He Started a $15K/Month AI Side Hustle for $20 - Ep. #325
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Ryan Schuetter and we broke down how he went from a $52K/year job to making $15K/month helping small businesses implement AI. Ryan shares how he started the business for just $20, landed his first clients by having 100+ conversations with people in his network, and built offers ranging from AI cohort groups to $5K-$10K/month consulting. We also break down his DASA framework, why in-person networking is such an advantage, and how even a shy introvert with no sales or coding experience can get started.You can find Ryan here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanSchuetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.schuetter/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanschuetterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.schuetter.9/Newsletter: https://ryanschuetter.com/contactEnjoy!---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---
$25K/Weekend Business You Can Start With No Money - Ep. #324
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with Braden Harman and we broke down how he built an estate sale business that can be started with almost no money and quickly became a six-figure operation. We talked about how estate sales work, what to charge, how to find your first clients, and why the aging Baby Boomer generation is creating a huge opportunity in this space. Braden also explained how he eventually realized the estate sale business was an even better lead-generation machine for off-market real estate deals, helping him acquire dozens of properties.You can learn more about Braden and his strategy at FlippingCouches.com, find local estate sales at EstateSales.net, and check out the business-in-a-box option he mentioned at EstateSaleBiz.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---
He's 17 and Makes $300/Hour Flipping Couches - Ep. #323
Open a Bluevine Business Checking account, earn up to 3.0% APY, and get a $500 cash bonus when you apply with code CJK500 and meet the eligibility requirements: https://www.bluevine.com/partner/chris-koernerRead Bluevine’s full AI study:https://www.bluevine.com/blog/small-business-ai-trends-report-2026━Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━I sat down with 17-year-old Bentley Taggart, who is averaging around $200 / $300 per hour flipping couches in his spare time. He broke down how he finds poorly listed couches, negotiates sellers down, and uses AI-generated backgrounds to make them look more valuable online. Bentley also shared how he bought one couch set for $100 and sold it for $1,580, turning his money into nearly 15X in less than a day. We talked about what types of listings to look for, how to negotiate better deals, and why this is a side hustle almost anyone can start. You can follow Bentley on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bentleyhustles/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 a Mom of 3 Makes $50K a Month With AI (No Experience) - Ep. #322
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━Get Sandy’s free tools, templates, documents, and more at https://sleeautomation.com/resourcesI sat down with Sandy Lee to talk about how she went from having no technical or SEO experience to building multiple income streams that now generate over $50,000 a month. She shared how she landed her first $3,000 monthly client on Upwork using ChatGPT, a short Loom video, and a simple strategy of selling the idea before building the product. We also talked about using AI to create apps, automate client work, grow a personal brand, and attract inbound opportunities, all while Sandy works a full time job and raises three young kids. You can follow her journey and learn from her tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sandyleeaiEnjoy!---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---
He Makes $25K a Month With Just His Phone - Ep. #321
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my community at https://TKOwners.com━https://viralvue.com/I sat down with Trevin Peterson (https://x.com/trevinofficial) to break down how people are making money by filming simple Amazon product review videos with their phones. We talked about how the Amazon Influencer Program works, how to get approved, which products to review, and why longer, authentic videos often perform best. Trevin also shared how creators can get free products from brands, earn increased commissions, cross-post their videos to YouTube, and use tools like Viral Vue to find products with strong demand and low competition. Finally, he walked us through exactly how to film a simple review and explained how some people have scaled this into a serious part-time income.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---