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 Overlooked $10K/M Business Anyone Can Start ⏐ Ep. #205
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 out-and-about episode to show you exactly how it works. Kyler broke down his entire three-step system, which he calls Post, Rent, Buy, and explained how he started with literally zero dollars by picking up free or broken sets. We dive into how he sources cheap appliances, automates monthly payments, keeps churn incredibly low, and even makes money offering delivery services. If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly business that works in almost any town, this is it. Enjoy! --- Ask me a question on or off the show here: https://tkopod.co/p-ask Learn more about me: https://tkopod.co/p-cjk Learn about my company: https://tkopod.co/p-cof Follow me on Twitter here: https://tkopod.co/p-x Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://tkopod.co/p-nl Share this podcast: https://tkopod.co/p-all Scrape small business data: https://tkopod.co/p-os ---
I Started an Online Business in 56 Minutes (Beginner Friendly) ⏐ Ep. #204
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 home service business owner to say yes all in under an hour.This is one of the biggest business opportunities I’ve seen. Most local businesses don’t answer the phone after hours and miss out on thousands in lost revenue. You can fix that with an AI answering agent, built in minutes, using tools that are basically free to start with.I walk you through the whole thing scraping leads with Outscraper, cleaning up the data, setting up the AI in HighLevel, and sending personalized texts using StraightText. Everything you need to start is right here. No logo. No LLC. Just real execution. Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- 00:00 Launching a Business in Under an Hour 02:44 The Power of AI Voice Agents 05:59 Building an AI Voice Agent 08:53 Scraping Data for Leads 11:35 Cleaning and Organizing Data 14:28 Texting Potential Customers 17:51 Pitching the Service 20:52 Analyzing Response Rates 23:27 Scaling the Business 25:52 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
$1M in 6 Months? These Are the Business Ideas We’d Bet On ⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #203
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 how I spun up an AI-powered voice agent for a garage door company and closed a deal in under an hour. Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnik Share your ideas with us: Nik@cofounders.com Chris@cofounders.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 ---
You Don’t Need a Big Idea. AI Can Clone These Giants for You w/ Sam ⏐ Ep. #202
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 traffic to a $1 trial landing page before building the product—and people bought it. We also talked about his new strategy for selling backlinks like products in a Shopify-style marketplace, why form factor changes (like caffeinated gum or chewable toothpaste) are underrated business models, and how his hummingbird nectar side hustle is still going strong. You can find Sam on Twitter (https://x.com/ImSamThompson) and check out what he's up to 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 Disruption in Software Pricing 02:58 The Commoditization of Services 05:52 AI and the Future of Business 09:08 Innovative Business Ideas and Form Factors 12:04 The Rise of Transparency in Business 14:57 Exploring New Market Opportunities 17:53 Backlink Strategies and SEO Insights 20:45 Testing New Business Models 24:04 The Value of High-Quality Backlinks
Finding Great Reselling Deals Is Easy (If You Know Where to Look) w/ Shannon Jean⏐ Ep. #201
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 Glass, and even modular buildings and flooring from college auctions. We talked about how to use AI tools like ChatGPT or Manus to analyze manifests, how to talk to potential buyers before you even bid, and how these flips could turn into a full-time business. You can find Shannon on X: @ShannonJean (https://x.com/ShannonJean)And learn more at: https://shannonjean.com/ If you liked this one and want more from Shannon, check out the other episodes with him here: How to Start Reselling (Even With $0 in the Bank) w/ Shannon Jean⏐ Ep. #199 Start Here: How to Build a Business from Nothing with Shannon | Ep. #180 This One Belief Will Kill Your Business Before It Starts with Shannon | Ep. #177 Shannon