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 parks
Sometimes 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.
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Chris Koerner of The Koerner Office
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 parks
Sometimes 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.COM
Chris Koerner of The Koerner Office
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I sat down with Cody Schneider and we broke down what might be the easiest business you can start online right now. Cody walked me through how to launch a fully automated print on demand business using AI-generated graphics, Etsy, and tools like Everbee, Printify, and N8N. We talked about how to find winning products with data, spin up thousands of listings without touching a design tool, and scale the whole thing using automations and zero inventory.
Then we riffed on a killer idea: building a merch automation agency for creators. Cody showed me exactly how he’d pitch creators, find their catchphrases, design the merch, cold email them, and even handle all fulfillment using platforms like Fourthwall. If you want a smart, low-cost way to make money with AI and automation, this is it.
You can follow Cody on YouTube and X to see more of what he’s building.
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HoldCo Bros are back. In this one Nik and I map out a crazy challenge for next summer where I start a new business in every state in 50 days. We get into state‑specific ideas like Breaking Bad tourism in New Mexico with themed experiences and rentable props, shed hunting in Wyoming and Montana, and even a tour guide concept for Zion National Park. We also break down goats for land clearing and wildfire prevention as a real business with simple lead gen using Meta ads to target rural landowners. Then we riff on the Unclaimed Baggage monopoly in Alabama, what other lost and found style markets might exist in hotels, Airbnbs, and car rentals, and how to play the middleman to turn overlooked inventory into profit.
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00:00 The Cost of Clearing Land and Business Ideas
02:56 Starting a Business in 50 States
05:46 The Power of Influencer Marketing
09:08 Unique Business Concepts for Each State
11:56 Monetizing Local Attractions and Experiences
15:01 The Unclaimed Baggage Business Model
17:53 Innovative Ideas for Movie Props and Tours
20:47 The Goat Business Model for Land Clearing
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I sat down with my friend and neighbor Hector to talk about how he built and scaled trade schools using little-known government grants. We covered how states pay $5,000 to $15,000 per student, why white labeling courses leads to huge margins, and how he’s helped schools in industries like nursing, CDL truck driving, pest control, IT tech sales, and more. We also discussed how existing business owners can bolt a school onto their operation, solve staffing shortages, and get paid to train their own employees.
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In this episode I put ChatGPT 5, Claude Opus 4.1, Grok 4 and Gemini 2.5 Pro head to head to see which AI can create the fastest, most practical money making plan from scratch. I gave each model the exact same challenge to become a $100 per hour consultant in 72 hours starting with no audience, no connections, and just $500, and then I compared their strategies step by step.
After ranking their ideas for quality, simplicity, and likelihood to work, I pushed the competition further by testing each AI in a real money options trading experiment. I followed their instructions live, invested my own cash, and revealed the exact results the next day including profit, losses, and all. This was a full stress test of speed, accuracy, and real world outcomes, and the results may surprise you.
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HoldCo Bros are back with part two of our million dollar in six months challenge. If you missed part one, go check it out here: [ https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5y6hOtgrtVb ]. In this episode, Nik and I keep stacking high return business ideas you could actually start today. We dig into liquidation flipping for fast cash, breaking down how to buy inventory for pennies on the dollar and move it for solid margins. We explore the strategy of buying a business and adding instant value through AI automation to unlock massive equity gains from day one. I share my glamping site idea for under served markets, plus a unique equity for value add deal inspired by our friend Hector. We also kick around niche service plays like coil cleaning for grocery stores and even unconventional experiences like a “fantasy camp” for mowing enthusiasts. This one is packed with creative ways to hit big revenue fast and some might surprise you.
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00:00 Starting Small: The Power of Flipping Equipment
02:56 Leveraging AI for Business Growth
05:50 Innovative Business Models: Equity Without Purchase
08:59 Exploring Glamping: A Unique Investment Opportunity
11:59 Niche Markets: Finding Pain Points to Profit
14:54 Creative Business Ideas: Bingo and Beyond
17:47 The Future of AI in Small Business
20:38 Building a Business: The Importance of Experience
23:34 Final Thoughts: Choosing the Right Business Model
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I sat down with Kyler, a 23-year-old who makes $10,000/month renting out $50 washers and dryers on Facebook Marketplace. We actually did an interview last year (Dec 9, 2024) [ https://youtu.be/UXgGQT-IJEY ], and people loved it, so we decided to do this special out-and-about episode to show you exactly how it works. Kyler broke down his entire three-step system, which he calls Post, Rent, Buy, and explained how he started with literally zero dollars by picking up free or broken sets. We dive into how he sources cheap appliances, automates monthly payments, keeps churn incredibly low, and even makes money offering delivery services. If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly business that works in almost any town, this is it.
