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 services
- How to invest in RV parks or mobile home parks
Sometimes I'll chat with another entrepreneur buddy, sometimes I'll go solo.
I've built lots of companies, run multiple businesses, and made tons of mistakes (so you don't have to).
If you love entrepreneurship, marketing, business ideas or agency life, this show is for you.
Let's make you some money with cool business ideas! Find me at TKOPOD.COM
Chris Koerner of The Koerner Office
The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs
Deep Dive: This Dude Quit His Job to Make $18K/Month With This… Ep. #99
In this episode, I sat down with Cinco Winston, the founder of True Line Striping TX (https://truelinestripingtx.com). Cinco shares his journey of leaving his W-2 job to starting a successful pavement marking business in Waco, Texas.
We discuss his approach to finding clients, managing cash flow, and offering early discounts to build credibility. Cinco shares his strategies for pricing jobs effectively, the challenges of door-knocking for new customers, and the lessons learned from navigating the early months of running a business.
Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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00:00 Highlights & Introduction
06:07 Understanding the Business Model: Costs and Profits
11:53 Navigating the First Jobs: Building a Customer Base
18:15 Job Types and Revenue: Small, Medium, and Large Projects
24:49 Building a Customer Base Through Networking
30:52 Sales Strategies and Customer Acquisition
36:13 The Challenges and Rewards of Business Ownership
41:55 Scaling the Business and Future Plans
