
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 chris@cofounders.com with any feedback. Enjoy!
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Episodes
218 episodes
Genius or Fraud? Who Is "The Trillion Dollar Man?”⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #131
HoldCo 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 claim...
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Episode 131
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40:17

Q&A: Facebook Group Marketing, AI Clones, Domain Name Investing & more⏐Ep. #130
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 usin...
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Season 2
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Episode 130
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21:42

Part 1/2: How to Make Money With a No-Code App: A Step-by-Step Guide⏐Ep. #129
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 Faceb...
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Season 2
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Episode 129
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32:42

The Margins on this Boring Business are Kind of Insane⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #128
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...
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Episode 128
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26:57

Part 2/2: Home Service Masterclass – How to Find Customers⏐Ep. #127
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 do...
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Episode 127
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35:59

I Tried to Run 10 AI Agents At Once. Here's What Happened (ChatGPT Operator)⏐Ep. #126
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, l...
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Episode 126
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18:06

The Easiest Way to Make Money with AI (No Code)⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #125
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 -...
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Episode 125
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32:39

Q&A: Masterclass on Starting a Newsletter, Business Failure and Validating Ideas⏐Ep. #124
Check out the tools I use for my newsletter business:➡ Beehiiv – Build and monetize your newsletter: [https://www.beehiiv.com?via=chris-koerner]➡ SparkLoop...
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Episode 124
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23:44

Part 1/2: The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your First Service Business⏐Ep. #123
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 ...
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Episode 123
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32:29

The Best Marketing Masterclass You'll Hear in 2025⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #122
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 ...
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Episode 122
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40:03

Why I’m Bullish on Home Services⏐Ep. #121
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 (
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Episode 121
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23:24

Deep dive on the front porch floral business.⏐Ep. #120
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 disc...
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Episode 120
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29:38

Analyzing Business Ideas from Viral Instagram Reels⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #119
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 i...
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Episode 119
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32:59

Part 2/2 - Riffing on Business Ideas with James Camp⏐Ep. #118
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...
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Episode 118
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32:14

Part 1/2 - Riffing on Business Ideas with James Camp⏐Ep. #117
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 ...
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Episode 117
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33:56

How to Use AI Agents to Do the Work For You⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #116
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
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Episode 116
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43:15

Q&A: Real Estate Scraping, Selling Spreadsheets On Etsy, Bookkeeping Basics & More⏐Ep. #115
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 th...
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Season 2
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Episode 115
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32:57

How I Built a $10M Business⏐Ep. #114
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-milli...
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Episode 114
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31:57

Is Consistency Overrated? Content, Wins & Losses, Investments, & Our 2024 Business Lessons⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #113
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...
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Episode 113
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44:44

My 2024 in Review. Net Worth Breakdown, Investments & More⏐Ep. #112
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 ...
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Episode 112
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18:55

The Legal Way to Sell Fake Pills? Placebo Business & More⏐Ep. #111
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-t...
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Episode 111
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35:03

Robot lawnmowers, Christmas tree business & monetizing email lists⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #110
HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I talk about starting a Christmas tree rental service with delivery and pickup, acquiring tree lots from landscaping companies, and buying into this type of seasonal business. We also di...
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Episode 110
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36:18

Q&A: Is Passive Income a Lie? Fake Private Jet Studio, Advice for 2025 & More⏐Ep. #109
I’m back with another Q&A episode! This week, I answer your questions about launching a private jet photo studio business, starting a tree trimming business while working a full-time job, and when to form an L...
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Season 2
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Episode 109
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24:10

How to Build No-Code SaaS Business in Days. Ep. #108
I sat down with Sam Thompson (https://x.com/ImSamThompson), a regular on the podcast, to riff on business ideas. We start with the prosumer software market, breaking down why targeting creators, real estate agents, and other prosu...
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Season 2
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Episode 108
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46:15

How to Start a Tuition Negotiation Business + More College Ideas. Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #107
HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I talk about three big ideas this week. First, we talk about college tuition negotiation - helping families save thousands while building a lean, profitable service. Then, there’s the concie...
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Episode 107
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33:17
