Millionaire University

#711 What happens when you flip a jet ski, lose a $500 pair of sunglasses, and decide to build a better solution? You create one of the fastest-growing independent eyewear brands in the country! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Jon Strauss, founder of Neven Eyewear, shares how that frustrating experience sparked a journey that led to a $30 million business. He dives into the challenges of b...

#710 What happens when AI completely rewrites the rules of Google and Facebook ads — and most businesses don’t even realize it yet? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Ryan Burch, founder of the Tobie Group, to break down how Google and Facebook ads are changing in the age of AI. Ryan shares his journey from print advertising to running a flexible, contractor-powered agency, and expl...

#709 What if your next big business idea was hiding in plain sight — like on your golf glove? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, we sit down with Randall Pulfer, co-founder of Chipp Golf Co, a company reinventing the golf glove with bold designs and premium materials. Randall shares how he and his college friend went from brainstorming dorm room ideas to cold-emailing Indonesian manufacturers...

#708 From solo painter to full-scale CEO, Josh Douglas has scaled A Painter’s Touch into a thriving multi-service business with six crews and multiple DBAs under one brand. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Josh shares how he transitioned from doing all the work himself to building teams of subcontractors, expanding into services like flooring, crown molding, and fence installation, and sy...

#707 Want a business that turns fresh asphalt into a “blank canvas” — and pays well for satisfying, repeatable work? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel talks with Cinco Winston, founder of Trueline Striping in Central Texas, about how he left a stable construction career, skipped the franchise route, and bootstrapped his own parking lot striping company to cash flow within two months. He shares...

#706 In part two of our masterclass with Dave Menz, the Laundromat Millionaire, we shift from customer experience to the operational engine that drives a truly scalable business. Dave reveals how documented systems, strong SOPs, and empowered employees are the foundation of long-term success — not just in laundromats, but in any service-based business. From unclogging drains before they flood your...

#705 What if you could build wealth by revitalizing one of the most overlooked industries in America? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Dave Menz, the Laundromat Millionaire, who turned a failing, run-down laundromat into a multimillion-dollar empire by focusing on one key principle: serve your community better than anyone else. Dave shares how modernized laundromats are t...

#704 Have you ever wondered why some YouTube videos skyrocket while others flop? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel is joined by Jake Thomas, expert YouTube title strategist and founder of Creator Hooks, to break down the psychology behind clickworthy titles and why the right 10 words could literally change your business. He explains the three core emotions that drive clicks — curiosity, fear, a...

#703 Thinking about turning your passion into a franchise or buying into a proven brand? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jami Stigliano, founder of Diva Dance — a fun, confidence-building dance concept for adults with 50+ franchise locations across North America. Jami shares how a disappointing dance class in New York City led her to create Diva Dance, grow it through partner stu...

#702 What if the future of content creation depends less on algorithms and more on real human connection? In this episode, host Brien Gearin talks with Susie Bulloch — founder of Hey Grill, Hey — about how she grew a $35 WordPress site into a thriving barbecue brand with viral recipes, national retail products, and a deeply loyal community. Susie breaks down how AI is reshaping the creator economy...

#701 What if better sleep could change your life — and build a booming business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Alex Neist, former Arena League football quarterback and founder of Hostage Tape — the world’s largest mouth tape brand. Alex shares how poor sleep and snoring nearly derailed his health and marriage… until one life-changing discovery sparked a wildly successful e-comm...

#700 What if the secret to building an unstoppable creative team has nothing to do with resumes — and everything to do with psychology, personality, and energy? Larry Walshe — founder of the globally renowned Larry Walshe Studios — joins host Brien Gearin to break down how he recruits and builds high-performance teams in the creative industry. Larry shares his journey from West End performer to wo...

#699 Bookkeeping might feel like an industry “at risk” in the age of AI — but according to returning guest Kate Johnson, it’s actually positioned for major growth! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Kate shares how the accounting landscape is evolving, why AI-enabled bookkeepers will thrive, and how to ethically use new tools to speed up workflows and deliver higher-value insights. She also...

#698 What if your next big real estate win didn’t involve tenants, renovations, or even seeing the property in person? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Seth Williams, founder of REtipster.com, who reveals how he built a thriving business flipping vacant land — often sight unseen. Seth shares the exact strategies he used to buy deeply discounted properties, sell them for a...

#697 Want to build a team that sticks with you, performs at a high level, and actually loves coming to work? Samantha Irwin — owner of Kaizen Coaching and Consulting and longtime friend of the show — returns for a deep dive into the art and science of employee retention! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, she shares her journey from middle-school teacher to historic hotel owner to leadership...

#696 What if you could tap into an AI-powered business coach — one that’s available 24/7, never forgets a conversation, and helps you find, evaluate, and negotiate your next business acquisition? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, serial entrepreneur and podcast host Nik Hulewsky returns to the show to break down how he’s leveraging AI to find and buy businesses faster and smarter than ever b...

#695 What if your creative side hustle could fund your freedom and run itself while you explore the world? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Christina Umerez, a digital nomad who built a successful Etsy print-on-demand business that now supports her travel-filled lifestyle. Christina shares how she went from custom pet portraits to simple sweatshirt designs that generate pa...

#694 If you think a busy restaurant automatically means a profitable one — think again! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Ryan Gromfin, aka The Restaurant Boss, who pulls back the curtain on the flawed traditional restaurant business model. From his early days as a 15-year-old working in a five-star kitchen to building and consulting for scalable restaurant empires, Ryan s...

#693 How did a Wall Street finance pro turn a simple gutter repair problem into New Jersey’s only white-glove gutter service? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Aleks Krylov, founder of Stern Gutters, to break down how to start a profitable gutter installation, repair, and cleaning business. Aleks shares his journey from Wall Street to home services, revealing how one frustrating ho...

#692 Unlock the science behind your success with this fascinating deep-dive into how your brain drives every result you create! In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with behavioral neuroscience expert and bestselling author John Assaraf, who shares how understanding the brain’s “operating system” transformed his life from troubled teen to wildly successful entrepreneur. John breaks down...

#691 What if you could launch a global education platform, inspire students across continents, and reinvent your career — all at once? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, we’re joined by Chad Fife, founder of Revy School, an online education platform that teaches marketing, sales, and client success through real-world simulations and mentorship. Chad shares his unconventional path from corpora...

#690 Ready for a masterclass in grit, customer service, and unconventional scaling — all from a founder who built a booming merch company from scratch? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Ethan Dowie, founder of Indigo Promotions, who went from making 400+ cold calls with zero traction to landing Zappos as one of his very first clients. Ethan breaks down how he bootstrapped his business,...

#689 Ever wondered how a simple lifelong skill can evolve into a thriving, multi-stream business? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrell sits down with professional organizer and entrepreneur Laurie Palau, founder of Simply B Organized, to unpack her journey from corporate America to building a successful organizing brand long before Instagram or the creator economy existed. Laurie shares how she gr...

#688 What happens when a retired professional athlete dives headfirst into an industry he knows nothing about? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Lee Stuart shares how he went from professional motocross rider to the founder of Rogue Lab, one of the top screen printing and branding shops in Canada. With zero experience, Lee took his last $300 to start a clothing brand, and after facing repeat...

#687 Want to see how AI can build a full website in minutes — and how a small startup took on giants like WordPress and Wix? On this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Itai Sadan, co-founder and CEO of Duda — the AI-ready website platform built specifically for web professionals. Itai shares the origin story of Duda, how the company evolved from a mobile-only builder into a full web-pro eco...