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.COM
Chris Koerner of The Koerner Office
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Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com . Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. In this episode I put ChatGPT 5, Claude Opus 4.1, Grok 4 and Gemini 2.5 Pro head to head to see which AI can create the fastest, most practical money making plan fro...
Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com . HoldCo Bros are back with part two of our million dollar in six months challenge. If you missed part one, go check it out here: [ https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5y6hOtgrtVb ]. In this episode, Nik and I keep stacking high return business ideas you could actually start today. We dig into liquidation flipping for fast cash, breaking down how to buy inventory for pennies on the dollar and move it f...
If you want Kyler’s full training, repair tips, sourcing strategies, and templates, check out his community at http://Applianceskool.com ━ Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Kyler, a 23-year-old who makes $10,000/month renting out $50 washers and dryers on Facebook Marketplace. We actually did an interview last year (Dec 9, 2024) [ https://youtu.be/UXgGQT-IJEY ], and people loved it, so we decided to do this special o...
Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com . Get 30 days free on HighLevel only with my link: https://tkopod.co/30daysOfFreeHL How to scrape leads: https://tkopod.co/Os How to mass text: straighttext.com - promo code KOERNER for 50% off! ━ I launched a brand new AI automation agency from scratch in just 56 minutes. No audience tricks, no prep, no fluff. I recorded the clock, sent 50 texts, built a real AI voice agent using HighLevel, and got an actual...
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 take on a simple but powerful challenge: how would you build a business worth $1 million in just six months? We each pitch our favorite ideas, from RV rentals and AI wrapper agencies to offshore staffing , buying up newsletters , and starting an AI automation agency with real clients and real money. Nik lays out his hero workflow strategy, and I break down ho...
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 why it’s never been easier to clone massive SaaS companies and sell the same functionality for 90% less. We broke down how AI is turning platforms like Salesforce , AppFolio , and RentManager into overpriced dinosaurs, and how you can use tools like BuiltWith, G2, and Manus to reverse-engineer their features and customers. Sam even shared how he ran paid tr...
Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com . I sat down with Shannon Jean again and we walked through a whole new batch of insane liquidation deals you could flip for serious money. We talked about truckloads of auto parts from the Advanced Auto Parts and Pep Boys merger, flipping Costco returns like Blackstone griddles , and why now is the perfect time to buy Christmas trees for resale. Shannon also broke down strategies for flipping Lego sets , Google G...
Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com . If you've ever gotten a newsletter from me, it was powered by Beehiiv . Built by the team behind Morning Brew , it's the only platform I’ve found that actually moves the needle. Go to beehiiv.com/chris and use code chris30 to get 30% off your first three months I sat down with Sam Thompson again and we talked about how anyone could shamelessly copy the strategy behind Cluely , the $120 million AI company that blew ...
Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com . If you've ever gotten a newsletter from me, it was powered by Beehiiv . Built by the team behind Morning Brew , it's the only platform I’ve found that actually moves the needle. Go to beehiiv.com/chris and use code chris30 to get 30% off your first three months I sat down with Shannon Jean and we talked about how to spot overlooked opportunities and turn them into real money. We got into strategies for flipping ite...
Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com I just tested the new ChatGPT agent from OpenAI and this thing blew my mind. For $20/month I had six agents running at once, doing cold outreach, writing pitch decks, researching competitors, even prepping my meetings by digging through private info on my calendar. I tested it on everything from finding local SEO leads to building a launch plan for a mobile car wash business. It cross-referenced Google Trends, scrape...
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 dive into the power of zigging while everyone else zags. We break down the business behind The Flower Letters , a low churn $300K+ per month subscription built around physical mail and why this old school model is winning big. Then we riff on spin off ideas like analog pen pal chess games, choose your own adventure letters for kids, and using AI to co-write and print c...
Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com I sat down with Alex Boyd to talk about how a personal landscaping problem led him to uncover a wildly underserved niche forestry mulching . We broke down how he used YouTube content , keyword research , and Meta ads to dominate the market, all while running lean with just a few machines. He shares the full playbook for how he turned a $5K investment into a $500K+ service business in just over a year. We also riffed ...
Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com I sat down with Daniel Cronauer again and we talked all things service & local business . We got into how he’s opening his third gym right next to competitors and stealing their customers with simple tactics that actually work. We also talked about finding marketing shortcuts that cost almost nothing but drive real leads, how to use Facebook groups the smart way, and why most home service businesses never scale p...
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 , touchle...
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...
Michael Shimeles discusses the accessible entry points for non-developers into AI automation, highlighting tools like Make.com and N8N. The conversation covers the potential of AI agents, the importance of foundational technical understanding for "vibe coding," and strategies for building resilient AI products. Key takeaways include seeking opportunities in specific industries, using beautiful design as a competitive moat, and continuously learning about new LLMs and standards like MCP to stay ahead.
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 fro...
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 ...
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 ...
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 th...
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...
Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com I sat down to break down one of the most overlooked service business ideas out there: mailbox installation and repair . This is the kind of high-margin local business that’s hiding in plain sight, with real entrepreneurs pulling in over $9K a week just by fixing what’s already broken. We talked about how to start with almost no money, how to land HOA contracts , and why this is a goldmine for offline lead generation ...
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 why starting a business has never been easier—and how to actually take advantage of that. We go deep on AI-powered outreach and automation, including a guy closing $7K/month deals with in-person pitches and guarantees, and a 24-year-old automating CPA services with 140 clients at $50/month. We also got into selling custom GPTs, why friction kills momentum, a...
👋 Welcome to The Koerner Office! If you're here from my MFM appearance, thank you! You're gonna love this show. BUT this episode is better on YouTube because it's super visual and tactical. ▶️ Watch it here → https://youtu.be/uUlU5G1Nda0 This one covers Facebook Ads for Beginners , but if you want my best episodes start here: 🔥 Ep 164: The Most Overlooked Way to Make Money Online (Directory Biz) 🔥 Ep 161: Missed Every Gold Rush 🔥 Ep 163: You're Overthinking It. Here’s the Simple Way to Start...
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...
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 bes...
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 ev...
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. Shann...
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,...
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-co...
