The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Deep Dives with Chris Koerner

On today’s episode of Startup Gems we tell the story of a full-stack web developer from Poland who together with his twin brother, built FreeYourMusic. FreeYourMusic allows you to transfer your playlists across music streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Most of their customers are simply people who want to switch to a different provider and take their playlists with t...

In today’s episode of Startup Gems we share the story of Daniel Crowley, a self-described serial entrepreneur. We share his journey of building and managing three diverse businesses under the Crowley brand.  We introduce Crowley Holdings, a government contracting company specializing in sand, gravel, and civil projects, inspired by a movie and a desire to supply government contracts.  We also disc...

In today’s episode of Startup Gems, we reflect on an entrepreneurial journey, which began with a decision to start a mail-order rock-climbing gear business just before turning 18. From humble beginnings, the business grew into a prominent player in the tactical equipment industry, igniting a lifelong passion for helping others.  We share five invaluable lessons learned through years of trial and e...

In this episode of Startup Gems, we share a remarkable startup success story. Two entrepreneurs transformed a viral internet meme, the nut button, into a thriving business, generating over a hundred grand in revenue in just a year. They initially invested twelve hundred and fifty dollars each to order a thousand nut buttons from Alibaba. Their simple, high-conversion website and paid social media...