The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner

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Q&A: Reverse engineer any Shopify store, developing new products and more! Ep. #030 Jun 18, 2024

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Another Q&A episode, albeit 1 day late this time!
Timestamps further down. Enjoy!
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01:45- Turning a Genius Idea into an Amazon Product
A guy had a brilliant product idea he wanted to develop and sell on Amazon but didn't know where to begin.
16:15- Finding and Improving Niche Products to Sell on Amazon
A guy wanted to know how to find niche products to sell that no one else is selling or identify existing products with pain points he could fix.
24:14- Amazon FBA and Retail Arbitrage Insights: A Guide to E-commerce Success
A person asked about using Amazon FBA to make passive income, adding to a series of questions about selling e-commerce products on Amazon or Shopify and developing unique products.
28:25- Starting a Tutoring Business
A college student successfully growing his tutoring business through Facebook groups sought advice. I provided him with some tips to enhance his success.
38:09- Exploring AI Business Opportunities
A person asked "What AI business should I start? I responded with two promising ideas.

Making millions with massage chairs, indoor sledding, alpine slides and candy! Ep. #029 Jun 13, 2024

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My best episode yet!
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00:37 Best Episode Ever: intro

00:48 Matthew's Unique Businesses

06:11 The Alpine Coaster Project

16:47 Challenges and Successes of the Coaster Business

37:22 Exploring Business Ideas for Amusement Parks

38:48 The Concept of Gem Mining for Kids

41:18 The Appeal of Nostalgic and Unique Experiences

44:51 The Business of Candy Stores

48:40 Innovative Ideas for Malls and High-Traffic Areas

51:14 Challenges and Opportunities in Amusement Ventures

01:07:05 The Potential of Seasonal and Pop-Up Attractions

01:08:50 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

Q&A: Taking junk removal from $1M to $10M by opening a 2nd location, plus more! Ep. #028 Jun 10, 2024

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More Q&A! I chat with Brett from Junkless, a company shaking up the junk removal and moving industry in Bend, Oregon. Brett is closing in on 7 figures, but he has his eyes on a bigger future.
Could opening a second location in the bigger city of Portland turn his $2,500 investment into the 8 figure business he's dreamed of?
We get into this and tortillas, digital products and a flowrider business with three other guests. Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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01:44- Junk Removal Business Expansion

A successful junk removal business owner in Bend, Oregon, has hit a million dollars in revenue and wants to expand. He also runs a moving business and is deciding his next steps: Should he focus on junk removal or moving? Should he expand to Portland or Eugene?

19:42- Buying a Tortilla Route

A guy is considering buying a tortilla route from BizBuySell and asks, Is this a good idea?

21:13- Digital Product from Influencer DMs

A guy asked an interesting question: He and his wife, or his wife and a friend, answer questions for a popular fitness influencer with 1.1 million followers. He wants to turn her DMs and comments into a digital product, like a newsletter or a book. I had some great ideas for him.

35:12- Starting a Flowrider Business

The last caller wants to start a FlowRider business, which is an inflatable faux surfing concept gaining popularity in Asia and starting to spread in the U.S., especially on cruise ships. We broke down the unit economics of a FlowRider.

How to skip the line and build a $1M business in a week. Ep. #027 Jun 06, 2024

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HoldCo Bros Chris (x.com/mhp_guy) and Nik (x.com/cofoundersnik) discuss ideas for building a big business FAST by partnering with the unlikeliest of influencers...
Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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00:33 Exploring 'Nature is Metal'

04:08 Challenges of Selling Merchandise

07:51 Leveraging Content for Business Growth

14:27 Innovative Marketing Techniques at Concerts

21:50 The Power of Podcasting for Artists

25:08 Niche Podcasting Opportunities

31:31 Pet Peeves and Allergies

35:43 Dog Chaos at the Library

38:29 Thoughts and Shoutouts

Q&A: How to hire and incentivize a GM, raise millions from an email list & more! Ep. #026 Jun 03, 2024

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4 awesome callers today:
- A pool cleaning biz owner trying to hire a key employee
- An assumable loan business owner trying to better educate his market
- A real estate investor that got screwed on a deal
- A popular author trying to raise 6 figure checks for his nonprofit.
Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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01:48- Jake - Pool Cleaning Business Dilemma , Hiring and Incentivizing a General Manager

14:07- Lou - Assumable Mortgages Platform

29:36- Ashley - Dealing with Missed Opportunities

32:44- Connor Boyack - Children's Entrepreneur Market

Holdco Bros to Make Millions Selling Electrolytes to Dogs. Ep. #025 May 30, 2024

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Holdco Bros are back! With even more business ideas and banter. Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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00:29 Capital Camp: A Networking Haven

