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/]. Everyone's freaking out about Google’s new Veo 3 video model, but nobody’s telling you how to actually make money with it. So in this episode, I break down exactly how people are already landing $10K video gigs, pitching Veo content to agencies, and replacing full editing teams with a single AI tool. I tell you who’s buying this stuff, how to build a quick portfolio, and what to say to close your first deal. We also talk about turning this into recurring income with productized video offers, and even how to monetize it without clients. https://deepmind.google/models/veo/ [https://deepmind.google/models/veo/] 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 Introduction to Veo 3 and Monetization Strategies 02:47 Understanding Veo 3: The Game Changer in Video Production 06:08 Identifying Potential Clients and Monetization Opportunities 09:02 Pitching to Agencies: Strategies for Success 12:13 Building a Portfolio and Landing Clients 15:09 Creating Recurring Income with Veo 3 18:02 Expanding Revenue Streams Beyond Video Production 20:59 Leveraging Veo 3 for Upselling and Client Retention 23:49 Getting Ahead of the Competition 27:13 Voice Licensing for Passive Income

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 for part 2 of our two-part episode, if you haven’t listened to the first one yet, go check out Ep. #172.  In this one, Sam breaks down how a Twitter reply turned into a real hummingbird nectar business doing over $5K in its first 21 days. We talked through his process from idea to Shopify store, how he branded literal sugar, used AI tools to create ads, and scaled it with Meta campaigns. He built everything using tools like ChatGPT, a $20 heat sealer, and SoloDrop, which let him launch the store overnight. We also riffed on smart seasonal products, digital upsells, and brainstormed low-lift business ideas anyone could start using Supliful, Canva, and other very simple tools. If you’re still waiting to “start,” this one proves you really don’t need much. You can find Sam on X/Twitter (https://x.com/ImSamThompson [https://x.com/ImSamThompson]) and check out what he’s building 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 Launch of Hummingbird Food 03:03 E-commerce Insights and Strategies 06:02 Advertising Tactics and Cost Management 08:57 Product Development and Scaling Challenges 11:55 Digital Products and Market Testing 14:48 Exploring New Business Ideas 18:03 Understanding Offers and Vehicles in Business

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 Brandon Doyle (x.com/_BrandonDoyle_ [https://x.com/_BrandonDoyle_]) for part 2 of our two-part episode, if you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, go check out Ep. #171.  In this one, we talked about how the weirdest business ideas can actually make the most money. We started with Excel esports, horse hair competitions, and a $7M business turning YouTube tutorials into magazines. Then we riffed on viral marketing stunts like the ghost-free home guarantee, crazy no-code competitions with live commentary, and even a “Most Dangerous Game” style footrace. Toward the end, we dove into how physical products like magazines or plaques could become the next big thing in a world obsessed with digital. 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 Power of Unique Business Ideas 03:03 Creative Event Marketing Strategies 05:53 Innovative Competition Concepts 09:13 Survival Challenges and Unique Experiences 12:04 Viral Marketing and Content Creation 14:55 Physical Products from Digital Content 18:11 Quirky Marketing Ideas for Real Estate 21:02 Embracing Creativity in Business

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 Connor Gross (https://x.com/c_gro [https://x.com/c_gro]), a regular on the podcast, and we went deep on some wild business ideas. We talked about plastic-free products, AI voice agents, and even how a company selling stuffed animals in a box did a million orders. We also got into the idea of turning everyday kids products into $100M brands and how AI is reshaping who wins and who gets left behind. This one’s packed, don’t miss it. 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 E-commerce and Gifting Ideas 02:54 Innovative Business Concepts in AI and Gifting 05:45 The Future of AI Wrappers and Personal Assistants 09:09 Navigating the Impact of AI on Labor Markets 12:00 Microplastics and Sustainable Alternatives 14:53 Creative Solutions for Everyday Problems 17:49 The Evolution of Consumer Products for Kids 21:11 The Future of AI in Business and Society

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 some crazy ways people are making money with AI voice cloning, plus how he's building a full AI ad pipeline that actually converts. We also got into the weird world of viral AI videos showing up online and whether billboards are better than Facebook ads for growing a podcast. If you're into automation, ads, or just want smarter ways to scale, this one's for you. You can find Sam on X/Twitter (https://x.com/ImSamThompson [https://x.com/ImSamThompson]) and check out what he’s building 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 Monetizing AI Voice Cloning 03:04 The Future of Content Creation 05:52 AI in Advertising: The New Frontier 09:11 Testing AI-Generated Ads 12:06 Billboard Marketing vs. Facebook Ads 15:02 Understanding Metrics in Marketing 17:56 The Role of AI in E-commerce 20:44 The Impact of AI on Content Consumption 23:55 Exploring New Marketing Strategies 26:50 The Future of AI in Business