Business idea · Agency
Garage Sale Marketing Service
Garage Sale Marketing Service is a service that helps individuals and businesses set up and market their garage sales effectively using social media and targeted advertising to attract buyers. It was pitched on Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner, 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 | Agency |
| Real companies on the episode | eBay, TikTok Live, Facebook Marketplace, Cocoa Deals, Mindy's Book Reselling, Public Surplus |
The problem it solves
Many sellers struggle to get traffic to their garage sales, leading to unsold items. This service helps increase visibility and sales potential.
How it makes money
Service-based fee, charging sellers for consultation and advertising setup, or a percentage of the sales made.
Skills you need
Marketing skills, knowledge of social media advertising, and organizational skills to help clients set up their sales.
The market, and why this works now
Facebook's Marketplace feature allows users to promote local garage sales to a targeted audience. This service can generate initial revenue by advertising on community-focused Facebook groups, where sellers often seek visibility for their sales. A challenge in the first year will be managing customer acquisition costs, as sellers may initially resist investing in marketing services for events they perceive as low-budget.
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.