Millionaire University

#636 What if a simple TikTok video filmed by a seven-year-old could launch a million-dollar business? Or lead to a deal on Shark Tank? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Justin Baer, the founder and CEO of Collars & Co., a Mark Cuban-backed menswear brand that's changing how professional men dress. Justin takes us behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial journey — from the initial...

#635 Want to turn your fitness passion into a six-figure business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Marcus Gates, founder of Thriving Lives Fitness — an online nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle coaching business. Marcus shares his journey from college athlete and PE teacher to successful online coach, building a thriving six-figure business with a roster of over 100 clients. He op...

#634 Would you rather work for a jerk who offers clarity or a nice boss who leaves you in the dark? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jacob Karnes, founder of Waves Business Coaching and author of Master Your First Job. Jacob shares valuable insights from his 10 years at Chick-fil-A, where he learned the importance of leadership, clarity, and managing people effectively. He explain...

#633 Ever wondered how creators turn brand deals into serious revenue? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Justin Moore, founder of Creator Wizard and author of Sponsor Magnet, to uncover the secrets behind landing, pricing, and negotiating high-value sponsorships. Justin shares how he and his wife went from free product collaborations to earning over $5 million through brand partner...

#632 Ever wonder how to sell your online program on autopilot? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with email marketing expert Allison Hardy, who helps online coaches and entrepreneurs automate their sales through strategic email funnels. Allison shares how being laid off while six months pregnant led her to launch her first business — and eventually discover her passion for sustainable,...

#631 What would you do if you had $100K in the bank — quit your job, start a business, or finally take that dream trip? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Tori Dunlap, internationally recognized money and career expert, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Her First $100K. After saving $100K by the age of 25, Tori quit her corporate job to fight financial inequ...

#630 Ever wonder how to build a multi-million-dollar business without a single W-2 employee? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Ian Page, the founder of Bullseye Sellers, an e-commerce agency that helps CPG brands scale on Amazon, Shopify, and TikTok Shop. Ian shares how he turned a side hustle into an $11 million-a-year empire by reinventing the agency model into a franchise-styl...

#629 What if raising your test score could completely change your life — and lead to a multimillion-dollar business deal with Mark Cuban? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Dr. Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of Prep Expert, the test prep company that’s helped over 100,000 students earn more than $100 million in scholarships. Dr. Patel shares how he turned his own SAT score improvement...

#628 What if everything you’ve been told about your brain’s limits is wrong? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're diving deep into the science of neuroplasticity with cognitive expert Tara Bonner. For years, we've been told that our brains are fixed — that our capacity to learn and grow is limited by the time we reach adulthood. But science now tells a different story. Tara explains how...

#627 Ever wondered how to make your business more memorable — and more fun? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jan McInnis, comedian, keynote speaker, and comedy writer known as The Work Lady, to explore how humor can be a secret weapon in business and marketing. Jan shares her journey from a marketing career to the comedy stage, and how she now helps companies use humor to connect...

#626 What if the key to real estate success isn’t just the property — but your tenant? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Sean O'Dowd, founder of Scholastic Capital, a real estate firm specializing in buying homes in top-tier school districts and renting them to families with high school-age kids. Sean shares his fascinating journey from growing up in Chicago and moving 22 times, to...

#625 Tired of the corporate grind and wondering how to replace your paycheck with cash flow? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Brian Luebben, founder of Action Academy, to share his journey from high-level corporate sales to financial freedom and full-time world travel. Brian breaks down the three levels of clarity needed to escape the 9-5, why security and freedom don’t go hand in...

#624 Struggling to keep up with the fast-changing world of digital marketing? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with marketing expert Eric Siu, founder of Single Grain and co-host of Marketing School with Neil Patel, to discuss the shift from traditional SEO to Search Everywhere Optimization and the massive impact AI is having on business. Eric shares his journey of transforming a faili...

#623 Ever wonder what it really takes to launch a handcrafted spirits brand from scratch — without owning your own distillery or a massive marketing budget? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Alek Szczupak, founder of Broda Beverage Company in Chicago, to share how he transformed a generations-old Polish family recipe into a fast-growing, small-batch vodka brand. Alek dives into the...

#622 From military spouse to marketing maven, Selena Conmackie turned an unexpected opportunity into a thriving agency! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Selena, founder of Hauoli-Socially Inspired, to dive into the real-world journey of building a marketing agency from the ground up. Selena shares how she went from 20 years in the restaurant industry to running a successful busine...

#621 Struggling with expensive and time-consuming haircuts for your kids? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Ashlie Sutton, founder of The Haircut Box, to explore how she turned her passion for hairstyling into a thriving business that empowers parents to give professional-quality haircuts at home. Ashlie shares her inspiring journey from hairstylist to entrepreneur, reveal...

#620 Ever wonder how you can turn words into revenue while working from anywhere in the world? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Sam Burmeister, founder of Nomad Copy Agency, to unpack her journey from sales professional to globe-trotting copywriter. Sam shares how reading The 4-Hour Workweek sparked her entrepreneurial path, how she transformed a travel blog into a thriving copywr...

#619 Want to know what it’s really like to grow up inside a family business and help take it to the next level? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Colby Stevens, who shares the inspiring story of joining his family’s business, Shine Supply. Founded by his father after years in mobile detailing, Shine Supply grew from a garage-based startup to a global detailing product brand with...

#618 Feeling overwhelmed by trying to do it all yourself? It might be time to let go and step into your CEO role! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we dive deep into the power of delegation and the mindset shifts needed to truly step into your role as CEO. Our guest, Camille Walker — business coach, author, podcaster, and educator — shares her journey from stay-at-home mom to successful en...

#617 What does it take to transform a small-town photography business into a multi-six-figure brand and coaching empire? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Brooklyn Grotte shares her journey from hustling $200 photo shoots to building a luxury portrait studio and thriving coaching business. She opens up about going $20K into debt to launch her studio just before the pandemic hit, how she sh...

#616 From food blogging to leading sold-out food tours in Italy, Brooke Eliason of Female Foodie shares how she turned a passion for dining out into a thriving business! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Brooke reveals how she leveraged SEO and content strategy to grow her brand, why she’s shifting to Substack amid changing internet trends, and the unexpected way she built a profitable tra...

#615 What if the one strategy that built your business suddenly stopped working? Would you know how to pivot — or would you crash and burn? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Adam Robinson, former Wall Street trader turned successful entrepreneur. After the 2008 financial crash upended his career at Lehman Brothers, Adam took a leap into the unpredictable world of online bu...

#614 What does the future of business look like in 2025 and beyond? As AI continues to reshape industries, how can entrepreneurs stay ahead of the curve and leverage new opportunities? In this insightful episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Kasim Aslam — entrepreneur, business strategist, and marketing expert — to explore the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. From AI-driven cha...

#613 What happens when a side project in your garage turns into a multi-million dollar business? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Mike Yarbrough, co-founder of Rustic & Main, to share how he and his wife turned handmade wooden wedding bands into a fast-growing jewelry brand with nearly 40 employees and a retail storefront in the childhood home of country star Luke Combs. Mike op...

#612 Ever wonder what it really takes to break free from comfort and build a life on your own terms? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Shane Sams — former school teacher turned motivational speaker and entrepreneur — to unpack the power of taking action and building freedom through business ownership. Shane shares his journey from a comfortable but unfulfilling teaching career to w...