The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner

6 Ways to Make Money With AI Agents Starting From Zero - Ep. #343

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Oct 13, 2026
Explore six ways to build businesses with AI agents from scratch. Topics include automated contractor quote brokerage, Facebook Marketplace consignment, agent-powered dropshipping, low-cost local lead websites, automated client outreach, and simple consumer products. Also covered: choosing the right tools, coordinating multiple agents, and creating reusable AI workflows.
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ANECDOTE

Muse Turned 82 Pool Quotes Into A Business

  • Chris Koerner used Muse to contact 82 Dallas-Fort Worth pool builders with identical plans and received eight quotes overnight.
  • Prices ranged from $120,000 to $240,000, turning a tedious comparison process into a potential pool-consulting business costing only a few dollars in credits.
INSIGHT

Choose Agents Where Your Work Already Lives

  • Each agent has a natural operating environment: Muse excels with Meta and Google products, while GrokBot fits X and real-time outreach.
  • Moving an AI workflow between agents becomes easier when you first export a master prompt describing your identity, projects, preferences, and working style.
ANECDOTE

Marketplace Automation Cut A Repair Quote 90 Percent

  • Muse listed and negotiated garage items on Facebook Marketplace, then found a spray-foam contractor who quoted $1,200 instead of the original $12,000.
  • The same workflow can become a no-store consignment service by handling listings, price reductions, inquiries, scheduling, and payment coordination.
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