Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com. I sat down with a group of students and shared my story of getting started in business. We talked about what I wish I knew before my first real business, why selling something early matters more than a perfect plan, and how to spot opportunities that are hiding in plain sight. I also explained why most people never start and what to do about it. If you’ve ever thought about starting something but didn’t know where to begin, this one's for you. Timestamps below. Enjoy! --- Audio podcast on all podcast platforms: https://toolkit.tkopod.com/podcast Free weekly business ideas newsletter: https://tkopod.com Private community where we build cool businesses together: https://TKOwners.com Learn more about me: https://www.chrisjkoerner.com/ Business ideas shorts channel: ⁨@thekoernerofficeideas (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCzjpCGEXR7BU-_SJSl59CGQ) The Koerner Office highlights: ⁨@thekoernerofficehighlights (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYEzHNmI-1oIqimmOnul_fg) AI-enabled accounting software, because Quickbooks SUCKS: https://lazybooks.com/ --- 00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Personal Journey 02:53 Early Experiences and Lessons Learned 05:45 The Impact of Cultural Exposure on Business Mindset 09:09 Starting Businesses and Learning from Failures 12:03 Growth and Expansion in Business Ventures 14:53 Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship 17:48 Finding Business Ideas and Market Demand 20:45 Secrets to Success and Persistence 24:08 The Role of Constraints in Creativity 27:01 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 30:13 Final Thoughts and Recommended Resources --- For the Algorithm: #TKOPodcast #ChrisKoerner #Entrepreneurship #StartABusiness #BusinessTips #YoungEntrepreneurs #ZeroToOne #BusinessIdeas #SellBeforeYouBuild #StartupMindset #HighSchoolEntrepreneurs #JustStart #BusinessMotivation #NoMoneyBusiness #ConstraintsEqualCreativity #FacebookMarketplace #FlipTheSwitch #SideHustleIdeas #FirstTimeFounder #EntrepreneurJourney #HowToSell #NoExcuses #LaunchWithoutFunding #BusinessWithNoMoney #HustleCulture #Bootstrapping #ZeroDollarStartup #WindowWashingBusiness #TreeTrimmingBusiness #LearnSales #EarnBeforeYouBuild #StartTodayNotTomorrow #BeginnerBusinessTips #ServiceBusiness #BrokeButAmbitious #SmallBusinessAdvice #MakeMoneyYoung #FailForward #DoorToDoorSales #TeenBusiness