returns! How to Know if You Will Win at Entrepreneurship and Love It Too? (+ a Few Biz Ideas). Part 2 of 2. Ep #064 How to Start a Digital Detox Biz (+ a few other ideas) with Shannon Jean. Part 1 of 2. Ep #061 Shannon returns! More high ticket flipping and deal making tips. Part 2 of 2. Ep. #041 Asymmetric bets & flipping high ticket items for profit with Shannon Jean. Part 1 of 2. Ep. #038 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 Wealth Through Seasonal Arbitrage 02:47 The Power of Seasonal Selling 06:03 Investing in High-Demand Products 08:46 Maximizing Profits with Liquidation Auctions 12:01 Exploring Unique Reselling Opportunities 14:52 Navigating the World of Auctions 18:07 Leveraging Market Trends for Profit 20:55 Strategies for Successful Reselling 23:49 The Future of Reselling and Investment
This Simple Playbook Built a $120M AI Business (in 3 Months) w/ Sam ⏐ Ep. #200
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 up in just three months. We broke down their viral content machine, how they hired 700+ clippers, and why they only pay per view, not per video. Then we talked about how to spin this strategy into your own clipping farm or media agency, even if you're starting from scratch. We also riffed on business ideas using public records of new LLC registrations, and how to turn that into a high-margin lead gen or service business. Finally, we talked about AI’s limits, what’s still very human, and why action always beats overthinking. You can find Sam on Twitter (https://x.com/ImSamThompson) and check out what he's up to 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 The Rise of Cluely: A Viral Sensation 02:30 – Why Controversy Is the New Marketing 05:20 – Where AI Still Sucks (And You Should Focus) 08:15 – Can AI Replace Real Human Creativity? 10:15 – Inside Cluely’s 700-Clippers Growth Strategy 12:40 – Clipping: Organic Reach on Steroids 15:10 – Steven Bartlett’s Viral Content System 17:30 – Can’t Track It? Still Worth Doing It 19:45 – Movement Over Perfection: Just Start Clipping 22:20 – Pay View Bonuses, Not Editors (Clipping Hack) 24:45 – Cold Outreach SaaS Idea Using New Biz Listings 27:10 – Vibe-Coding a Local Marketing Agent (Step-by-Step)
The Most Overlooked $10K/M Business Anyone Can Start ⏐ Ep. #205
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 out-and-about episode to show you exactly how it works. Kyler broke down his entire three-step system, which he calls Post, Rent, Buy, and explained how he started with literally zero dollars by picking up free or broken sets. We dive into how he sources cheap appliances, automates monthly payments, keeps churn incredibly low, and even makes money offering delivery services. If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly business that works in almost any town, this is it. Enjoy! --- Ask me a question on or off the show here: https://tkopod.co/p-ask Learn more about me: https://tkopod.co/p-cjk Learn about my company: https://tkopod.co/p-cof Follow me on Twitter here: https://tkopod.co/p-x Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://tkopod.co/p-nl Share this podcast: https://tkopod.co/p-all Scrape small business data: https://tkopod.co/p-os ---
I Started an Online Business in 56 Minutes (Beginner Friendly) ⏐ Ep. #204
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 home service business owner to say yes all in under an hour.This is one of the biggest business opportunities I’ve seen. Most local businesses don’t answer the phone after hours and miss out on thousands in lost revenue. You can fix that with an AI answering agent, built in minutes, using tools that are basically free to start with.I walk you through the whole thing scraping leads with Outscraper, cleaning up the data, setting up the AI in HighLevel, and sending personalized texts using StraightText. Everything you need to start is right here. No logo. No LLC. Just real execution. Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- 00:00 Launching a Business in Under an Hour 02:44 The Power of AI Voice Agents 05:59 Building an AI Voice Agent 08:53 Scraping Data for Leads 11:35 Cleaning and Organizing Data 14:28 Texting Potential Customers 17:51 Pitching the Service 20:52 Analyzing Response Rates 23:27 Scaling the Business 25:52 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
$1M in 6 Months? These Are the Business Ideas We’d Bet On ⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #203
