The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner 6 Simple Side Hustles You Can Start With Zero Experience⏐Ep. #266
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Jan 15, 2026 
Greg Isenberg, a product-minded entrepreneur and founder of the Startup Ideas Podcast, shares his insights on low-cost side hustles. The duo brainstorms innovative concepts like mobile bike washes and vending machines for quirky items. They discuss strategies for validating ideas and using social media for distribution. From creating wristband advertisements to selling drink-safety stickers, they explore overlooked opportunities that require little startup experience. Their conversation inspires listeners to take action and start their own ventures.
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Test A Mobile Bike-Wash MVP
- Start a mobile automated bike-wash at trailheads and events to capture riders who pay for fast service.
- Validate with a rented trailer and a $200 pressure washer before buying equipment.
Monetize With Subscriptions
- Package bike washing as a subscription to create recurring revenue and control usage with minor friction.
- Offer unlimited washes for a set monthly fee and add strategic usage limits to protect margins.
Wristbands Drove Phone Repair Traffic
- Chris recounts printing custom wristbands as a college student to drive iPhone repair customers.
- He distributed low-cost wristbands at bars and the promo materially turned his struggling store around.