The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs

Chris Koerner
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The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs

Hey, I'm Chris Koerner - serial entrepreneur, business ideas addict, and your new ADHD business ideas best friend. I've started 75 businesses, with 10 of them being worth 7-8+ figures. I love startup ideas! Want to make money, grow a business, or just start a side hustle? You're in the right spot. This show covers: - Real-world growth hacking tips- Deep dives into cool business ideas and AI tools.- Simple business advice for small business & startups- Ways to make money with side hustles and home services - How to invest in RV parks or mobile home parks Sometimes I'll chat with another entrepreneur buddy, sometimes I'll go solo. I've built lots of companies, run multiple businesses, and made tons of mistakes (so you don't have to). If you love entrepreneurship, marketing, business ideas or agency life, this show is for you. Let's make you some money with cool business ideas! Find me at TKOPOD.COMChris Koerner of The Koerner Office

  1. 21H AGO

    This Is How You Actually Make Money with ChatGPT | Ep. #169

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I went deep on ChatGPT in this episode and broke down exactly how I’m using it every single day. I shared a ton of hacks, prompt ideas, workflows, tools, and even real business ideas I’ve actually tested. I explained why you should treat ChatGPT like a business partner, not a search engine, how to build repeatable systems, and why layering your prompts is the secret sauce. We also got into stuff like building SEO blogs from customer reviews, spotting market gaps using one-star reviews, and making all the AI models compete against each other. Plus, I dropped a bunch of my own favorite prompts you can steal and use right now. Check out the Limitless pendant here: https://www.limitless.ai Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-yt Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof Follow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-x Free weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nl Share this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-all Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT 02:51 Strategic Prompting Techniques 06:11 Building Effective Workflows 09:02 Leveraging ChatGPT for Business Ideas 11:48 Creative Writing and Content Generation 15:02 Advanced ChatGPT Hacks and Tips

    20 min

  2. 2D AGO

    You’re Not Ready for What’s Coming (Robert Scoble on AI + Future Tech) | Ep. #168

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I sat down with Robert Scoble and we talked about the future. He’s been around for the first Tesla ride, the early days of Uber, and now he’s deep into AI, smart glasses, and even Neuralink. We covered where tech is heading next, why most people are still sleeping on it, and what happens when AI starts watching you and giving you advice. He also shared his thoughts on China’s rise, virtual beings, and why America better wake up. You can find Robert on X at https://x.com/scobleizer where he posts his list of 800+ AI tools, aka “The Holodeck.” Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-yt Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof Follow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-x Free weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nl Share this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-all Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 The Future of AI: Underhyped or Overhyped? 02:58 The Evolution of Mixed Reality and Wearable Tech 06:08 AI in Everyday Life: Tools and Gadgets 08:58 The Impact of AI on Business and Entrepreneurship 12:05 Neuralink and the Future of Human-Machine Interaction 14:55 Comparing the AI Boom to the Dot-Com Boom 18:10 The Global Race in AI and Robotics 20:51 Innovation and Creativity in a Competitive Landscape

    35 min

  3. 5D AGO

    How an 88 Cent Mistake Led to a $100M Empire. (Playbook with Al Doan) | Ep. #167

    Find my new community at https://www.tkowners.com/ I sat down with Al Doan, founder of the Missouri Star Quilt Company, and the guy is just electric. We talked about how he turned his mom’s love of quilting into a massive business that transformed the tiny town of Hamilton, Missouri. What started as a small quilt shop and some YouTube tutorials eventually became a retail empire with 16 quilt stores, restaurants, a hotel, a magazine, and a whole lot more. Al's vision didn’t just grow the business, he's also bought up nearly the entire downtown district to create what he calls a "Disneyland for quilters." Toward the end, we bounce around some really creative business ideas, especially ones you could launch in small towns that most people overlook. You can find Al on Twitter and Instagram as @DrBillNye. Check out his company at missouriquiltco.com and their deals site at quiltersdailydeal.com. Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-yt Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof Follow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-x Free weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nl Share this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-all Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 The Quilting Capital of the World 03:00 Building a Quilting Empire 05:49 Creating Unique Shopping Experiences 09:10 The Power of Content and Community 12:00 Navigating Early Challenges 14:51 Inflection Points in Business Growth 17:47 Owning a Town: The Hamilton Story 21:12 The Future of Small Town Businesses 25:25 Transforming Small Towns into Destinations 32:06 Building Unique Experiences Around Hobbies 37:20 Unexpected Successes in Business Ventures 40:14 Innovative Home Services Business Ideas 45:51 Reimagining Small Town Economies

