The Koerner Office - Business Ideas, Advice & Deep Dives

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Do you have a clinical addiction to all things small business? Hey, me too! Let's be addicts together.

On this show I do deep dives on cool business ideas, growth hacks and opportunities. Sometimes that means going broad, and breaking down 4-6 ideas with a business parter or friend, and sometimes that means going super deep on one idea or topic.

I've built dozens of companies & own 7 right now, with revenues in the 10s of millions. I also buy 1-2 RV parks per month alongside partners and investors.

Episodes are released every Monday Wednesday and Friday. Email me at [email protected] with any feedback. Enjoy!

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Deep Dive: 40% Margins and Insane Demand in the Wedding Venue Business. Ep. #94

Nov 20 2024 43 mins

I sat down with Alex Nelson (https://x.com/weddingvenueguy), the owner of The Midnight Gem, a successful wedding venue in Swisher, Iowa. In this episode, we talk about how he went from concept to pre-booking $300,000 in weddings before construction was even completed. We also discuss how he achieved his $800,000+ annual revenue, how he differentiated his venue from the typical Iowa

How to Monetize Any Game of Skill ft. Connor Ep. #93

Nov 18 2024 30 mins

I sat down with Connor Gross (https://x.com/c_gro), for Part 2 of our discussion on creative business ideas. If you haven't listened to Part 1 (Episode #90), go check it out to get the full context!In this episode, we talk about a "hole in one" challenge business in New Zealand that makes use of a lakeside setup to bring in around $650,000 in annual revenue. We also talk about how

How to Create and Growth Hack Your Own Subreddit. HoldCo Bros discuss! Ep. #92

Nov 15 2024 33 mins

HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I discuss four exciting ideas, but in this first part, we talk about two main ideas: growing a subreddit as a powerful business tool and a creative business-in-a-box solution for wantrepreneurs. We talk about how to effectively use Reddit as a growth hack, including automation tools like Zapier and AI, and also brainstorm a comprehensive package for th

Deep Dive into the Gas Delivery Business. Ep. #91

Nov 13 2024 27 mins

I sat down with Korey McDavid, founder of Juiced Fuel (https://juicedfuel.com/), to discuss the ins and outs of the mobile fuel delivery business. Korey shares how he came up with the idea, how he launched with under $100,000, and what it takes to manage a business that's breaking new ground in personal and marine fuel delivery. We also talk about the challenges of building a custo

Riffing on Ideas with Connor: Candles and Apps. Ep. #90

Nov 11 2024 32 mins

I sat down with Connor Gross (https://x.com/c_gro), a familiar face on the podcast, to dive into some exciting new ideas and business strategies. We talked about productivity and how to truly gauge an employee's work speed, the challenges of the candle industry (since Connor’s dad owns a big candle business in New Jersey), and some innovative concepts for tackling these markets.

Google Sheets + AI = $$$. HoldCo Bros discuss! Ep. #89

Nov 08 2024 32 mins

HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I talk about three ideas in this episode, following up from Episode #86. We cover GPT for Google Sheets, a creative dating idea, and Water Finds. Plus, we play our 'marry, date, or kill' game to decide which idea we’d pursue, test, or drop. It's a fun, insightful episode, so be sure to share, like, and subscribe!Learn more about Nik here: http://link

Oops! I Started 15 More Businesses. Episode 4/4 of "Every Business I've Every Started" Ep. #88

Nov 06 2024 28 mins

This is part four - THE FINAL PART of 'Every Business I've Ever Started'If you want even more business ideas, check out the previous episodes to hear about every business in episode #14, 21 and 79.Timestamps below. 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-cjkLe

The Most Profitable Industry You've Never Looked at Twice... Ep. #87

Nov 04 2024 49 mins

I sat down with Shannon Houchin, the founder of Roadside Republic. In this episode, we discuss the incredible business model of roadside produce stands, which Shannon scaled to over 100 locations in her first summer, generating impressive revenue with minimal overhead. We highlight why this business works so well, including its low startup costs (around $200), high margins (up to 7

How to Cash in from Other Companies’ Email Lists (HoldCo Bros) Ep. #86

Nov 01 2024 27 mins

HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I talk about three topics today. First, an update on our perfume vending machine business, now called Side Vending, as we expand to new vending machine concepts. It’s been a wild journey, and we’ve got some crazy stories to share.Then, we break down the recent shutdown of a company called The Pro’s Closet and discuss how you can monetize other co

70% Margins in the Mobile Roller Skating Business. Ep. #85

Oct 30 2024 63 mins

I sat down with Henry O'Brien, founder of SUSO Skate Co., who launched a mobile roller skating business during the COVID pandemic and saw it explode in popularity. In his first three months, Henry made $120k at 30-40% margins, which eventually grew to 70% net margins. Henry sets up mobile roller rinks in malls, parking lots, or any available space, making roller skating accessible