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Q&A: Investing newsletter, short term rentals + fly fishing, video production growth, Alaska car biz & video creation software! Ep. #010. Small Business Ideas and Entrepreneurship Apr 01, 2024

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01:47 - Newsletter idea - Phoenix entrepreneur: Local events or investment-focused newsletter?

08:52 - Fly fishing - Entrepreneur in GA/TN: Fly fishing business or occupancy booster

18:44 - Video production - Video production company stagnation: Solutions suggested

36:48 - Raise money for shipping store - Local shipping store funding: Tough advice given

47:17 - Video creation software - Video creation software for mom and pop businesses: Viral growth hack suggested

51:27 - Alaska car biz - Alaska entrepreneur dilemma: Which business to keep, abandon, or start anew? Advice offered on which biz to choose.

From $0 - $30m with John McAfee. What happened when I showed up on his doorstep. Ep. #009. Small Business Ideas and Entrepreneurship Mar 29, 2024

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You're going to love this story. That's all I'll say.
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Koerner's Corner Name Change & Why - Quick Listen! Ep. #008. Small Business Ideas and Entrepreneurship Mar 27, 2024

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I'm changing the name but the content stays the same. Here is why!
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Q&A: Home service vertical integration, quit job to start a biz, bandit signs, bookkeeping biz and 50/50 partnership advice. Ep. #007. Small Business Ideas and Entrepreneurship Mar 26, 2024

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09:37 - What should he quit his job to start? (The second individual was contemplating quitting their job and seeking advice on what to pursue next, a common query. They appeared to appreciate the guidance provided.)
21:59 - Bandit signs (The inquiry came from someone in the Dallas-Fort Worth area seeking advice on using bandit signs to promote their wife's cleaning business. Drawing from personal experience, I provided guidance on the matter.)
32:19 - Bookkeeping biz (This came from a financial professional interested in hiring virtual assistants to provide specialized bookkeeping services to a distinct niche.)
39:20 - 50/50 partnership (Ryan sought advice on starting a partnership with a friend, aiming for a 50-50 split despite my newsletter's caution against it. After delving into the partnership details, I offered tailored recommendations)

Deep dive into my backstory, running a holdco, business stories, etc. Ep. #006. Small Business Ideas and Entrepreneurship Mar 21, 2024

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I was recently interviewed by the one of the most popular investing podcasts, Millennial Investing. Patrick dove deep on my backstory and asked me both business and personal questions that I rarely get asked. It was a great time.
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I thought it was one of the best podcast interviews I'd ever done, so I thought you might enjoy it as well.
0:00:22 - What my experience was like being a missionary in Hungary
0:06:27 - What some of my early hustles as a teenager were
0:08:22 - How I got started writing and honing my craft
0:09:59 - How Twitter has affected my career
0:12:30 - How I has structured his holding company, Cofounders
0:14:01 - How I incubates new entrepreneurial ideas
0:15:00 - What are the qualities I looks for in people I partner with
0:16:34 - How I created a company selling Buc-ee’s products
0:24:46 - What I think about there being an entrepreneurial gene
0:25:33 - How I have entrepreneurial competitions with my kids
0:28:32 - How I got connected with John McAfee
0:35:10 - When I got involved with bitcoin mining
0:38:29 - How I developed conviction in bitcoin and what my price predictions are
0:41:11 - How I handle the volatility of bitcoin
0:42:12 - When and how I first got involved with real estate
0:43:54 - Why I loves mobile home park investing
0:45:45 - What an average day for me is like
0:47:20 - What is Parkinson’s Law
0:50:17 - How I comes up with creative business ideas
0:54:04 - Why I got into ultramarathons
1:03:27 - How me and my wife became living organ donors

Q&A: Wedding venues, vending machine locator, which side hustle, paid ads. Ep. #005. Small Business Ideas and Entrepreneurship Mar 15, 2024

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04:24 - Wedding venue idea (How saturated is the wedding venue market and what ancillary services can be offered?)
14:00 - Vending machine business (Caller interested in purchasing vending machine location business on acquire.com, which I've previously corresponded with the seller about a month ago)
22:03 - Chat GPT for law firms idea (Caller interested in pitching AI-based training manuals for law firms)
32:30 - Which side hustle to choose? (Caller has multiple side hustles including a community, newsletter, and a full-time job. Wants advice on which one to prioritize)
35:29 - Paid ads agency (Guy runs a paid ads agency with one dentist client, seeking advice on acquiring more customers)
37:42 - Are twitter spaces worth it? (Caller inquired about Twitter Spaces, asking if it's effective for audience growth, with the conversation ironically occurring on Spaces.)
45:13 - VA agency (Caller considered opening a VA agency, seeking advice on which niche and revenue model to pursue)

Q&A: B2B custom souvenirs, trash collection, acai bowl franchise, home services lead gen software! Ep. #004. Small Business Ideas and Entrepreneurship Mar 09, 2024

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Q&A: Towing biz for drunks, startup for job seekers, roof repair lead generation + more! Ep. #003. Small Business Ideas and Entrepreneurship Mar 04, 2024

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Q&A: Tesla Wheel Repair, B2B Police SaaS, Cold Email Agency, Starting a Roofing Co. Ep. #002. Small Business Ideas and Entrepreneurship Feb 28, 2024

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Submit a question for the show: http://form.typeform.com/to/Eb8KaY0p
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Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://newsletter.chrisjkoerner.com/
Learn more about me: http://chrisjkoerner.com
Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhp_guy
Welcome to Episode 2 of Koerner's Corner! Today we had questions from 9 callers that covered:
Payment Processor Discussion - Best way to handle payments and invoicing for B2B services.
Cold Email Agency Strategy - How to refine the business model for a cold email agency that targets staffing and recruiting companies.
Espresso Catering Venture -Viability and strategy for starting a mobile espresso catering service targeting office and school events.
Income Tax Services Growth - How to expand a personal income tax service, especially for self-employed and small business owners.
Acquiring a SaaS Business - Considerations and strategies for buying an existing SaaS business.
Starting a Roofing Company - Key factors to consider when starting a roofing company.
B2B Law Enforcement Software - How to create and market software solutions for law enforcement and private security sectors.
Seasonal Decorating Service - The potential for a business providing decorating services for holidays like Ramadan, Diwali, and Lunar New Year.
Tesla Vehicle Care Services - Opportunities in offering specialized services for Tesla owners, such as wheel repair and mobile washing at supercharging stations.

Q&A: Street sweeping probs, realtor websites, quitting a job for a moving biz. Ep. #001 Small Business Ideas and Entrepreneurship Feb 22, 2024

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