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The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerLaid Off 2 Days Before Christmas, Now He Makes $60k/Month Reselling⏐Ep. #276beehiiv 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 community at https://TKOwners.com━Jim Rowe went from flipping a single $1,200 pallet to doing $60,000 in sales in his first month out of an old tow truck shop in rural Washington. In this episode, he breaks down how he buys liquidation pallets, restaurant equipment, and random auction finds, why selling matters more than buying, and how he rolls profits over and over to scale fast. He also shares wild flips like buying industrial hinges for $2.28 each and reselling them for $50 plus the mindset shift that helped him move from restaurants to reselling full time.Find him on X at https://x.com/resellerrowe, where he posts reselling wins, a...
2026-02-2058 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerMy 7 Favorite Business Ideas This Week. Ep. #275beehiiv 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 community at https://TKOwners.com━In this episode I’m sharing my 7 favorite food business ideas for 2026, all designed to be simple, approachable, and high margin.Some are true side hustles you could start this weekend. Others could turn into full-blown, scalable businesses. I break down the real numbers, startup costs, margins, and how I’d actually test each one in the real world.If you’ve been looking for a practical way to get started, this is a playbook you can actually run with.7. Grill cleaninghttps://www.chrisjkoerner.com/newslett...
2026-02-1721 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner$1K/Day Profit by Sending Letters⏐Ep. #274beehiiv 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 community at https://TKOwners.com━Follow Hannah: https://linktr.ee/hannahmakesIn this episode, I’m sitting down with Hannah Gustafson, the founder of The Tiny Project, to discuss a business model that is as brilliant as it is approachable. Hannah left the corporate grind to start a "silly" front-yard stand that has since exploded into a snail mail subscription club with 4,100 members. We break down how she reached nearly $50,000 in monthly revenue in just six months with almost no upfront investment and zero paid advertising. Hannah proves that business doesn't need to be a high-tech headache because it is often...
2026-02-1352 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business277 - Best of 2025! Turning AI Ideas Into Real Income with Chris KoernerMY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Chris Koerner for another episode of Holdco Bros! In this episode, we brainstorm a fresh batch of business ideas, starting with a brand-new concept Chris launched minutes before recording: a "give-to-get" platform for discovering AI use cases.We debate the power of personality quizzes to revolutionize hiring and culture fit, and I share a game-changing prompt engineering hack that involves asking LLMs to reverse-engineer their own prompts.We...
2026-02-1037 min
AI Podcast Summaries from Transcripted.ai (VIDEO)Triage & Turnaround: Live Q&A with Chris Koerner — The Koerner OfficeWhen a new owner discovers the business she bought was lied about, Chris Koerner walks through immediate, high-leverage fixes to survive and rebuild. Original episode: 2 hours — Condensed: 4 minutes. Host Chris Koerner fields callers (Tiffany, Michael, Corey, Stephen, Alec, Andrew, Romel) on crises and growth for startups, due diligence failures, cash flow triage, and product vs. service decisions. You’ll learn practical steps: parallel legal and operational playbooks, low-cost revenue experiments, customer scraping and outreach tactics, vendor renegotiation, pilot sales strategies, and when to pivot or exit. Topics covered include startups, acquisition pitfalls, crisis management, MVPs, hardware challenges, customer discovery, and go-t...
2026-02-0204 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow I Make $35k/Month With Other People's Content (Legally)⏐Ep. #269beehiiv 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 community at https://TKOwners.com━I make $10k–$35k profit per month on Facebook by reposting content that isn't mine. It’s legal, ethical, and takes me just 3 hours a week.In this video, I’m showing you the exact "fair use" strategy I use to monetize viral clips without filming original content. I’ll share my screen and walk you through the entire process—from sourcing videos to the "comment hack" that drives me over 500 email subscribers every single day.Enjoy! ---Watch this on YouTube instead here: ...
2026-01-2724 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow To Get Paid $2,500 + Monthly Checks for "Drag & Drop" AI Employees⏐Ep. #268beehiiv 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 community at https://TKOwners.com━In this episode, I sat down with Danny to break down how he built an AI voice agent for his barber that turned missed calls into booked appointments and grew into a real business charging upfront fees plus monthly retainers. We talked about why barbers and local service businesses are a perfect niche, how easy these agents are to demo and sell, and why this feels like an early window similar to Yelp or Google Business Profiles.Enjoy! ---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-y...
2026-01-2329 min
Digest ThisConflicting Wellness Advice, How to Find What Works for You | Chris Koerner337: Who doesn't want to make a few extra thousand dollars a week!? If you're a stay at home mom, looking to make money and passive income, or perhaps your a college student looking to make a few extra thousands dollars a week (yes I said week!), or maybe your partner is trying to start a business or needing financial ideas in the workspace, Chris Koerner, entrepreneur, husband, dad, and owner of multiple 8 figure business joins me today to share his advice and take on starting your own business. We dive into what NOT to do, the top business ideas...
