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

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Nico Moreno started a free online group about 60 days ago. Around 250 people joined, only about a dozen have bought anything, and it’s been close to $100K. He doesn’t run ads, and he never gets on a sales call.

He walks me through the whole thing: the poll he uses to find who’s ready to buy, the welcome message he sends every new member, and the exact DMs he uses to close $15K deals. We even do a mock sale live. And yes, he sells coaching, but most of his clients sell fitness, mindset, whatever they already know. It cost him $9 to start.

Find Nico on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoMoreno

Join Nico’s free group on starting your own: https://www.skool.com/skool-launch-rockstars-4520/about

Nico’s free AI group: https://www.skool.com/ai-profit-systems-9005/about

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James quit his nonprofit job with zero clients and zero revenue. Sixteen months later, almost 60 local businesses pay him every month, and last month he did $18,000, all from about five phone calls a day to leads he finds in local Facebook groups. He shares his exact opener, his 30 second research checklist, what he sells and charges, and the math on how five calls a day turns into a real business.

James’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coolcalling

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I sat down with Bob, a 60-year-old entrepreneur who built an AI concierge business generating $25,000 to $30,000 per month in recurring revenue in about a year. We talked about how he uses GoHighLevel to build AI chatbots and voice assistants that help small businesses capture more leads, including one client who generated 50 leads for $13,000 engines in just one month. Bob broke down his entire business model, from finding clients and offering free 30-day trials to pricing his services based on the value of leads generated. We also got into his strategy for creating personalized AI demos that help close deals, why certain industries work better than others, and how anyone can start offering these services, even while working a full-time job. You can check out Bob's businesses at https://leadgrab.ai/ and https://www.intrycks.com/

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I sat down with Frey Chu to talk about how he's building simple directory websites with AI and why they're still a great business opportunity. Frey shared how his first directory grew to 90,000 monthly visitors and made up to $3,000/month with very little ongoing work. We broke down how to find low-competition niches, build these websites using Claude Code, and monetize them through ads, leads, and subscriptions. He also shared his backlink strategy and walked me through real examples of directories getting thousands of visitors, showing there's still plenty of opportunity to make money with these simple websites.

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A year ago I asked you to email me if you started a business because of something you heard on this podcast. A lot of you did. In this solo episode I break down 11 of those stories, from a guy who turned broken brick mailboxes into $800K in two years while keeping his day job, to a $500K pickleball court company in Nebraska, a teacher whose Christmas light business out earned his salary, and a pumpkin porch business that flopped and why I'm proud of it anyway. For each one I cover what to charge, where to find your first customer, and the one tool you need, plus a lightning round of 10 more listener businesses.

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Storage tote shelves episode (Walter’s story) - Ep #055 & Ep #250 

Plant bingo episode (Derek’s story) - https://youtu.be/r8-FG4NJ39s

Vending episodes (Tom’s story) - Ep. #262 & https://youtu.be/fMLwoJ3PtvU

Alex Boyd brush clearing episode with the Green Climber (Tim’s story) - Ep. #196 & https://youtu.be/haUsXY0RQFE

Daniel Kronauer episode, the rocks, flyers and plastic bags tactic (Graham’s story) - Ep #127 - https://youtu.be/ZamYEo_mvxk

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Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with James Larson, Brenden Parker, and Carter Wirig, three guys in their early twenties who started an AI consulting business and landed a $15,000/month client in just a few months. We talked about how they got started by simply texting people they knew, offering AI assessments, and helping businesses figure out what they could automate. They broke down the exact outreach strategy they used to land a $30 million construction company, how they structure their pricing, and how they use tools like Claude to build AI solutions that save companies hours of work. We also covered how anyone with some basic AI knowledge could potentially start a similar business without needing a ton of experience or money.Check out their company: https://certifiedaipartners.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━In this solo episode, I share six business ideas you can start using AI agents like Muse, Grokbot, and Instinct. Over the past six weeks, I've been experimenting with letting AI actually do the work for me, and the results have been pretty crazy. I show how I used AI to get eight pool quotes in 24 hours, save thousands on contractors, automate Facebook Marketplace, and build an $11 website that's already generating leads. We also get into AI-powered dropshipping, automated client outreach, and building simple businesses that practically run themselves. Finally, I break down which AI agents work best for different tasks and share the exact prompts I've been using.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 Justin Hall, who turned an old church in a strip mall into an event venue generating around $16,000 a month while still working a full-time job. We talked about how he and his wife got started, how spending less than $100 on Facebook ads brought in $10,000 in bookings, and how he uses a clever referral system to turn party guests into future customers. Justin also broke down his pricing, expenses, and how renting his space to three churches covers his monthly rent. We also discussed how someone could test this business without signing a long-term lease and the biggest mistakes to avoid when getting started.Find Justin and The Hall ATL:Website: thehallatl.comInstagram: @thehallatlFree event venue ebook: Available through The Hall ATL's Instagram.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━He tried 8 AI businesses in 6 months while he still had a job. The 9th makes over $1M ayear with 3 people. Now regular people are reselling it to local businesses for $2,000 up front and $500 a month, and the AI writes the monthly report. Aaron's partnerprogram: docsbot.ai Follow Aaron: https://uglyrobot.dev https://x.com/uglyrobot.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━Eli leased one 53 foot trailer for $350 a month and rented it to his uncle for $180 a week. Six years later he had 300 of them, $250,000 a month, two employees he'd never met, and he ran it from his phone in Colombia. He sold it last month for seven figures. Startup cost: $4,000.Get in touch with Eli: eligalarza33@yahoo.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━We did our own Shark Tank! Nik and Brandon joined me on stage, our team narrowed over 250 applicants down to 10 founders, and the three of us went in completely blind. No pitches seen beforehand, real reactions, real money on the table.Each founder got two minutes to pitch, then we dug in. At the end the audience voted for a People's Choice winner who took 10% of the night's revenue.This is the members only cut, so you're getting more of the full back and forth than the public version. Watch it, then go start something.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 Aaron Fooks, founder of Hytros, to break down the simple referral business that helped him generate $27K in a month by connecting local businesses with each other. We talked about how he went from charging $150 per introduction to selling $6,000 referral packages, the exact cold calling and texting strategy he uses to find opportunities, and why building relationships can be much more valuable than selling traditional leads. Aaron also walks through real examples of painters, electricians, landscapers, and other home service businesses landing valuable jobs through these connections.Check out Aaron and his referral pipeline blueprint at https://hytros.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 Brandon Elliott. He was a busboy making $30K a year with an $80,000 credit limit, and now he uses 0% interest credit cards to fund real estate and business deals. He showed me how to get the banks to say yes, the one phone call that turns a credit limit into cash, and why a credit card you already own might be worth money to someone else.This is Brandon's method and it's aggressive. Talk to your CPA before you apply for anything.Brandon's bootcamp: https://creditcounselelite.com/cjk-gain-accessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestmentsEnjoy!---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 Mike Herod, who turned a simple Facebook post into a surprisingly profitable shop class business for kids. We talked about how he started with almost no money, grew it through homeschool groups and word of mouth, and eventually landed a $30,000 contract teaching just two hours every Friday. Mike breaks down exactly what tools you need, how he prices classes, where he finds customers, and why keeping the projects simple is key. We also talk about how this can stay a small weekend side hustle or grow into a much bigger business.Learn more about Mike and VoSKILL:https://www.voskill.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoSKILLTrainingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/voskill_training/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 went out to Frisco, Texas to meet Angela Henson, a 20-year-old who turned her parents’ front porch into Little Bit Bakery, a home bakery doing around $2,000 in sales every Saturday morning. Angela showed me exactly how she runs the business, from baking sourdough, cinnamon rolls, cookies and bagels to managing preorders and selling out to lines of customers in about an hour. We talked about how she started without a big audience, how one simple TikTok helped the business take off, and the steps someone could follow to start their own micro bakery from home. We also broke down pricing, costs, cottage food laws, social media and why selling directly to your local community can be such a powerful business model.Check out Angela and Little Bit Bakery:https://www.littlebitbakery.net/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/littlebit.bakeryEnjoy!---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---

