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. 22H AGO

    Here's Exactly How You Can Let Robots Do all the Work for You | Ep. #183

    I sat down with Flo Crivello, the founder of Lindy, and this one completely changed how I think about AI agents. We talked about how Lindy works like an AI employee that can handle everything from customer support and sales outreach to booking meetings and even making phone calls. Flo showed me real examples from his own workflow, daily digests, email triage, recruiting, you name it. We also got into how people are already building entire agencies on top of Lindy, charging thousands a month just to set up and maintain these AI flows. If you're even slightly interested in automation, starting a business, or just want to work less and get more done, you need to hear this.  https://www.lindy.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 The Rise of AI Agents 02:46 Understanding AI Agents vs. Automation 05:58 Practical Applications of AI Agents 08:46 AI Agents in Sales and Customer Support 12:10 Innovative Use Cases and Examples 14:59 The Future of AI Agents in Business 17:53 Building Agencies with AI Agents 20:45 Challenges and Limitations of AI Agents 24:08 The Human Element in AI Interactions 27:01 Integrating AI Agents into Existing Workflows 29:50 The Future of AI in Recruitment and Lead Generation 32:43 Conclusion and Future Outlook

    43 min

  2. 3D AGO

    The Easiest Way to Test Any Business Idea⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #182

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I discussed a bunch of real-world business ideas. We started with how I generated 70+ high-intent leads for a secret pickleball club using just $200 in Facebook ads. We got into the economics of renting out backyard sport courts, talked about a Swimpley-style marketplace for pickleball (www.portacourts.com), and broke down why bathtub refinishing might be one of the best overlooked home service businesses out there. Toward the end, we talked through a new idea for an AI-powered accountability partner that feels more like texting a friend than using an app. Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnik Share your ideas with us: Nik@cofounders.comChris@cofounders.comTimestamps 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 Building a Pickleball Club: A Unique Business Idea 12:03 Exploring the Bathtub Refinishing Business 24:11 Leveraging AI for Accountability and Personal Growth

    32 min

  3. 5D AGO

    The Most Overlooked Way to Make Money with AI (+10 More Ideas) - Chat with Michael Girdley | Ep. #181

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I sat down with Michael Girdley again for part 2 of our business idea marathon. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, go check out Ep. #178. In this one, we talked about cloning your content with ElevenLabs for massive Facebook monetization, recreating hit shows for different cultures, and how someone could legally take over a Texas county with just 20 friends. We also got into the craziest invention idea I’ve ever heard, literally a mosquito-zapping Death Star powered by AI. This one’s loaded with wild, practical, and “someone’s definitely going to do this” startup ideas. You can find Michael on X at https://x.com/girdley or at https://girdley.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 Unlocking Facebook's Hidden Potential 03:01 The Power of Cultural Adaptation in Media 05:55 Internationalization as a Service: A New Business Model 08:51 The Mosquito Death Star: A Revolutionary Idea 11:45 Exploiting Local Government Loopholes 24:46 Pro-Natalism: Investing in the Future 28:55 Final Thoughts and Business Ideas

    33 min

  4. JUN 9

    Start Here: How to Build a Business from Nothing with Shannon | Ep. #180

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. This is part 2 of a two-part episode, if you missed it, go check out part 1 in episode #177.  In this episode, I sat down with Shannon Jean again and we talked about how to train your bias for action and build real momentum. We dug into the idea of using curiosity and dopamine feedback to stay motivated, why “delusions of grandeur” might actually be a good thing, and how to turn failed ideas into real wins. Shannon shared his take on building revenue streams instead of chasing side hustles, and why “buy with math, sell with emotion” is his favorite rule.  You can find Shannon on X: @ShannonJean (https://x.com/ShannonJean) And learn more at: https://shannonjean.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 Journey to Self-Discovery 02:55 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Action 06:10 The Power of Delusions of Grandeur 08:55 Curiosity as a Catalyst for Success 11:45 Building a Bias for Action 15:05 The Role of Dopamine in Motivation 17:52 Turning Ideas into Reality 21:09 The Value of Community and Connection --- ⚫ Track: Dramatic Adventure by MaxKoMusic License: http://bit.ly/CCBY-SALicense Provided by: https://bit.ly/YouTubeEMW ⚫

    29 min

  5. JUN 6

    Sell These $3.5K AI Pitch Decks Built in 12 Min (+4 More Ideas)⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #179

