The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner The Most Overlooked $10K/month Business You Can Start This Weekend - Ep. #336
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Sep 18, 2026 
Mike Herod, entrepreneur and founder of VoSkill, turned a Facebook post into a thriving children’s woodworking business. He shares how simple projects, homeschool networks, and word of mouth fueled growth, from a sub-$500 mobile setup to major school contracts. They explore safety, pricing, scholarships, camps, marketing, and how beginners can build a profitable weekend side hustle.
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Use Free Classes To Build Social Proof
- Run a few free classes when launching without pictures, reviews, or social proof.
- Mike used two free events to generate photos, videos, reviews, and referrals before switching entirely to paid classes.
A Father Son Event Revealed Hidden Demand
- A Facebook lead produced a father-son workshop with 38 children paying $150 each.
- Mike discovered that almost none of the fathers had used power tools, revealing strong demand for practical skills across generations.
Simple Projects Make The Model Profitable
- Simple projects create profitable classes because students need manageable wins, not elaborate builds.
- Mike’s examples included brain teasers, robots, and cornhole boards assembled with basic lumber, screws, and limited tools.