2026-01-2149 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHe Copied an Idea I Posted and Built a $2,600/Week Business⏐Ep. #267beehiiv 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 community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Tim to break down how he took a simple idea he saw online and turned it into a real-world business making thousands at fairs and events. We talked about how he started with a mobile RC construction trailer, charging by the minute, why lowering prices actually doubled demand, and how he broke even on roughly $10–11K in startup costs. Tim shared real numbers from events, including his best week doing around $2,600, and explained how county fairs, private parties, and corporate events became his main revenue drivers.His websit...
2026-01-2033 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner6 Simple Side Hustles You Can Start With Zero Experience⏐Ep. #266beehiiv 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 community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Greg Isenberg and we turned into idea machines. We riffed through a bunch of approachable business ideas with low startup costs, from mobile bike washing and vending machines to simple physical products, Facebook Marketplace tools, and even Pokémon cards. The whole conversation is about spotting overlooked opportunities, validating ideas fast, and actually starting instead of overthinking.You can check out Greg’s podcast, Startup Ideas Podcast, here:YouTube: https://www.youtub...
2026-01-1648 min
How’d You Do It? - Stories of Raising Children in the FaithIntro to How’d You Do ItWelcome to How’d You Do It? I’m Chris Koerner and this is a practical, story based podcast for parents who want to raise their kids in the gospel and not quit on their faith. Along with my wife Jessie on some episodes, I talk with real parents who kept going. Not perfect parents. Just honest conversations about what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do again.If you’re trying to do the right thing for your family and want real examples from people who’ve been there, this show is for you.
2025-12-3005 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThe Obvious $1M/Yr Subscription Business No One Talks About⏐Ep. #260beehiiv 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 community at https://TKOwners.com━In this episode, I sat down with Korey McDavid, the founder of Juiced Fuel, to talk about how on demand gas delivery actually works as a real business. We get into why this plugs directly into everyday behavior, how repeat usage turns fuel into predictable revenue, and which customers really make the model work. Korey shares how he started this on the side, how the business compounds once people build the habit, and where it’s headed next. He’s now in his third year and on pace to do over $1 million this year, whi...
2025-12-2627 min
Money with Jackson13. He Made $9.8M in 3 Months: Chris KoernerConnect with me 1-1: https://mwjpod.comChris Koerner went from selling golf balls to starting a business that made $9.8M in 3 months. In this episode, he shares how to get started in entrepreneurship based on his experience from founding over 80 companies.To learn more about Chris, check out his website: https://tkopod.comCHAPTERS00:00 Start of Episode01:07 Early Start as an Entrepreneur05:23 Greatest Financial Successes09:37 The Role of Faith in Business
2025-12-2229 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner40 Genius Ways of Making Thousands from Unwanted Land⏐Ep. #258Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my 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━In this episode, I walk through dozens of real, practical ways to turn unwanted land into cash flow. I talk about how land that looks ugly, rural, or overlooked can actually become a serious income engine if you think about it differently. From renting out raw land for camping, parking equipment, or RVs, to placing sheds, tiny homes, or storage containers, I break down how people are making money without overcomplicating things.I also share ideas around subdividing land, master leases, po...
2025-12-1939 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerShe Turned $1 Into $5,000 With This Overlooked Side Hustle⏐Ep. #257Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my 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 Mindi Reinke and we walked through one of the simplest, lowest risk reselling businesses I’ve seen in a long time. She shared how she bought pallets of school books for $1, which is what she usually pays, used eBay and ChatGPT to sort and list the inventory, and turned that into roughly $5,000 in revenue. We talked about why curriculum is the real money maker, how book arbitrage actually works, and why this is a business almost anyone can start with just a phon...
2025-12-1649 min
Mastermind SessionsHow Chris Koerner Built His First Business Fixing iPhones (And Turned It Into Millions)Join 2000+ Resellers in our $5 Reseller Mastermind Community and learn how to flip auction and liquidation goods for profit here: https://www.shannonjean.info/5MM_____Check out my Free Auction Starter Guide at shannonjean.com/auctions and Free Newsletter at https://shannon-jean.kit.com/6374a17d7f_____Time to flip the script on Chris Koerner of @thekoerneroffice. After being on Chris's podcast 10 times , he joins me for episode one of Mastermind Sessions.We talked about Chris’s journey starting an iPhone repair business and how curiosity, creativity, and resilience helped him turn constraints into opportunities. We also covered how using data...
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Steven Bartlett - Biography FlashCopying Success: Chris Koerner on Sweaty Income and Concierge Car Buying | E1234Steven Bartlett BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.In the past few days, Steven Bartlett has maintained his prominent position in the entrepreneurial and podcasting world, highlighted by the release of a major episode of his highly popular podcast, The Diary of a CEO. On December 8, 2025, Bartlett hosted an in-depth interview with serial entrepreneur Chris Koerner, exploring business strategies, the nuances of copying successful models, and the realities of entrepreneurship such as "sweaty income" versus passive income. This episode reflects Bartlett’s ongoing commitment to education on entrepreneurship and his ability to secure high-profile guests sharing actionable insights. The co...
2025-12-1002 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerSmall Town Beginner Made $50K in His First 2 Months (No Experience)⏐Ep. #254beehiiv 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 http://www.beehiiv.com/chris━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━Quick update before you dive in. We’re shifting our upload schedule from three times a week to two. Instead of Mo-Wed-Fri, we’ll now be posting every Tuesday and Friday. With all the new formats we’re producing, three a week became tough to keep at the level we want. This new cadence will help us keep the quality high.━A year ago I interviewed Cinco about his line striping business. That episode is here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xd6KRw89...
