

6 Simple Side Hustles You Can Start With Zero Experience⏐Ep. #266
2026-1-15 | 48 min.
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 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/@gregisenbergFollow Greg on X: https://x.com/gregisenbergGreg’s website: https://www.gregisenberg.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-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---

$0 to $60k in 30 Days: How to Land Your First High-Ticket Jobs ⏐Ep. #265
2026-1-13 | 32 min.
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━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.You can find Jameson on X here: https://x.com/jamesonhaslamEnjoy! ---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---

Companies Are Panic Paying for This Skill. Here’s How to Get In⏐Ep. #264
2026-1-09 | 54 min.
Ride the AI tidal wave together. Join the community of consultants learning to charge $500–$35k/mo (per client): https://playmakersai.com/━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━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/bgadocihttps://gadociconsulting.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-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---

How 15 & 17 Year Old Teens Built a $1M/Year Business⏐Ep. #263
2026-1-06 | 37 min.
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━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.Follow Kirk & The Junk Teens: https://linktr.ee/Junk.TeensYouTube: @JunkTeens (Go subscribe, this is where they show the behind-the-scenes) Instagram: Search "Kirk McKinney" or "Kirk McKinney Jr." 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---

How to Make $2k+/Day With Vending Machines⏐Ep. #262
2026-1-02 | 42 min.
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━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.You can find Quinn on Twitter at @QuinnJMiller - https://x.com/quinnjmiller, and he also has a vending machine course for anyone who wants a deeper, more hands-on walkthrough of the business - https://linktr.ee/quinnjmillerEnjoy! ---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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