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#864April 1, 202655:33

The Side Hustle King: "Make $20K+/month without money, luck, or …

About This Episode

Guest Chris Koerner, the 'side hustle king,' shares several low-capital, high-margin business ideas ranging from AI voice agents for barbershops to wall printing services. The conversation focuses on 'binary outcome' businesses that are easy to operate and scale by solving simple, defined problems.

Episode Description

Free: 200 business ideas with execution plans, tools, and frameworks https://clickhubspot.com/ekfm Episode 811: Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) and Chris Koerner talk about the most overlooked businesses that anyone can start.

Show Notes

  • 0:00Intro
  • 1:54IDEA 1: govdeals.com
  • 6:52IDEA 2: Bring AI to small businesses
  • 14:51IDEA 3: Snail mail club
  • 19:48$1B IDEA: Feed Amazon workers
  • 24:38IDEA 5: Tote rental
  • 29:58IDEA 6: Wall printer
  • 43:57IDEA 7: RV Rentals
  • 50:45Bad Business: Vending Machines

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Key Takeaways

1

Prioritize 'binary outcome' businesses like tree trimming or junk removal where the result is objectively simple to fulfill, leading to higher customer satisfaction and fewer operational headaches.

2

Validate service business demand by performing the 'harder task first'—customer acquisition—via Facebook Marketplace or ads before purchasing any equipment or formalizing the business.

3

Identify high-demand rental niches by comparing immediate availability to future availability on peer-to-peer platforms like RVshare or Turo to see exactly which unit types are consistently booked out.

Business Ideas Mentioned

AI Sales Visualization for Med Spas

AI & Automation

Amazon Warehouse Lunch Delivery Club

Boring Business

Kids Art Subscription and Pen Pal Service

Content & Media

Niche AI Voice Agent Agency

AI & Automation

Sustainable Plastic Tote Rental Service

Boring Business

Digital Wall Printing Mural Agency

Agency

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Quick Stats

Duration55:33
Guests1
Ideas Discussed6
Topics7