The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs You Don’t Need a Big Idea. Copy These Winners Instead ft. Connor | Ep. #173
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May 23, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Connor Gross, a regular guest and entrepreneur focused on innovative business ideas, dives into exciting topics like plastic-free products, AI voice agents, and the booming e-commerce market. He shares the success story of a boxed stuffed animal company that hit a million orders. Additionally, Connor discusses transforming everyday kids' products into major brands and the impact of AI on labor and consumer engagement, urging entrepreneurs to adapt to these rapid changes.
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Sendafriend's Gifting Success
- Sendafriend.co achieved a million orders in under seven years selling stuffed animals with custom greeting cards.
- Occasion-based gifting products like plants, self-care bundles, and pet treats have strong market potential.
AI Wrapper for Seniors
- Build simple AI app wrappers focused on distinct demographics, like a chat GPT wrapper with large fonts for older users.
- Prioritize interface loyalty because customers acquired early may stay for a decade.
Wrappers' Value Beyond AI Models
- AI wrappers' value lies not in proprietary models but in their marketing, interface, community, and customer habits.
- Interfaces generate loyalty that commoditized AI models can't capture alone.