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. 7H AGO

    These Local Businesses Are Hidden Goldmines ⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #194

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com HoldCo Bros are back! In this one, Nik and I talk through some crazy profitable ideas for local service businesses that almost anyone could start. It all kicked off when a real-life hot tub crew showed up at my Airbnb just as I was scripting a video about them. We dug into why hot tub maintenance and moving services are such great opportunities. We also talked about launching a lake house concierge business, touchless vacation rental SaaS tools, and even a boat and paddleboard rental monopoly that charges $95 a tube. Toward the end, we shared a genius cold outreach trick using Shopify and a creative lead gen strategy based on building AI-powered directories.  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 Exploring Unique Business Opportunities 03:01 Innovative Service Models for Vacation Rentals 05:54 Leveraging Technology in Rental Services 08:43 Identifying Lucrative Business Niches 12:08 Creative Cold Email Strategies 14:59 Building Directories for Lead Generation

    24 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Everyone’s Chasing AI. Start This Simple $250K/Year Business Instead ⏐ Ep. #193

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com  I sat down and explored five underrated business models hiding in the hot tub industry. It's a surprisingly big and growing $5B market with way more recurring revenue potential than most people realize. I broke down real-world case studies, startup costs, and the exact go-to-market strategy I'd use to launch each idea. If you're looking for a low-capital, high-margin opportunity with real product-market fit, this episode is for you.  https://bizee.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 Introduction to the Hot Tub Business Opportunity 02:44 Exploring Hot Tub Inspection Services 05:58 The Market for Hot Tub Covers 08:51 Hot Tub Moving and Relocation Services 12:10 The Hot Tub Rental Business 15:02 Airbnb Hot Tub Maintenance Services 17:53 Conclusion and Future Opportunities in Hot Tub Services

    24 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Learn AI Automations Before You’re Replaced by Them ⏐ Ep. #192

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com I sat down with Michael Shimeles to talk about the most approachable path into building with AI. We got into why you don’t need to be technical to start building powerful AI automations, how to sharpen your edge as a non-developer, and why “just building stuff” is the most important thing you can do right now. We covered tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Make, n8n, and Gumloop, and even talked about wrapping these workflows in simple web apps. We also explored AI-first product ideas, smart ways to escape the “tech bubble,” and how beautiful design can become your moat. You can find Michael on X at x.com/rasmickyy and check out what he’s working on at rasmic.xyz Here are direct links to all the tools, platforms, and APIs mentioned in the episode: 🛠️ AI Models & LLMs Claude (Anthropic / Cloud Code): https://claude.aiChatGPT / OpenAI: https://chat.openai.comGemini (Google): https://gemini.google.comPerplexity AI: https://www.perplexity.aiGrok (xAI / Twitter): https://x.ai⚙️ Automation & No-Code Tools N8N (Workflow Automation): https://n8n.ioMake.com (formerly Integromat): https://www.make.comZapier: https://zapier.comGumloop: https://gumloop.comReplit (Browser-based IDE & AI dev): https://replit.com💳 APIs & System Integration MCP (Multimodal Communication Protocol): https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocolLinear (Project Management): https://linear.appTimestamps 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 Automation for Everyone 03:06 The Future of AI Agents 05:53 Navigating the Learning Curve of Vibe Coding 08:45 Building Useful Automations 12:04 Finding Opportunities in Your Industry 14:57 The Importance of User Experience 17:52 Leveraging AI Tools for Design 20:44 Understanding MCP and Its Impact 23:42 Embracing Change and Continuous Learning

    50 min

  4. JUL 4

    Start a Business With Just a Prompt (w/ Bolt CEO)⏐ Ep. #191

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com  I sat down with Eric Simons, the CEO of Bolt, to talk about how non-technical entrepreneurs are using AI to build real software businesses from scratch. We broke down how Bolt went from zero to 20 million ARR in just 2 months, and how people are using it to launch full SaaS platforms, create AI-powered CRMs, build client dashboards, and even run entire web app agencies. Eric explained how Bolt helps you go from idea to product in minutes with built-in payment integration, full-stack backend, and mobile app deployment. We also talked about the viral tweet that launched it all and why non-coders might have the edge in this new wave of AI automation.   If you want to build something without touching code, try Bolt using my affiliate link. And follow Eric at x.com/ericsimons and Bolt at x.com/boltdotnew.  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 New Era of Entrepreneurship 02:56 Building with Bolt: A Game Changer 05:45 The Impact of AI on Coding and Development 08:58 The Power of Community and Marketing 11:44 The Pivot to AI and Its Success 14:54 Understanding User Adoption and Use Cases 26:42 The Power of ROI in Software Development 29:29 Innovative Applications and Business Models 32:19 The Non-Technical Advantage in Software Creation 35:02 Monetization Strategies with Bolt 37:49 Building with Bolt: Real-World Examples 40:10 Prompting Best Practices for Effective Development 43:30 Overcoming Development Challenges 45:54 Designing with AI: Tips and Tricks 49:36 Building Complex Applications with Bolt

