The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner He Copied an Idea I Posted and Built a $2,600/Week Business⏐Ep. #267
Jan 20, 2026
A viral idea sparked Tim's journey into running an RC construction business. He creatively adjusted pricing, doubling demand while navigating county fairs and events. Tim shared insights on building custom session-tracking software to enhance scalability. His biggest win was earning $2,600 in just one week. As he plans to open a retail location and explore franchising, he reflects on the importance of validating low-cost, offline business concepts. Plus, he highlights the significance of strategic networking and iteration for growth.
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Viral Idea Turned Real Business
- Tim saw a viral cafe short and decided to replicate the idea in Erlanger, Kentucky.
- He built a trailer-based RC excavator business and began testing it at fairs and events.
Started While Keeping A Day Job
- Tim had a W-2 career in IT and A-V while running side businesses before launching the RC trailer.
- He used fairs to validate demand and loved seeing kids and parents interact with the machines.
Shorten Sessions To Boost Throughput
- Lower session length or price to increase throughput and reduce parent impatience.
- Tim cut 10-minute sessions to 5 minutes and doubled business volume.