

How 15 & 17 Year Old Teens Built a $1M/Year Business⏐Ep. #263
06/1/2026 | 37 mins.
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━This story is absolutely wild. Kirk and his brother started their business, Junk Teens, when they were just 15 and 17 years old. They went from riding bicycles to the dump to find old speakers to buying a $75,000 dump truck with CASH.We talk about how they managed high school while building a company , how they scaled from $120k to nearly $1 million/year, and why they don’t talk business at the Thanksgiving dinner table.If you want to see what real hustle looks like, do not miss this one.Follow Kirk & The Junk Teens: https://linktr.ee/Junk.TeensYouTube: @JunkTeens (Go subscribe, this is where they show the behind-the-scenes) Instagram: Search "Kirk McKinney" or "Kirk McKinney Jr." 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-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow 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 to Make $2k+/Day With Vending Machines⏐Ep. #262
02/1/2026 | 42 mins.
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Quinn Miller to catch up on how his vending machine business has grown and where he’s taking it next. We talked about why vending is such a strong cash flow business, how he finds and evaluates locations, and what he’s learned from scaling machines across apartments, offices, and hotels. We also got into pricing, product selection, and why sales and momentum matter more than most people think when you’re getting started. If you’re curious about vending or machine-based businesses in general, this one is packed with real-world insight.You can find Quinn on Twitter at @QuinnJMiller - https://x.com/quinnjmiller, and he also has a vending machine course for anyone who wants a deeper, more hands-on walkthrough of the business - https://linktr.ee/quinnjmillerEnjoy! ---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-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow 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---

My 2025 Profit Reveal: A Full Breakdown of Every Income Stream⏐Ep. #261
30/12/2025 | 38 mins.
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━"How'd You Do It?" Podcast: My new passion project with my wife where we ask parents how they raised their kids in the faith: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ILzjEkp0dW8vPVR7Ywy1K━It’s a wrap on 2025. This is my annual deep dive where I break down everything: the businesses I started, the ones that failed, and exactly where I’m making money. I’m sharing specific net profit numbers across 7+ income streams, not just revenue. I also talk about why I finally killed the Secret Pickleball Club idea , the "return on headache" that led me to move on from other ventures , and my investment strategy for the year, from "NEFL" stocks to angel investing. Plus, a look at why I impulsively signed up for an ultra marathon with zero trainingMentioned in this episode:My 2024 Year-End Recap: If you’re interested in how my 2024 went (filmed from a hotel room in San Francisco), you can watch that here: https://youtu.be/kd3wxK_FAO8"Middle of Nowhere" Video: This video is my pride and joy. I had a lot of fun filming it—"I started a business in the middle of nowhere": https://youtu.be/zdqqBELJQ1QAppliance Rental Video: My first long-form video to hit a million views, featuring Kyler: https://youtu.be/UCdWRg1KQLYBook Flipping Video: Mindi turning $1 into $5,000 from books: https://youtu.be/kHRKeDqsoG8NEFL Stocks: My breakdown of why Founder-Led companies with Network Effects outperform the market: https://neflstocks.com/TKOwners: My community for business owners: https://www.tkowners.com/PlaymakersAI: My community for AI consultants and automation: https://playmakersai.com/Fast Tree Care: The tree trimming business I own with my partner James. It's been flat lately and we've been a bit complacent, but it's still profitable: https://fasttreecare.comBackyard Funhouse: My sport court and installation business: https://backyardfunhouse.com/Texas Snacks: My Buc-ee's resale business (that finally got our tax refund!): https://texassnax.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-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow 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 Obvious $1M/Yr Subscription Business No One Talks About⏐Ep. #260
26/12/2025 | 27 mins.
beehiiv is the newsletter platform I’ve used for over a year and a half because their data shows you exactly what’s working. Get 30% off three months at beehiiv.com/chris━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━In this episode, I sat down with Korey McDavid, the founder of Juiced Fuel, to talk about how on demand gas delivery actually works as a real business. We get into why this plugs directly into everyday behavior, how repeat usage turns fuel into predictable revenue, and which customers really make the model work. Korey shares how he started this on the side, how the business compounds once people build the habit, and where it’s headed next. He’s now in his third year and on pace to do over $1 million this year, which makes this a great example of a straightforward business executed well.You can check out Juiced Fuel at https://juicedfuel.com and follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/juicedfuel.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-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow 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---

If You Want to Start a Business in 2026, You Need to Hear This⏐Ep. #259
23/12/2025 | 8 mins.
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━In this episode, I talk about the parts of entrepreneurship that people rarely tell you about and why so many founders feel blindsided once they’re in it. I share a simple GRIT framework I’ve developed after years of building and breaking businesses, and why understanding these challenges upfront matters more than chasing upside.We get into the emotional swings, the hidden costs, and why progress often feels slower than expected. I also walk through practical mindset shifts that help you stay steady, focused, and moving forward when things get uncomfortable. This episode is about seeing the full picture before you decide if this path is really for you.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-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow 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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