2025-12-0547 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThe "Form Factor" Hack That Built a $500M Empire⏐Ep. #252Check 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/chrisAnd right now, for Black Friday, you can use Promo Code: 2025BFCM for 20% off any annual plan.━Quick update before you dive in. We’re shifting our upload schedule from three times a week to two. Instead of Mo-Wed-Fri, we’ll now be posting every Tuesday and Friday. With all the new formats we’re producing, three a week became tough to keep at the level we want. This new cadence will help us keep the quality high.I sat do...
2025-11-2842 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerMarcus Lemonis: "Business Is Not Freedom" (Lessons Learned from The Profit)⏐Ep. #251Check 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/chrisAnd right now, for Black Friday, you can use Promo Code: 2025BFCM for 20% off any annual plan.━Quick update before you dive in. We’re shifting our upload schedule from three times a week to two. Instead of Mo-Wed-Fri, we’ll now be posting every Tuesday and Friday. With all the new formats we’re producing, three a week became tough to keep at the level we want. This new cadence will help us keep the quality high.
2025-11-251h 21The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerWe Tried Building a Money-Making App in Under an Hour (No-Code)⏐Ep. #246Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Brandon Doyle (https://x.com/_BrandonDoyle_) again, and this time we tried to build a money-making app in under an hour using Emergent, a new vibe coding tool. We let a random word generator decide our idea, landed on a lawn care quote generator, and then raced to see who could build the better version faster. I focused on the backend logic and real-time pricing, while Brandon went all in on clean design and live deployment. We ended up building two working web apps for about $10 each, both ready to launch instantly. We compared prompts, strategies, and credits used, and talked about how simple these AI tools make it to build real...
2025-11-1240 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow to Start a $20K/Month Business Selling to Lawyers⏐Ep. #241Check 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 Sam Thompson (https://x.com/ImSamThompson) again and we went deep on a wild but very real play. Sam took a painful market, wrapped it in a $29 eBook with a simple bump offer, and used Meta ads to drive buyers who can be referred to lawyers on the back end. We walk through the exact funnel, why AOV vs CAC is the only math that matters, how printing real copies boosted trust, and the snag he hit with Meta’s persona...
2025-10-3131 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerSix Hard Lessons That Would Have Saved Me Years⏐Ep. #238Check 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━In this solo episode I’m doing something different and ranking my six biggest business failures from #6 to #1. I walk through No BS Crypto with John McAfee, the painful lessons from running a third-party logistics company that did $400K a month with 90% revenue tied to one toxic client, and the whirlwind of launching Bitcoin mining at the exact wrong time after a bull-run high where we did $10M in 90 days and still lost in the end. I also get honest a...
2025-10-2429 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThe Truth About the Music Industry’s Money Game⏐Ep. #235Check 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 Ace Enders from The Early November to unpack how money actually moves in music and what it really takes to make a living today. We get into the old label world of advances, recoupment, and why most bands made their money on touring and merch, not album sales. Ace shares what happened when Drive-Thru Records deals flowed up to MCA, why the mid-2000s shift to streaming left so many royalties in limbo, and w...
2025-10-171h 11The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerShe Makes $10M/Year and Doesn’t Even Exist (AI Influencers Explained)⏐Ep. #231Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Romain Torres, founder of ArcAds, to talk about how people are building real businesses with AI-generated influencers and ads. We broke down how these “fake” influencers are making millions, why older audiences convert better, and how creators are cloning themselves to post more content without recording. Romain shared the exact process to make $10K–$15K a month selling AI ad services to brands, plus how he’d automate the whole thing using Zapier, Make, and ChatGPT. You can find Romain on LinkedIn and X by searching Romain Torres, founder of ArcAds.If you want to try ArcAds yoursel...
2025-10-0839 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThe Easy Way to Copy These $1M+ Online Businesses⏐Ep. #230Get 30 days free on HighLevel only with my link: https://www.gohighlevel.com/chris-koerner━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━In this solo episode I walk through how regular people are building real businesses by white labeling simple software. I break down a few examples that are already making serious money and show you exactly how to spot these opportunities yourself. I also share the process I use to dig into what’s working, how to find the products, the pricing, and even how they get customers. There are a few tools I use that make this whole thing a lot easier, and I show all of them in the e...
2025-10-0624 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner$50K a Year From 1 Website With 1 Hour/Month of Work (Copy This)⏐Ep. #226Check 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 o...
2025-09-2646 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThe Most Copy-Paste Way to Build an Online Business⏐Ep. #224Check 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 A...
2025-09-2253 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow to Sell Anything With Just 4 Simple Steps⏐Ep. #222Beehiiv 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...
