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.
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19 Year Old Made $225K in 9 Months Vibe Coding (No Experience) - Ep. #318
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Your Fingerprint Is Your Brand
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I talk to DOZENS of beginning stage entrepreneurs every single day ...
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The Hardest Part Is Filling Out the Form
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The OC Buzz — Issue #5
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I Asked 5 AIs to Make Me Money (One Dominated) - Ep. #317
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I am now creating my local newsletter each week with one prompt.
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I genuinely don’t think I’ll ever leave Southern California
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This Is Exactly How I Built My Own Blog Platform
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Stop Following Your Passion (Do This Instead) - Ep. #316
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Aaron is a rare breed.
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“Follow Your Passion” Is Terrible Advice - Ep. #316
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Chief AI Officer
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