Mission Control
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Directory Sites

Portfolio

Live directory properties, the niche scoreboard, and the next build queue, all pulled straight from Obsidian at request time.

2 live sites5 active niches25 eliminated

Section 1

Live sites

AbatementFinder

abatementfinder.com

Lead gen $50-150/lead, featured listings $75-200/mo, test kit affiliate

LiveGrade A

Pages

10,672

Contractors

7,838 contractors

Launched

Mar 20, 2026

Pipeline progress

4 of 6 steps complete

67%

Data Source MappingSite PlanningData GatheringBuild & DeploySEO/ContentMonetization
Monetization Plannedbryanpearson/abatementfinder

Blog posts

6

Reddit

not yet started

GSC

not yet set up

GA4

not yet set up

Stack: Next.js 14 + Tailwind + Vercel

TestYourWell

testyourwell.com

WaterDrop affiliate live, Tap Score (Awin) pending

LiveGrade A

Pages

~500

Contractors

0 contractors

Launched

Oct 31, 2025

Pipeline progress

5 of 6 steps complete

83%

Data Source MappingSite PlanningData GatheringBuild & DeploySEO/ContentMonetization (partially active)
Monetization Activebryanpearson/testyourwell

Blog posts

0

Reddit

active (nightly scan cron, results in reddit-opportunities.md)

GSC

submitted

GA4

active (G-H80VKMJJK5)

Stack: Next.js 14 + Tailwind + Vercel

Section 2

Niche pipeline

43 niches evaluated, 5 active, 25 eliminated

Asbestos Abatement

abatementfinder.com

A
Live
Home Services
State licensing databases (45+ states)
None
Lead gen $50-150/lead, featured listings, test kit affiliate

Custom Hay Baling

A
Evaluated
Ag/Rural
Manual outreach (providers often have no web presence)
None
Paid listings + RFQ routing

Custom Meat Processors

A
Go
Ag/Rural
USDA FSIS + state ag dept custom-exempt lists
None National
Premium listings, lead gen for mobile butchers

Well Water Testing

testyourwell.com

A
Live
Home Services
State health dept lab certification databases
None
Lead gen + filtration affiliate

Storm Shelter Installers

A-
Go
Home Services
FEMA P-361 + NSSA members
NSSA (weak)
Lead gen (high-ticket $3k-$15k), FEMA grant content

Wetland Delineation Consultants

A-
Go
Home Services
SWS PWS certification registry + state lists
None
Lead gen $15-50/lead, featured listings

Boat Launches

B+
Evaluated
Recreation
USGS dataset (28k+ ramps)
Boatramp.com (gaps In UX/conditions)
Local marina/tackle sponsorships, gear affiliate

Certified Pesticide Applicators

B+
Evaluated
Ag/Rural
State ag licensing (EPA-mandated, all 50 states)
None
Lead gen, ag chemical company ads

Geothermal Drilling Contractors

B+
Evaluated
Home Services
IGSHPA + state well-driller licenses
IGSHPA Directory (weak)
Lead gen $50-200+/lead (high-ticket $15k-$35k installs)

Lead Paint / EPA RRP Contractors

B+
Evaluated
Home Services
EPA CDX LeadHub (50k+ entries, single federal DB)
Leadsafelist.com (dormant)
Lead gen, DIY test kit affiliate

Lightning Protection Installers

B+
Evaluated
Home Services
LPI certification registry
None
Premium listings, insurance discount angle

U-Pick Farms

B+
Evaluated
Recreation
USDA agritourism data + manual
PickYourOwn.org (strong SEO, Dated UX)
Seasonal farm sponsorships

Underground Oil Tank Removal

B+
Evaluated
Home Services
State DEP databases (NJ, NY, CT, MA, PA, MD)
None
Lead gen $50-200+/lead

Farm Equipment Repair

B
Evaluated
Ag/Rural
Fragmented
None
Dealer sponsorships

Irrigation Services

B
Evaluated
Ag/Rural
Fragmented
Minimal
Lead gen

Prescribed Burn Contractors

B
Evaluated
Ag/Rural
State forestry agencies + Prescribed Fire Councils
None
Lead gen, liability insurance affiliate

Septic Pumping

B-
Evaluated
Home Services
NAWT registry
Angi, Google Local Pack, Septicdirectory.com
Call-based lead gen (highest per-lead)

Wildlife Exclusion

B-
Evaluated
Home Services
NWCOA directory
Overlaps Pest Control (Terminix, Orkin)
Pay-per-call lead gen

Section 3

Next up queue

Committed build candidates, sorted by grade and ready for planning.

Custom Meat Processors

A

Ag/Rural

Go
Data source details

USDA FSIS + state ag dept custom-exempt lists

Why it is a good pick

Different audience (rural/homesteader). Two-tier govt data = competitive moat.

What is needed to start
  • Confirm source coverage for USDA FSIS + state ag dept custom-exempt lists.
  • Map the listing schema and page structure for Ag/Rural.
  • Lock the monetization path: Premium listings, lead gen for mobile butchers.

Storm Shelter Installers

A-

Home Services

Go
Data source details

FEMA P-361 + NSSA members

Why it is a good pick

Regional (tornado alley). Life-safety urgency = high conversion.

What is needed to start
  • Confirm source coverage for FEMA P-361 + NSSA members.
  • Map the listing schema and page structure for Home Services.
  • Lock the monetization path: Lead gen (high-ticket $3k-$15k), FEMA grant content.

Wetland Delineation Consultants

A-

Home Services

Go
Data source details

SWS PWS certification registry + state lists

Why it is a good pick

Hard regulatory requirement. Lower traffic but high intent.

What is needed to start
  • Confirm source coverage for SWS PWS certification registry + state lists.
  • Map the listing schema and page structure for Home Services.
  • Lock the monetization path: Lead gen $15-50/lead, featured listings.

Section 4

Eliminated niches

Collapsed by default, open to review what got cut and why.

25 total

Radon Mitigation

A-

NRPP, NRSB, certifiedradonpros.org (three competing directories)

Chimney Lining

C+

Seasonal, geographically limited, CSIA incumbent

Equine Boarding

C+

Established incumbent with solid coverage

Dog Beaches

C

BringFido owns the space, listing places not providers

Jet Ski Rentals

C

Well-funded marketplace incumbents

Beekeeping

C-

Multiple niche directories, low CPC, too small

Heat Pump Installers

D

Most competitive niche analyzed

Certified Arborists

ISA runs treesaregood.org/findanarborist, actively investing

Dam Safety Inspectors

Tiny B2B audience

Erosion Control

B2B, EnviroCert has CPESC directory

Farm Pond Builders

No public data advantage

Fire Sprinkler Inspectors

Primarily B2B

Fish Stocking Services

No clean government data source

Heating Oil Delivery

FuelSnap.com and HeatFleet.com already disrupted

Home Energy Auditors

BPI and RESNET both have find-a-professional tools

Land Clearing Contractors

No licensing database, general contractor space

Large Animal Vets

findalocalvet.com and agservicefinder.com cover it

Mold Inspection

Not state-licensed in most states, no government data

NFI Hearth Installers

Competing against certifying body's own tool

Playground Safety Inspectors

B2B only

Propane Delivery

AmeriGas/Suburban run locators, no clean public data

Septic Inspectors

NOWRA Septic Locator + NAWT national registry

Soil Testing Labs

Low urgency, Extension offices handle at $15-30

Water Well Drillers

DrillerDB.com already exists (6,000+ entries)

Whole-House Generators

Generac/Kohler/Briggs run own dealer locators