2025-09-1745 min
Table Rush Talk Show!774 - Chris Koerner (Featured Clip): The Hidden 67-Business Playbook — White-Label SaaS, Free Tools, and Affiliate Genius📝 Episode Summary: Chris Koerner has started 75 businesses, with 10 of them reaching 7–8+ figures. In this episode, Mischa Zvegintzov shares a clip from Chris that reveals a killer business idea hiding in plain sight.You’ll learn how Chris uncovered 67 companies making serious money by white-labeling a $300 software, how he reverse-engineered their funnels, ads, and offers using free tools like Meta Ads Library and Wayback Machine, and how he turned his breakdown into a marketing masterclass by serving first, then sharing his affiliate link.This isn’t just about SaaS — it’s about influence. Whether you’re looking for your...
2025-09-1720 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerYour First Million Might Be in One of These Ideas⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #215Beehiiv 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 TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com.___HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I talk about some surprisingly profitable business ideas. We start with weddings as a service, where one guy built a $3M/year business without owning a venue. Then we get into how you could create your own Texas Snacks by reselling...
2025-08-2929 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerYou Can Build This $1M+ Business With No Tools and No Crew ⏐ Ep. #214Beehiiv 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 Wrex Lindsay to talk about one of the best opportunities I’ve seen in a while, the subcontractor model in home performance. What makes this so interesting is you don’t need a crew, a big shop, or tons of experience to get started...
2025-08-2739 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerAlex Hormozi Deep Dive: From Sleeping on a Gym Floor to Making $105M in One Day⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #212Beehiiv 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 TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com.___HoldCo Bros are back. In this episode, Nik and I break down how Alex Hormozi pulled off the biggest nonfiction book launch of all time and made $105 million in one day. We walk through his full story from sleeping on the floor of his gym to selling Gym Launch and launching...
2025-08-2254 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerDon’t Start a Business Until You’ve Done This First ⏐ Ep. #211Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━I walk you through exactly how I validate an online business idea before I ever launch it, using real data from places that actually matter. I use GummySearch, Reddit, and review sites like Captera, G2, GetApp, and TrustRadius to pull the true pain points and must haves for QuickBooks and Xero, then I run the same prompt across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Manus to cluster the findings. The big three complaints a...
2025-08-2028 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThere’s a Great Business Hiding in Your State⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #209Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at 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/chrisHoldCo Bros are back. In this one Nik and I map out a crazy challenge for next summer where I start a new business in every state in 50 days. We get into state‑specific ideas like Breaking Bad tourism in New Mexico with themed experiences and rentable props, s...
2025-08-1534 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThese Businesses Can Completely Change Your Life in 6 Months ⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #206Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com.HoldCo Bros are back with part two of our million dollar in six months challenge. If you missed part one, go check it out here: [ https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5y6hOtgrtVb ]. In this episode, Nik and I keep stacking high return business ideas you could actually start today. We dig into liquidation flipping for fast cash, breaking down how to buy inventory for pennies on the dollar and move it for solid margins. We explore the strategy of buying a busine...
2025-08-0829 minThe Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerI Started an Online Business in 56 Minutes (Beginner Friendly) ⏐ Ep. #204Check 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/30daysOfFreeHLHow 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 age...
2025-08-0426 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner$1M in 6 Months? These Are the Business Ideas We’d Bet On ⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #203Check 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 compa...
2025-08-0131 min
AURN NewsChris Koerner Inspires New Wave of EntrepreneursChris Koerner doesn’t look like a typical mogul. From selling golf balls as a kid to co-founding viral ventures like TexasSnax, Koerner has built a reputation for giving away business ideas that inspire laid-off and burned-out workers to try entrepreneurship. With a focus on working-class communities, he’s helping people launch small, fast-starting businesses while embracing independence and personal growth.
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2025-07-2901 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThis Simple Playbook Built a $120M AI Business (in 3 Months) w/ Sam ⏐ Ep. #200Check 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 monthsI 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...
2025-07-2529 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow to Start Reselling (Even With $0 in the Bank) w/ Shannon Jean⏐ Ep. #199Check 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 Shannon Jean and we talked about how to spot overlooked opportunities and turn them into real money. We got into strategies for flipping items with zero upfront cost, how...
2025-07-2334 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerYou Don’t Need an Online Business to Get Rich ⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #197Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.comHoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I dive into the power of zigging while everyone else zags. We break down the business behind The Flower Letters, a low churn $300K+ per month subscription built around physical mail and why this old school model is winning big. Then we riff on spin off ideas like analog pen pal chess games, choose your own adventure letters for kids, and...
2025-07-1832 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThe Smart Way to Start Small and Still Win Big ⏐ Ep. #195Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.comI sat down with Daniel Cronauer again and we talked all things service & local business. We got into how he’s opening his third gym right next to competitors and stealing their customers with simple tactics that actually work. We also talked about finding marketing shortcuts that cost almost nothing but drive real leads, how to use Facebook groups the smart way, and why most home service businesses never scale pa...
2025-07-141h 03
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThese Local Businesses Are Hidden Goldmines ⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #194Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.comHoldCo Bros are back! In this one, Nik and I talk through some crazy profitable ideas for local service businesses that almost anyone could start. It all kicked off when a real-life hot tub crew showed up at my Airbnb just as I was scripting a video about them. We dug into why hot tub maintenance and moving services are such great opportunities. We also talked about launching a ...