    54 min

  5. JUL 2

    Google’s Veo3 Changed Video Forever. Here’s What It Can Actually Do w/ Sam ⏐ Ep. #190

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com I sat down with Sam Thompson again to dive deep into how he’s actually using Veo3 to create viral style AI videos and turn them into real business opportunities. We got tactical on everything from building niche media accounts to running ads for local businesses using short form, hyper specific clips. Sam shared his full prompting framework, how he uses ChatGPT to help write scripts, and even the tricks he’s learned after spending over $1,000 testing different styles. We also talked about how this isn’t just a gimmick. If you’re playing with these tools now, you’re learning skills that’ll be wildly valuable when the tech levels up.  You can find Sam on X/Twitter (https://x.com/ImSamThompson) and check out what he’s building at https://www.unlimitedcontent.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 Exploring VO3: The Future of Video Generation 03:00 Creative Applications of VO3 in Advertising 05:46 Crafting Effective Prompts for VO3 09:10 Innovative Business Ideas with VO3 12:05 The Evolution of Content Creation and Monetization 14:57 The Future of AI in Video Production

    22 min

  6. JUN 30

    Don’t Quit Your Job… Yet. Listen to This First ⏐ Ep. #189

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com Today I talk about the most controversial question in entrepreneurship: should you quit your job to start a business? It’s something I’ve wrestled with for years, and in this episode I share the frameworks, personal stories, and mindset shifts that have helped me figure out when to go all in and when to hold back. Then I bring on my friend Steven Hale, who actually did it. He walked away from a high-paying job at a publicly traded company and launched Oak Bridge, which went from zero to 25 employees and nearly $6 million in revenue in just one year. We talk about the fear, the clarity, the hard choices, and why sometimes you need your options taken away in order to move forward. If you’re stuck at the edge of the leap, this one’s for you. You can reach out to Steven on LinkedIn or by email at steven@oakbridgeas.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 Great Boat Burning Debate 02:46 Understanding the Risks of Entrepreneurship 06:00 Personal Stories of Burning the Boats 08:52 Strategic Planning for Business Success 12:08 The Journey of Stephen Hale 13:20 Navigating Career Transitions 14:47 The Journey to Ownership and Entrepreneurship 16:40 Navigating the Early Days of a Startup 19:16 Balancing Confidence and Insecurity 20:08 The Joy of Building and Creating 24:09 Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks 26:44 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward

    29 min

  7. JUN 27

    You Don’t Need to Invent New AI Tool. Just Package One Use Case ⏐ Ep. #188

    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 talk about a bunch of AI wrapper ideas you could build today without needing to invent anything new. We talk about using ChatGPT to create personalized trivia games for parents and kids, then turn that into a full-blown business idea, just package it as a niche mobile app. We also brainstorm an AI handyman mentor, where ChatGPT walks you through fixing stuff around the house via voice and video. Later, we go deep on how image generation tools can power things like AI-powered postcards that show homeowners what their house would look like with new paint, windows, or landscaping. All real tools. All working today. You just need to package the use case.  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 - Highlights 01:00 - Trivia Game Idea with ChatGPT 05:34 - Build a Family Trivia App 07:45 - AI Captures Family Stories 12:27 - HandymanMentors.com Idea 19:37 - DIY Kits for Learning Home Repairs 23:56 - ChatGPT as a Virtual Handyman 28:46 - Free Gifts Hack: Mailing Wedding Invites 31:07 - Personalized Postcards with AI 33:31 - Live Remodel Previews Using AI

    35 min

  8. JUN 25

    You’re Doing Everything Except the One Thing That Works w/ Sam ⏐ Ep. #187

    Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com I sat down with Sam Thompson again and we talked about how starting a business really isn't that complicated. We broke down why perfect logos, pricing models, or websites don’t matter early on, and how getting on sales calls with nothing to sell is often the best place to begin. We shared an example of a guy who launched a Google Maps optimization service from scratch (no prior experience) and closed clients in under 30 days. We also talked about pricing strategies, paid ads, building confidence through customer conversations,  and even how AI tools like Replit and ChatGPT can be packaged into customizable templates and sold as one-time products. If you’ve been thinking about launching something simple but powerful, this idea might be exactly what you need.  You can find Sam on X/Twitter (https://x.com/ImSamThompson) and check out what he’s building at https://www.unlimitedcontent.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 Impatience with Action, Patience with Results 03:02 The Power of First Party Customer Research 06:00 Adapting to Customer Needs 08:55 Understanding Willingness to Pay 11:47 The Importance of Action Over Research 15:05 Pricing Strategies for Success 17:59 Creating Value for Customers 19:58 Navigating Idea Hopping 23:44 Innovative Product Ideas and Market Fit 30:45 Replit Wrapper Idea

    41 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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