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In this episode, Chris Koerner discusses low-cost business ideas and features guest Michael Girdley, who shares innovative concepts including AI applications.

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People in this episode

Host: Chris Koerner

Guest: Michael Girdley

Topics covered

• business ideas
• entrepreneurship
• AI
• newsletter
• community building

Keywords

• business
• entrepreneurship
• AI
• newsletter
• low-cost startups

Sponsors

beehiiv

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TKOPOD, TKOwners, Bedrock, Fixed Labs

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