Business idea · Education
Cold Calling Training Program
Cold Calling Training Program is a training program aimed at small business owners and aspiring salespeople to improve their cold calling techniques and increase their conversion rates. It was pitched on Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner, in the episode "Anyone Can Start This $18K/Month Business With a Phone - Ep. #348" (aired October 30, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | Anyone Can Start This $18K/Month Business With a Phone - Ep. #348 |
| Aired | October 30, 2026 |
| Category | Education |
| Real companies on the episode | Go High Level, Event Letter Rentals, Carlos' Landscaping Business, Loom, James' Marketing Agency |
The problem it solves
Many small business owners struggle with cold calling and find it uncomfortable, which limits their ability to gain new clients.
How it makes money
This could be implemented as a one-time purchase for a course or a subscription model for ongoing training and support.
Skills you need
Skills needed include sales training, communication, and marketing.
The market, and why this works now
Small business owners in the home services sector, such as plumbing and electrical, often struggle with effective cold calling, hindering client acquisition. The rise of remote work has increased reliance on phone outreach, making a cold calling training program timely. A viable first-revenue move is to promote the program through the Home Improvement subreddit, targeting users seeking sales tips. A significant constraint in the first year will be the need for dedicated sales training resources, which may require capital investment for development and marketing.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Go High Level
A software platform that offers various automation tools for businesses, including automated text responses, email workflows, and systems for improving online presence.
- Event Letter Rentals
A business specializing in renting decorative wooden letters for events, such as homecoming celebrations.
- Carlos' Landscaping Business
A local landscaping service run by a young entrepreneur who was helped by James to establish his business.
- Loom
A video messaging tool that allows users to record video messages that can be shared with others, facilitating communication and presentations.
- James' Marketing Agency
A marketing agency focused on helping local small businesses with their websites, review systems, and basic marketing tools.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: Anyone Can Start This $18K/Month Business With a Phone - Ep. #348
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.