The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs
Chris Koerner
Hey, I'm Chris Koerner - serial entrepreneur, business ideas addict, and your new ADHD business ideas best friend. I've started 75 businesses, with 10 of them being worth 7-8+ figures. I love startup ideas!Want to make money, grow a business, or just start a side hustle? You're in the right spot.This show covers:- Real-world growth hacking tips- Deep dives into cool business ideas and AI tools.- Simple business advice for small business & startups- Ways to make money with side hustles and home services- How to invest in RV parks or mobile home parksSometimes I'll chat with another entrepreneur buddy, sometimes I'll go solo.I've built lots of companies, run multiple businesses, and made tons of mistakes (so you don't have to).If you love entrepreneurship, marketing, business ideas or agency life, this show is for you.Let's make you some money with cool business ideas! Find me at TKOPOD.COMChris Koerner of The Koerner Office
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Nov 10, 2025 • 22min
The New Best Way to Make Money Reselling Online?!⏐Ep. #245
Shannon Jean, a reselling expert known for running auctions and teaching strategies on liquidation buying, dives into the lucrative world of live selling. She reveals how sellers can buy brand-new apparel for mere pennies through liquidation deals, and emphasizes the efficiency of live selling over traditional listings. Shannon introduces tools like Whatnot Spy for tracking auction trends and discusses creative ideas like vending machines selling mystery box returns. Tune in for tips on scaling reselling businesses and entering the exciting world of live commerce!
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Nov 7, 2025 • 29min
We Turned Random Words Into $20K/Month Businesses Ideas⏐Ep. #244
In this engaging discussion, entrepreneur Sam Thompson joins to turn random words into viable business concepts. Known for his creativity in micro-SaaS and e-commerce, Sam suggests imaginative ideas like an Office-themed chess set and a nightclub marketing agency called Full Lounge. He emphasizes the simplicity of starting profitable local services like garage cleanouts and the importance of focusing on high-value customers. With practical advice on entrepreneurship, Sam encourages taking action and embracing the abundance of opportunities.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 46min
This Is How You Actually Go From $0 to $100K Reselling Online⏐Ep. #243
Shannon Jean, a reselling and auction expert, shares invaluable insights on building a thriving reselling business from scratch. He dives into the importance of research before buying, revealing steps to identify what sells. Shannon shares inspiring success stories, including flipping couches for $40K and turning $1 book pallets into $5,000. He highlights often-overlooked products like rugs and restaurant equipment for profitable resale. With practical tips for sourcing and selling, Shannon equips listeners to turn small investments into substantial returns.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 48min
He Built a Simple App and Sold It for $200 Million⏐Ep. #242
Dan Porter, a serial entrepreneur and former game CEO, dives into his journey from creating the viral game Draw Something to founding the sports media company Overtime. He reveals how removing strangers from the game created a safer social experience and how small design tweaks led to massive success. Porter emphasizes outsider thinking, rapid shipping, and the importance of creating with a niche focus. He also shares insights on leveraging AI in creativity and the market potential in niches like TikTok-driven products.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 32min
How to Start a $20K/Month Business Selling to Lawyers⏐Ep. #241
Sam Thompson, an entrepreneur renowned for creating one-person lead-gen businesses, returns to share his latest venture into the divorce market. He discusses launching a $29 ebook designed for buyers that funnels directly to lawyers. Sam reveals how he used Meta ads for effective early marketing, navigated ad restrictions due to personal hardship classifications, and boosted trust through physical book copies. The conversation touches on smart metrics, the potential for profit, and why niche books can elevate lead quality and pricing.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 27min
Make $1K Per Job While Outsourcing the Hard Work⏐Ep. #240
Jeff Price, the owner of TexasSlabGuys, shares his journey of building a successful concrete leveling business in just three months. He reveals how he achieved nearly $20K in revenue by subcontracting work and targeting less competitive Texas markets. Jeff’s customer acquisition strategies include using Facebook ads and cleverly utilizing Nextdoor. He also discusses virtual quoting processes, plans for annualized services, and unique upsell strategies. Hear his insights on balancing a full-time job while scaling a thriving side business!
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Oct 27, 2025 • 51min
The $300K/Year Business That Almost Never Fails⏐Ep. #239
Tyler Purcell, owner of multiple Laundry Spot laundromats and a wealth management firm, reveals the secrets behind his success in laundromat economics. He discusses his grand opening strategy that skyrockets revenues to $500K in the first month and his innovative approach towards commercial laundry and residential pickup services. Tyler highlights how his chain has outperformed competitors, transforming the laundromat industry, and emphasizes the need for modernization. He provides insights into the financials, customer acquisition tactics, and future ambitions for expansion.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 30min
Six Hard Lessons That Would Have Saved Me Years⏐Ep. #238
Dive into the wild world of business blunders! Chris shares hard-won lessons, from why his No BS Crypto venture flopped due to external chaos, to the pitfalls of a costly merger that led to a tense lawsuit. He discusses shedding a toxic customer in his logistics business and the painful exclusion from a major investment deal. Plus, uncover the challenges of launching a Bitcoin mining venture at the wrong moment and how poor leadership decisions impacted his friendships. It’s a candid look at the tough side of entrepreneurship!
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Oct 22, 2025 • 41min
He Listened to This Podcast and Made $32K in His First 2 Months⏐Ep. #237
Tyler Mumford, an entrepreneur from Provo, Utah, turned his side hustle into a booming stump grinding business, earning $32K in just two months. In the conversation, he shares how he launched quickly after inspiration from a previous episode and managed to attract customers using effective subcontracting strategies. Tyler discusses the importance of building a solid reputation through client reviews, the significance of precise pricing, and the balance between his former job and new responsibilities. His proactive approach and adaptability highlight how any aspiring entrepreneur can find success.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 28min
You Can Make $1K/Hour With This Seasonal Side Hustle⏐Ep. #236
Wesley Parkin, the franchise owner of Grounds Guys Keller, shares insights on running a seasonal Christmas lights business. He reveals how homeowners pay and discusses the growing profit margins from year one to three. Wesley dives into effective lead generation methods and the importance of route density for maximizing earnings. He explains the differences between leasing and selling lights, and highlights the potential for commercial installations as a revenue booster. With tips on safety gear and efficient setup, Wesley outlines the path to making $1K an hour during peak season.
