The Koerner Office - Business Ideas, Advice & Deep Dives - TKOPOD.COM
Hey! I'm Chris Koerner. Do you have a clinical addiction to all things small business? Hey, me too! Let's be addicts together.
On this show I do deep dives on cool business ideas, growth hacks and opportunities. Sometimes that means going broad, and breaking down 4-6 ideas with a business parter or friend, and sometimes that means going super deep on one idea or topic.
I've built dozens of companies & own 7 right now, with revenues in the 10s of millions. I also buy 1-2 RV parks per month alongside partners and investors.
Episodes are released every Monday Wednesday and Friday. Email me at heychris@cofounders.com with any feedback. Enjoy!
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The Most Hands-Off Side Hustle Anyone Can Copy⏐Ep. #227
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Peter Askew to dig into the story of how he accidentally ended up buying VidaliaOnions.com , and turned it into a direct-to-consumer onion business shipping over 100,000 pounds a year. Peter broke down how he built trust with farmers, set up fulfillment on a handshake deal, and eventually expanded the brand to include Onions.com as a premium domain. We also talked about what makes farming partnerships so unique, the real power of type-in traffic to descriptive domain names, and why sometimes the best opportunities come from simply talking to the right person who “gets it.” This is part two of a two-part episode. If you want to check out the first half, listen to episode #226. If you want to learn more from Peter, check him out here: Twitter / X: @searchbound Blog: DeepSouthVentures.com Personal site: Askew.org Here are some of the tools, resources, and sites Peter mentioned in our conversation: Expired Domains tool: http://www.expireddomains.net GoDaddy Auctions: http://auctions.godaddy.com NameJet: http://www.namejet.com SnapNames: http://www.snapnames.com DropCatch: http://www.dropcatch.com Namecheap Auctions: http://www.namecheap.com/domains/marketplace/buy-domains/auctions Clicky Analytics: http://clicky.com Shopify: http://www.shopify.com ShipStation: http://www.shipstation.com 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 ---
$50K a Year From 1 Website With 1 Hour/Month of Work (Copy This)⏐Ep. #226
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ Beehiiv is the newsletter platform I’ve used for over a year and a half because their data shows you exactly what’s working. Get 30% off three months at beehiiv.com/chris ━ I sat down with Peter Askew to dig into his unique path of building profitable online businesses from expired domains. Peter shared how he went from being laid off multiple times to teaching himself code, learning SEO, and eventually acquiring domains like DudeRanch.com and VidaliaOnions.com. We talked through the exact playbook he used to find these opportunities, how he evaluates traffic and monetization potential, and the surprising power of exact-match domains for building authority in any niche. Peter broke down how DudeRanch.com now makes around $50,000 a year from just one hour of work per month, why he sees boutique e-commerce as one of the best opportunities right now, and how his job board RanchWork.com became a steady year-round business helping thousands of people find ranch jobs. If you want to learn more from Peter, check him out here: Twitter / X: @searchbound Blog: DeepSouthVentures.com Personal site: Askew.org Here are some of the tools, resources, and sites Peter mentioned in our conversation: Expired Domains tool: http://www.expireddomains.net GoDaddy Auctions: http://auctions.godaddy.com NameJet: http://www.namejet.com SnapNames: http://www.snapnames.com DropCatch: http://www.dropcatch.com Namecheap Auctions: http://www.namecheap.com/domains/marketplace/buy-domains/auctions Clicky Analytics: http://clicky.com Shopify: http://www.shopify.com ShipStation: http://www.shipstation.com 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 ---
What Anyone Can Learn From the World’s Most Successful People⏐Ep. #225
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Ben Wilson, the creator of How to Take Over the World, and we talked about what separates the good from the great. Ben shared the common traits he has uncovered from studying leaders like Julius Caesar, Steve Jobs, Napoleon, and Rockefeller. We covered how communication at scale is often the defining skill, why energy beats raw intelligence, and how grit, resilience, and confidence shape world changing achievements. We also explored the power of vision, the role of timing, and why pursuing what gives you energy is the surest way to lasting success. Listen to Ben’s podcast: takeoverpod.com Follow Ben on X: @BenWilsonTweets Watch on YouTube: How to Take Over the World 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 ---
The Most Copy-Paste Way to Build an Online Business⏐Ep. #224