2025-07-1123 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerYou Don’t Need to Invent New AI Tool. Just Package One Use Case ⏐ Ep. #188Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.comHoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I talk about a bunch of AI wrapper ideas you could build today without needing to invent anything new. We talk about using ChatGPT to create personalized trivia games for parents and kids, then turn that into a full-blown business idea, just package it as a niche mobile app. We also brainstorm an AI handyman mentor, where ChatGPT walks you through...
2025-06-2734 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerStarting a Business Has Never Been Easier. Here’s How to Capitalize⏐ Ep. #185Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.comHoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I talk about why starting a business has never been easier—and how to actually take advantage of that. We go deep on AI-powered outreach and automation, including a guy closing $7K/month deals with in-person pitches and guarantees, and a 24-year-old automating CPA services with 140 clients at $50/month. We also got into selling custom GPTs, why friction kills momentum, and the idea of a lo...
2025-06-2035 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerYour Playbook to Selling Anything on the Internet in 2025| Ep. #184👋 Welcome to The Koerner Office!If you're here from my MFM appearance, thank you! You're gonna love this show. BUT this episode is better on YouTube because it's super visual and tactical. ▶️ Watch it here → https://youtu.be/uUlU5G1Nda0This one covers Facebook Ads for Beginners, but if you want my best episodes start here: 🔥 Ep 164: The Most Overlooked Way to Make Money Online (Directory Biz) 🔥 Ep 161: Missed Every Gold Rush 🔥 Ep 163: You're Overthinking It. Here’s the Simple Way to Start...
2025-06-1846 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThe Easiest Way to Test Any Business Idea⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #182Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.comHoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I discussed a bunch of real-world business ideas. We started with how I generated 70+ high-intent leads for a secret pickleball club using just $200 in Facebook ads. We got into the economics of renting out backyard sport courts, talked about a Swimpley-style marketplace for pickleball (www.portacourts.com), and broke down why bathtub refinishing might be one of...
2025-06-1332 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerSell These $3.5K AI Pitch Decks Built in 12 Min (+4 More Ideas)⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #179Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.comHoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I talked about some of the most practical AI use cases we’ve seen in a while. I shared a new idea I spun up just 10 minutes before we hit record, literally bought the domain and had Replit building it mid-episode. We talked about how to turn AI-generated pitch decks into real income, how to use Manus an...
2025-06-0636 min
This Golden Hour97. Chris Koerner and The Koerner OfficeIn today’s episode, we get to spend time with Chris Koerner from Texas. Chris is a father of four, a serial entrepreneur who has created more than 75 businesses with 10 of them worth 7-8+ figures, he’s a business ideas addict with more than a million followers on Instagram and more ideas than he can handle, he’s the host of The Koerner Office podcast, and he’s a devoted church and family man. Chris suspected that he had ADHD many years ago but wasn’t diagnosed until recently. We talked about how his ADHD has been a gift that has h...
2025-06-0640 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow to Generate Big Profits from Little Email Newsletters | Ep. #165Get 20% off Beehiiv for 3 months with my link: https://beehiiv.com?via=chris-koerner-BH-COLLABI 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...
2025-05-0540 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerWhat AI Tools Are Worth Your Time in 2025⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #158HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik shares what he learned from 30+ conversations with entrepreneurs using AI in their businesses—what tools they’re using, what’s actually working, and some surprising patterns that came up. We also talk about how he built a full workflow using Google CoLab and OpenAI to analyze all the data.I also share my experiment with a real-world billboard ad for the podcast, how I’m testing taglines with Facebook ads, and different ways I’m tracking t...
2025-04-1836 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business149 - How to Build a Business with AI Image Technology with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy). In this episode, we dive into the mind-blowing world of AI image generation and how it's completely changing the game, with Chris sharing some truly wild examples using Chat GPT 4.0.We then brainstorm some seriously cool business ideas you could launch right now leveraging this tech. But it's not all about the future; we also get into a fascinating discussion about the best path to entrepreneurship: should you jump in hea...
2025-04-1138 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerWhat Types of Ideas are Worth Chasing Today?⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #155HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I talk about the exciting advancements of ChatGPT 4.0 image generation, highlighting its ability to now edit pictures and create incredibly realistic AI images. We brainstormed potential business ideas leveraging this new technology, then we discussed the fundamentals of business success, where Nik introduced his framework emphasizing competitive advantage within idea and execution (grit, distribution, fulfillment, knowledge). We debated the significance of a strong market versus having a unique...
2025-04-1138 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow To Charge $1.5K/month Helping Businesses Use This Simple AI Device⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #152HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I explore the idea of launching an AI implementation agency to help businesses effectively navigate AI tools. We also dive into the concept of using wearable devices, like the Limitless pendant, for automated medical documentation, potentially replacing scribes. Additionally, we brainstorm various different applications for this technology, including sales coaching, enhancing employee productivity, and more.Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnikCheck out the Limitless pendant:
2025-04-0432 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerAI Agents and Deep Research Hacks. The Latest Updates⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #149HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I talk about the latest in AI and some unique business ideas. We begin by comparing ChatGPT and Perplexity, highlighting the strengths of Perplexity's deep research function. Our conversation touches on our experiences with custom GPTs and the power of using AI for identifying emerging trends. We also discuss the current reality of AI agents versus more traditional RPA. Later, we explore the idea of leveraging ...