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I talked about some of the most practical AI use cases we’ve seen in a while. I shared a new idea I spun up just 10 minutes before we hit record, literally bought the domain and had Replit building it mid-episode. We talked about how to turn AI-generated pitch decks into real income, how to use Manus and Perplexity Labs to shortcut market research and make money with it, and how quizzes powered by LLMs can reshape hiring and lead gen. This one's packed with ideas for anyone trying to actually use AI to build and grow something fast. Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnik Share your ideas with us: Nik@cofounders.comChris@cofounders.comTimestamps 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 Underrated Potential of AI 02:58 Innovative AI Applications and Ideas 05:48 Leveraging AI for Personalization and Hiring 09:14 Pitch Decks and AI: A New Frontier 12:08 Using AI for Market Research and Lead Generation 15:00 Prompt Engineering: Enhancing AI Outputs 17:52 Perplexity Labs: Revolutionizing Research 21:07 B2B Applications of AI-Driven Reports

    36 min

  6. JUN 4

    You Can Replace This $10,000/Day Job With AI - Chat with Michael Girdley | Ep. #178

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. This is part 1 of a two-part episode, come back next week for part 2. I sat down with Michael Girdley (https://x.com/girdley) and we went back and forth pitching business ideas like it was a game show. Michael came loaded with a list of 15 ideas, and we talked through each one, from a browser plugin that detects AI-generated content to an AI that replaces $10K/day EOS consultants. We also got into fun and low-cost offline businesses like old-timey photo booths and gold-panning kiosks for malls, plus more strategic plays like a marketplace for forgotten businesses and a fund that offers minority buyouts to small business owners. We even explored how to reimagine EOS from the ground up to be fully AI-first. Lots of laughs, lots of frameworks, and tons of real opportunity in this one. You can find Michael on X at https://x.com/girdley or at https://girdley.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 AI's Impact on Business and EOS Implementation 02:56 Exploring Innovative Business Ideas 05:50 The Role of AI in Content Authenticity 09:10 Nostalgia and Experiential Businesses 12:05 Minority Investments in Small Businesses 14:54 Creating a Marketplace for Distressed Businesses 18:12 Reimagining EOS with AI 21:06 The Future of Business Automation

    28 min

  7. JUN 2

    This One Belief Will Kill Your Business Before It Starts with Shannon | Ep. #177

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. This is part 1 of a two-part episode, come back next week for part 2. I sat down with Shannon Jean to talk about the mindset shifts that actually matter when you’re getting into entrepreneurship. We talked about why problem-solving is the real job, how fear can be fuel, and why small experiments lead to big wins. We also got into building confidence, staying scrappy, and the underrated power of just changing something when you feel stuck. If you’re thinking about taking the leap, this one will give you the push you need. You can find Shannon on X: @ShannonJean (https://x.com/ShannonJean) And learn more at: https://shannonjean.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 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change 02:57 The Mindset of Problem Solving 05:50 The Power of Self-Discipline and Storytelling 08:45 Navigating Success and Failure 12:07 The Importance of Action and Adaptability 14:58 Building Confidence Through Experience 17:52 Embracing Change in Daily Life 21:07 The Role of Fear in Motivation

    27 min

  8. MAY 30

    Google Veo 3 Just Changed the Game: Here’s Your Money-Making Tutorial | Ep. #176

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. Everyone's freaking out about Google’s new Veo 3 video model, but nobody’s telling you how to actually make money with it. So in this episode, I break down exactly how people are already landing $10K video gigs, pitching Veo content to agencies, and replacing full editing teams with a single AI tool. I tell you who’s buying this stuff, how to build a quick portfolio, and what to say to close your first deal. We also talk about turning this into recurring income with productized video offers, and even how to monetize it without clients. https://deepmind.google/models/veo/ 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 Introduction to Veo 3 and Monetization Strategies 02:47 Understanding Veo 3: The Game Changer in Video Production 06:08 Identifying Potential Clients and Monetization Opportunities 09:02 Pitching to Agencies: Strategies for Success 12:13 Building a Portfolio and Landing Clients 15:09 Creating Recurring Income with Veo 3 18:02 Expanding Revenue Streams Beyond Video Production 20:59 Leveraging Veo 3 for Upselling and Client Retention 23:49 Getting Ahead of the Competition 27:13 Voice Licensing for Passive Income

    27 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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