The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs

Check out my newsletter at ⁠⁠TKOPOD.com⁠⁠ [https://www.tkopod.com/] and join my new community at ⁠⁠TKOwners.com⁠⁠ [https://www.tkowners.com/]. HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I take on a simple but powerful challenge: how would you build a business worth $1 million in just six months? We each pitch our favorite ideas, from RV rentals and AI wrapper agencies to offshore staffing, buying up newsletters, and starting an AI automation agency with real clients and real money. Nik lays out his hero workflow strategy, and I break down how I spun up an AI-powered voice agent for a garage door company and closed a deal in under an hour. Learn more about Nik here: ⁠http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnik⁠ [http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnik] Share your ideas with us: * Nik@cofounders.com * Chris@cofounders.com Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: ⁠⁠tkopod.co/p-yt⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice?sub_confirmation=1] Ask me a question on or off the show here: ⁠⁠http://tkopod.co/p-ask⁠⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-ask] Learn more about me: ⁠⁠http://tkopod.co/p-cjk⁠⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-cjk] Learn about my company: ⁠⁠http://tkopod.co/p-cof⁠⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-cof] Follow me on Twitter here: ⁠⁠http://tkopod.co/p-x⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-x] ⁠⁠⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-x]Free weekly business ideas newsletter: ⁠⁠http://tkopod.co/p-nl⁠⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-nl] Share this podcast: ⁠⁠http://tkopod.co/p-all⁠⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-all] Scrape small business data: ⁠⁠http://tkopod.co/p-os⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-os] ⁠⁠⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-os]---

Check out my newsletter at ⁠TKOPOD.com⁠ [https://www.tkopod.com/] and join my new community at ⁠TKOwners.com⁠ [https://www.tkowners.com/]. I sat down with Sam Thompson again and we talked about why it’s never been easier to clone massive SaaS companies and sell the same functionality for 90% less. We broke down how AI is turning platforms like Salesforce, AppFolio, and RentManager into overpriced dinosaurs, and how you can use tools like BuiltWith, G2, and Manus to reverse-engineer their features and customers. Sam even shared how he ran paid traffic to a $1 trial landing page before building the product—and people bought it. We also talked about his new strategy for selling backlinks like products in a Shopify-style marketplace, why form factor changes (like caffeinated gum or chewable toothpaste) are underrated business models, and how his hummingbird nectar side hustle is still going strong. You can find Sam on Twitter (⁠https://x.com/ImSamThompson⁠ [https://x.com/ImSamThompson]) and check out what he's up to at ⁠https://www.unlimitedcontent.com/⁠ [https://www.unlimitedcontent.com/] Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: ⁠tkopod.co/p-yt⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice?sub_confirmation=1] Ask me a question on or off the show here: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-ask⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-ask] Learn more about me: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-cjk⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-cjk] Learn about my company: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-cof⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-cof] Follow me on Twitter here: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-x [http://tkopod.co/p-x] ⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-x]Free weekly business ideas newsletter: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-nl⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-nl] Share this podcast: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-all⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-all] Scrape small business data: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-os [http://tkopod.co/p-os] ⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-os]--- 00:00 Disruption in Software Pricing 02:58 The Commoditization of Services 05:52 AI and the Future of Business 09:08 Innovative Business Ideas and Form Factors 12:04 The Rise of Transparency in Business 14:57 Exploring New Market Opportunities 17:53 Backlink Strategies and SEO Insights 20:45 Testing New Business Models 24:04 The Value of High-Quality Backlinks

