I sat down with Stu Heinecke, the bestselling author of How to Get a Meeting with Anyone, and we talked all about creative outreach that actually works. Stu shared some insane stories, like how he gets 100% response rates by mailing personalized cartoons, and how someone landed a $2 million Walmart order from a $28 Facebook ad. I shared my own story of turning a $1,500 order and a few cold emails into a multi-million dollar business. We discussed everything from sending swords to CEOs, to using Venmo to get attention, to sponsoring Little League teams as a way to stand out. This episode is full of ideas that could seriously change your life if you actually use them. You can check out Stu’s book at stuheinecke.com or connect with him on LinkedIn.  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 Creative Outreach Strategies for Business Success 03:04 The Power of Personalization in Marketing 05:56 Unique Campaigns with High ROI 09:13 The Art of Follow-Up in Contact Marketing 12:08 Using Humor and Cartoons to Stand Out 14:56 The Role of AI in Modern Marketing 17:52 Auditioning for Relationships in Business 21:13 Innovative Approaches to Getting Meetings 24:05 The Importance of Human Connection in Marketing

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

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

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

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

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