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ Beehiiv is the newsletter platform I’ve used for over a year and a half because their data shows you exactly what’s working. Get 30% off three months at beehiiv.com/chris ━ I sat down with Omar Choudhry to dive into how AI is changing the way we build businesses. Omar walked me through how he uses vibe coding with Cursor and Claude to create directory sites that actually rank on Google, pull thousands of visits a month, and generate real revenue. We talked about why directories are still powerful in the AI era, how programmatic SEO can unlock massive opportunities, and why the best way to learn is to just start building. If you want to try this yourself, Omar built 5 Day Sprint, a framework that gives you a one-liner setup so you can launch projects without needing to be technical: 5daysprint.com?via=uhbvrr. You can also join his Skool community to learn directly from Omar and connect with other builders: skool.com/5-day-sprint/about?ref=6d6756feb6d84ec6a8cf88650ace7240. Follow Omar here: X: x.com/OmarChoudhry Instagram: instagram.com/omarchoudhry 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 ---
AI Agencies Just Got Simple Enough for Anyone to Start⏐Ep. #223
You can sign up for Lindy here: https://bit.ly/4mXLGqq — using this link also supports what we’re doing. ━ Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Flo Crivello, founder of Lindy, and this one really opened my eyes. We talked about the latest Lindy 3.0 release, how AI agents can now handle full workflows end-to-end, and why this is the right time to start building with them. Flo shared some wild examples of people using Lindy to run customer support, generate leads, and even negotiate deals. We also dug into how you can start an AI automation agency with Lindy AI and turn these tools into real businesses. It’s clear we’re still super early, and the opportunities here are massive. You can find Flo and Lindy here: Flo on Twitter/X: @Altimor Flo on LinkedIn: Florent Crivello Lindy on Twitter/X: @getlindy 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 ---
How to Sell Anything With Just 4 Simple Steps⏐Ep. #222
Beehiiv is the newsletter platform I’ve used for over a year and a half because their data shows you exactly what’s working. Get 30% off three months at beehiiv.com/chris ━ Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Neville Medhora, one of the sharpest copywriters out there. We talked about the fundamentals of writing words that actually sell, how simple tweaks can turn a dead email list into a money-maker, and why the old rules of professional writing don’t really work anymore. Neville also shared the framework he leans on for almost everything and broke down what makes certain stories and ads go viral. Find Neville at copywritingcourse.com Follow Neville on X: https://x.com/NevMed 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 Copywriting 03:11 – Power of great copy: scaling sales 05:33 – Why real feedback is crucial 07:53 – Copywriting Course beginnings 10:11 – The first AppSumo “fonts” email 12:28 – ADA formula explained (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) 14:55 – Interest vs. Desire: key difference 17:09 – Expanding product markets with copywriting 19:36 – Beehive & Texas Snacks email example 22:01 – Fun email formats that boost engagement 24:21 – Where ADA applies (and where it doesn’t) 29:03 – Cold emails: short, medium, long strategy 31:28 – Email frequency & the 70/30 rule 36:17 – Classic ads & copywriting legends
The Most Hands-Off Side Hustle Anyone Can Copy⏐Ep. #227
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Peter Askew to dig into the story of how he accidentally ended up buying VidaliaOnions.com , and turned it into a direct-to-consumer onion business shipping over 100,000 pounds a year. Peter broke down how he built trust with farmers, set up fulfillment on a handshake deal, and eventually expanded the brand to include Onions.com as a premium domain. We also talked about what makes farming partnerships so unique, the real power of type-in traffic to descriptive domain names, and why sometimes the best opportunities come from simply talking to the right person who “gets it.” This is part two of a two-part episode. If you want to check out the first half, listen to episode #226. If you want to learn more from Peter, check him out here: Twitter / X: @searchbound Blog: DeepSouthVentures.com Personal site: Askew.org Here are some of the tools, resources, and sites Peter mentioned in our conversation: Expired Domains tool: http://www.expireddomains.net GoDaddy Auctions: http://auctions.godaddy.com NameJet: http://www.namejet.com SnapNames: http://www.snapnames.com DropCatch: http://www.dropcatch.com Namecheap Auctions: http://www.namecheap.com/domains/marketplace/buy-domains/auctions Clicky Analytics: http://clicky.com Shopify: http://www.shopify.com ShipStation: http://www.shipstation.com 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 ---
$50K a Year From 1 Website With 1 Hour/Month of Work (Copy This)⏐Ep. #226