Learn more about opening a Laundry Spot franchise:https://laundryspot.com/franchiseinfoCheck out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Tyler Purcell, co-founder of Laundry Spot, at their flagship location in Hamilton, Ohio, to see how a laundromat can generate more than $1 million a year. Tyler walked me through their massive 130-pound washing machine, proprietary detergent system, commercial laundry operation, and the technology they use to manage the business remotely. We also broke down startup costs, financing, margins, site selection, and the grand-opening strategy that helped them quickly attract customers. Finally, Tyler explained why buying an old “passive” laundromat can become a low-paying job and how Laundry Spot has grown into a franchise with 36 territories sold.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 Steph Spector, a freelance writer, editor, and coach making around $6K to $7K a month in the age of AI. We talked about why companies still pay her up to $1,200 per article, how she uses tools like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT without letting them replace her voice, and why real human experience is becoming more valuable. Steph also breaks down how beginners can build a portfolio, find clients through Upwork and cold outreach, and turn freelance writing into a real business.Find Steph and learn more about working with her:https://stephspector.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 Parker J. Smith, a 25-year-old entrepreneur who went from driving DoorDash to generating $81,000 in monthly revenue from a water filtration business he launched just 85 days earlier. We break down how he started with around $500, uses licensed plumbers to handle the installations, and finds customers through simple Facebook ads that show the price upfront. Parker also shares his costs, margins, tech stack, follow-up strategy, and why overlooked home service businesses may offer more opportunity than crowded online businesses.Follow Parker:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkerjaysmith/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parkerjaysmithX: https://x.com/parkerjaysmithLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkerjaysmithYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parkerhomeservicesEnjoy!---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 Billy Howell again to see how he’s using Grok Bot to run his newsletter, manage outreach, research products, and automate repetitive work. We break down how to build a focused team of AI agents, turn a simple offer into revenue, and avoid using AI as another form of procrastination. After our conversation, I test Grok Bot myself and use it to build a working productivity app in under an hour.Billy’s previous episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFP7wnWkX4whttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3KBpKAa5BmhDuM1zdHLtlA?si=6B3hY8WcQbmh2F-rM_XcwQBilly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6nzp_BwAIuuJN89cwkQNQBilly on X: https://x.com/billyjhowellEnjoy!---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 Nathan to break down his surprisingly simple trailer rental business. He runs it alongside a full-time job, spends only a few hours a week on it, and is now making around $4,000 a month in profit. We talked about how he bought his first trailers, automated almost the entire rental process, finds customers through Google and Facebook Marketplace, and which trailers he would buy first if he were starting over. We also get into how you can test demand in your own area before going all in. Free Trailer Rental Guide:https://trailerrental.guide/Check out Lanco Trailer Rentals here: https://lancotrailers.com/Nathan on X: https://x.com/shinyobjectceoEmail: nathan@lancotrailers.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━In this solo episode I'm breaking down why I spent millions on a 231-acre ranch outside Dallas, how I negotiated nearly $400K off the asking price, and all the business ideas I discovered along the way. I talk about using AI to analyze the deal, making money with grass-fed beef, renting land, flipping heavy equipment, building temporary storage facilities, creating a pond database, Airbnbs, and even starting a new 888 Ranch YouTube channel. Most importantly, I break down how you can use a lot of these ideas without ever owning a ranch yourself.888 Ranch site - http://tripleeightranch.com888 Ranch Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@tripleeightranchEnjoy!---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━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---

Get 30 days free on HighLevel only with my link: https://www.gohighlevel.com/TKOPOD⸻Ride the AI tidal wave together. Join the community of consultants learning to charge $500–$5k/mo :https://playmakersai.com/━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with George to break down how he generated roughly $225,000 in nine months building AI-powered mobile apps without any coding experience. He shared how he launched WrestleAI, grew it through niche influencers, and used paid ads to scale two newer apps to $10K in just 45 days. We also walked through his exact app launch playbook, including finding a strong visual feature, partnering with creators, testing Meta ads, and building recurring revenue through yearly subscriptions. Finally, we talked about his goal of reaching $1 million in revenue before turning 20 and whether he should focus on one major company or build an entire portfolio of niche apps.You can follow George on X at https://x.com/GeorgeLampro20Enjoy!---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---

Get 30 days free on HighLevel only with my link: https://www.gohighlevel.com/TKOPOD⸻Ride the AI tidal wave together. Join the community of consultants learning to charge $500–$5k/mo :https://playmakersai.com/━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Brandon Doyle to break down his experiment giving Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Perplexity $1,000 each to invest in the stock market. He explains how he prompted each AI model, made weekly trades based on their recommendations, and turned the whole thing into a competition. We go through the results, including how Claude more than doubled its money, while Gemini lost over half of its portfolio after making increasingly risky bets. We also talk about leveraged ETFs, knowing when to sell, and what this experiment taught Brandon about investing and human psychology. This is not financial advice!!!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---

Ride the AI tidal wave together. Join the community of consultants learning to charge $500–$5k/mo :https://playmakersai.com/━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━Try the free Obsession Audit tool:https://obsessionaudit.com/In this solo episode, I explain why “follow your passion” is terrible advice and share a tactical process for discovering what you’re genuinely obsessed with. I break down eight practical exercises using your YouTube history, spending habits, childhood interests, energy levels, envy, and AI to uncover the patterns hiding in your life. Most importantly, I explain why passion usually follows progress and why taking action is the fastest way to find work you truly care about.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---

We'll build your lead gen site for you: niche, geo, SEO, all of it. Apply for Done For You: https://form.typeform.com/to/Gj1Ab3Wp━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/chrisAlso, they're not telling anyone what it is yet, but beehiiv's Summer Release Event on July 16 is worth clearing your calendar for. RSVP: http://beehiiv.com/summer-release-2026━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Luke Van Der Veer and we talked about how he built a business renting lead generation websites to local businesses. Luke shared how he went from running an SEO agency to firing almost all of his clients and building his own digital assets instead. We got into how he picks the right local niches, why boring services like towing, tree service, carpet cleaning, and concrete can work so well, and what makes a website easier to rank. Luke also broke down how he finds buyers for the leads, why he prefers flat monthly fees but has recently grown a lot through revenue share, and how he now uses his SEO skills to buy and grow real businesses. You can find Luke at https://websiterentalcoaching.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---

