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The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs

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

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21:42

Q&A: Facebook Group Marketing, AI Clones, Domain Name...

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2025/02/12

I'm back with another Q&A episode! I start by sharing viral marketing stunts for an escape room and emphasize finding a "Kirk" for business partnerships. Then, I explain how to grow a local newsletter using Facebook groups and ads, and monetize through AI and high-ticket services. I discuss why premium domain names aren't valuable for crypto and suggest focusing on trending niches, like AI. Finally, I advise on cloning content creators with AI chatbots, and selling this service to creator...

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32:42

Part 1/2: How to Make Money With a No-Code App: A...

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2025/02/10

I sat down with podcast regular Sam Thompson (https://x.com/ImSamThompson), and we talked about how he's planning to launch an AI-powered recipe app using no-code tools and Facebook ads. We discussed his idea to become a free proposal consultant to get into the wedding business. He also shared his views on the importance of understanding business math like CAC and cash conversion cycle. We also touched on using affiliate marketing to generate revenue with a lead magnet created with ChatGPT an...

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26:57

The Margins on this Boring Business are Kind of...

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2025/02/07

HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I discuss the world of sales and unexpectedly profitable business models, such as pest control, a field I have personal experience in. We examine how high incomes can be achieved through door-to-door sales, as well as the financial dynamics of the pest control industry. We also discuss the compensation structure of sales crews and the potential of renting out specialized licenses. We explore the idea of pest control as a convenience service rathe...

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35:59

Part 2/2: Home Service Masterclass – How to Find...

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2025/02/05

This is part 2 of a two-part conversation with Daniel. Be sure to listen to part 1 (aired Jan 27, 2025, Ep. #123) to hear how he got started, found the right niche, and set up the systems to grow and succeed. I sat down with Daniel Cronauer (LinkedIn), to continue our conversation about his entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, Daniel shares his unique strategies for acquiring customers, using rock flyers and yard signs. Daniel also talks about how he expanded his business with Christmas ...

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18:06

I Tried to Run 10 AI Agents At Once. Here's What...

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2025/02/03

In this episode, I'm sharing my mind-blowing experience using OpenAI's new ChatGPT Operator, where I ran 10 AI agents simultaneously. I'll discuss how I used the Operator to perform 10 business tasks, like finding underpriced items and scraping product reviews. I’ll explain how the AI opened multiple tabs, and completed tasks like a human, and even how it learned from its mistakes, and how it was able to reverse Google image search to find a supplier. I'll share how it can watch videos on Ins...

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32:39

The Easiest Way to Make Money with AI (No...

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2025/01/31

HoldCo Bros are back! This episode, Nik and I explore how AI is changing the world and talk about cool AI business ideas. We talk about digital detox, po*nography addiction, and phone addiction - real issues that also present business opportunities. We cover creating info products and selling AI prompts on platforms like PromptBase.com, showing how a simple prompt can serve as the foundation for an entire business, including a SaaS product. We also discuss how prompts are becoming the new SEO...

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23:44

Q&A: Masterclass on Starting a Newsletter, Business...

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2025/01/29

Check out the tools I use for my newsletter business:➡ Beehiiv – Build and monetize your newsletter: [https://www.beehiiv.com?via=chris-koerner]➡ SparkLoop – Grow your list with co-reg: [https://dash.sparkloop.app/signup?aff=b0c6f403]I'm back with another Q&A episode! This week, I advise Dustin on recovering from business failure, suggesting he consider buying a business and exploring local opportunities. Then, I help Demetrius focus his many ideas, suggesting he validate them with online...

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32:29

The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your First Service...

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2025/01/27

I sat down with Daniel Cronauer (LinkedIn), an entrepreneur who built his success by starting and scaling service-based businesses. In this episode, Daniel shares practical advice on getting started, finding the right niche, and setting up systems to grow and succeed. If you’re thinking about starting your first business, this episode is packed with clear, actionable steps to help you hit the ground running.This is part 1 of a two-part conversation with Daniel. Be sure to tune in next Monday ...

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40:03

The Best Marketing Masterclass You'll Hear in 2025....

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2025/01/24

HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I are diving into marketing with a look at the "OG" internet marketing guru, Frank Kern. We talk about his 8-step sales process, from overwhelming with value to creating scarcity, and explore how these methods remain relevant in the AI age. We also talk about how to reverse engineer successful marketing funnels and the importance of copying what works, adapting it to your unique experiences, and how Frank Kern learned from the likes of Gary Halbe...

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23:24

Why I’m Bullish on Home Services⏐Ep. #121

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2025/01/22

In this episode, I share my thoughts on why I love home service businesses, including their potential for binary outcomes, recurring revenue, and recession resistance. Then, I interview Doug Steel (parkcitiespowerwash.com), a home service business owner in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, about his journey building his power washing company and expanding into other services like Christmas lights and window washing. Doug shares advice on how to start a home service business, how to get your fi...

