The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner There’s a Great Business Hiding in Your State⏐Holdco Bros. Ep. #209
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Aug 15, 2025 Nik, cofounder and business partner of Chris Koerner, joins to discuss innovative entrepreneurial ideas across all 50 states. They brainstorm unique concepts like Breaking Bad tourism in New Mexico and goat grazing for land management. The duo also explores the potential of unclaimed baggage in Alabama and how overlooked items can generate profit. Their exciting challenge to launch a business in every state emphasizes creativity and local culture, proving that entrepreneurial spirit knows no bounds.
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Leverage Tourism And Sponsorship
- Pitch state tourism boards and sponsors early to reduce costs and gain publicity.
- Use your audience metrics to request in‑kind support or funding for launches.
Co‑Launch With Local Entrepreneurs
- Open applications for local entrepreneurs and co‑launch to scale logistics and empower locals.
- Hand off operations to chosen locals and document follow‑ups to measure long‑term success.
Breaking Bad House Example
- Chris cites the Breaking Bad house as a canonical example of monetizable local IP and tourism.
- He notes the owners suffered privacy loss and later sold the house for an outsized price due to fame.