2025-03-2834 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow to Connect the Right People and Profit⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #146HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I, Chris, talk about the power of the middleman business model as a great way to start a low-risk business today. We discuss the core idea of connecting buyers and sellers without dealing with inventory or providing services directly. I share the concept of a "Never Touch Plastic" marketplace, similar to Etsy, but focused on environmentally conscious consumers. We also talk about building an affiliate marketing website for plastic-free products...
2025-03-2135 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow to Get Everything You Want Out of Life⏐Ep. #144I sat down with Jordan Mix, a partner working with Greg Isenberg at Late Checkout, to talk about permissionless projects. We discussed what they are, and Jordan shared the core ideas behind Ryan Holiday's canvas strategy and Jack Butcher's permissionless apprentice philosophy. He shared a few fascinating stories about how undertaking these projects, such as creating custom sneakers and responding creatively to social media posts, led to unexpected opportunities with big names. Jordan explained how this approach can create valuable connections ...
2025-03-1750 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerBrainstorming Businesses You Could Start Around This One Genius Marketing Channel⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #143HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I talk about the initial stages of starting a business and why founders are so important early on. Nik shares his thoughts on how to grow your business by gradually giving up tasks, always keeping the most important things for yourself . We also discuss some interesting business ideas, like renting out Cybertrucks. This leads to a conversation about creative marketing, specifically using Airdrop in unique ways at different events. Later in the episode, we touch on Bitcoin, the...
2025-03-1437 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerAn Insider Spills the Secrets to Starting a $1M+ SaaS Agency⏐Ep. #142Get a free 30 day trial of HighLevel with this link only! https://www.gohighlevel.com/chris-koernerI sat down with HighLevel co-founder Robin Alex (www.linkedin.com/in/robinalex) to talk about launching a profitable agency using their all in one platform that is perfect for white labeling, including AI tools, and is very popular with SaaSpreneurs. He explained that it is the ideal platform for anyone who has a business or wants to start an agency, a...
2025-03-1253 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerMaking $23K/Month by Month 2 with a B2B Home Service | Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #140OG Episode that inspired Tyler: B2B Stump Grinding. Cash Cow or Dud?HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, we feature Tyler (https://x.com/StumpGuyTy), a listener who acted on our B2B stump grinding idea after hearing it on a previous episode, which led him to quit his 9-to-5 job. Tyler shares how he followed our advice word-for-word, testing the concept in Boise before launching in Provo. By implementing our strategies, he achieved impressive...
2025-03-0737 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business127 - I Built a $250K Tool in 90 Minutes (NO CODING!) with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we dive into AI app builders and explore lessons learned from a billionaire. Chris shares his plan to test AI-enabled app builders like Cursor and Replit to create a calorie counter app, aiming to identify the most efficient platform. He also recounts building a tool with Replete that analyzes vast financial data, potentially boosting a comp...
2025-02-2836 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerI Built a $250K Tool During the Super Bowl without Coding.⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #137HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I talk about GPT Operator, Nik shares his insights on preparing for AI agents with standard operating procedures, treating them like new employees. I recount building a tool with Replit for a friend, potentially adding seven figures in value. I also share insights from spending seven hours with a West Texas oil billionaire, emphasizing long-term thinking and valuing the thought process over correct answers. Learn more about Nik here
2025-02-2835 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business124 - How to Piggyback Your Way to Success: AI, Med Spas, Golf Courses and More with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we explore different cool business ideas: Med Spas and Golf Courses and AI Agents. We kick things off with a lighthearted story about a raisin cane's visit and a "Think You Should Leave" t-shirt. Then, we dive into the booming Med Spa market, driven by millennials obsessed with health and aging. We discus...
2025-02-2151 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow to Piggyback Your Way to Success: AI, Med Spas, Golf Courses and More.⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #134HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I kick things off with a funny story about going to Raisin Canes while wearing a "Think You Should Leave" t-shirt. Then we talk about the booming Med Spa market, which is really driven by millennials who are both vain and obsessed with their health. Nik and I then discuss how there's potential in integrating Med Spas with golf courses and other membership-based businesses. I share my idea of starting a sauna/cold plunge business inside...
2025-02-2150 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerPart 2/2: How to Profit Big from the AI Wrapper Gold Rush⏐Ep. #132Get a free 30 day trial of HL with this link only! https://www.gohighlevel.com/chris-koernerI sat down with Sam Thompson (https://x.com/ImSamThompson) again, and we talked about AI wrappers and a tweet from Greg Isenberg about DeepSeek and ChatGPT wrappers. We discussed interface loyalty and why user interface is more important than the AI model. Sam shared experiences with Creative OS and integrating into Facebook ad management. We also brainstormed actionable...
2025-02-1738 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerBuilding AI Tools to Defend Against AI Tools⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #131HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I discuss the world of controversial self-help gurus, specifically focusing on Dan Pena. We dissect Pena's background, from his early days in Florida to his claims of a massive oil empire and his now infamous $30,000 mastermind seminars. We analyze his aggressive persona and tactics, while trying to understand what makes him successful. We question the real value of his teachings, including his QLA principles, and if his advice is actually useful or...