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I launched a brand new AI automation agency from scratch in just 56 minutes. No audience tricks, no prep, no fluff. I recorded the clock, sent 50 texts, built a real AI voice agent using HighLevel, and got an actual home service business owner to say yes all in under an hour.This is one of the biggest business opportunities I’ve seen. Most local businesses don’t answer the phone after hours and miss out on thousands in lost revenue. You can fix that with an AI answering agent, built in minutes, using tools that are basically free to start with.I walk you through the whole thing scraping leads with Outscraper, cleaning up the data, setting up the AI in HighLevel, and sending personalized texts using StraightText. Everything you need to start is right here. No logo. No LLC. Just real execution.
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00:00 Launching a Business in Under an Hour
02:44 The Power of AI Voice Agents
05:59 Building an AI Voice Agent
08:53 Scraping Data for Leads
11:35 Cleaning and Organizing Data
14:28 Texting Potential Customers
17:51 Pitching the Service
20:52 Analyzing Response Rates
23:27 Scaling the Business
25:52 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I take on a simple but powerful challenge: how would you build a business worth $1 million in just six months? We each pitch our favorite ideas, from RV rentals and AI wrapper agencies to offshore staffing, buying up newsletters, and starting an AI automation agency with real clients and real money. Nik lays out his hero workflow strategy, and I break down how I spun up an AI-powered voice agent for a garage door company and closed a deal in under an hour.
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I sat down with Sam Thompson again and we talked about why it’s never been easier to clone massive SaaS companies and sell the same functionality for 90% less. We broke down how AI is turning platforms like Salesforce, AppFolio, and RentManager into overpriced dinosaurs, and how you can use tools like BuiltWith, G2, and Manus to reverse-engineer their features and customers. Sam even shared how he ran paid traffic to a $1 trial landing page before building the product—and people bought it. We also talked about his new strategy for selling backlinks like products in a Shopify-style marketplace, why form factor changes (like caffeinated gum or chewable toothpaste) are underrated business models, and how his hummingbird nectar side hustle is still going strong.
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00:00 Disruption in Software Pricing
02:58 The Commoditization of Services
05:52 AI and the Future of Business
09:08 Innovative Business Ideas and Form Factors
12:04 The Rise of Transparency in Business
14:57 Exploring New Market Opportunities
17:53 Backlink Strategies and SEO Insights
20:45 Testing New Business Models
24:04 The Value of High-Quality Backlinks
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I sat down with Shannon Jean again and we walked through a whole new batch of insane liquidation deals you could flip for serious money. We talked about truckloads of auto parts from the Advanced Auto Parts and Pep Boys merger, flipping Costco returns like Blackstone griddles, and why now is the perfect time to buy Christmas trees for resale. Shannon also broke down strategies for flipping Lego sets, Google Glass, and even modular buildings and flooring from college auctions. We talked about how to use AI tools like ChatGPT or Manus to analyze manifests, how to talk to potential buyers before you even bid, and how these flips could turn into a full-time business.
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00:00 Unlocking Wealth Through Seasonal Arbitrage
02:47 The Power of Seasonal Selling
06:03 Investing in High-Demand Products
08:46 Maximizing Profits with Liquidation Auctions
12:01 Exploring Unique Reselling Opportunities
14:52 Navigating the World of Auctions
18:07 Leveraging Market Trends for Profit
20:55 Strategies for Successful Reselling
23:49 The Future of Reselling and Investment
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I sat down with Sam Thompson again and we talked about how anyone could shamelessly copy the strategy behind Cluely, the $120 million AI company that blew up in just three months. We broke down their viral content machine, how they hired 700+ clippers, and why they only pay per view, not per video. Then we talked about how to spin this strategy into your own clipping farm or media agency, even if you're starting from scratch. We also riffed on business ideas using public records of new LLC registrations, and how to turn that into a high-margin lead gen or service business. Finally, we talked about AI’s limits, what’s still very human, and why action always beats overthinking.
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00:00 The Rise of Cluely: A Viral Sensation
02:30 – Why Controversy Is the New Marketing
05:20 – Where AI Still Sucks (And You Should Focus)
08:15 – Can AI Replace Real Human Creativity?
10:15 – Inside Cluely’s 700-Clippers Growth Strategy
12:40 – Clipping: Organic Reach on Steroids
15:10 – Steven Bartlett’s Viral Content System
17:30 – Can’t Track It? Still Worth Doing It
19:45 – Movement Over Perfection: Just Start Clipping
22:20 – Pay View Bonuses, Not Editors (Clipping Hack)
24:45 – Cold Outreach SaaS Idea Using New Biz Listings
27:10 – Vibe-Coding a Local Marketing Agent (Step-by-Step)
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I sat down with Shannon Jean and we talked about how to spot overlooked opportunities and turn them into real money. We got into strategies for flipping items with zero upfront cost, how to use platforms like Facebook Marketplace, GovDeals, and B-Stock to find profitable products, and how to build repeatable systems around local reselling. Shannon shared how to create a network of local buyers, how to wholesale to discount stores, and how your personal story can actually help you close more sales. If you want to start something scrappy and profitable, this one’s packed with ideas.
