Quit Waiting. Start This Simple Business with $0 | Ep. #171
Podcast:The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs Published On: Mon May 19 2025 Description: Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com.I sat down with Brandon Doyle (x.com/_BrandonDoyle_) again, he was on back in episode #060, and we brainstormed creative ways to grow small service businesses. We bounced around a bunch of low-cost, scrappy business ideas. Some of them sound kinda out there at first, but they’ve got real-world results behind them and they’re super easy to test. If you’re trying to get more customers without spending a ton, this one’s worth a listen.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 Introduction to Growth Hacks for Small Businesses01:00 Innovative Marketing Strategies: QR Codes and Yard Signs02:57 Leveraging Local Networks: Neighbor Blitz and Referral Incentives06:50 Creative Partnerships: Collaborating for Mutual Growth11:02 Utilizing AI for Business Growth: ChatGPT Insights13:54 AOL's Viral Marketing Strategy: Lessons for Today26:55 Conclusion and Future Insights