Check out my newsletter at ⁠TKOPOD.com⁠ [https://www.tkopod.com/] and join my new community at ⁠TKOwners.com⁠ [https://www.tkowners.com/]. I sat down with Shannon Jean again and we walked through a whole new batch of insane liquidation deals you could flip for serious money. We talked about truckloads of auto parts from the Advanced Auto Parts and Pep Boys merger, flipping Costco returns like Blackstone griddles, and why now is the perfect time to buy Christmas trees for resale. Shannon also broke down strategies for flipping Lego sets, Google Glass, and even modular buildings and flooring from college auctions. We talked about how to use AI tools like ChatGPT or Manus to analyze manifests, how to talk to potential buyers before you even bid, and how these flips could turn into a full-time business. You can find Shannon on X: @ShannonJean (⁠https://x.com/ShannonJean⁠ [https://x.com/ShannonJean])And learn more at: ⁠https://shannonjean.com/ [https://shannonjean.com/] If you liked this one and want more from Shannon, check out the other episodes with him here: * ⁠ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/17303159]How to Start Reselling (Even With $0 in the Bank) w/ Shannon Jean⏐ Ep. #199 [https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/bFz5kMkfhVb] * Start Here: How to Build a Business from Nothing with Shannon | Ep. #180⁠⁠ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/17303159] * ⁠This One Belief Will Kill Your Business Before It Starts with Shannon | Ep. #177⁠ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/17265669] * ⁠Shannon returns! How to Know if You Will Win at Entrepreneurship and Love It Too? (+ a Few Biz Ideas). Part 2 of 2. Ep #064⁠ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/15732505] * ⁠How to Start a Digital Detox Biz (+ a few other ideas) with Shannon Jean. Part 1 of 2. Ep #061⁠ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/15692541] * ⁠Shannon returns! More high ticket flipping and deal making tips. Part 2 of 2. Ep. #041⁠ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/15438831] * ⁠Asymmetric bets & flipping high ticket items for profit with Shannon Jean. Part 1 of 2. Ep. #038⁠ [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/15402206] Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: ⁠tkopod.co/p-yt⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice?sub_confirmation=1] Ask me a question on or off the show here: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-ask⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-ask] Learn more about me: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-cjk⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-cjk] Learn about my company: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-cof⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-cof] Follow me on Twitter here: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-x⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-x] Free weekly business ideas newsletter: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-nl⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-nl] Share this podcast: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-all⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-all] Scrape small business data: ⁠http://tkopod.co/p-os [http://tkopod.co/p-os] ⁠ [http://tkopod.co/p-os]--- 00:00 Unlocking Wealth Through Seasonal Arbitrage 02:47 The Power of Seasonal Selling 06:03 Investing in High-Demand Products 08:46 Maximizing Profits with Liquidation Auctions 12:01 Exploring Unique Reselling Opportunities 14:52 Navigating the World of Auctions 18:07 Leveraging Market Trends for Profit 20:55 Strategies for Successful Reselling 23:49 The Future of Reselling and Investment

Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com [https://www.tkopod.com/] and join my new community at TKOwners.com [https://www.tkowners.com/]. If you've ever gotten a newsletter from me, it was powered by Beehiiv. Built by the team behind Morning Brew, it's the only platform I’ve found that actually moves the needle. Go to beehiiv.com/chris [https://www.beehiiv.com/overview?utm_campaign=Chris_Koerner-2025-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast-ads&utm_source=Chris_Koerner&utm_source_platform=podcast&utm_content=V1&via=chriskoerner-Q32025&utm_term=2025-07-25] and use code chris30 to get 30% off your first three months I sat down with Sam Thompson again and we talked about how anyone could shamelessly copy the strategy behind Cluely, the $120 million AI company that blew up in just three months. We broke down their viral content machine, how they hired 700+ clippers, and why they only pay per view, not per video. Then we talked about how to spin this strategy into your own clipping farm or media agency, even if you're starting from scratch. We also riffed on business ideas using public records of new LLC registrations, and how to turn that into a high-margin lead gen or service business. Finally, we talked about AI’s limits, what’s still very human, and why action always beats overthinking. You can find Sam on Twitter (https://x.com/ImSamThompson [https://x.com/ImSamThompson]) and check out what he's up to at https://www.unlimitedcontent.com/ [https://www.unlimitedcontent.com/] Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-yt [https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice?sub_confirmation=1] Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask [http://tkopod.co/p-ask] Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk [http://tkopod.co/p-cjk] Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof [http://tkopod.co/p-cof] Follow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-x [http://tkopod.co/p-x] Free weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nl [http://tkopod.co/p-nl] Share this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-all [http://tkopod.co/p-all] Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os [http://tkopod.co/p-os] --- 00:00 The Rise of Cluely: A Viral Sensation 02:30 – Why Controversy Is the New Marketing 05:20 – Where AI Still Sucks (And You Should Focus) 08:15 – Can AI Replace Real Human Creativity? 10:15 – Inside Cluely’s 700-Clippers Growth Strategy 12:40 – Clipping: Organic Reach on Steroids 15:10 – Steven Bartlett’s Viral Content System 17:30 – Can’t Track It? Still Worth Doing It 19:45 – Movement Over Perfection: Just Start Clipping 22:20 – Pay View Bonuses, Not Editors (Clipping Hack) 24:45 – Cold Outreach SaaS Idea Using New Biz Listings 27:10 – Vibe-Coding a Local Marketing Agent (Step-by-Step)

Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com [https://www.tkopod.com/] and join my new community at TKOwners.com [https://www.tkowners.com/]. If you've ever gotten a newsletter from me, it was powered by Beehiiv. Built by the team behind Morning Brew, it's the only platform I’ve found that actually moves the needle. Go to beehiiv.com/chris [https://www.beehiiv.com/overview?utm_campaign=Chris_Koerner-2025-Partnership&utm_medium=podcast-ads&utm_source=Chris_Koerner&utm_source_platform=podcast&utm_content=V1&via=chriskoerner-Q32025&utm_term=2025-06-23] and use code chris30 to get 30% off your first three months  I sat down with Shannon Jean and we talked about how to spot overlooked opportunities and turn them into real money. We got into strategies for flipping items with zero upfront cost, how to use platforms like Facebook Marketplace, GovDeals, and B-Stock to find profitable products, and how to build repeatable systems around local reselling. Shannon shared how to create a network of local buyers, how to wholesale to discount stores, and how your personal story can actually help you close more sales. If you want to start something scrappy and profitable, this one’s packed with ideas.  You can find Shannon on X: @ShannonJean (https://x.com/ShannonJean [https://x.com/ShannonJean]) And learn more at: https://shannonjean.com/ [https://shannonjean.com/] If you liked this one and want more from Shannon, check out the other episodes with him here: * Start Here: How to Build a Business from Nothing with Shannon | Ep. #180 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/17303159] * This One Belief Will Kill Your Business Before It Starts with Shannon | Ep. #177 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/17265669] * Shannon returns! How to Know if You Will Win at Entrepreneurship and Love It Too? (+ a Few Biz Ideas). Part 2 of 2. Ep #064 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/15732505] * How to Start a Digital Detox Biz (+ a few other ideas) with Shannon Jean. Part 1 of 2. Ep #061 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/15692541] * Shannon returns! More high ticket flipping and deal making tips. Part 2 of 2. Ep. #041 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/15438831] * Asymmetric bets & flipping high ticket items for profit with Shannon Jean. Part 1 of 2. Ep. #038 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241079/episodes/15402206] Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-yt [https://www.youtube.com/@thekoerneroffice?sub_confirmation=1] Ask me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-ask [http://tkopod.co/p-ask] Learn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjk [http://tkopod.co/p-cjk] Learn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cof [http://tkopod.co/p-cof] Follow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-x [http://tkopod.co/p-x] Free weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nl [http://tkopod.co/p-nl] Share this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-all [http://tkopod.co/p-all] Scrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os [http://tkopod.co/p-os] --- 00:00 Unlocking Reselling Opportunities 02:47 The Power of Liquidation Deals 06:00 Finding Hidden Gems in Unsexy Markets 08:49 Building Relationships for Reselling Success 12:08 Leveraging Local Markets for Profit 14:55 Understanding Product Demand and Pricing 17:47 Avoiding Common Reselling Pitfalls 21:10 Crafting Your Reselling Narrative 24:00 The Future of Reselling: Trends and Insig