You can find Shannon on X: @ShannonJean (https://x.com/ShannonJean)
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00:00 Unlocking Reselling Opportunities
02:47 The Power of Liquidation Deals
06:00 Finding Hidden Gems in Unsexy Markets
08:49 Building Relationships for Reselling Success
12:08 Leveraging Local Markets for Profit
14:55 Understanding Product Demand and Pricing
17:47 Avoiding Common Reselling Pitfalls
21:10 Crafting Your Reselling Narrative
24:00 The Future of Reselling: Trends and Insig
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I just tested the new ChatGPT agent from OpenAI and this thing blew my mind. For $20/month I had six agents running at once, doing cold outreach, writing pitch decks, researching competitors, even prepping my meetings by digging through private info on my calendar. I tested it on everything from finding local SEO leads to building a launch plan for a mobile car wash business. It cross-referenced Google Trends, scraped Reddit and Amazon reviews, and even redesigned a pitch deck using the legendary Airbnb format. If you're into automation, business building, or just want to know how to actually make money with ChatGPT, this one's for you.
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HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I dive into the power of zigging while everyone else zags. We break down the business behind The Flower Letters, a low churn $300K+ per month subscription built around physical mail and why this old school model is winning big. Then we riff on spin off ideas like analog pen pal chess games, choose your own adventure letters for kids, and using AI to co-write and print custom children’s stories. We also brainstorm a niche wedding vendor directory, a Vibe coded video game builder for fantasy nerds, and how white label AI wrappers can unlock passive income. This one's full of business models, AI ideas, and real examples of how to create scalable products around connection and creativity.
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00:00 The Flower Letters Business Model
02:54 Exploring the Concept of Analog Communication
05:47 Innovative Business Ideas Inspired by Nostalgia
09:05 The Role of AI in Personal Storytelling
11:57 Creating Interactive Experiences for Kids
14:51 The Future of AI and Human Connection
17:45 Niche Market Opportunities in Wedding Services
21:06 The Potential of Vibe Coding for Game Development
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I sat down with Alex Boyd to talk about how a personal landscaping problem led him to uncover a wildly underserved niche forestry mulching. We broke down how he used YouTube content, keyword research, and Meta ads to dominate the market, all while running lean with just a few machines. He shares the full playbook for how he turned a $5K investment into a $500K+ service business in just over a year. We also riffed on a brand new idea involving the Green Climber a remote-controlled land-clearing robot that no one’s doing yet.
Check out his YouTube channel at Brushworks Services Co and learn more at brushworksco.com
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If you liked this one and want to learn about more sweaty startup ideas, check out these episodes:
Making $23K/Month by Month 2 with a B2B Home Service | HoldCo Bros Discuss. Ep. #140
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/16750596
B2B Stump Grinding. Cash Cow or Dud? HoldCo Bros Discuss. Ep. #037
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/15389671
I Found an Untapped Home Service Business with 75% Net Profit Margins. Ep #075
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/15881038
How Two Teenage Brothers Built a $900k Junk Removal Business with No Money. Ep #054
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/15603176
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00:00 Identifying Market Demand for Brush Clearing
03:01 The Journey of Starting a Brush Clearing Business
05:50 Keyword Research and Content Marketing Strategies
08:59 Leveraging YouTube for Local Service Marketing
11:50 Equipment Investment and Financing Options
15:07 Ad Targeting and Placement Strategies
25:03 Maximizing Video Marketing Strategies
30:10 Lead Generation and Conversion Rates
35:00 Understanding Pricing and Job Estimates
40:45 The Emotional Impact of Land Clearing
41:43 Sales Growth and Future Projections
45:05 Innovative Equipment and Market Opportunities
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I sat down with Daniel Cronauer again and we talked all things service & local business. We got into how he’s opening his third gym right next to competitors and stealing their customers with simple tactics that actually work. We also talked about finding marketing shortcuts that cost almost nothing but drive real leads, how to use Facebook groups the smart way, and why most home service businesses never scale past two trucks. We even got into personal stuff like gratitude, childhood money trauma, and how those shape your mindset as a business owner.
