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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Latest Episodes
The Most Overlooked $1M Business Every Town Needs - Ep. #334
Learn more about opening a Laundry Spot franchise: https://laundryspot.com/franchiseinfo Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Tyler Purcell, co-founder of Laundry Spot, at their flagship location in Hamilton, Ohio, to see how a laundromat can generate more than $1 million a year. Tyler walked me through their massive 130-pound washing machine, proprietary detergent system, commercial laundry operation, and the technology they use to manage the business remotely. We also broke down startup costs, financing, margins, site selection, and the grand-opening strategy that helped them quickly attract customers. Finally, Tyler explained why buying an old “passive” laundromat can become a low-paying job and how Laundry Spot has grown into a franchise with 36 territories sold. 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 $7K/Month Side Hustle Most People Think AI Killed - Ep. #333
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Steph Spector, a freelance writer, editor, and coach making around $6K to $7K a month in the age of AI. We talked about why companies still pay her up to $1,200 per article, how she uses tools like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT without letting them replace her voice, and why real human experience is becoming more valuable. Steph also breaks down how beginners can build a portfolio, find clients through Upwork and cold outreach, and turn freelance writing into a real business. Find Steph and learn more about working with her: https://stephspector.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 ---
From DoorDash to $81K/M With This Overlooked Business - Ep. #332
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Parker J. Smith, a 25-year-old entrepreneur who went from driving DoorDash to generating $81,000 in monthly revenue from a water filtration business he launched just 85 days earlier. We break down how he started with around $500, uses licensed plumbers to handle the installations, and finds customers through simple Facebook ads that show the price upfront. Parker also shares his costs, margins, tech stack, follow-up strategy, and why overlooked home service businesses may offer more opportunity than crowded online businesses. Follow Parker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkerjaysmith/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parkerjaysmith X: https://x.com/parkerjaysmith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkerjaysmith YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parkerhomeservices 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 ---
Make Money With This New AI Agent That Works 24/7 - Ep. #331
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Billy Howell again to see how he’s using Grok Bot to run his newsletter, manage outreach, research products, and automate repetitive work. We break down how to build a focused team of AI agents, turn a simple offer into revenue, and avoid using AI as another form of procrastination. After our conversation, I test Grok Bot myself and use it to build a working productivity app in under an hour. Billy’s previous episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFP7wnWkX4w https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KBpKAa5BmhDuM1zdHLtlA?si=6B3hY8WcQbmh2F-rM_XcwQ Billy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6nzp_BwAIuuJN89cwkQNQ Billy on X: https://x.com/billyjhowell 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 Hands-Off $6K/Month Side Hustle to Start - Ep. #330
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Nathan to break down his surprisingly simple trailer rental business. He runs it alongside a full-time job, spends only a few hours a week on it, and is now making around $4,000 a month in profit. We talked about how he bought his first trailers, automated almost the entire rental process, finds customers through Google and Facebook Marketplace, and which trailers he would buy first if he were starting over. We also get into how you can test demand in your own area before going all in. Free Trailer Rental Guide: https://trailerrental.guide/ Check out Lanco Trailer Rentals here: https://lancotrailers.com/ Nathan on X: https://x.com/shinyobjectceo Email: nathan@lancotrailers.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 ---
How to Make Money From Land You Don’t Own - Ep. #329
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ In this solo episode I'm breaking down why I spent millions on a 231-acre ranch outside Dallas, how I negotiated nearly $400K off the asking price, and all the business ideas I discovered along the way. I talk about using AI to analyze the deal, making money with grass-fed beef, renting land, flipping heavy equipment, building temporary storage facilities, creating a pond database, Airbnbs, and even starting a new 888 Ranch YouTube channel. Most importantly, I break down how you can use a lot of these ideas without ever owning a ranch yourself. 888 Ranch site - http://tripleeightranch.com 888 Ranch Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@tripleeightranch 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 Overlooked $1M Business Every Town Needs - Ep. #334