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/chrisAlso, they're not telling anyone what it is yet, but beehiiv's Summer Release Event on July 16 is worth clearing your calendar for. RSVP: http://beehiiv.com/summer-release-2026━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Kyle Miklasz, founder of Big Sky Barnhouse, to talk about how he turned an old Wisconsin dairy barn into a wildly successful Airbnb business. Kyle shared how he found the property off-market, put everything on the line to buy it, then used a single $500 Instagram reel to generate around $80,000 in bookings before opening. We also talked about why he focuses on large-group, experience-driven stays instead of generic rentals, how he finds overlooked barns and warehouses, and how his newest Wild Wild Warehouse launch became his biggest one yet. Finally, Kyle broke down how someone with less money can still get into the space through Airbnb co-hosting.You can find Kyle here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylemiklasz/Big Sky Barnhouse: https://bigskybarnhouse.com/Big Sky Barnhouse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigskybarnhouse/Wild Wild Warehouse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildwildwarehouse/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemiklasz/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 Kirby and we talked about how he went from being a pastor making around $35K a year, to building a landscaping business, then turning a simple staffing idea into $100K in sales in his first 100 days. Alex breaks down how he started by texting friends and family, why he believes global talent is such a huge opportunity for small business owners, and how anyone can start placing overseas talent without a big budget, audience, or complicated tech stack. We also talked about finding your first customer, sourcing and vetting candidates, what questions to ask in interviews, how to charge $3K to $7K for placements, and why this works especially well for blue-collar businesses.You can find Alex at https://bridgewaystaffing.co/ and https://thealexkirby.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 Caleb Panza, co-founder of Post For Me, and we talked about how he and his business partner went from losing their jobs to building a SaaS product that crossed $10K MRR. Caleb broke down how they launched with almost no audience, why posting transparent MRR updates on Twitter started driving attention, and how they used real customer questions to build resource articles that now get picked up by Google, ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools. We also talked about pricing, churn, onboarding, the tools they use to build software, and the simple playbook anyone can follow to start a SaaS business by solving a problem they actually understand. You can find Caleb on Twitter/X at https://x.com/CalebPanza, check out Post For Me at https://www.postforme.dev/, and learn more about Day Moon Development at https://www.daymoon.dev/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/chrisAlso, they're not telling anyone what it is yet, but beehiiv's Summer Release Event on July 16 is worth clearing your calendar for. RSVP: http://beehiiv.com/summer-release-2026━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Brandon Doyle and we talked about five offline business ideas that can make $10K in a year, month, week, or even a day. We started with the story of Brandon’s teenage son buying liquidation rugs, flipping them on Facebook Marketplace, and using the money to buy his first car. Then we got into portable mini golf rentals, cornhole courses, backyard movie screen rentals, and even flipping original artwork from other countries. Finally, we broke down a simple but surprisingly lucrative temporary fence rental business that Brandon’s friend built and sold for $600K in just 18 months. You can find Brandon on Twitter and Instagram under Brandon Doyle.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 episode, I break down why Anthropic’s Fable 5 was shut down after just three days, why the government treated it like a weapon, and what that means for anyone trying to build an AI business. I also share five business ideas you can prepare for now while the model is offline.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━I sat down with Don from Boo Boo’s Lemonade and we talked about how a simple fresh squeezed lemonade stand turned into a real business doing around $250K in sales in just eight months. We broke down the exact recipe, pricing, startup costs, margins, farmers market setup, catering opportunities, and how they rent out their lemonade cart for events. Don also shared how they landed a $19K frozen banana catering order after getting the idea from one of my videos, and why simple businesses like this are often the ones people overlook. You can find them at https://boobooslemonade.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/booboos.lemonadeEnjoy!---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━I sat down with Carson and Jackson and we talked about how they built a land flipping business by helping home builders find off-market lots. They broke down how they get a builder’s buy box first, then go find landowners willing to sell for less, keeping the difference as profit without usually buying the land themselves. We also talked about why they prefer land over houses, how they find sellers through cold calls, direct mail, Zillow, and referrals, and the risks to watch out for like wetlands, slope, utilities, and protected wildlife. Finally, they shared how they’ve scaled the business, what their team looks like, and why consistency matters more than any fancy tool. You can learn more about Carson and Jackson at https://www.carsonandjackson.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 Derek from Backyard Movie Theater to talk about how a simple Christmas gift for his family accidentally turned into a real events business. He started with a cheap inflatable screen in his backyard, landed his first HOA booking before he was ready, learned the hard way, and then upgraded into a full commercial outdoor movie setup. We talked about his packages, how much he charges, and how he built a higher end inflatable indoor theater with carpet, lights, AC, and a full movie experience. Derek also broke down his newest add on, LED dance floors, and why weddings, schools, and private events could become a huge part of the business. You can find Derek at https://backyardmovietheater.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 Mike Stuart, a tile guy from Iowa who started a concrete coatings business and quickly grew it to over $60,000 a month. We talked about how he got started with garage floor coatings, why the blue collar world still has so much opportunity, and how simple things like answering the phone, showing up on time, and being upfront about pricing can make you stand out. Mike broke down the numbers behind the business, including startup costs, material costs, pricing, ad spend, margins, and how he gets most of his leads from Facebook ads. We also talked about learning the trade through YouTube, making mistakes early, hiring crews, and why courage is often the biggest advantage when starting a business. You can find Mike at https://oldcapcoatings.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/oldcapcoatings/ or email him at mike@oldcapcoatings.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 Jon Cheney again and we went deeper on how he actually finds customers after building AI products. We talked about how he turned a simple local news pitch into hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential deals, why good storytelling matters more than bragging, and how to make your business interesting enough for media to cover. Jon also broke down how press releases, social media, and building in public helped him grow his AI business. Finally, we talked about getting over the fear of putting yourself out there, posting consistently, and taking asymmetric bets that can change your business forever. You can find Jon on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncheneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheneypianoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheneypianoX: https://x.com/cheneypianoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheneypianoWebsite: https://genaipi.orgEnjoy!---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 Phil and we talked about how he started an AI automation agency with no coding background and landed a $50,000 consulting contract by simply starting with people he already knew. He shares how he first built voice agents in GoHighLevel, then used Claude to help create proposals, pricing, contracts, and client solutions. We also talked about his work with a chiropractor, where he built automations and content systems for a new laser treatment offer, plus a grant writing tool for a nonprofit. The big takeaway from this one is that you do not need to know everything before you start. You just need to talk to business owners, listen for pain points, and use AI to help solve real problems.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 Brandon Doyle again and we tested what happens when an AI agent tries to build real businesses from scratch. Brandon showed me how he uses OpenClaw through iMessage, then we talked through a few business ideas an agent could launch, including custom bedtime stories, website outreach for local businesses, and Facebook Marketplace arbitrage. A month later, Brandon came back with real results. His bedtime story business got over $300/month in MRR, but the big win was using an AI agent to build websites for local businesses, send them postcards with QR codes, and turn that into a little over $8,000/month in recurring revenue. You can find Brandon on X at https://x.com/Brandondoyle and learn more about his company at https://getdavid.ai/.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━I sat down with Jon and Lucas from Resale University and we talked about how they built a reselling business by flipping overlooked electronics like VCRs, digital cameras, camcorders, Dell docking stations, and TI calculators. They shared how they started by selling stuff around the house, then moved into thrift stores, yard sales, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and eventually bulk electronics suppliers. We also broke down their first big deal, where they bought around $5,000 worth of electronics and made a few thousand dollars in profit with only about 15 hours of work. Finally, we talked about the simple playbook anyone can use to start reselling, even with just a few hours a week. You can find Jon and Lucas on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/reseller_uni/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━In this solo episode I’m breaking down one of my favorite business ideas right now: API arbitrage and the great unbundling. I talk about how huge companies were built by unbundling parts of Craigslist, and why the same thing is happening today with tools like Apify, Clay, Zapier, OpenAI, and Claude. I share the story of Nico, who went from working in his family’s restaurant to building a software business doing $3,500/month in recurring revenue with almost no technical background. Then I walk through a bunch of simple business ideas anyone can build by wrapping existing tools in a cleaner, easier product. If you want to implement AI into small and medium sized businesses, check out https://www.playmakersai.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---

