In October of 2025, I turned in my badge and placed a bet on myself.
Ten years in law enforcement, a six figure salary, a pension waiting at the end of the tunnel. But I knew there was something else out there for me. So I walked away. No safety net, 3 kids at home, and the most peace I'd felt in years.
Now I run The Koerner Office, produce a podcast, consult on AI for companies that know they're behind, own some self-storage, and write two newsletters. This site is where all of it lives.
If you're building something too, you're in the right place. Pull up a chair.
The foot in the door beats the cold call
Oct 13, 2026
6 Ways to Make Money With AI Agents Starting From Zero - Ep. #343
Oct 13, 2026
Just try the free version
Oct 13, 2026
Come down the ladder a little bit
Oct 13, 2026
It's Rarely Too Late to Fix the Dough
Oct 11, 2026
I don’t believe life is random...
Oct 11, 2026
The $16K/Month Business He Runs Without Quitting His Job - Ep. #342
Oct 09, 2026
The OC Buzz — Issue #18
Oct 08, 2026
Nothing in Your Life Is Random (You Just Haven't Connected the Dots Yet)
Oct 07, 2026
The $1M/Year AI Business Anyone Can Start - Ep. #341
Oct 06, 2026
You might be living this kind of life and you don't even know it…
Oct 04, 2026
$250K/Month Renting Out Things He Doesn't Own - Ep. #340
Oct 02, 2026
Living a Last-Minute Life Is Quietly Destroying You
Oct 01, 2026
The OC Buzz — Issue #17
Sep 30, 2026
I Judged 10 Businesses Live. One Makes $68K/Month - Ep. #339
Sep 29, 2026
Businesses
Chief A.I. Officer, GO BIG LOCAL, and whatever I build next.
Academy
Free courses I build as I go. Storage, ads, and more.
Newsletters
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Podcast
The Koerner Office, plus my behind-the-scenes producer's take.
Community
Where builders swap what's actually working right now.
Appearances
Podcasts I've been on and places I've been featured.
Reads
Every book I've read and the ones worth your time.