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
Episodes
286 episodes
AI Agents and Deep Research Hacks. The Latest Updates⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #149
HoldCo 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 d...
Everything I'm Working on in March 2025 | Ep. # 148
Dear diary, here are all the businesses I accidentally started this month. Timestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tk...
How to Test Your Business Ideas Before Launching with Sam (Part 2/2)⏐Ep. #147
Here's part 2 of my latest conversation with Sam. If you haven't already, go listen to part 1 (Ep. #145) now! I sat down with Sam Thompson again and we talked about a bunch of potential business ideas....
How to Connect the Right People and Profit⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #146
HoldCo 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...
Fresh Growth Hack Ideas with Sam, Friend of the Pod (1/2)⏐Ep. #145
I sat down with Sam Thompson (https://x.com/ImSamThompson), a regular on the podcast, to riff on business ideas, starting with the development of his sourdough GPT wrapper app and h...
How to Get Everything You Want Out of Life⏐Ep. #144
I 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 c...
Brainstorming Businesses You Could Start Around This One Genius Marketing Channel⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #143
HoldCo 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 t...
An Insider Spills the Secrets to Starting a $1M+ SaaS Agency⏐Ep. #142
Get 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 (
Greg Isenberg on AI Tools That Will Replace You (or Make You Rich) | Ep. #141
I sat down with Greg Isenberg to talk about AI, automation, and the tools shaping the future. He started by breaking down his current AI stack - what he’s using, what’s overrated, and what’s actually making hi...
Making $23K/Month by Month 2 with a B2B Home Service | Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #140
OG Episode that inspired Tyler: B2B Stump Grinding. Cash Cow or Dud?HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, we feature Tyler (
How to Start this $337k/Yr Service Business You’ve Never Heard Of⏐Ep. #139
I sat down with Marc Gaskins (https://x.com/OvenPusher) of Event Kitchens to discuss his $337k/year event rental business in Charleston, South Carolina. Marc noticed caterers ne...
Is It Too Late to Start a Shopify Store or YouTube Channel? + AI Agents⏐(Pt. 2/2) Ep. #138
Here's part 2 of my latest conversation with Connor. If you haven't already, go listen to part 1 (Ep. #135) now! I sat down with Connor Gross (https://x.com/c_gro), and w...
I Built a $250K Tool During the Super Bowl without Coding.⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #137
HoldCo 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 recou...
How to Create a Viral Business: Lessons from Toasted Tours' Success⏐Ep. #136
I sat down with Kevin Throop, founder of Toasted Tours, and talked about creating his unconventional tour business. Kevin, formerly at Tesla, wanted to control his destiny, starting with $65,000 and a $3,000 schoo...
Which Jobs Will AI Steal First?⏐(Pt. 1/2) Ep. #135
I sat down with podcast regular Connor Gross (https://x.com/c_gro), and we talked about practical applications of AI in business. Connor shared the story of an AI program boosting sales by ...
How to Piggyback Your Way to Success: AI, Med Spas, Golf Courses and More.⏐Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #134
HoldCo 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, ...
How to Build a Chat GPT Wrapper (Real Success Story)⏐Ep. #133
Sign up at HeyRosie.com and use code TKO50 for 50% off your first monthI sat down with Jordan Gal (https://x.com/JordanGal) abou...
Part 2/2: How to Profit Big from the AI Wrapper Gold Rush⏐Ep. #132
Get 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/...
Building AI Tools to Defend Against AI Tools⏐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...
Q&A: Facebook Group Marketing, AI Clones, Domain Name Investing & more⏐Ep. #130
Get 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 stunt...
Part 1/2: How to Make Money With a No-Code App: A Step-by-Step Guide⏐Ep. #129
Get a free 30 day trial of HL with this link only! https://www.gohighlevel.com/chris-koernerI sat down with podcast regular Sam Thompson (
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...
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...
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...
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 -...