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━I sat down with Colin Stroud, founder of Go Somewhere, and we talked about how he built a business helping business owners get way more value out of the credit card points they’re already earning. Colin broke down how he charges $875 for a consulting call, made $231,000 in his first full year, and gets most of his clients from LinkedIn. We also talked about why most people use points the wrong way, how business owners can earn more from their existing spending, and why “earn and burn” is usually better than hoarding points forever. You can find Colin at https://www.gosomewhere.world and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gosomewhere/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 Doser to talk about how he’s turning Claude skills into a real digital product business. Ryan breaks down what a Claude skill actually is, why it’s basically an SOP for AI, and how he launched a Claude Code Skill Stack that made over $3,000 in 30 to 45 days. We also talked about how anyone can turn their own knowledge into sellable AI skills, whether it’s for marketing, SEO, YouTube, gardening, trading cards, or almost anything else. Ryan also showed how he uses Claude Code to turn YouTube videos into SEO blog posts, build landing pages, create a personal marketing OS, and run workflows across tools like Stripe, WordPress, Appify, Google Calendar. You can find Ryan at https://ryandoser.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 Natalie Rosario to talk about how she makes money through government contracting without doing the actual work herself. She explained how she finds contracts on SAM.gov, gets quotes from subcontractors, marks up the price, and keeps the profit. We talked about her first hazardous waste contract, a catering contract that made her $11,000 in two weeks, and a $962,000 landscaping contract where she used past pricing data to understand the opportunity. Natalie also broke down how beginners can start with an LLC, use AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to understand proposals, and search past government spending on USAspending.gov. We also covered why reliable subcontractors matter, why many people quit too early, and how one contract can create steady income for years.Follow Natalie here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalietheceo/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@natalietheceoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bizmotionwithnatWebsites mentioned:SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/Contract opportunities: https://sam.gov/opportunitiesUSAspending: https://www.usaspending.gov/APEX Accelerators: https://www.apexaccelerators.us/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 Marc Hyman and we talked about how he built a simple iced coffee cart business using a gutted Home Depot tool cart instead of an expensive coffee truck or espresso machine. Marc broke down why cold coffee, nitro coffee, and simple event setups can be such a profitable “business in a box.” We talked through the numbers, including how a cup costs around $3 to make, sells for around $8.50, and how his best event cleared about $8,000 in net profit over two days. We also got into the best locations for this type of business, including festivals, farmers markets, car washes, gas stations, and other overlooked spots with built-in foot traffic. You can find Marc at https://sunburstnitrocoffee.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 Kyle, also known as the Website Landlord, and we talked about one of the most interesting low-overhead online business models I’ve seen in a while. Kyle explained how he builds simple local SEO websites for niches like junk removal, auto glass repair, and epoxy flooring, ranks them on Google, and then rents the leads out to local businesses for recurring monthly income. We talked about why these sites don’t need to look pretty, how he got his first client to wire him $6,000 within 20 minutes, and how he eventually scaled this into a business doing around $100k/month with very low overhead. We also got into lifestyle businesses, time freedom, passive income, and why Kyle intentionally keeps the business simple instead of chasing massive growth. You can learn more at https://rentlocalsites.com and follow Kyle on:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@websitelandlordYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KyleReviewsCoursestopspotkyle@gmail.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 William Lindholm, who built a wild new business around cold caking, sending cakes to prospects to book sales meetings. We talked about how he started with birthday cake automation in Norway, moved to San Francisco, pivoted into outbound sales, and hit $120,000 in monthly revenue just weeks after the pivot. William broke down why physical gifts cut through better than cold calls, emails, and DMs, especially as AI makes online outreach noisier. We also talked about using cakes for agencies, real estate, accounting, customer retention, and how he uses AI agents to source and negotiate with bakeries. You can find William on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-daymaker/contact@daymaker.comhttps://www.daymaker.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 Michael McCoy, co-founder of Prepa Pizza, to talk about how he turned a simple pizza dough kit into a multi-million dollar business. He started by making the kits in his basement with his wife and selling them at local farmers markets, where he did around $60,000 in one summer working part-time. We also talked about how he took the business online, scaled with Facebook ads, hit over $160,000 in a single month, and why farmers markets are one of the best places to test simple product ideas. You can check out Michael’s business here: https://prepapizza.com/https://www.instagram.com/myprepapizza/michaeljamesmccoy@gmail.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 Brett Williams from DesignJoy and we talked about how he built a one man productized service business that grew into a massive cash-flow machine. He broke down how he launched with no audience, made around $10,000 on day one, kept his full-time job until the business was doing $80,000 a month, and eventually grew it to peaks of $200,000 a month with almost no overhead. We also talked about what makes productized services so powerful, why design and branding matter even more in the age of AI, and what kinds of agencies people can start right now using skills like copywriting, short form editing, thumbnail design, and AI-first development. Brett also shared his favorite AI tools, his best prompting advice, and why speed and simplicity are winning more than ever.https://x.com/BrettFromDJEnjoy!---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 Corey Ganim and we broke down a simple but really smart service business built around AI assessments for small businesses. We talked through how he went from a friend offering to pay $1,000 for AI help to turning that into a repeatable offer using a voice agent, Claude, and a clean client report. We got into how the assessment works, what kinds of AI tools and simple software get recommended, and why the real money often comes from the upsell after the initial audit. Corey also shared practical ways to get your first customers, including local meetups, office hours, free assessments, and even door knocking. Finally, we talked about why you do not need to be a real AI expert to sell this, you just need to be a little ahead of the average client. You can find Corey through his Build With AI podcast on YouTube and podcast platforms.Find Josh:YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@coreyganimcorey@returnmytime.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---

