Six Hard Lessons That Would Have Saved Me Years⏐Ep. #238
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━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━In this solo episode I’m doing something different and ranking my six biggest business failures from #6 to #1. I walk through No BS Crypto with John McAfee, the painful lessons from running a third-party logistics company that did $400K a month with 90% revenue tied to one toxic client, and the whirlwind of launching Bitcoin mining at the exact wrong time after a bull-run high where we did $10M in 90 days and still lost in the end. I also get honest about a phone repair merger I rushed, and the number one failure that cost me a friendship in my wholesale iPhone parts business. The theme across all of it is control, concentration risk, partnerships, and how survivorship bias hides the real cost of bad decisions. If you want the full backstory on the McAfee chapter, check out Episode 9 where I tell that story in detail.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-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow 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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He Listened to This Podcast and Made $32K in His First 2 Months⏐Ep. #237
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━Back in July 2024, after hearing about this idea on our podcast in episode #37, Tyler Mumford decided to give it a shot. He launched his stump grinding business in Provo, Utah, and within his first two months made over $32,000. In episode #140, Tyler came back on the podcast to share how he actually made it happen. In this episode, Nik and I meet up with him on-site to see how he built real income fast with just a simple setup and some hard work. We talk about how he landed his first customers, what helped him grow so quickly, and the mindset that pushed him to quit his job and go all in. Tyler also shares how much he’s learned from putting himself out there, the kind of freedom it’s created for him, and why anyone can do the same if they’re willing to start.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-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow 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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You Can Make $1K/Hour With This Seasonal Side Hustle⏐Ep. #236
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━In this episode I talk with Wesley Parkin from Grounds Guys Keller about how the Christmas lights business really works. We go over real numbers on what homeowners pay, how margins grow from year one to year three, and why commercial installs can completely change your income. We dig into lead generation with LSA, PPC, and Facebook ads, the best time of year to start marketing, and the quick setup and takedown process that keeps this side hustle efficient. We also cover safety gear like Cougar Paws and a pitch wedge, the difference between selling and leasing lights, and how route density can help you hit $1K an hour during peak season. If you’ve been looking for a seasonal business with real numbers and proven demand, this one shows you exactly how it’s done.Find Grounds Guys Keller at https://www.groundsguys.com/keller-tx/Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow 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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The Truth About the Music Industry’s Money Game⏐Ep. #235
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━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━I sat down with Ace Enders from The Early November to unpack how money actually moves in music and what it really takes to make a living today. We get into the old label world of advances, recoupment, and why most bands made their money on touring and merch, not album sales. Ace shares what happened when Drive-Thru Records deals flowed up to MCA, why the mid-2000s shift to streaming left so many royalties in limbo, and why a stream paying roughly $0.007 changes how you release music now. We talk touring math at the 1,000-cap level, venue merch cuts, the push-pull between depth and virality, and how artists navigate identity, mental health, and the pressure to keep performing. We also riff on the “messy middle,” the rise of AI music, and why Ace still loves simple, hands-on businesses like cleaning parking lots at 4 a.m. If you want to support Ace, grab the new Ace Enders album dropping on Halloween and pick up the vinyl or hit a show.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-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow 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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Google AI Makes Building AI Apps Too Easy⏐Ep. #234
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Logan Kilpatrick from Google DeepMind and we vibe coded real apps live with AI Studio. We went from idea to working prototypes in minutes, including a video analysis app that extracts takeaways from uploads and a voice lead-gen agent that greets visitors and fills a form for me behind the scenes. We talked about why vibe coding lowers the barrier to building, how to package simple tools for specific users, and where the biggest opportunities are with Gemini, VO3, voice agents, and computer-use agents. This isn’t sponsored, and Google didn’t pay me, but I am a Google shareholder. If you’re looking for practical ways to start building with Google’s AI today, this one’s for you. Logan’s links:🌐 Website: https://logank.ai🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/OfficialLoganK💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logankilpatrick💻 GitHub: https://github.com/logankilpatrickGoogle Resources Mentioned:AI Studio: https://aistudio.google.comGoogle AI: https://ai.googleGoogle DeepMind: https://deepmind.googleEnjoy! ---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-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow 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---
Om The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs
Hey, I'm Chris Koerner - serial entrepreneur, business ideas addict, and your new ADHD business ideas best friend. I've started 75 businesses, with 10 of them being worth 7-8+ figures. I love startup ideas!Want to make money, grow a business, or just start a side hustle? You're in the right spot.This show covers:- Real-world growth hacking tips- Deep dives into cool business ideas and AI tools.- Simple business advice for small business & startups- Ways to make money with side hustles and home services- How to invest in RV parks or mobile home parksSometimes I'll chat with another entrepreneur buddy, sometimes I'll go solo.I've built lots of companies, run multiple businesses, and made tons of mistakes (so you don't have to).If you love entrepreneurship, marketing, business ideas or agency life, this show is for you.Let's make you some money with cool business ideas! Find me at TKOPOD.COMChris Koerner of The Koerner Office
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