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
209 episodes
The Best Marketing Masterclass You'll Hear in 2025. 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
How to Turn Addiction Into an Ethical Business That Helps People⏐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
How to Start a $1M+ AI Business with No Coding Experience⏐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 Spreadsheet 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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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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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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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
A Billion Dollar Travel Business Idea Hiding in Plain Sight ft. Connor⏐Ep. #106
I sat down with Connor Gross (https://x.com/c_gro), a regular on the podcast. We got into some cool ideas once again. We started with used golf sets - why they’re easy to refurbish, flip, a...
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Episode 106
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26:26
How to Growth Hack a Bounce House Rental Biz with $1,600 (Step-by-Step Guide) Ep. #105
In this episode, I dive deep into the bounce house rental business, breaking down how you can start with a one-time investment of $1,600 and get your money back the first month. From low overhead to high margins, I d...
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Episode 105
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23:12
The Place to Validate and/or Launch a Business That Everyone Overlooks. Holdco Bros Discuss! Ep. #104
HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I dive into three big ideas this week. First, we explore how to use farmers markets as a testing ground for new ideas, getting direct customer feedback and validating concepts. Next, we ...
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Episode 104
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26:26
Q&A: Creative Growth Hacks, Fixing Burnout Problems and Agency Startup Tips Ep. #103
In this episode, I answer your voicemail-submitted questions about launching a vending machine business with math on your side, overcoming burnout and rediscovering passion, pricing for a mobile oil change service, a...
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Episode 103
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30:48
How This 23-Year-Old Profits by Renting Out 200 Used Washers and Dryers. Ep. #102
In this episode, I sit down with Kyler, founder of Utah Appliance Rental (utahappliancerental.com), to talk about how he turned a $30k investment into a business that generates near-pas...
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Episode 102
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How to Cash In on the $16 Billion Genealogy Boom with AI Tools. HoldCo Bros discuss! Ep. #101
HoldCo 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 ev...
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Episode 101
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42:12
How to Turn Your FEAR Into FUEL and Start a Business. Ep. #100
In this episode, I answer your voicemail-submitted questions about scaling a furniture flipping business, overcoming entrepreneurial fears, starting with limited capital, launching a photo booth business, find...
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Episode 100
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