My First Million The Side Hustle King: “I’m making $8K/DAY from easy businesses”
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Jun 18, 2025 
Chris Koerner, an entrepreneur who thrives on local side hustles, shares his journey to making $8K a day. He discusses innovative venture ideas like a hole-in-one golf challenge and Buc-ee's snack arbitrage. Koerner emphasizes the power of curiosity over focus and the importance of saying yes to new opportunities. He reveals how low-competition niches like pet cremation and stump grinding can lead to success. With a 'copy-paste' mentality, he advocates learning from proven business models to boost entrepreneurial ventures.
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Floating Hole-in-One Golf Business
- Chris Koerner shared the idea of a floating hole-in-one golf challenge that pays $10,000 for a hole in one.
- This roadside golf game uses math to profit despite frequent payouts, making it a fun, low-maintenance side hustle.
Leverage Facebook Marketplace
- Use Facebook Marketplace to post organic local service offers like fencing or Bitcoin mining hosting.
- Posting often across multiple accounts and cities can generate millions without paid ads.
Pet Cremation Business Model
- Chris launched a pet cremation business after learning about its 90% net margins and market potential.
- He combined lead generation with logistics solutions to serve veterinarians and cremation facilities profitably.