    50 min

  4. MAY 7

    How to Get Your Significant Other Onboard with Entrepreneurship: A Chat with my Wife | Ep. #166

    Find my new community at https://www.tkowners.com/ I sat down with my wife Jessie for a really special episode of the podcast. We talked about what it’s actually like being married to a serial entrepreneur, the highs, the lows, and all the uncertainty in between. I asked her how she’s managed to stay supportive through all the pivots, experiments, and tough seasons. We got honest about what it’s really been like building a life together while also building businesses. Whether you're an entrepreneur yourself or you're married to one, I think this one will hit home. Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-yt Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof Follow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-x Free weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nl Share this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-all Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 Overcoming Overwhelm in Entrepreneurship 03:02 The Role of a Supportive Spouse 05:56 Navigating Scary Moments in Business 08:49 Trust and Confidence in a Partner 12:12 Advice for Spouses of Entrepreneurs 15:07 Balancing Family and Business 17:56 Reflections on Stability and Sacrifice 20:49 Key Conversations in Marriage 24:08 Parenting as Entrepreneurs 27:01 Compartmentalizing Work and Family Life 29:55 Maintaining a Strong Marriage 32:49 Future Aspirations and Business Dreams

    38 min

  5. MAY 5

    How to Generate Big Profits from Little Email Newsletters | Ep. #165

    Get 20% off Beehiiv for 3 months with my link: https://beehiiv.com?via=chris-koerner-BH-COLLAB I sat down with Tyler Denk (@denk_tweets), cofounder and CEO of Beehiiv, to talk about the biggest opportunities to make money with newsletters right now. Tyler shared how small niche newsletters are making serious revenue by focusing on community and creative monetization like design cohorts, recruiting, and smart sponsorships. We talked about growth strategies like Beehiiv Boost, co-registration, and why acquiring the right subscribers matters more than just getting them cheap. We ended with a killer idea: turning a corporate email list into a media business that brings in sponsorship revenue. You can subscribe to Tyler’s newsletter Big Desk Energy at mail.bigdeskenergy.com, and check out his Spotify playlist of the same name if you're into deep focus work sessions. --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-yt Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof Follow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-x Free weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nl Share this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-all Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 The Gold Mine of Email Lists 02:58 Monetizing Newsletters: Strategies and Insights 06:13 The Power of Local Newsletters 09:04 Building a Community Through Content 11:53 Experimentation and Growth Strategies 15:06 The Future of Local Newsletters 17:54 Creating Value Beyond Sales 21:10 Referral Programs: The 80/20 Rule 23:58 Transforming Email Lists into Revenue Streams

    40 min

  6. MAY 2

    The Most Overlooked Way to Make Money On the Internet | Ep. #164

    I sat down with Frey Chu (https://x.com/freychu), who started by building profitable directory websites and later began teaching others how to do the same. We talked about how he went from flipping items at flea markets to pulling in up to $3,000/month in passive income from sites he barely touches. He broke down his process for finding untapped SEO opportunities, how he uses Ahrefs and Reddit for research, and shared a realistic approach to building simple, mostly passive websites that can steadily bring in income over time.  Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-yt Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof Follow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-x Free weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nl Share this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-all Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 The Power of Simple Solutions 03:12 Opportunism and Business Growth 06:01 Navigating Online Criticism 09:23 The Nature of Selfishness in Business Relationships 12:16 Stress Management and Decision Making 15:09 The Role of a CEO 18:03 AI in Business Efficiency 21:54 The Impact of AI on Employment 25:18 Navigating Wealth and Parenting 31:53 The Reality of Entrepreneurship 36:15 Business Ideas and Getting Started 42:03 The Book Writing Journey

    52 min

  7. APR 30

    You're Overthinking It. Here’s the Simple Way to Start (ft. Nick Huber) | Ep. #163