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━This guy turned $90 into $50K in a year selling ad space on postcards that get mailed to thousands of homes. He finds local businesses in Facebook groups, closes 95% of his deals over text — one plumber paid him $1,100 in five messages. No cold calls, no Zoom, no employees, no ads. He just connects local businesses to local homeowners through the mail and pockets $4–5K profit per run. He even showed me the exact Facebook post he uses and the trick that gets business owners to DM him first. This one blew my mind.Find Josh:📩 Community: "Make Money With Direct Mail" on Skool - https://www.skool.com/make-money-with-direct-mail-5685📱 Instagram: @directmailjoshTikTok: @directmailjosh🎥 YouTube: Josh | Make Money With Direct Mail - https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneywithdirectmailEnjoy!---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━The Most Overlooked Way to Make Money with AI (+10 More Ideas) - Chat with Michael Girdley | Ep. #181https://open.spotify.com/episode/67kATaWJ935Ec4O3oViPWN?si=WehmyjUfTeiAnLbk0xX0kAMichael Girdley is back and we went even harder this time. I sent his ideas to my newsletter, you guys voted, and we only talked about the best ones.We got into AI persona marketplaces, a MasterClass killer where you actually talk to Steve Jobs, the return of local journalism, an app that yells at you for getting distracted, negotiating 70% off college tuition, and why AI audits might be the best business any of you can start right now. One idea was so good I started building it in Claude while we were still recording.Find Michael on X at https://x.com/girdley or at https://girdley.com. He's also launching Bedrock (https://girdley.com/bedrock) for quality of earnings if you're buying a business, and https://www.fixedlabs.ai/ for AI audits.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━Vadim is 18 years old, has zero coding experience, and just made $5,000 in his first month from an app he vibe coded using Claude Code. His app Vugola competes with Opus Clip, a company that raised $50 million, and he built the whole thing without writing a single line of code. We talk about how he built it, the AI tools he's using to run his entire company with agents, and why he thinks every business needs to be built agentic-first.Find Vadim on Twitter/X: https://x.com/VadimStrizheusTry his app: https://vugolaai.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━Mike Yoder started a drone deer recovery service in Ohio and made $50,000 in his first 10 weeks. Four years later he's doing over $32 million a year selling thermal and agricultural spray drones. In this episode he breaks down exactly how he got his first customers, the unit economics of spray drone businesses (70%+ profit margins), and why this might be the biggest untapped opportunity in blue collar entrepreneurship right now. If you know someone in the military, send them this episode.Find Mike:https://www.youtube.com/@dronedeerrecoverymike@hledrones.comDrone Deer Recovery — https://dronedeerrecovery.comhttps://nuwayag.com/@nuwayag on all platformsEnjoy!---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━Kip Roland went from a suspended Amazon account and a newborn baby to building a $450K/year live selling business — starting with zero followers, zero experience, and a storage unit full of kitchen appliances. In this episode, Kip breaks down exactly how live selling works on Whatnot and TikTok, how he sources liquidation goods for 80–90% off retail, what his first stream looked like (150 items sold in under two hours), and how anyone can make their first $1,000 in profit live selling. He also covers hiring streamers, switching categories, selling food on live, and why he thinks live selling is the biggest untapped opportunity in e-commerce right now.Links mentioned:Kip on X/Twitter: @kip_rolandKip's free newsletter on live selling: https://liveselling-academy.kit.comLive Selling Academy (with Shannon Jean): https:www.liveselling.academy/TKO — Get 2 months for $20B-Stock (liquidation sourcing): https://bstock.comWhatnot (live selling platform): https://whatnot.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━Meet Jon Cheney. A year ago he woke up, had an idea, and built an entire business in a weekend with zero coding experience and $400. By Tuesday he had his first customer — who paid him $15,000. A year later he's at $2.5 million in revenue, over 50% profit, and on pace for $7 million this year with just a handful of employees.Jon breaks down exactly how he found his first customers, how he prices his services, and the simple 3-part framework he uses to close deals. No hype, no fluff. If you've ever thought about starting something but felt like you didn't have the right skills or money, this one's for you.Find Jon here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joncheneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheneypianoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheneypianoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheneypianoWebsite: https://genaipi.orgEnjoy!---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━Get Plans of Grandeur for $47 (video-only price) 👉 https://buy.stripe.com/4gM14o4xF7NS33Y9av3841u10% of all revenue goes to the National Kidney Foundation 👉 https://www.kidney.orgFacebook banned my $35K/month page overnight. So I turned my laptop on, hit record, and launched a brand new business from scratch while you watched. No plan. No LLC. No domain name. Nothing.Here's everything I mentioned in the video:- The video that got me banned 👉 https://youtu.be/IPnafDDgj6o- How to start a newsletter from scratch (beginner tutorials) 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5doEXwy4gHUoqaZjwESVJYK6qtQ5dE-LTools I used:- Beehiiv (newsletter platform) 👉 https://www.beehiiv.com/chris- Stripe 👉 https://www.stripe.com- Namecheap 👉 https://www.namecheap.com- Skool 👉 https://www.skool.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 and ride the AI wave with a community of consultants learning how to charge $500 to $5k/month at https://playmakersai.com/━If you want to check out what Robby built go to https://tkopod.co/Aiagent and get $10 off. UPDATE! We also just put together 2 mega guides for you:Guide #1 shows you exactly how to make money with AI Agents like Robby did.Guide #2 shows you exactly how to install AI agents if you are NOT technical.You can snag BOTH of those guides together for only $19 if you use promo code CHRIS here: https://buy.stripe.com/6oU7sMc073xC1ZUeuP3842a——Robby Houston gave an AI agent a budget and told it to make money. 13 days later he's at $8,4K MRR and he's not a coder.In this episode Robby breaks down exactly how his AI agent Ron identified a business opportunity, built the infrastructure, and grew a paying community from scratch while Robby was just "human in the loop."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━Snail Mail Episode with Hannah: https://youtu.be/KuQtxDCmyO4Michael Clark and his wife started sending stories through the mail. That's it. No complicated tech, no complicated business model. Just letters.Last year they did $7M in revenue!In this episode Michael breaks down exactly how they built it, how they find customers, and how you can start something similar.Check out The Flower Letters 👇https://linktr.ee/theflowerlettersEnjoy! ---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━In this episode, I talk with Matt Howe, a former high school math teacher who started flipping items on Facebook Marketplace to make extra money and eventually built a full equipment dealership. Matt shares how he went from making around $40K as a teacher to flipping lawn mowers for quick profits, earning $20K to $30K in one summer and eventually scaling the operation by hiring drivers, working with a mechanic, and sourcing underpriced equipment from dealers who didn’t want to deal with used inventory. Over time, the side hustle turned into a real dealership doing over $1.1M in a single month in sales. We break down how he finds deals, negotiates prices, scales the operation, and why buying low and moving inventory quickly matters more than fixing things. If you want to follow Matt, check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@matt_howeEnjoy! ---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━I sat down with David Stillson to talk about the world of small rental businesses and how he’s built a few of them on the side. We started with his moving tote rental business, where he buys industrial totes in bulk and rents them to people who are moving, often through partnerships with realtors who gift the rentals to their clients.We also talked about his RV rental business, where he bought a travel trailer, listed it on platforms like Outdoorsy and RVshare, and validated the idea with about $7,000 in revenue in the first season. Finally, we touched on his small podcast and music studio rental, which started as a hobby but now occasionally generates income.You can find David Stillson on X at @DavidStillson.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━Everything I've ever done to grow from zero to five million followers. All in one place — Plans of Grandeur Content Mastery 10% of all gross revenue will be publicly donated to the National Kidney Foundation. That one’s personal.━I sat down with Sariah Howell, the founder of Memory Magnets Co, and her story is wild. What started as a small idea to print more family photos turned into a business making custom photo magnets that completely took off.She began with a $700 machine, started selling magnets at local markets, and eventually discovered a huge opportunity doing live magnet printing at weddings and events. From there the business exploded, reaching $1.63M in revenue in its first full year.We talked about how the business works, how she gets customers, and why this simple product can be such a powerful side hustle.You can find Sariah Howell and all of her links here:https://linktr.ee/memorymagnetscoEnjoy! ---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---