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 how I spun up an AI-powered voice agent for a garage door company and closed a deal in under an hour. Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnik Share your ideas with us: Nik@cofounders.com Chris@cofounders.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 ---
You Don’t Need a Big Idea. AI Can Clone These Giants for You w/ Sam ⏐ Ep. #202
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 traffic to a $1 trial landing page before building the product—and people bought it. We also talked about his new strategy for selling backlinks like products in a Shopify-style marketplace, why form factor changes (like caffeinated gum or chewable toothpaste) are underrated business models, and how his hummingbird nectar side hustle is still going strong. You can find Sam on Twitter (https://x.com/ImSamThompson) and check out what he's up to 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 Disruption in Software Pricing 02:58 The Commoditization of Services 05:52 AI and the Future of Business 09:08 Innovative Business Ideas and Form Factors 12:04 The Rise of Transparency in Business 14:57 Exploring New Market Opportunities 17:53 Backlink Strategies and SEO Insights 20:45 Testing New Business Models 24:04 The Value of High-Quality Backlinks
Finding Great Reselling Deals Is Easy (If You Know Where to Look) w/ Shannon Jean⏐ Ep. #201
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 Glass, and even modular buildings and flooring from college auctions. We talked about how to use AI tools like ChatGPT or Manus to analyze manifests, how to talk to potential buyers before you even bid, and how these flips could turn into a full-time business. You can find Shannon on X: @ShannonJean (https://x.com/ShannonJean)And learn more at: https://shannonjean.com/ If you liked this one and want more from Shannon, check out the other episodes with him here: How to Start Reselling (Even With $0 in the Bank) w/ Shannon Jean⏐ Ep. #199 Start Here: How to Build a Business from Nothing with Shannon | Ep. #180 This One Belief Will Kill Your Business Before It Starts with Shannon | Ep. #177 Shannon returns! How to Know if You Will Win at Entrepreneurship and Love It Too? (+ a Few Biz Ideas). Part 2 of 2. Ep #064 How to Start a Digital Detox Biz (+ a few other ideas) with Shannon Jean. Part 1 of 2. Ep #061 Shannon returns! More high ticket flipping and deal making tips. Part 2 of 2. Ep. #041 Asymmetric bets & flipping high ticket items for profit with Shannon Jean. Part 1 of 2. Ep. #038 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 Wealth Through Seasonal Arbitrage 02:47 The Power of Seasonal Selling 06:03 Investing in High-Demand Products 08:46 Maximizing Profits with Liquidation Auctions 12:01 Exploring Unique Reselling Opportunities 14:52 Navigating the World of Auctions 18:07 Leveraging Market Trends for Profit 20:55 Strategies for Successful Reselling 23:49 The Future of Reselling and Investment
This Simple Playbook Built a $120M AI Business (in 3 Months) w/ Sam ⏐ Ep. #200
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 up in just three months. We broke down their viral content machine, how they hired 700+ clippers, and why they only pay per view, not per video. Then we talked about how to spin this strategy into your own clipping farm or media agency, even if you're starting from scratch. We also riffed on business ideas using public records of new LLC registrations, and how to turn that into a high-margin lead gen or service business. Finally, we talked about AI’s limits, what’s still very human, and why action always beats overthinking. You can find Sam on Twitter (https://x.com/ImSamThompson) and check out what he's up to 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 The Rise of Cluely: A Viral Sensation 02:30 – Why Controversy Is the New Marketing 05:20 – Where AI Still Sucks (And You Should Focus) 08:15 – Can AI Replace Real Human Creativity? 10:15 – Inside Cluely’s 700-Clippers Growth Strategy 12:40 – Clipping: Organic Reach on Steroids 15:10 – Steven Bartlett’s Viral Content System 17:30 – Can’t Track It? Still Worth Doing It 19:45 – Movement Over Perfection: Just Start Clipping 22:20 – Pay View Bonuses, Not Editors (Clipping Hack) 24:45 – Cold Outreach SaaS Idea Using New Biz Listings 27:10 – Vibe-Coding a Local Marketing Agent (Step-by-Step)
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