    Link to buy Nick’s book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bLazjW Link to buy Nick’s book in the UK: https://bit.ly/422njPW Nick's Offshore Recruiting Company: https://tkopod.co/huber Nick's Real Estate Cost Segregation business: https://tkopod.co/recostseg I sat down with Nick Huber and we talked about what it actually takes to build wealth through service businesses. We started with Nick’s framework for opportunity, how being an opportunist isn’t a bad thing if you use it to build momentum, not chase distractions. He walked me through his current companies, explaining how each one fits into a power-law strategy. We also got into his view on AI. Nick shared how he's approaching parenting with wealth, and how to raise humble kids in a privileged environment. Toward the end, we talked about his new book The Sweaty Startup, the brutally hard process of writing it, and why he ultimately partnered with HarperCollins. You can find Nick on X (@sweatystartup) or download his 500+ business ideas at sweatystartup.com/ideas. Links to all Nick’s social profiles: www.x.com/sweatystartup www.instagram.com/sweatystartup www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup www.youtube.com/sweatystartup www.tiktok.com/sweatystartup www.threads.net/@sweatystartup.com Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-yt Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof Follow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-x Free weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nl Share this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-all Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 The Power of Simple Solutions 03:12 Opportunism and Business Growth 06:01 Navigating Online Criticism 09:23 The Nature of Selfishness in Business Relationships 12:16 Stress Management and Decision Making 15:09 The Role of a CEO 18:03 AI in Business Efficiency 21:54 The Impact of AI on Employment 25:18 Navigating Wealth and Parenting 31:53 The Reality of Entrepreneurship 36:15 Business Ideas and Getting Started 42:03 The Book Writing Journey --- Links to Nick’s businesses:  www.sweatystartup.com www.nickhuber.com www.sweatystartupbook.com www.somewhere.com/nick  www.boltstorage.com www.recostseg.com www.adrhino.com www.spidexx.com www.boldseo.com www.webrun.com www.titanrisk.com www.recruitjet.com www.hubermethod.com

    43 min

  8. APR 28

    I've Started 75+ Businesses: Here’s What Actually Matters | Ep. #162

    In this episode, I'll walk you through the biggest lessons I've learned starting 75+ businesses over the past 15 years. From six to eight figures, I share real stories about making it happen, surviving setbacks, protecting your team, and learning when to say no. I talk about how I navigated some of the toughest moments in both business and life. If you're building or buying a business, these are the lessons I wish I had earlier.  Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-yt Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof Follow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-x Free weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nl Share this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-all Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os --- 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:11 The Role of a CE Owner 01:14 Lessons from Starting Businesses 03:04 The MIH Gene: Make It Happen 05:35 Knowing the Weeds 07:07 Insulating Your Employees 09:02 Cover Your Assets 09:42 Inventing a Rival 11:16 Capitalizing the Business 12:04 Taking Advice from the Right People 14:02 Seven to Eight Figure Lessons 15:14 Escaping the Spreadsheet 15:54 Lessons from Past Business Ventures 16:55 The Bitcoin Mining Boom 17:42 Balancing Business and Personal Life 18:35 Dealing with Difficult Customers 20:20 Managing Toxic Employees 21:13 The Importance of Rockstar Employees 23:13 Learning from Mistakes and Moving Forward 26:57 The Role of a CEO 29:25 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

    30 min
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Hey, I'm Chris Koerner - serial entrepreneur, business ideas addict, and your new ADHD business ideas best friend. I've started 75 businesses, with 10 of them being worth 7-8+ figures. I love startup ideas! Want to make money, grow a business, or just start a side hustle? You're in the right spot. This show covers: - Real-world growth hacking tips- Deep dives into cool business ideas and AI tools.- Simple business advice for small business & startups- Ways to make money with side hustles and home services - How to invest in RV parks or mobile home parks Sometimes I'll chat with another entrepreneur buddy, sometimes I'll go solo. I've built lots of companies, run multiple businesses, and made tons of mistakes (so you don't have to). If you love entrepreneurship, marketing, business ideas or agency life, this show is for you. Let's make you some money with cool business ideas! Find me at TKOPOD.COMChris Koerner of The Koerner Office

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