The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner

Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━Mike Stewart is a 30 year music and radio guy who figured out something nobody else in local marketing is doing. He writes jingles for plumbers, roofers and pest control guys, then runs them as skippable YouTube ads in their zip code. Everybody skips. That is the whole point. They already heard the name.He sold the same pest control jingle over a hundred times at two grand a pop. One of his clients got eight million skips in Abilene, Texas for almost nothing. Another went from zero to 80 grand in a summer off a one page website and $250 a month in ads.The part that matters for you: he used to need a recording studio and a session singer in Nashville to pull this off. Now it is Suno and ElevenLabs and about fifteen minutes. Which means anybody can do it, and there are 31 million small businesses in this country who have no idea it exists.Mike's site: https://localinternetpresence.comEnjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---

Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Rachel Smith to break down the simple community board business she and her husband built after spotting an opportunity inside a local restaurant. Rachel explains how they give restaurants a free specials board, sell advertising spots to local businesses, and make around $3,200 in profit per board. We also get into how they use the boards as a foot in the door to sell higher-ticket services like websites, reputation management, and AI automation, helping them grow the business to around $10K-$15K per month. Rachel walks through exactly how they find host locations, get referrals, sell the ad spots, and why this can work as a low-cost side hustle.You can learn more from Rachel at Community Cash Playbook on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CommunityCashPlaybookCommunity Board Playbook: https://communityboardplaybook.com/Big Sky Automation Services: https://bigskyautomationservices.com/Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---

Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Alex Smereczniak, co-founder of Franzy, to break down why franchising might be one of the most overlooked ways to build wealth. We went through four interesting franchise models including freight brokerage, facility management, oil filtration, and mobile fuel delivery, looking at startup costs, revenue potential, royalties, and how much can potentially be financed. Alex also explains what to look for in a Franchise Disclosure Document, the red flags that should make you walk away, and why the right franchise depends heavily on the person running it. We also get into Chick-fil-A, Subway, Crumbl, boring franchises quietly making millions, and how people build large franchise portfolios without putting up all the capital themselves.Check out Franzy: https://go.franzy.com/chris-koernerFollow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexfromfranzy/X: https://x.com/AlexfromFranzyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-smereczniak-40310329/Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---

Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Ryan Schuetter and we broke down how he went from a $52K/year job to making $15K/month helping small businesses implement AI. Ryan shares how he started the business for just $20, landed his first clients by having 100+ conversations with people in his network, and built offers ranging from AI cohort groups to $5K-$10K/month consulting. We also break down his DASA framework, why in-person networking is such an advantage, and how even a shy introvert with no sales or coding experience can get started.You can find Ryan here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanSchuetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.schuetter/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanschuetterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.schuetter.9/Newsletter: https://ryanschuetter.com/contactEnjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---

Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Braden Harman and we broke down how he built an estate sale business that can be started with almost no money and quickly became a six-figure operation. We talked about how estate sales work, what to charge, how to find your first clients, and why the aging Baby Boomer generation is creating a huge opportunity in this space. Braden also explained how he eventually realized the estate sale business was an even better lead-generation machine for off-market real estate deals, helping him acquire dozens of properties.You can learn more about Braden and his strategy at FlippingCouches.com, find local estate sales at EstateSales.net, and check out the business-in-a-box option he mentioned at EstateSaleBiz.com.Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---

Open a Bluevine Business Checking account, earn up to 3.0% APY, and get a $500 cash bonus when you apply with code CJK500 and meet the eligibility requirements: https://www.bluevine.com/partner/chris-koernerRead Bluevine’s full AI study:https://www.bluevine.com/blog/small-business-ai-trends-report-2026━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with 17-year-old Bentley Taggart, who is averaging around $200 / $300 per hour flipping couches in his spare time. He broke down how he finds poorly listed couches, negotiates sellers down, and uses AI-generated backgrounds to make them look more valuable online. Bentley also shared how he bought one couch set for $100 and sold it for $1,580, turning his money into nearly 15X in less than a day. We talked about what types of listings to look for, how to negotiate better deals, and why this is a side hustle almost anyone can start. You can follow Bentley on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bentleyhustles/Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---

beehiiv is the newsletter platform I’ve used for over a year and a half because their data shows you exactly what’s working. Get 30% off three months at beehiiv.com/chris━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━Get Sandy’s free tools, templates, documents, and more at https://sleeautomation.com/resourcesI sat down with Sandy Lee to talk about how she went from having no technical or SEO experience to building multiple income streams that now generate over $50,000 a month. She shared how she landed her first $3,000 monthly client on Upwork using ChatGPT, a short Loom video, and a simple strategy of selling the idea before building the product. We also talked about using AI to create apps, automate client work, grow a personal brand, and attract inbound opportunities, all while Sandy works a full time job and raises three young kids. You can follow her journey and learn from her tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sandyleeaiEnjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---

Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━https://viralvue.com/I sat down with Trevin Peterson (https://x.com/trevinofficial) to break down how people are making money by filming simple Amazon product review videos with their phones. We talked about how the Amazon Influencer Program works, how to get approved, which products to review, and why longer, authentic videos often perform best. Trevin also shared how creators can get free products from brands, earn increased commissions, cross-post their videos to YouTube, and use tools like Viral Vue to find products with strong demand and low competition. Finally, he walked us through exactly how to film a simple review and explained how some people have scaled this into a serious part-time income.Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVgFbclwmSAAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---

beehiiv is the newsletter platform I’ve used for over a year and a half because their data shows you exactly what’s working. Get 30% off three months at beehiiv.com/chris━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━https://printourpet.com/I sat down with Spencer, the founder of Print Our Pet, to break down how he turned a roughly $40 investment and one weekend of work into a seven-figure custom pet gift business. We talked about launching on Shopify, scaling through Etsy, managing 80 remote artists, and generating more than $800,000 in just two holiday months. Since sales have slowed down, we brainstormed new growth ideas involving fresh Facebook ad creative, AI-generated artwork, influencer marketing, TikTok Live auctions, and tools like HeyGen and Nano Banana.Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---

Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━In this solo episode I'm breaking down seven communication tactics that can help you sell more, lead better, and get people to actually listen. I share how a simple wristband marketing idea saved my first iPhone repair business, along with stories from pitching Best Buy, working with John McAfee, and dealing with a nightmare customer. We talk about writing a stronger opening, admitting flaws, using stories instead of relying only on data, avoiding jargon, being more specific, using silence effectively, and ending every conversation with a clear recommendation. Ultimately, the businesses and founders that win are not always smarter. They are simply better at communication.Mike Yoder’s drone deer recovery / agricultural spraying episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FiPCzifAswU5Emk5pDqhj?si=Kq_KDsO8Qc2rMGZXzSW0PgShannon’s roadside peach stand episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/36hKbPhYFvZbmF2mYfBKZs?si=0IkRD88VRbSYsGUhgi3fSAKevin’s Toasted Tours episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/08O8KUblydXRCMSg5UMF2w?si=vJBWG2UtRMmyf7jP0UO2pgEpisode 9: https://open.spotify.com/episode/28TPrmpkrBO4YFw39KcIo9?si=spVVUsOARLSa3Qgf16KD6wEnjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---