Here are three very specific ways of getting rich with low cost franchising. Explore any of these franchises here: https://go.franzy.com/chris-koernerI sat down with Alex Smereczniak from Franzy to talk about why franchising might be the most overlooked path to wealth creation in America. We broke down how to think about risk tolerance and brand maturity, why some franchise models command higher exit multiples, and what I should have done when I first spotted Planet Fitness as a wide open opportunity years ago. Then Alex shared a few franchise concepts he’s excited about right now, including an insurance adjusting model, a home sale prep and light renovation business, and a surprisingly massive window box subscription business. We also hit a couple wild cards like artificial turf and Airbnb cleaning, plus how people use SBA loans to finance deals like this. If you want to explore franchises with a tool that matches you to the right concept, check out the links below.LinkedIn (personal):https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-smereczniak-40310329 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alexfromfranzy/ X (Twitter):https://x.com/AlexfromFranzy LinkedIn (company - Franzy):https://www.linkedin.com/company/franzy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexfromfranzyEnjoy! ---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━HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, I bring Nik Hulewsky back on and we basically try to dunk on that whole AI Twitter doom loop of “what are you building” while everyone screams about agents and AGI. Nick explains why we’re still early, why most people have barely touched AI, and why the real advantage right now is building skills and staying ready to pounce when the obvious use cases show up.Then he shows me what he’s actually built, including his locally hosted OpenClaw setup he calls Gary, plus a few really practical workflows that make him look like a magician inside a normal company. We talk about the difference between clean and dirty data, why “record your meetings” is the easiest unfair advantage, and how someone could turn this into real money through AI consulting, bootcamps, fractional roles, and building simple internal tools that save teams a ton of time. If you’ve wanted a simple, non confusing breakdown of agents, workflows, and how to monetize this stuff, this one is it.You can find Nikolas Hulewsky on X at @CoFoundersNik and on YouTube at Nikonomics.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---

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In this episode, I sit down with Matt and Joni from Sonoma Strong Hauling to hear one of the most incredible comeback stories I’ve ever encountered. Matt opens up about his journey from prison and rehab to working a $15-an-hour job at Safeway, all while trying to restart his life at age 35.

We dive deep into the "candy dish" marketing strategy they used to win over realtors and how they turned a beat-up pickup truck into a business netting 35% margins on $50,000 a month. This conversation is a masterclass in how constraints equal creativity and why "closed mouths don't get fed" in the world of entrepreneurship.

YouTube: Sonoma Strong Hauling — Hundreds of videos on starting and growing a home service business.Website: sonomastronghauling.comFacebook: Matt VickInstagram: @SonomaStrongHauling

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Jim Rowe went from flipping a single $1,200 pallet to doing $60,000 in sales in his first month out of an old tow truck shop in rural Washington. In this episode, he breaks down how he buys liquidation pallets, restaurant equipment, and random auction finds, why selling matters more than buying, and how he rolls profits over and over to scale fast. He also shares wild flips like buying industrial hinges for $2.28 each and reselling them for $50 plus the mindset shift that helped him move from restaurants to reselling full time.

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In this episode I’m sharing my 7 favorite food business ideas for 2026, all designed to be simple, approachable, and high margin.

Some are true side hustles you could start this weekend. Others could turn into full-blown, scalable businesses. I break down the real numbers, startup costs, margins, and how I’d actually test each one in the real world.

If you’ve been looking for a practical way to get started, this is a playbook you can actually run with.

7. Grill cleaning

https://www.chrisjkoerner.com/newslettersss/newsletter-0051

6. Mini pancakes

https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2009705202274934846?s=20

5. Dehydrated fruit

https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2000296786557354459?s=20

4. Picnics

https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2010428589360271799

3. Frozen grapes

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2. Bakery stand x3

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1. Watermelon x3

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In this episode, I’m sitting down with Hannah Gustafson, the founder of The Tiny Project, to discuss a business model that is as brilliant as it is approachable. Hannah left the corporate grind to start a "silly" front-yard stand that has since exploded into a snail mail subscription club with 4,100 members. We break down how she reached nearly $50,000 in monthly revenue in just six months with almost no upfront investment and zero paid advertising. Hannah proves that business doesn't need to be a high-tech headache because it is often just about a one-ounce envelope and the courage to start tiny. This story is the ultimate proof that an authentic, human-centered side hustle is absolutely doable for anyone.

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Try Quo free + get 20% off your first 3 months: http://quo.com/tko20 Missed calls are one of the easiest ways to lose customers without realizing it. Quo (formerly OpenPhone) is the AI-powered business phone system that helps make sure that doesn’t happen.With one shared inbox for calls, texts, and voicemails, your whole team has context and Quo’s Sona AI can answer calls, take messages, and qualify leads 24/7 when you can’t.━

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In this episode, I break down how to buy big things with very little money and why constraints are actually your biggest advantage. I share real stories from my own life, from buying my first house as a broke college student to structuring deals for real estate, businesses, and assets without large down payments. We talk about creative deal structures like seller financing, balloon payments, graduated payments, lease to own setups, and why building trust with sellers matters more than having perfect credit or a pile of cash. The goal of this episode is simple. Stop thinking you need money to get started and start learning how to structure smarter deals instead.

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In this episode, I break down 11 of my favorite beginner-friendly business ideas that are affordable to start, realistic, and actually scalable. These are real businesses I’ve seen work in the wild, from simple service plays to overlooked opportunities most people ignore. If you’re looking for practical ideas you can actually start without experience or a huge budget, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

11 Wall printing - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTtB1D2khE2/10 Lawnmower flipping - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTJE7vHEpom/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YebLPyVcTr8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYj_Ns5LGEo&list=WL&index=69 Sticks with LED lights - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTRWxBRkn7D/8 Realtor heygen - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/20187773531874347237 Cleaning car seats - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUHE5_UEhMb/

6 Trash can cleaning - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSqwj90ElnO/Podcast Interview - https://youtu.be/7Ow9qRVCWM8 5 Hot cocoa and chips - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2016982470688985256https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/20184228568757084424 Kids artwork - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/20155189136108052953 Gas station vending - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/20181275090874659702 Timelapse giveaways - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/20194742223143940361 Cheap jetskis - https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2019541145844687119

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⚠️IMPORTANT UPDATE⚠️: This episode was recorded on Saturday during the initial viral surge of Moltbook. Since recording, several major security vulnerabilities have been reported, including potential API key leaks and prompt injection risks. I wasn't aware of these specific exploits at the time of filming, but they definitely reinforce my warning in the video to be careful with permissions.

