollars in revenue each year.

Learn how to start a hydroponic farm business.

10. MUSHROOM FARM

ESFPs with a passion for both farming and mushrooms might consider starting a mushroom farm. You can start this type of business in your spare time and then increase your hours as your company grows more successful. You can expect minimal startup costs (less than $5,000) and the potential to earn a six-figure income, depending on the size of your farm.

Learn how to start a mushroom farm.

11. PUMPKIN FARM

Pumpkin farms can be great business ventures for ESFP entrepreneurs seeking to earn some extra money in the autumn. You’ll need an appreciation for Halloween and the ability to use your extroverted nature to interact with customers and their children. Startup costs usually total $3,000 per acre, and small pumpkin farms typically earn an average of $30,000 per year.

Learn how to start a pumpkin farm.

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FLOWER & GARDENING BUSINESSES

12. FLOWER SHOP

ESFPs who enjoy working with flowers and creating a variety of floral arrangements might consider opening a flower shop. You’ll need excellent communication and business skills as well as a creative flair. You can start your shop for between $10,000 and $50,000, and you can expect to earn about $40,000 per year initially until you have a steady stream of customers.

Learn how to start a flower shop.

13. GENERAL GARDENING BUSINESS

General gardening businesses permit ESFPs to work outside with their hands. You’ll need to understand how to use a variety of gardening equipment as well as how to tend various plants, grasses, and trees. You can expect extremely low startup costs, especially if you already have your own equipment, and you have the potential to earn about $35,000 per year as a one-person operation.

Learn how to start a general gardening business.

14. LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUSINESS

Creative ESFPs who enjoy working with their hands, as well as diverse plants and flowers, might consider starting a landscape design business. These business owners divide their time between creating designs at a desk and working directly with contractors at client sites. You can start a landscape design business for less than $10,000, and you can typically charge $50 to $150 per hour for your services.

Learn how to start a landscape design business.

HEALTH & WELLNESS BUSINESSES

15. MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESS

Massage therapy businesses give ESFPs the chance to connect with clients on a personal level while they work to dramatically improve their clients’ health and well-being. You’ll need to obtain national certification in massage therapy and have at least a few years of experience working in the field. You can start this type of business for about $3,000, and the average annual income for massage therapists is nearly $40,000.

Learn how to start a massage therapy business.

16. NUTRITIONIST BUSINESS

ESFP entrepreneurs with a passion for nutrition can find this line of work rewarding because it gives them a chance to help people improve their overall health and well-being. Nutritionists need excellent people skills, knowledge of human biology and nutrition, and the ability to effectively market their services. You can start your business for less than $2,000, and you have the potential to earn a six-figure salary.

Learn how to start a nutritionist business.

17. PERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS

ESFP entrepreneurs with a passion for cooking and the ability to prepare a wide variety of dishes might consider starting a personal chef business. Your success will depend on how well you market your services and the quality of your cooking. While formal training isn’t required, any cooking, business, or marketing classes you take will prove beneficial. Startup costs typically total less than $5,000. Most personal chefs earn about $40,000 per year, but some can earn much more based on their location and target market.

Learn how to start a personal chef business.

18. PERSONAL TRAINING BUSINESS

ESFPs in excellent shape with an interest in helping others improve their overall health and wellness might enjoy starting a personal training business. Successful trainers have strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to inspire their clients to reach their physical fitness goals. Your startup costs should not exceed $2,000, and you can expect to earn about $50,000 per year with the potential to reach six figures.

Learn how to start a personal training business.

SERVICE BUSINESSES

19. DAYCARE

ESFPs who love caring for and working with children might think about starting their own daycare. You’ll need excellent communication and creative problem-solving skills as well as the ability to engage children in diverse enrichment activities. If you start your daycare from your home, you can limit startup costs to less than $4,000. You can charge $350 to $1,000 per month per child, and your overall earning potential will depend heavily on your monthly expenses and the number of children in your care.

Learn how to start a daycare.

20. SPECIAL NEEDS COACHING BUSINESS

ESFP entrepreneurs who enjoy working with children and have at least a basic understanding of the disabilities with which they’ll work might consider starting a special needs coaching business. You can start your business for less than $1,000, and you have the potential to earn nearly $60,000 per year.

Learn how to start a special needs coaching business.