Business idea · E-commerce
TikTok Shipping Solutions
TikTok Shipping Solutions is a service leveraging TikTok's shipping partnerships to reduce shipping costs for businesses, particularly in e-commerce, by automatically selecting the cheapest carrier options based on package weight and distance. It was pitched on Koerner Office in the episode "He Copied My Episode With $70. Now He Does $15K/Month - Ep. #351" (aired November 10, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | He Copied My Episode With $70. Now He Does $15K/Month - Ep. #351 |
| Aired | November 10, 2026 |
| Category | E-commerce |
| Real companies on the episode | eBay, TikTok Live, Facebook Marketplace, Cocoa Deals, Mindy's Book Reselling, Public Surplus |
The problem it solves
High shipping costs are a significant burden for e-commerce businesses, affecting their profit margins.
How it makes money
Commission-based model where businesses pay a fee for the service or a subscription model for ongoing access to shipping solutions.
Skills you need
Knowledge of e-commerce logistics, partnership management, and data analysis to optimize shipping solutions.
The market, and why this works now
E-commerce businesses with annual sales between $500,000 and $2 million face high shipping costs that erode profit margins. TikTok's recent shipping partnerships facilitate access to competitive rates, allowing this service to select the lowest-cost carriers based on package weight and distance. A first-revenue move could involve targeting Shopify App Store users with a promotional campaign showcasing cost savings. Founders may encounter challenges with the initial capital required to build out the technology and customer support infrastructure, which could strain resources in the first year.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- eBay
An online auction and shopping website where people buy and sell new and used items.
- TikTok Live
A live streaming feature within the TikTok platform that allows users to sell products directly to viewers in real-time.
- Facebook Marketplace
An online platform for individuals to buy and sell goods locally.
- Cocoa Deals
A reselling business that utilizes TikTok for selling various items, including food and other products.
- Mindy's Book Reselling
A business model where individuals buy pallets of books at low prices and resell them for a profit.
- Public Surplus
An online auction platform where government agencies sell surplus items, including technology and equipment.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: He Copied My Episode With $70. Now He Does $15K/Month - Ep. #351
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.