Millionaire University

#962 What does it really take to scale a local service business into a national franchise powerhouse? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin continues his conversation with College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving co-founder Nick Friedman, diving into the strategies that helped transform a small moving operation into a $300 million brand. Nick shares lessons on pricing, profit margins, m...

#961 What if you could turn a beat-up cargo van into a $300 million business? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with entrepreneur Nick Friedman, co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, to unpack the early days of building one of the most recognizable brands in the home service industry. Nick shares how he and his college friend launched the business with al...

#960 Ever wonder how to find — or even build — the perfect franchise without wasting months in research or getting pressured by brokers? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Alex Smereczniak, founder of Franzy, a “Zillow for franchises” that uses AI to match aspiring business owners with the right opportunities. Alex shares how his journey from college laundry startup to a $100M ven...

#959 Ever wondered how a high school side hustle could turn into a six-figure business acquisition? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel talks with Joseph Lambert, founder of a junk removal company he started at just 17 that grew fast enough to sell to a private equity firm. Joseph shares how he scaled from mowing lawns to managing a 30-person team, what it was like selling the business while stil...

#958 Ever wondered how entrepreneurs are using live online events to build authority and sign high-ticket clients — without needing a massive audience? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Melissa Ng, founder of Amprofy, a company that helps coaches, consultants, and service providers grow their businesses through challenges and virtual workshops. Melissa shares how she turned her own...

#957 Ever wonder how to turn your network and podcast appearances into a thriving, seven-figure community business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Dustin Riechmann — founder of 7-Figure Leap — to uncover how he helps mission-driven entrepreneurs grow seven-figure brands by leveraging storytelling, podcast guesting, and authentic relationship building. Dustin shares his incredibl...

#956 What if the secret to unlocking your ADHD brain isn't medication or willpower — but knowing exactly what flips your switch? In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin continues his discussion with certified life coach and DOSE founder Steev Hodgson, diving into the five proven "activation triggers" that reliably get the ADHD brain fired up: interest, challenge, novelty, urgenc...

#955 If you've ever cleaned the kitchen instead of finishing that presentation, impulsively signed up for yet another software tool, or found it impossible to just sit still on a beach vacation — this episode is going to feel like it was made for you! In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with Steev Hodgson, certified life coach and founder of DOSE, to explore the un...

#954 Ever wonder how a side hustle born in a guest bedroom can grow into a nationwide licensed apparel brand? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with entrepreneur Megan Smalley, founder of Scarlet & Gold, to explore her 13-year journey building a thriving apparel company that creates products people actually want to wear. Megan shares how she evolved from running a small side hustle ou...

#953 You've built the campaign — now it's time to turn your content into a client-converting machine that works even while you sleep! In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Chelsea Quint of The Business Whisperer is back to walk us through the next critical steps of campaign-based selling, including how to choose your three core marketing channels (and why spreading yourself too thin is killing your...

#952 If your business is stuck in feast-or-famine mode, this episode will change the way you think about sales forever! In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we sit down with Chelsea Quint of The Business Whisperer to break down her powerful approach to campaign-based selling — and why the traditional "launch" model may be burning you out and costing you money. Chelsea walks us through her step-by-s...

#951 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...

#950 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,...

#949 What if you could build digital real estate that pays you every month? In this special episode, we're sharing a fan-favorite interview from Nick Loper's The Side Hustle Show, featuring rank-and-rent expert Luke Van Der Veer. Luke breaks down how he builds simple local service websites, ranks them in Google, and rents them to business owners for recurring monthly income. He shares his process...

#948 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...

#947 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...

#946 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...

#945 What if you could make money while you sleep, at Disneyland, or anywhere else — just by creating a simple one-page PDF checklist? In this episode, we're featuring an interview from Nick Loper's Side Hustle Show, where Nick sits down with Chelsea Shelton, a former teacher, mom of three, and digital products coach at Gold City Ventures. Chelsea breaks down how she built a passive income stream...

#944 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...

#943 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...

#942 What if the key to scaling your business wasn't working harder — but working with your brain instead of against it? In this episode, we sit down with Summer Ray of Soma Lumin, a digital nomad entrepreneur who built an aura photography software business from a van in New Mexico. Summer breaks down how she designed her entire business around her neurodivergent, "squiggly brain" — from cycle-tra...

#941 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...

#940 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...

#939 What if you could make $10,000 a month helping kids have the best night of their lives — all while keeping your day job? In this episode, we're thrilled to feature an interview from Nick Loper's Side Hustle Show, where Nick sits down with Anne McGraw, co-founder of Firefly Slumber Parties in Nashville. Anne breaks down how she and her husband built a thriving side business creating Instagram-...

#938 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...