Business idea · Physical-Services
Collective Studio Space
Collective Studio Space is a creative space that serves as a collective studio for musicians and video producers, allowing them to record audio and video content. 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 | Physical-Services |
| Real companies on the episode | My Dad's Radio, Bins on the Move, Sweetwater, Outdoorsy, Bennett, Totes Online |
The problem it solves
It addresses the need for affordable and well-equipped recording spaces for local musicians and content creators who may not have access to high-quality studios.
How it makes money
The business can operate on a rental model, charging clients by the hour for the use of the studio and its equipment.
Skills you need
Skills needed include audio and video production knowledge, studio management, customer service, and marketing.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of remote collaboration tools like Zoom has increased the demand for high-quality audio and video production spaces among local musicians and content creators. A feasible first-revenue move is to list the studio on platforms such as Peerspace, which connects users with unique venues for creative projects. However, founders should consider the initial capital required for equipment and studio setup, as well as ongoing maintenance costs, which could impact cash flow in the early stages of the business.
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.