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29:38

Deep dive on the front porch floral business.⏐Ep. #120

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2025/01/20

I sat down with Darryl Knight, the owner of From Porch Flora (https://frontporchflora.com), a seasonal flower subscription business, about how he built his company. We start by discussing Darryl's background in landscaping and horticulture, and how that led him to this idea. Darryl shares the story of his initial business idea, which involved greenhouses growing plants in "plant pies" and delivering them to nurseries, then he explains how he pivoted to buying plants from greenhouses, pre-asse...

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32:59

Analyzing Business Ideas from Viral Instagram...

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2025/01/17

HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I are discussing "IGenius," a segment where we analyze business ideas found on Instagram, focusing on how to turn viral trends into real-world opportunities. We brainstormed various ideas, including experiential businesses, such as a coffee shop with a sandbox, a kids' play area with a high-end parent area, and a live fish vending machine. We also explored mobile businesses like a mobile bookstore, and the importance of being "indistractable" in ...

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32:14

How to Turn Addiction Into an Ethical Business That...

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2025/01/15

In this second part of the episode, we continue my conversation with James Camp (https://x.com/JamesonCamp), an entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple internet-based businesses. We talk about his idea for a subsidized rehab business model that leverages asynchronous technology to provide treatment for addiction, particularly in the context of the rise of sports betting. We also share our thoughts on the importance of taking action and copying successful business models, as well as the c...

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33:56

How to Start a $1M+ AI Business with No Coding...

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2025/01/13

I sat down with James Camp (https://x.com/JamesonCamp), an entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple internet-based businesses. In this episode, we focus on unique business ideas and how to spot opportunities in untapped markets. James shares insights on identifying niches, leveraging AI tools to streamline operations, and practical ways to monetize audiences. If you’re trying to figure out your next move, this episode is packed with ideas you can run with.Check out episode #118 for the se...

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43:15

How to Use AI Agents to Do the Work For You⏐Holdco...

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2025/01/10

HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I discussing how AI agents can automate tasks, focusing on their potential to revolutionize both business and personal productivity.We brainstormed various ideas for using AI agents, such as making restaurant reservations and gathering quotes for wedding planning. We also considered having AI agents call businesses for market research, gather data from different industries, and build newsletters based on that dataTimestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube i...

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32:57

Q&A: Real Estate Scraping, Selling Spreadsheet On...

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2025/01/08

I'm back with another Q&A episode! This week, I answer your questions about scraping commercial real estate for leads, selling custom spreadsheets on Etsy, and how to close more deals over the phone. Plus, I share my thoughts on the best type of side hustle to start, whether you should choose e-commerce or a service business, and discuss my framework for starting, holding, and selling businesses. I'll also tackle the question of how to stay motivated when you're already well-off, and offe...

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31:57

How I Built a $10M Business⏐Ep. #114

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2025/01/06

In this episode, I'm talking about my first major business, an iPhone parts business called LCD Cycle, that I ran for seven years. I'll discuss how it started from a small iPhone repair business and grew to a multi-million dollar e-commerce operation. I'll share some key business frameworks I learned along the way, such as the importance of location, recognizing good ideas, and the fact that it's never too late to start a business. I also talk about the importance of product market fit and th...

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44:44

Is Consistency Overrated? Content, Wins & Losses,...

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2025/01/03

HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I talk about our absolutely transformative 2024. It was a year of big wins and some pretty big fails, and we're breaking it all down. Is consistency overrated when it comes to content? We're debating that and more!We discussed the world of content creation, going from cringe to building an audience of over a million people across multiple platforms. We explore how short-form video is like a lottery ticket - a small investment that can change everything. We also d...

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18:55

My 2024 in Review. Net Worth Breakdown,...

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2025/01/01

In this episode, I'm giving you a peek behind the curtain with my 2024 year in review. I'm talking about all the crazy stuff that happened, from launching the tree biz bootcamp to blowing up my online content. I'm breaking down my net worth, (not exact numbers), I'm getting into percentages and where all my money is at. I'm also going to tell you what my plans are for the future, including maybe switching gears with my content and what my new health and fitness goals are. It's a raw look at m...

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35:03

The Legal Way to Sell Fake Pills? Placebo Business &...

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2024/12/30

I sat down again with Sam Thompson (https://x.com/ImSamThompson), a regular on the podcast, to keep riffing on some great business ideas. In this second part, we cover everything from a tree-trimming service with a clever insurance-style add-on to a home concierge service for busy families, and even a placebo-based product line that plays on the power of perception.We also talk about using AI for stuff like recipe generation, automating the boring parts of running a business, and spotting way...

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