2025-02-1440 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerQ&A: Facebook Group Marketing, AI Clones, Domain Name Investing & more⏐Ep. #130Get a free 30 day trial of HL with this link only! https://www.gohighlevel.com/chris-koernerI'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...
2025-02-1221 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerPart 1/2: How to Make Money With a No-Code App: A Step-by-Step Guide⏐Ep. #129Get a free 30 day trial of HL with this link only! https://www.gohighlevel.com/chris-koernerI 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...
2025-02-1032 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business118 - How to Start a High-Profit "Convenience" Business (That's Not a Scam) with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we discuss the world of sales and unexpectedly profitable business models, such as pest control, a field Chris has 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 po...
2025-02-0729 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThe Margins on this Boring Business are Kind of Insane⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #128HoldCo 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...
2025-02-0728 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThe Easiest Way to Make Money with AI (No Code)⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #125HoldCo 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 ...
2025-01-3132 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerQ&A: Masterclass on Starting a Newsletter, Business Failure and Validating Ideas⏐Ep. #124Check 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]Using these links gets you a discount and helps support this podcast. 🚀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 expl...
2025-01-2924 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerThe Best Marketing Masterclass You'll Hear in 2025⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #122Get a free 30 day trial of HL with this link only! https://www.gohighlevel.com/chris-koernerHoldCo 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...
2025-01-2440 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business101 - Robot Lawnmowers, Christmas Tree Business & Monetizing Email Lists with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm new business ideas and share insights into our businesses. This week, we talk about starting a Christmas tree rental service with delivery and pickup, acquiring tree lots from landscaping companies, and bu...
2024-12-2736 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business99 - How To Start A Business With No Money: College Tuition Negotiation, Local Concierge & More with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm new business ideas and share insights into our businesses.In this episode, we explore college tuition negotiation and how to offer it as a service to save thousands for families and build a profitable busine...
2024-12-2033 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business96 - Don't Miss Out On The $150 Billion Pet Industry Boom: Ideas You Can Start Today with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm and share insights into our businesses.In this episode, we explore the idea of using farmers markets as a way to test products, get direct customer feedback, and validate concepts. Then, we talk a...
2024-12-1326 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business93 - Don’t Miss the $16 Billion Genealogy Boom: Use AI Tools with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm and share insights into our businesses. In this episode we discuss the Silver Tsunami idea - capturing stories from the older generation using AI. We're talking about video...
2024-12-0642 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow to Cash In on the $16 Billion Genealogy Boom with AI Tools. HoldCo Bros discuss! Ep. #101HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I are talking about two big ideas today. First up, we talk about the Silver Tsunami - how to capture stories from the older generation using AI. Think video interviews, AI transcription, and even creating chatbots based on family history. Then we talked about biohacking - Chris shares his idea of using tools like continuous glucose monitors for accountability challenges. It’s all about health, growth, and leveraging tech to make life better.Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/co...
2024-12-0642 min
The Jack Bosch Show092: RV Park Investing Strategies for High-Margins with Chris Koerner // Jack Bosch ShowIn this episode, Jack sits down with an Chris Koerner, an entrepreneur who shares his journey from starting an iPhone repair business in college to investing in crypto and scaling a portfolio of RV parks. Chris reveals his strategy for building high-margin, marketing-heavy businesses and how he balances work, family, and personal passions like ultra-marathons. Whether you're interested in RV park investing or crafting a fulfilling entrepreneurial life, this episode is packed with insights. Chris' Website -- 📲 Follow Me On Social Media! INSTAGRAM TIK TOK LIN...
2024-12-0533 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business90 - The Easiest Way to Start a Lead Gen Business Using Facebook Groups with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every week we get together to brainstorm and share insights into our businesses.In this episode, we’re bringing you Part 1 of our discussion, where we explore three big ideas: custom concerts, AI-power...
2024-11-2939 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business84 - BEST Way to Make Money with Reddit In 2024 with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy), as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every Friday, we brainstorm new business ideas.This week, we’re bringing you Part 1 of our discussion, where we focus on two main topics: growing a subreddit as a business tool and a creative...
2024-11-1533 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business81 - How to Create a $10K/Month Side Hustle with GPT for Sheets with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every Friday, we brainstorm ideas and share exclusive insights into our businesses. This week, we’re bringing you Part 2 of our conversation - Part 1 -> Ep. 78.We cover some exciting topics...
2024-11-0832 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business78 - Selling Drugs, Vending Machines and Stripping Bankrupt Companies for Parts with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner Chris Koerner (https://x.com/mhp_guy) as we dive into another episode of HoldCo Bros! Chris and I have generated over $100 million across our companies, and every Friday, we brainstorm ideas and share exclusive insights into our businesses. This week, we discuss strategies to acquire assets from bankrupt companies, an update on our viral ...
2024-11-0128 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business72 - How to Start a Negative COGS Business with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner, Chris Koerner (http://tkopod.co/p-x), as we talk about some exciting business ideas and what's happening in our companies. In this episode, we explore how to start a YouTube channel for your home services business by creating time-lapse videos to use as a marketing funnel. We also discuss how to leverage Instagram's Close Friends feature as a marketing channe...