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ Beehiiv is the newsletter platform I’ve used for over a year and a half because their data shows you exactly what’s working. Get 30% off three months at beehiiv.com/chris ━ I sat down with Peter Askew to dig into his unique path of building profitable online businesses from expired domains. Peter shared how he went from being laid off multiple times to teaching himself code, learning SEO, and eventually acquiring domains like DudeRanch.com and VidaliaOnions.com. We talked through the exact playbook he used to find these opportunities, how he evaluates traffic and monetization potential, and the surprising power of exact-match domains for building authority in any niche. Peter broke down how DudeRanch.com now makes around $50,000 a year from just one hour of work per month, why he sees boutique e-commerce as one of the best opportunities right now, and how his job board RanchWork.com became a steady year-round business helping thousands of people find ranch jobs. If you want to learn more from Peter, check him out here: Twitter / X: @searchbound Blog: DeepSouthVentures.com Personal site: Askew.org Here are some of the tools, resources, and sites Peter mentioned in our conversation: Expired Domains tool: http://www.expireddomains.net GoDaddy Auctions: http://auctions.godaddy.com NameJet: http://www.namejet.com SnapNames: http://www.snapnames.com DropCatch: http://www.dropcatch.com Namecheap Auctions: http://www.namecheap.com/domains/marketplace/buy-domains/auctions Clicky Analytics: http://clicky.com Shopify: http://www.shopify.com ShipStation: http://www.shipstation.com 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 ---
What Anyone Can Learn From the World’s Most Successful People⏐Ep. #225
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Ben Wilson, the creator of How to Take Over the World, and we talked about what separates the good from the great. Ben shared the common traits he has uncovered from studying leaders like Julius Caesar, Steve Jobs, Napoleon, and Rockefeller. We covered how communication at scale is often the defining skill, why energy beats raw intelligence, and how grit, resilience, and confidence shape world changing achievements. We also explored the power of vision, the role of timing, and why pursuing what gives you energy is the surest way to lasting success. Listen to Ben’s podcast: takeoverpod.com Follow Ben on X: @BenWilsonTweets Watch on YouTube: How to Take Over the World 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 ---
The Most Copy-Paste Way to Build an Online Business⏐Ep. #224
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ Beehiiv is the newsletter platform I’ve used for over a year and a half because their data shows you exactly what’s working. Get 30% off three months at beehiiv.com/chris ━ I sat down with Omar Choudhry to dive into how AI is changing the way we build businesses. Omar walked me through how he uses vibe coding with Cursor and Claude to create directory sites that actually rank on Google, pull thousands of visits a month, and generate real revenue. We talked about why directories are still powerful in the AI era, how programmatic SEO can unlock massive opportunities, and why the best way to learn is to just start building. If you want to try this yourself, Omar built 5 Day Sprint, a framework that gives you a one-liner setup so you can launch projects without needing to be technical: 5daysprint.com?via=uhbvrr. You can also join his Skool community to learn directly from Omar and connect with other builders: skool.com/5-day-sprint/about?ref=6d6756feb6d84ec6a8cf88650ace7240. Follow Omar here: X: x.com/OmarChoudhry Instagram: instagram.com/omarchoudhry 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 ---
AI Agencies Just Got Simple Enough for Anyone to Start⏐Ep. #223
You can sign up for Lindy here: https://bit.ly/4mXLGqq — using this link also supports what we’re doing. ━ Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Flo Crivello, founder of Lindy, and this one really opened my eyes. We talked about the latest Lindy 3.0 release, how AI agents can now handle full workflows end-to-end, and why this is the right time to start building with them. Flo shared some wild examples of people using Lindy to run customer support, generate leads, and even negotiate deals. We also dug into how you can start an AI automation agency with Lindy AI and turn these tools into real businesses. It’s clear we’re still super early, and the opportunities here are massive. You can find Flo and Lindy here: Flo on Twitter/X: @Altimor Flo on LinkedIn: Florent Crivello Lindy on Twitter/X: @getlindy 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 ---
How to Sell Anything With Just 4 Simple Steps⏐Ep. #222
Beehiiv is the newsletter platform I’ve used for over a year and a half because their data shows you exactly what’s working. Get 30% off three months at beehiiv.com/chris ━ Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Neville Medhora, one of the sharpest copywriters out there. We talked about the fundamentals of writing words that actually sell, how simple tweaks can turn a dead email list into a money-maker, and why the old rules of professional writing don’t really work anymore. Neville also shared the framework he leans on for almost everything and broke down what makes certain stories and ads go viral. Find Neville at copywritingcourse.com Follow Neville on X: https://x.com/NevMed 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 Copywriting 03:11 – Power of great copy: scaling sales 05:33 – Why real feedback is crucial 07:53 – Copywriting Course beginnings 10:11 – The first AppSumo “fonts” email 12:28 – ADA formula explained (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) 14:55 – Interest vs. Desire: key difference 17:09 – Expanding product markets with copywriting 19:36 – Beehive & Texas Snacks email example 22:01 – Fun email formats that boost engagement 24:21 – Where ADA applies (and where it doesn’t) 29:03 – Cold emails: short, medium, long strategy 31:28 – Email frequency & the 70/30 rule 36:17 – Classic ads & copywriting legends
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