The $60K/Month Side Hustle AI Will Never Replace
Chris Koerner breaks down how a tile contractor in Iowa hit $60K in monthly revenue and 50% profit margins launching a concrete garage floor coating business in March 2026.
The gist
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Startup costs run $15K to $25K for equipment and branding, or you can rent gear for under $1K to test the business before committing.
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Pricing at $8 per square foot, with total costs around $3.90, produces roughly 50% gross margins on each job.
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Meta video ads costing $30 to $100 per lead, combined with same-day callbacks and upfront pricing, keep the customer pipeline predictable.
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One crew of two workers paid 40 hours a week on a four-day schedule can complete one job a day and generate $3K to $4K in daily profit.
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