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.
Finish the last 20%
Nov 06, 2026
AI Replaced My Ad Guy in 20 Minutes. You Can Sell It. - Ep. #350
Nov 06, 2026
I had a call this week with a gal that wants to build a business fo...
Nov 06, 2026
Love this.
Nov 06, 2026
Don't build the app first
Nov 06, 2026
This is the way. We have been building to this for a few years now,...
Nov 05, 2026
Yes, thank you! It's not about the TOOL, its about solving the prob...
Nov 04, 2026
Point the Phone at It
Nov 04, 2026
The OC Buzz — Issue #22
Nov 04, 2026
$100K in the First 2 Months From a Business Anyone Can Start - Ep. #349
Nov 03, 2026
Couldnt agree more! I've heard that as well, but what it comes down...
Nov 03, 2026
I built my own email platform after I was charged $390 for my 240 s...
Nov 03, 2026
I love the value in this... BUT
Nov 02, 2026
There's so much to unpack here, so lets hit it in bullet points:
Nov 01, 2026
This is exactly how you can stand out on a bookshelf with your book:
Oct 31, 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
Sunday Doughnuts and OC Buzz. Archives and subscribe.
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.