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Moltbook News

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A brand new platform called Moltbook is going viral fast. It’s basically Reddit, but instead of humans posting, it’s AI agents talking to each other. In this episode, I break down what Moltbook actually is, why it’s exploding, and how I quickly built and launched a site around it using AI. We then zoom out into the bigger opportunity around AI agents, OpenClaw, and what it looks like to monetize this wave through services, tools, and consulting before it becomes mainstream.

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I sat down with Forest Coughtry to break down one of the most underrated businesses I’ve seen in a long time. Forest moved to Montana knowing nobody, started a small wholesale snack distribution business, and quickly scaled it to $50K+ months with no employees and no vending machines. We walked through how he went from selling pastries in Colorado to building a high-margin jerky and candy route serving nearly 100 stores, why this model beats vending machines, and how simple relationship-based selling can outperform “passive” side hustles. Forest shares real numbers, startup costs, margins, and exactly how he lands accounts without contracts or cold email. This is one of those businesses that’s hiding in plain sight.

You can find Forest Coughtry on YouTube at Coughtry Wholesale, where he documents building and scaling his distribution business step by step.

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I make $10k–$35k profit per month on Facebook by reposting content that isn't mine. It’s legal, ethical, and takes me just 3 hours a week.

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In this episode, I sat down with Danny to break down how he built an AI voice agent for his barber that turned missed calls into booked appointments and grew into a real business charging upfront fees plus monthly retainers. We talked about why barbers and local service businesses are a perfect niche, how easy these agents are to demo and sell, and why this feels like an early window similar to Yelp or Google Business Profiles.

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I sat down with Tim to break down how he took a simple idea he saw online and turned it into a real-world business making thousands at fairs and events. We talked about how he started with a mobile RC construction trailer, charging by the minute, why lowering prices actually doubled demand, and how he broke even on roughly $10–11K in startup costs. Tim shared real numbers from events, including his best week doing around $2,600, and explained how county fairs, private parties, and corporate events became his main revenue drivers.

His website is https://canudigitrc.com/ and you can reach him at tim0617@gmail.com.

We also dug into how he built custom session-tracking software with AI, why that made the business easier to run and scalable, and how he’s now opening a physical retail location with plans for memberships, higher capacity, and eventually franchising. This episode is a great look at how low-barrier, offline businesses can still work incredibly well when you validate demand first and keep things simple.

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I sat down with Greg Isenberg and we turned into idea machines. We riffed through a bunch of approachable business ideas with low startup costs, from mobile bike washing and vending machines to simple physical products, Facebook Marketplace tools, and even Pokémon cards. The whole conversation is about spotting overlooked opportunities, validating ideas fast, and actually starting instead of overthinking.

You can check out Greg’s podcast, Startup Ideas Podcast, here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gregisenberg

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I sat down with Jameson to break down how he went from a high paying finance career to building a multi million dollar home services business from scratch. We talked about why testing ideas matters more than overthinking, how he validated demand before committing, and why simple high ticket services like deck building can be incredibly powerful when done right. Jameson also shared very tactical advice on branding, pricing, lead generation, and why speed to lead and social proof matter more than most people realize.

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In this interview, I sit down with Brandon Gadoci, who went from launching his AI consulting firm to an $80,000/month run rate in just 5 months. We discuss why companies are desperate for "AI Operators" , how to price your services between $20k-$35k/month , and the specific tech stack used to build solutions.

https://x.com/bgadoci

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This story is absolutely wild. Kirk and his brother started their business, Junk Teens, when they were just 15 and 17 years old. They went from riding bicycles to the dump to find old speakers to buying a $75,000 dump truck with CASH.

We talk about how they managed high school while building a company , how they scaled from $120k to nearly $1 million/year, and why they don’t talk business at the Thanksgiving dinner table.

If you want to see what real hustle looks like, do not miss this one.

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I sat down with Quinn Miller to catch up on how his vending machine business has grown and where he’s taking it next. We talked about why vending is such a strong cash flow business, how he finds and evaluates locations, and what he’s learned from scaling machines across apartments, offices, and hotels. We also got into pricing, product selection, and why sales and momentum matter more than most people think when you’re getting started. If you’re curious about vending or machine-based businesses in general, this one is packed with real-world insight.

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"How'd You Do It?" Podcast: My new passion project with my wife where we ask parents how they raised their kids in the faith: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ILzjEkp0dW8vPVR7Ywy1K

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It’s a wrap on 2025. This is my annual deep dive where I break down everything: the businesses I started, the ones that failed, and exactly where I’m making money. I’m sharing specific net profit numbers across 7+ income streams, not just revenue. I also talk about why I finally killed the Secret Pickleball Club idea , the "return on headache" that led me to move on from other ventures , and my investment strategy for the year, from "NEFL" stocks to angel investing. Plus, a look at why I impulsively signed up for an ultra marathon with zero training

Mentioned in this episode:My 2024 Year-End Recap: If you’re interested in how my 2024 went (filmed from a hotel room in San Francisco), you can watch that here: https://youtu.be/kd3wxK_FAO8

"Middle of Nowhere" Video: This video is my pride and joy. I had a lot of fun filming it—"I started a business in the middle of nowhere": https://youtu.be/zdqqBELJQ1Q

Appliance Rental Video: My first long-form video to hit a million views, featuring Kyler: https://youtu.be/UCdWRg1KQLY

Book Flipping Video: Mindi turning $1 into $5,000 from books: https://youtu.be/kHRKeDqsoG8

NEFL Stocks: My breakdown of why Founder-Led companies with Network Effects outperform the market: https://neflstocks.com/

TKOwners: My community for business owners: https://www.tkowners.com/

PlaymakersAI: My community for AI consultants and automation: https://playmakersai.com/

Fast Tree Care: The tree trimming business I own with my partner James. It's been flat lately and we've been a bit complacent, but it's still profitable: https://fasttreecare.com

Backyard Funhouse: My sport court and installation business: https://backyardfunhouse.com/

Texas Snacks: My Buc-ee's resale business (that finally got our tax refund!): https://texassnax.com/

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In this episode, I sat down with Korey McDavid, the founder of Juiced Fuel, to talk about how on demand gas delivery actually works as a real business. We get into why this plugs directly into everyday behavior, how repeat usage turns fuel into predictable revenue, and which customers really make the model work. Korey shares how he started this on the side, how the business compounds once people build the habit, and where it’s headed next. He’s now in his third year and on pace to do over $1 million this year, which makes this a great example of a straightforward business executed well.

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In this episode, I talk about the parts of entrepreneurship that people rarely tell you about and why so many founders feel blindsided once they’re in it. I share a simple GRIT framework I’ve developed after years of building and breaking businesses, and why understanding these challenges upfront matters more than chasing upside.