05:11 The Value of Premium Events

13:21 Dog Electrolytes: A Million-Dollar Idea

20:24 Kmart's Hail Mary Ad

23:59 Inaccuracies in Nutrition Labels

27:59 YouTube Channel Ideas

31:05 Google's AI Impact

36:57 Evaluating a UI/UX Agency Purchase

Q&A: Selling $1k grills via Google Ads, dog training biz and print shop profits. Ep. #024 May 27, 2024

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Back to the Q&A format! Today I spoke with 3 callers:
- A guy wanting to sell $1,000 grills with digital ads
- A guy anting to help his friend grow her dog training business
- A guy netting $250k/year on a print shop that feels trapped.
Timestamps below. Enjoy!
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01:10 - Aaron, an ex-mechanical engineer turned software engineer, wants to learn marketing to help a family friend develop their eight-figure grill business.

12:44 - Alejandro wants to help his friend grow her dog training business by reverse engineering successful social media posts.

20:35- Daniel, who owns a successful print shop in Brooklyn, feels trapped working 15 - hour days despite making six figures printing wedding and bar mitzvah invitations. He wants to scale his business or buy another, but can't afford to hire help. I discussed his issues with him, offering guidance.

Deep Dive with the Walt Disney of Youth Baseball Fields. Ep. #023 May 23, 2024

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In 2005 Lance Byrd bought a 320 acre horse ranch outside of Ft. Worth. His dream? Start a horse training facility. How did he go from that to being the rural Disney for traveling baseball families?
You'll have to listen find out!
In a couple weeks I'll be visiting the ranch to make a video of the facility. Be sure to check back for that.
In today's podcast we talk about:
- How he started the ranch
- WHY he started the ranch
- Where he makes his money
- What makes his ranch special
- Unit volumes, etc
- Much much more.
You're gonna LOVE this! Lance Byrd is awesome! Enjoy!
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01:04 The Genesis of Rocker B Ranch: From Family Ranch to Baseball Haven

03:51 Expanding the Dream: Fields, Facilities, and the Accidental Business

04:25 The Evolution of Amenities: From Hotel Rooms to a Resort-Style Pool

08:06 Navigating Challenges: Insurance, Water Supply, and Unexpected Expenses

09:20 Marketing Magic: The Power of Word of Mouth and Social Media

10:02 The Unexpected Demand Surge: Software Glitches and Rapid Expansion

12:05 Creating a Premier Baseball Destination: Quality, Community, and Memories

28:52 The Culinary Experience: Elevating Food at Sports Tournaments

35:15 Merchandise Success and Surprises: The Rocker B Brand Takes Off

37:39 The Success of Building and Expanding Facilities

38:28 Envisioning Future Developments: Softball Fields and More

39:04 Addressing Parking and Infrastructure Challenges

41:48 Creating a Family-Friendly Sports Resort

44:12 Expanding Beyond Baseball: Corporate Events and More

50:24 Considering New Ventures and the Future of Rocker B

52:55 Reflecting on Entrepreneurship and Growth

58:57 The Unique Appeal of Rocker B and Future Plans

01:01:29 Exploring Potential Expansions and the Business Model

01:07:49 A Vision for the Future and Closing Thoughts

Holdco bros discuss unique business ideas, FB group lead gen and more! Ep. #022 May 20, 2024

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Holdco bros, Chris and Nik, unite for a 2nd time. Check out Nik's podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYT
Today we chat all things:
- A kid making bank from an obscure FB Group leadgen tactic
- Unbundling the unbundlers
- AI generated, automated podcasts
- Negative CAC ASMR YouTube channels
Timestamps below!
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00:47 The Power of Local Facebook Groups for Business Growth

02:09 Exploring the Potential of a Nationwide Landscaping Business

03:14 The Untapped Opportunities of Facebook Groups for Businesses

07:59 Innovative Business Ideas: From Negative CAC to Service Franchises

12:51 AI-Generated Podcasts: The Future of Content Creation?

17:50 Harnessing AI for Daily Content Summarization and Engagement

22:54 Innovative AI Fund and the Future of Software

23:40 Exploring the Global Talent Market and Niche Staffing Solutions

24:41 The Strategy of Niching Down in Business

26:08 Analyzing Business Models and Potential Collaborations

27:15 The Unending Cycle of Unbundling in Business

28:51 Humorous Interlude: Pet Cremation Business and Stand-Up Comedy

35:21 Delving into Personal Archives and Reflecting on Past Content

36:16 Strategic Business Acquisition Discussions and Decision-Making

Part 2/4: Every Business I've Ever Started. Ep. #021 May 17, 2024

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This is part 2 of me talking about every business I've ever started. Part 1 was released on April 25, so scroll on back to find that bad boy. Part 3 will be out next month!
Hopefully this helps you generate some ideas of your own. Or shoot, copy these yourself!
Almost all of them would still work today. Enjoy! I'd love your follow and review, if I've earned it.
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