Learn more about opening a Laundry Spot franchise: https://laundryspot.com/franchiseinfo Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Tyler Purcell, co-founder of Laundry Spot, at their flagship location in Hamilton, Ohio, to see how a laundromat can generate more than $1 million a year. Tyler walked me through their massive 130-pound washing machine, proprietary detergent system, commercial laundry operation, and the technology they use to manage the business remotely. We also broke down startup costs, financing, margins, site selection, and the grand-opening strategy that helped them quickly attract customers. Finally, Tyler explained why buying an old “passive” laundromat can become a low-paying job and how Laundry Spot has grown into a franchise with 36 territories sold. 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 $7K/Month Side Hustle Most People Think AI Killed - Ep. #333
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Steph Spector, a freelance writer, editor, and coach making around $6K to $7K a month in the age of AI. We talked about why companies still pay her up to $1,200 per article, how she uses tools like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT without letting them replace her voice, and why real human experience is becoming more valuable. Steph also breaks down how beginners can build a portfolio, find clients through Upwork and cold outreach, and turn freelance writing into a real business. Find Steph and learn more about working with her: https://stephspector.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 ---
From DoorDash to $81K/M With This Overlooked Business - Ep. #332
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Parker J. Smith, a 25-year-old entrepreneur who went from driving DoorDash to generating $81,000 in monthly revenue from a water filtration business he launched just 85 days earlier. We break down how he started with around $500, uses licensed plumbers to handle the installations, and finds customers through simple Facebook ads that show the price upfront. Parker also shares his costs, margins, tech stack, follow-up strategy, and why overlooked home service businesses may offer more opportunity than crowded online businesses. Follow Parker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkerjaysmith/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parkerjaysmith X: https://x.com/parkerjaysmith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkerjaysmith YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parkerhomeservices 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 ---
Make Money With This New AI Agent That Works 24/7 - Ep. #331
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Billy Howell again to see how he’s using Grok Bot to run his newsletter, manage outreach, research products, and automate repetitive work. We break down how to build a focused team of AI agents, turn a simple offer into revenue, and avoid using AI as another form of procrastination. After our conversation, I test Grok Bot myself and use it to build a working productivity app in under an hour. Billy’s previous episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFP7wnWkX4w https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KBpKAa5BmhDuM1zdHLtlA?si=6B3hY8WcQbmh2F-rM_XcwQ Billy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6nzp_BwAIuuJN89cwkQNQ Billy on X: https://x.com/billyjhowell 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 Hands-Off $6K/Month Side Hustle to Start - Ep. #330
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ I sat down with Nathan to break down his surprisingly simple trailer rental business. He runs it alongside a full-time job, spends only a few hours a week on it, and is now making around $4,000 a month in profit. We talked about how he bought his first trailers, automated almost the entire rental process, finds customers through Google and Facebook Marketplace, and which trailers he would buy first if he were starting over. We also get into how you can test demand in your own area before going all in. Free Trailer Rental Guide: https://trailerrental.guide/ Check out Lanco Trailer Rentals here: https://lancotrailers.com/ Nathan on X: https://x.com/shinyobjectceo Email: nathan@lancotrailers.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 ---
How to Make Money From Land You Don’t Own - Ep. #329
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com ━ In this solo episode I'm breaking down why I spent millions on a 231-acre ranch outside Dallas, how I negotiated nearly $400K off the asking price, and all the business ideas I discovered along the way. I talk about using AI to analyze the deal, making money with grass-fed beef, renting land, flipping heavy equipment, building temporary storage facilities, creating a pond database, Airbnbs, and even starting a new 888 Ranch YouTube channel. Most importantly, I break down how you can use a lot of these ideas without ever owning a ranch yourself. 888 Ranch site - http://tripleeightranch.com 888 Ranch Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@tripleeightranch 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 ---
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