Business idea · Agency
Audiobook Production Service
Audiobook Production Service is a specialized service for authors who want to produce audiobooks without using AI, offering personalized narration and professional recording. It was pitched on Koerner Office in the episode "Stop Buying Things. Start Buying Assets that Pay for Themselves⏐Ep. #281" (aired March 10, 2026).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | Stop Buying Things. Start Buying Assets that Pay for Themselves⏐Ep. #281 |
| Aired | March 10, 2026 |
| Category | Agency |
| Real companies on the episode | My Dad's Radio, Bins on the Move, Sweetwater, Outdoorsy, Bennett, Totes Online |
The problem it solves
It solves the issue for authors who prefer a personal narration style and want to maintain authenticity in their audiobooks.
How it makes money
Revenue can be generated through a project-based fee for audiobook production, which includes recording and editing.
Skills you need
Skills needed include narration, audio engineering, storytelling, and project management.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of platforms like Findaway Voices allows authors to easily distribute their audiobooks while maintaining control over production quality. A solid first-revenue move involves targeting independent authors through the Alliance of Independent Authors, which provides resources and networking opportunities. A key risk is the labor intensity of personalized narration, which may limit scalability and require careful project management to meet client expectations.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- My Dad's Radio
A YouTube channel and recording studio that offers space for musicians to record and produce videos.
- Bins on the Move
A moving company that provides bin rental services, likely for storage or moving purposes.
- Sweetwater
The largest retail music store in North America, selling a wide range of musical instruments and pro audio gear.
- Outdoorsy
An online marketplace that allows individuals to rent out RVs and trailers.
- Bennett
A moving company that also offers additional services related to relocation.
- Totes Online
A rental business that specializes in renting out industrial moving totes for home and office moves.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: Stop Buying Things. Start Buying Assets that Pay for Themselves⏐Ep. #281
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.