The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs

My 2025 Profit Reveal: A Full Breakdown of Every Income Stream⏐Ep. #261

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Dec 30, 2025
Dive into a detailed analysis of business wins and losses from 2025! Discover why a pickleball club was shut down and learn about a lucrative firewood startup. Hear about the ups and downs of vending machines and a tax audit that turned into a $170,000 profit boost. Check out new community initiatives for entrepreneurs and the launch of Playmakers.ai. Plus, get insights into investments, an impulsive 50K ultra marathon decision, and reflections on personal goals. A captivating overview of entrepreneurship and life lessons awaits!
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Teaching Teens Entrepreneurship With Firewood

  • Chris started College Fund Firewood with teenagers from church to help them earn money for college.
  • They made a few thousand dollars and plan to run it again despite slow pickup this season.
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Built A Backyard Sport Court As A Launch Pad

  • Chris built a Backyard Funhouse sport court himself for $28,000 instead of $50k+ by managing subcontractors.
  • He turned it into a high-ticket install business but has quotes out and no closed jobs yet.
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Why He Shelved The Pickleball Club

  • Chris tested a private indoor pickleball club for his 2,100 sq ft shop and found strong demand via Facebook ads.
  • He canceled it after discovering $70k–$90k buildout costs and zoning/septic risks and wanting flexibility for other uses.
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