The Koerner Office - Business Ideas, Advice & Deep Dives

Oct 30 2024 172 ep. 26 mins 78

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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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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

Three Business Deep Dives: Fencing, Stock Tank Pools, Saunas & Cold Plunges. Ep. #84

Oct 28 2024 52 mins

I sat down with Sam Unkart, an entrepreneur who’s done it all. From building fences to installing stock tank pools and even launching a sauna and cold plunge facility. In this episode we do three deep dives into each of Sam’s business ventures and learn how he’s tackled different markets and industries.We talked about the fencing and pergola business Sam launched after quitti

How to Launch a Seasonal Business and Get Piggyback Clients Instantly. (HoldCo Bros) Ep. #83

Oct 25 2024 43 mins

HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I sat down to share some fun and actionable business ideas. We talk about job board ideas, one funny business idea, AI-generated family photos, and launching an automation agency using Zapier vs Make.com. We also discuss how we’d approach launching a seasonal home service business.Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnikTimestamps be

How to Start a Trash Bin Cleaning Business from Scratch. Ep. #82

Oct 23 2024 46 mins

I sat down with Jason Feller, who went from managing private clubs for 20 years to running his own trash bin cleaning business. Tired of missing his kids' activities, Jason decided to make a change. He invested $48,000 into a trash bin cleaning trailer and now serves 300 recurring customers. We talked about customer acquisition tactics, from leveraging Facebook groups to direct mar

A Secret Growth Hack to Steal Free Customers From MeetUp. Ep. #81

Oct 21 2024 46 mins

I sat down with Edward Sturm, a viral growth marketing expert who's known for his Fake Celebrity prank in New York City that went viral with hundreds of millions of views. In this episode, Edward shares a brilliant idea to take over abandoned meetup groups for just $50-$100, giving you access to thousands of free leads and potential customers. We also discuss curious learner bias,

4 Business Ideas You Can Start for $0 in 2024. (HoldCo Bros) Ep. #80

Oct 18 2024 33 mins

HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I are talking about business ideas and what's happening in our companies. In this episode, we discuss the business potential of Instagram's Close Friends feature, how influencers can use it to boost engagement, and how you could help.We also cover the concept of Negative COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) - acquiring products for free or how you can get paid to

I Started These 14 Businesses. Here’s How You Can Copy Them. Ep. #79

Oct 16 2024 37 mins

This is part three of 'Every Business I've Ever Started' Today, I’m doing something a little different. In this episode, I'm taking each business I've ever started and giving you actionable ideas on how you could start a similar business today. I believe that almost any business idea can be executed at any time, with a bias for action being key. Some ideas work in certain context

How to Make Money by Cloning Others Using AI. Ep. #78

Oct 14 2024 42 mins

I sat down with my good friend Sam Thompson (https://x.com/ImSamThompson) and in this episode we talk about using AI to clone yourself, clone others, and make money by offering access to those clones. We also cover some cool new digital product opportunities and new tech business ideas. Sam lives in the digital startup world, and he's the perfect balance to our usual guests who foc

Viral Treasure Hunts, E-Recycling and 2 More Business ideas! Ep. #77

Oct 11 2024 40 mins

HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I talk about electronics recycling and how it's possible to enjoy 100% gross margins in this industry. We also break down the fascinating treasure hunt business, featuring Project Skydrop - a real-world treasure hunt with $27,000 in gold at stake. Plus, we discuss some hacky, kitschy ideas involving guerrilla marketing and Chrome extensions-type ideas

4 Ways to Make Money by Spying on People. Ep #076

Oct 09 2024 43 mins

I sat down with my good friend and office mate, Stephen Olmon (https://x.com/stephenolmon). Stephen owns a holding company (https://www.severalventures.com) and, like me, is addicted to startups. We talked through a bunch of business ideas, but kept circling back to one in particular: a meeting listening software that detects inappropriate behavior. Imagine a note-taking tool, but