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3 College Kids Help Companies Use AI for $15K/Month - Ep. #344 Oct 16, 2026

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Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with James Larson, Brenden Parker, and Carter Wirig, three guys in their early twenties who started an AI consulting business and landed a $15,000/month client in just a few months. We talked about how they got started by simply texting people they knew, offering AI assessments, and helping businesses figure out what they could automate. They broke down the exact outreach strategy they used to land a $30 million construction company, how they structure their pricing, and how they use tools like Claude to build AI solutions that save companies hours of work. We also covered how anyone with some basic AI knowledge could potentially start a similar business without needing a ton of experience or money.Check out their company: https://certifiedaipartners.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-cjkFollow 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---

6 Ways to Make Money With AI Agents Starting From Zero - Ep. #343 Oct 13, 2026

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Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━In this solo episode, I share six business ideas you can start using AI agents like Muse, Grokbot, and Instinct. Over the past six weeks, I've been experimenting with letting AI actually do the work for me, and the results have been pretty crazy. I show how I used AI to get eight pool quotes in 24 hours, save thousands on contractors, automate Facebook Marketplace, and build an $11 website that's already generating leads. We also get into AI-powered dropshipping, automated client outreach, and building simple businesses that practically run themselves. Finally, I break down which AI agents work best for different tasks and share the exact prompts I've been using.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-cjkFollow 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---

The $16K/Month Business He Runs Without Quitting His Job - Ep. #342 Oct 09, 2026

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Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Justin Hall, who turned an old church in a strip mall into an event venue generating around $16,000 a month while still working a full-time job. We talked about how he and his wife got started, how spending less than $100 on Facebook ads brought in $10,000 in bookings, and how he uses a clever referral system to turn party guests into future customers. Justin also broke down his pricing, expenses, and how renting his space to three churches covers his monthly rent. We also discussed how someone could test this business without signing a long-term lease and the biggest mistakes to avoid when getting started.Find Justin and The Hall ATL:Website: thehallatl.comInstagram: @thehallatlFree event venue ebook: Available through The Hall ATL's Instagram.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-cjkFollow 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---

The $1M/Year AI Business Anyone Can Start - Ep. #341 Oct 06, 2026

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Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━He tried 8 AI businesses in 6 months while he still had a job. The 9th makes over $1M ayear with 3 people. Now regular people are reselling it to local businesses for $2,000 up front and $500 a month, and the AI writes the monthly report. Aaron's partnerprogram: docsbot.ai Follow Aaron: https://uglyrobot.dev https://x.com/uglyrobot.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-cjkFollow 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---

$250K/Month Renting Out Things He Doesn't Own - Ep. #340 Oct 02, 2026

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Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━Eli leased one 53 foot trailer for $350 a month and rented it to his uncle for $180 a week. Six years later he had 300 of them, $250,000 a month, two employees he'd never met, and he ran it from his phone in Colombia. He sold it last month for seven figures. Startup cost: $4,000.Get in touch with Eli: eligalarza33@yahoo.comEnjoy!---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-cjkFollow 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---

I Judged 10 Businesses Live. One Makes $68K/Month - Ep. #339 Sep 29, 2026

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Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━We did our own Shark Tank! Nik and Brandon joined me on stage, our team narrowed over 250 applicants down to 10 founders, and the three of us went in completely blind. No pitches seen beforehand, real reactions, real money on the table.Each founder got two minutes to pitch, then we dug in. At the end the audience voted for a People's Choice winner who took 10% of the night's revenue.This is the members only cut, so you're getting more of the full back and forth than the public version. Watch it, then go start something.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-cjkFollow 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---

He Made $27K Last Month Connecting Contractors - Ep. #338 Sep 25, 2026

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Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Aaron Fooks, founder of Hytros, to break down the simple referral business that helped him generate $27K in a month by connecting local businesses with each other. We talked about how he went from charging $150 per introduction to selling $6,000 referral packages, the exact cold calling and texting strategy he uses to find opportunities, and why building relationships can be much more valuable than selling traditional leads. Aaron also walks through real examples of painters, electricians, landscapers, and other home service businesses landing valuable jobs through these connections.Check out Aaron and his referral pipeline blueprint at https://hytros.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-cjkFollow 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 Anyone Can Borrow $500K at 0% Interest - Ep. #337 Sep 22, 2026

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Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Brandon Elliott. He was a busboy making $30K a year with an $80,000 credit limit, and now he uses 0% interest credit cards to fund real estate and business deals. He showed me how to get the banks to say yes, the one phone call that turns a credit limit into cash, and why a credit card you already own might be worth money to someone else.This is Brandon's method and it's aggressive. Talk to your CPA before you apply for anything.Brandon's bootcamp: https://creditcounselelite.com/cjk-gain-accessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestmentsEnjoy!---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-cjkFollow 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---

The Most Overlooked $10K/month Business You Can Start This Weekend - Ep. #336 Sep 18, 2026

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Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Mike Herod, who turned a simple Facebook post into a surprisingly profitable shop class business for kids. We talked about how he started with almost no money, grew it through homeschool groups and word of mouth, and eventually landed a $30,000 contract teaching just two hours every Friday. Mike breaks down exactly what tools you need, how he prices classes, where he finds customers, and why keeping the projects simple is key. We also talk about how this can stay a small weekend side hustle or grow into a much bigger business.Learn more about Mike and VoSKILL:https://www.voskill.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoSKILLTrainingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/voskill_training/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-cjkFollow 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---

She Makes $2,000 in One Hour From Her Front Porch - Ep. #335 Sep 15, 2026

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Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I went out to Frisco, Texas to meet Angela Henson, a 20-year-old who turned her parents’ front porch into Little Bit Bakery, a home bakery doing around $2,000 in sales every Saturday morning. Angela showed me exactly how she runs the business, from baking sourdough, cinnamon rolls, cookies and bagels to managing preorders and selling out to lines of customers in about an hour. We talked about how she started without a big audience, how one simple TikTok helped the business take off, and the steps someone could follow to start their own micro bakery from home. We also broke down pricing, costs, cottage food laws, social media and why selling directly to your local community can be such a powerful business model.Check out Angela and Little Bit Bakery:https://www.littlebitbakery.net/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/littlebit.bakeryEnjoy!---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-cjkFollow 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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