We get into the emotional swings, the hidden costs, and why progress often feels slower than expected. I also walk through practical mindset shifts that help you stay steady, focused, and moving forward when things get uncomfortable. This episode is about seeing the full picture before you decide if this path is really for you.

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In this episode, I walk through dozens of real, practical ways to turn unwanted land into cash flow. I talk about how land that looks ugly, rural, or overlooked can actually become a serious income engine if you think about it differently. From renting out raw land for camping, parking equipment, or RVs, to placing sheds, tiny homes, or storage containers, I break down how people are making money without overcomplicating things.

I also share ideas around subdividing land, master leases, portable self storage, tree farms, firewood, pallet businesses, sheds, sports courts, and even some weird but surprisingly profitable niches most people never consider. The big theme of this episode is optionality. Once you own land, especially land no one else wants, you suddenly unlock dozens of ways to monetize it.

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I sat down with Mindi Reinke and we walked through one of the simplest, lowest risk reselling businesses I’ve seen in a long time. She shared how she bought pallets of school books for $1, which is what she usually pays, used eBay and ChatGPT to sort and list the inventory, and turned that into roughly $5,000 in revenue. We talked about why curriculum is the real money maker, how book arbitrage actually works, and why this is a business almost anyone can start with just a phone and very little upfront cost. You can find Mindi Reinke on X at https://x.com/hey_mindi

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I sat down with Will Cannon again and we talked about how he went from scraping and selling lead lists to building multiple million-dollar SaaS businesses. We covered his early background, losing everything in 2008, and how that pushed him into B2B data, cold email, and eventually software.

We broke down how he built a profitable lead-selling agency with almost no upfront costs, why recurring revenue changed everything, and how UpLead got its first customers. Will also shared how he thinks about copying existing businesses, acquiring customers before building, and why you do not need to be technical to make this work.

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Want to copy Will's system? He gives away his entire strategy (scripts included) in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YmJsHESukCo2i9YS9xNMD?si=DDT_jlpeRviFBe7lr4KNKA

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If you are new here from the Diary of a CEO episode, welcome. I am really glad you are here. And for everyone who has been with me from the beginning, I appreciate you more than you know.

In this episode I took all 254 past episodes and pulled out the very best ideas, lessons, guests and takeaways so you do not have to go back and binge everything unless you want to. I walk through my top 23 episodes and rank them from 23 to 1. You will hear why these ideas work, what I love about them, where people get stuck, and how you can use them no matter how much money or experience you have.

If you are new to my world, this is the perfect starting point because it gives you the full overview of the most tactical and approachable business ideas we have ever covered. If you have been listening for a while, this is a great refresh and a fun look back at what has actually changed people’s lives.

Rank 23

Episode 55. How to Start a Six Figure Side Hustle Exclusively on Facebook Marketplace

Rank 22

Episode 229. Starting a Drone Business and Drone Roof Inspections

Rank 21

Episode 226. Domain Name Investing

Rank 20

Episode 239. Laundromats with Tyler Purcell

Rank 19

Episode 210. Etsy Print on Demand

Rank 18

Episode 73. Porch Pumpkins

Rank 18

Episode 186. Mailbox Repair

Rank 17

Episode 196. Forestry Mulching

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Episode 162. Lessons Learned from Starting 75 Plus Businesses

Rank 15

Episode 170. How to Get a Yes from Everyone

Rank 14

Episode 175. Hummingbird Food E Commerce Brand

Rank 13

Episode 144. How to Get Everything You Want Out of Life

Rank 12

Episode 207. Which AI Should You Use to Make Money

Rank 11

Episode 233. Beginner Friendly Ways of Making 10 Grand

Rank 10

Episode 228. Three Million a Year from Tiny AI Tools

Rank 9

Episode 203. How to Make a Million Dollars in Six Months

Rank 8

Episode 230. How to Copy Businesses and White Label Them with Go High Level

Rank 7

Episode 205. The Most Overlooked Business Idea You Have Ever Heard Of

Rank 6

Episode 248. Eight Ideas for You to Start This Weekend

Rank 5

Episode 169. Twenty Five Tips Tools and Tricks to Use ChatGPT

Rank 4

Episode 161. How to Start an Ad Agency with AI Video Generation

Rank 3

Episode 156. Reselling Liquidation Items

Rank 2

Episode 164. Directories

Rank 1

Episode 204. I Started an Online Business in 56 Minutes

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A year ago I interviewed Cinco about his line striping business. That episode is here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xd6KRw895dstoagycodp5?si=SE8Zssb_SvGNToYYHWazUQ

Hunter heard it, got inspired, and nine weeks later he had nearly fifty thousand dollars in revenue with zero experience.

I sat down with Hunter Schenewark to break down how he made almost fifty thousand dollars in his first nine weeks with a simple striping and seal coating business. He had zero experience, started in a small town, did his first job for free in a local Facebook group, then used cold email to land big church projects. We walk through how he priced jobs, how he found customers, the equipment he bought, what it cost, and why seal coating became the real money maker.

Hunter on X

https://x.com/HSchenewark

Hunter’s website

https://417striping.com

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I sat down with Will Cannon to break down how cold email really works today. Will has sent over one hundred million cold emails and grew one of his companies to a million dollars ARR almost entirely from it. We talk about how to write short emails that convert, how many follow ups you actually need, how to build a list, and what works right now for getting your first customer fast.

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I sat down with Connor Gross ( https://x.com/c_gro ) in New York and we went deep on one simple idea taking proven products and changing the form factor to unlock ridiculous upside. We talk about how Billy Mays, OxiClean, and late night infomercials turned into today’s DTC and TikTok style direct response, then riff on everything from “AG1 in a gummy” and brands like Grüns, Starface pimple stickers, and stain remover stickers for kids clothes, all the way to race day temporary tattoos that show your elevation profile and aid stations. From there we get into filtration for cyclists and runners, mouth tape for performance and pollution, third party testing apps like SuppCo and Seed Oil Scout, and the crazy opportunity in being the trusted auditor for supplements, snacks, and food labels. We wrap by talking about city based silent retreat concepts inspired by OtherShip, how to productize attention and stillness in a noisy world, and why there is so much money sitting in boring categories if you are willing to innovate on packaging, distribution, and trust.

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I sat down with Marcus Lemonis, someone I’ve admired for over fifteen years, and we talked about business, purpose, regret, and what it really takes to build something that lasts. Marcus opened up about his wins and losses, why he gave away millions with no expectation of return, and how he thinks about entrepreneurship in a world shaped by AI. We also got into The Profit, The Fixer, and why your gift comes with responsibility. I loved this conversation and I think you will too.

He also shared his newest big idea, which is building an “everything home” ecosystem through Bed Bath and Beyond, Bye Bye Baby, and blockchain tech. It’s one of the most ambitious concepts I’ve heard in a long time.

You can find Marcus here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis

Instagram: https://instagram.com/marcuslemonis

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@marcuslemonis

And you can watch his new show The Fixer on Fox, Fox Business, and Hulu.

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