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00:00 Turning Ideas into Cash Flow
03:03 Optimism and Market Strategy
05:53 Marketing Tactics and Community Engagement
09:06 The Importance of Action and Research
12:01 Building a Business with Intent
14:49 Curiosity and Gratitude as Business Drivers
18:05 Navigating Business Challenges
20:52 Franchises vs. Entrepreneurship
24:06 The Future of Business in a Competitive Market
32:00 Brahms vs. Coldstone: The Cost of Vertical Integration
34:22 Franchising: The Good, The Bad, and The Fit
36:45 Scaling Home Service Businesses: The Key to Growth
39:40 The Importance of Systems and Employee Empowerment
41:33 Mission Statements: Purpose in Business
43:28 The Employee-Employer Dynamic: Who Works for Whom?
45:21 Creating a Positive Work Environment
46:45 The Psychology of Business: Understanding Employee Needs
48:40 Avoiding Time and Money Wasters in Business
50:38 Investing in Real Estate: A Personal Journey
52:54 Defining Success: Time vs. Money
54:48 Diversification: The Value of Multiple Ventures
56:15 The Launch Playbook: From Truck to Cash Flow
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HoldCo Bros are back! In this one, Nik and I talk through some crazy profitable ideas for local service businesses that almost anyone could start. It all kicked off when a real-life hot tub crew showed up at my Airbnb just as I was scripting a video about them. We dug into why hot tub maintenance and moving services are such great opportunities. We also talked about launching a lake house concierge business, touchless vacation rental SaaS tools, and even a boat and paddleboard rental monopoly that charges $95 a tube. Toward the end, we shared a genius cold outreach trick using Shopify and a creative lead gen strategy based on building AI-powered directories.
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00:00 Exploring Unique Business Opportunities
03:01 Innovative Service Models for Vacation Rentals
05:54 Leveraging Technology in Rental Services
08:43 Identifying Lucrative Business Niches
12:08 Creative Cold Email Strategies
14:59 Building Directories for Lead Generation
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I sat down and explored five underrated business models hiding in the hot tub industry. It's a surprisingly big and growing $5B market with way more recurring revenue potential than most people realize. I broke down real-world case studies, startup costs, and the exact go-to-market strategy I'd use to launch each idea. If you're looking for a low-capital, high-margin opportunity with real product-market fit, this episode is for you.
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00:00 Introduction to the Hot Tub Business Opportunity
02:44 Exploring Hot Tub Inspection Services
05:58 The Market for Hot Tub Covers
08:51 Hot Tub Moving and Relocation Services
12:10 The Hot Tub Rental Business
15:02 Airbnb Hot Tub Maintenance Services
17:53 Conclusion and Future Opportunities in Hot Tub Services
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I sat down with Michael Shimeles to talk about the most approachable path into building with AI. We got into why you don’t need to be technical to start building powerful AI automations, how to sharpen your edge as a non-developer, and why “just building stuff” is the most important thing you can do right now. We covered tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Make, n8n, and Gumloop, and even talked about wrapping these workflows in simple web apps. We also explored AI-first product ideas, smart ways to escape the “tech bubble,” and how beautiful design can become your moat.
You can find Michael on X at x.com/rasmickyy and check out what he’s working on at rasmic.xyz
Here are direct links to all the tools, platforms, and APIs mentioned in the episode:
🛠️ AI Models & LLMs
⚙️ Automation & No-Code Tools
💳 APIs & System Integration
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00:00 Unlocking Automation for Everyone
03:06 The Future of AI Agents
05:53 Navigating the Learning Curve of Vibe Coding
08:45 Building Useful Automations
12:04 Finding Opportunities in Your Industry
14:57 The Importance of User Experience
17:52 Leveraging AI Tools for Design
20:44 Understanding MCP and Its Impact
23:42 Embracing Change and Continuous Learning
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I sat down with Eric Simons, the CEO of Bolt, to talk about how non-technical entrepreneurs are using AI to build real software businesses from scratch. We broke down how Bolt went from zero to 20 million ARR in just 2 months, and how people are using it to launch full SaaS platforms, create AI-powered CRMs, build client dashboards, and even run entire web app agencies. Eric explained how Bolt helps you go from idea to product in minutes with built-in payment integration, full-stack backend, and mobile app deployment. We also talked about the viral tweet that launched it all and why non-coders might have the edge in this new wave of AI automation.
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00:00 The New Era of Entrepreneurship
02:56 Building with Bolt: A Game Changer
05:45 The Impact of AI on Coding and Development
08:58 The Power of Community and Marketing
11:44 The Pivot to AI and Its Success
14:54 Understanding User Adoption and Use Cases
26:42 The Power of ROI in Software Development
29:29 Innovative Applications and Business Models
32:19 The Non-Technical Advantage in Software Creation
35:02 Monetization Strategies with Bolt
37:49 Building with Bolt: Real-World Examples
40:10 Prompting Best Practices for Effective Development
43:30 Overcoming Development Challenges
45:54 Designing with AI: Tips and Tricks
49:36 Building Complex Applications with Bolt