2024-10-1835 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business69 - Guerrilla Marketing & Treasure Hunts: How to Use Creative Marketing with Chris Koerner🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), and my business partner, Chris Koerner (http://tkopod.co/p-x), as we talk about Project Skydrop, a real-world treasure hunt with $27,000 worth of gold hidden and up for grabs. We also dive into how businesses can leverage this concept for creative local marketing. In addition, we discuss a clever AI chatbot designed to dispute late deliveries on Amazon and explore a unique fundraising idea
2024-10-1141 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHow to skip the line and build a $1M business in a week. Ep. #027HoldCo Bros Chris (x.com/mhp_guy) and Nik (x.com/cofoundersnik) discuss ideas for building a big business FAST by partnering with the unlikeliest of influencers...Timestamps below. Enjoy!Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://form.typeform.com/to/Eb8KaY0pLearn more about me: http://chrisjkoerner.comLearn about my company: http://cofounders.comFollow me on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/mhp_guyFree weekly business ideas newsletter: https://newsletter...
2024-06-0639 min
Always Be Building#208: Serial Entrepreneurship - Chris KoernerThis episode's guest is Chris Koerner. He is a serial entrepreneur and loves the art of building businesses. Chris has founded and built multiple companies across different industries and currently manages them in his holding company. This episode we discuss the challenges Chris has faced juggling so many different companies at once. We look at the successes and failures he's had in his career and what keeps him motivated to find the next great deal. Chris tells some wild stories about when he started a company with John McAfee and went to his home surrounded by...
2024-05-281h 04
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerHoldco bros discuss unique business ideas, FB group lead gen and more! Ep. #022Holdco bros, Chris and Nik, unite for a 2nd time. Check out Nik's podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYTToday we chat all things:- A kid making bank from an obscure FB Group leadgen tactic- Unbundling the unbundlers- AI generated, automated podcasts- Negative CAC ASMR YouTube channelsTimestamps below!Submit a question for the show: http://form.typeform.com/to/Eb8KaY0pWatch the video version of this on YouTube instead: https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice?sub_c...
2024-05-2038 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerCool biz ideas, pet cremation 101, how much do the MFM hosts make & how much does Mr. Beast make? Ep. #016. Small Business Ideas and EntrepreneurshipChris and his business partner Nik (https://twitter.com/CoFoundersNik) catch up on all things:- Figuring out how much the hosts of My First Million Make- Finding out how much Mr. Beast makes- How the pet cremation biz works and how their equity is split in this biz- Cool biz ideas you could implement inside of stadiums- Everything we are working on right now.--Check out Nik's show "Nikonomics" onSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/5avyu98yApple: https://tinyurl...
2024-05-0246 min
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerKoerner's Corner Name Change & Why - Quick Listen! Ep. #008. Small Business Ideas and EntrepreneurshipI'm changing the name but the content stays the same. Here is why!Submit a question for the show: http://form.typeform.com/to/Eb8KaY0pWatch the video version of this on YouTube instead: https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice?sub_confirmation=1Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://newsletter.chrisjkoerner.com/Learn more about me: http://chrisjkoerner.comFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhp_guy
2024-03-2703 min
The Intrinsic Value Podcast - The Investor’s Podcast NetworkMI334: Confessions of an Entrepreneurial Addict w/ Chris KoernerIn this week’s episode, Patrick Donley (@JPatrickDonley) sits down with serial entrepreneur, Chris Koerner to talk about his holding company, Cofounders and the unique way he launches new entrepreneurial ventures. You’ll also hear what it was like for Chris to be a missionary for two years in Hungary, a crazy story about partnering with John McAfee, how he got involved in bitcoin mining, his experience doing ultramarathons, why living organ donoring became extremely important to him, and so much more!Chris Koerner has started over 20 different companies and currently runs a holding comp...
2024-03-111h 00
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris KoernerQ&A: Tesla Wheel Repair, B2B Police SaaS, Cold Email Agency, Starting a Roofing Co. Ep. #002. Small Business Ideas and EntrepreneurshipSubmit a question for the show: http://form.typeform.com/to/Eb8KaY0pWatch the video version of this on YouTube instead: https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice?sub_confirmation=1Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://newsletter.chrisjkoerner.com/Learn more about me: http://chrisjkoerner.comFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhp_guyWelcome to Episode 2 of Koerner's Corner! Today we had questions from 9 callers that covered:Payment Processor Discussion - Best way to handle p...
2024-02-281h 09
The Application Security PodcastKatharina Koerner -- Security as Responsible AIDr. Katharina Koerner, a renowned advisor and community builder with expertise in privacy by design and responsible AI, joins Chris and Robert to delve into the intricacies of responsible AI in this episode of the Application Security Podcast. She explores how security intersects with AI, discusses the ethical implications of AI's integration into daily life, and emphasizes the importance of educating ourselves about AI risk management frameworks. She also highlights the crucial role of AI security engineers, the ethical debates around using AI in education, and the significance of international AI governance. This discussion is a deep dive into...
2023-11-2150 min