The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs

• He Built a $100M Business and Took Over a Small Town (Playbook) | Ep. #167

  Find my new community at https://www.tkowners.com/I sat down with Al Doan, founder of the Missouri Star Quilt Company, and the guy is just electric. We talked about how he turned his mom’s love of quilting into a massive business that transformed the tiny town of Hamilton, Missouri. What started as a small quilt shop and some YouTube tutorials eventually became a retail empire with 16 quilt stores, restaurants, a hotel, a magazine, and a whole lot more. Al's vision didn’t just grow the business, he's also bought up nearly the entire downtown district to create what he calls a "Disneyland for quilters."Toward the end, we bounce around some really creative business ideas, especially ones you could launch in small towns that most people overlook.You can find Al on Twitter and Instagram as @DrBillNye. Check out his company at missouriquiltco.com and their deals site at quiltersdailydeal.com.Timestamps below. 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---00:00 The Quilting Capital of the World03:00 Building a Quilting Empire05:49 Creating Unique Shopping Experiences09:10 The Power of Content and Community12:00 Navigating Early Challenges14:51 Inflection Points in Business Growth17:47 Owning a Town: The Hamilton Story21:12 The Future of Small Town Businesses25:25 Transforming Small Towns into Destinations32:06 Building Unique Experiences Around Hobbies37:20 Unexpected Successes in Business Ventures40:14 Innovative Home Services Business Ideas45:51 Reimagining Small Town Economies

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• How to Get Your Significant Other Onboard with Entrepreneurship: A Chat with my Wife | Ep. #166

  Find my new community at https://www.tkowners.com/I sat down with my wife Jessie for a really special episode of the podcast. We talked about what it’s actually like being married to a serial entrepreneur, the highs, the lows, and all the uncertainty in between. I asked her how she’s managed to stay supportive through all the pivots, experiments, and tough seasons. We got honest about what it’s really been like building a life together while also building businesses. Whether you're an entrepreneur yourself or you're married to one, I think this one will hit home.Timestamps below. 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---00:00 Overcoming Overwhelm in Entrepreneurship03:02 The Role of a Supportive Spouse05:56 Navigating Scary Moments in Business08:49 Trust and Confidence in a Partner12:12 Advice for Spouses of Entrepreneurs15:07 Balancing Family and Business17:56 Reflections on Stability and Sacrifice20:49 Key Conversations in Marriage24:08 Parenting as Entrepreneurs27:01 Compartmentalizing Work and Family Life29:55 Maintaining a Strong Marriage32:49 Future Aspirations and Business Dreams

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• How to Generate Big Profits from Little Email Newsletters | Ep. #165

  Get 20% off Beehiiv for 3 months with my link: https://beehiiv.com?via=chris-koerner-BH-COLLABI sat down with Tyler Denk (@denk_tweets), cofounder and CEO of Beehiiv, to talk about the biggest opportunities to make money with newsletters right now. Tyler shared how small niche newsletters are making serious revenue by focusing on community and creative monetization like design cohorts, recruiting, and smart sponsorships. We talked about growth strategies like Beehiiv Boost, co-registration, and why acquiring the right subscribers matters more than just getting them cheap. We ended with a killer idea: turning a corporate email list into a media business that brings in sponsorship revenue.You can subscribe to Tyler’s newsletter Big Desk Energy at mail.bigdeskenergy.com, and check out his Spotify playlist of the same name if you're into deep focus work sessions.---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---00:00 The Gold Mine of Email Lists02:58 Monetizing Newsletters: Strategies and Insights06:13 The Power of Local Newsletters09:04 Building a Community Through Content11:53 Experimentation and Growth Strategies15:06 The Future of Local Newsletters17:54 Creating Value Beyond Sales21:10 Referral Programs: The 80/20 Rule23:58 Transforming Email Lists into Revenue Streams

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• The Most Overlooked Way to Make Money On the Internet | Ep. #164

  I sat down with Frey Chu (https://x.com/freychu), who started by building profitable directory websites and later began teaching others how to do the same. We talked about how he went from flipping items at flea markets to pulling in up to $3,000/month in passive income from sites he barely touches. He broke down his process for finding untapped SEO opportunities, how he uses Ahrefs and Reddit for research, and shared a realistic approach to building simple, mostly passive websites that can steadily bring in income over time. Timestamps below. 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---00:00 The Power of Simple Solutions03:12 Opportunism and Business Growth06:01 Navigating Online Criticism09:23 The Nature of Selfishness in Business Relationships12:16 Stress Management and Decision Making15:09 The Role of a CEO18:03 AI in Business Efficiency21:54 The Impact of AI on Employment25:18 Navigating Wealth and Parenting31:53 The Reality of Entrepreneurship36:15 Business Ideas and Getting Started42:03 The Book Writing Journey

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• You're Overthinking It. Here’s the Simple Way to Start (ft. Nick Huber) | Ep. #163

  Link to buy Nick’s book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bLazjWLink to buy Nick’s book in the UK: https://bit.ly/422njPWNick's Offshore Recruiting Company: https://tkopod.co/huberNick's Real Estate Cost Segregation business: https://tkopod.co/recostsegI sat down with Nick Huber and we talked about what it actually takes to build wealth through service businesses. We started with Nick’s framework for opportunity, how being an opportunist isn’t a bad thing if you use it to build momentum, not chase distractions. He walked me through his current companies, explaining how each one fits into a power-law strategy. We also got into his view on AI. Nick shared how he's approaching parenting with wealth, and how to raise humble kids in a privileged environment. Toward the end, we talked about his new book The Sweaty Startup, the brutally hard process of writing it, and why he ultimately partnered with HarperCollins. You can find Nick on X (@sweatystartup) or download his 500+ business ideas at sweatystartup.com/ideas.Links to all Nick’s social profiles:www.x.com/sweatystartupwww.instagram.com/sweatystartupwww.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartupwww.youtube.com/sweatystartupwww.tiktok.com/sweatystartupwww.threads.net/@sweatystartup.comTimestamps below. 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---00:00 The Power of Simple Solutions03:12 Opportunism and Business Growth06:01 Navigating Online Criticism09:23 The Nature of Selfishness in Business Relationships12:16 Stress Management and Decision Making15:09 The Role of a CEO18:03 AI in Business Efficiency21:54 The Impact of AI on Employment25:18 Navigating Wealth and Parenting31:53 The Reality of Entrepreneurship36:15 Business Ideas and Getting Started42:03 The Book Writing Journey---Links to Nick’s businesses: www.sweatystartup.comwww.nickhuber.comwww.sweatystartupbook.comwww.somewhere.com/nick www.boltstorage.comwww.recostseg.comwww.adrhino.comwww.spidexx.comwww.boldseo.comwww.webrun.comwww.titanrisk.comwww.recruitjet.comwww.hubermethod.com

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