Millionaire University

#511 In today’s lesson, we dive into the myth that "most businesses fail" and explore how understanding the truth behind this misconception can empower your business and financial goals. Let’s get you unstuck and ready to keep moving forward with confidence! (Original Air Date - 5/8/23) What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Introduction to the Business Myth + Welcome to the Millionaire Unive...

#510 Can your brain make or break your business? In this powerful episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Dr. Ryan Williamson returns to share how optimizing your cognitive performance can directly impact your entrepreneurial success. A Navy veteran and founder of Transcend Health, Dr. Ryan dives deep into the science behind high performance — from the brain’s CEO (your prefrontal cortex) to its ancient f...

#509 Ever wondered if you could turn a love for flowers into a wildly profitable business? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we chat with Jenny Marks — founder of a successful cut flower farm and educator to aspiring farmers — about how she grew her business from a few rows of blooms to multiple six figures in revenue. She shares how she leveraged her agricultural roots, found her niche in...

#508 In today's episode we discuss what we refer to as the hour glass phenomenon. Every business owner goes through it. Big ideas, overwhelm, dead ends, walls and life altering break throughs. We also give an update on some big life plans, podcast growth plans and how to get traction in your business. Check it out! (Original Air Date - 5/3/23) What Justin and Tara discuss on today's episode: + Int...

#507 What if you could build a 7-figure business without ever cleaning a single home? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with returning guest Jon Margalit, founder of Happy Home Helpers and Rags to Riches University. Jon shares how he scaled his remote cleaning service to over $2 million a year, why private equity is flooding into the home services space, and how he trains overseas teams...

#506 Dream of ditching the desk and making a living away from your laptop? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Mark Williams, owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With nearly two decades in the custom home building industry and as host of The Curious Builder podcast, Mark shares his journey from starting a lawn care business to becoming a successful custo...

#505 Wish your business would run like a well-oiled machine? In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by certified EOS implementer, Mike Ellicott, for an insightful deep-dive into the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and its transformative power for businesses. They discuss how EOS, inspired by Gino Wickman’s book Traction, provides structure and clarity to help business owners overcome...

#504 Want to scale your business faster without breaking the bank? In this episode, host Brien Gearin dives into the topic of leveraging overseas talent with guest Brian O'Connor, founder of TalentHQ. As a digital nomad with extensive experience hiring and working with Latin American professionals, Brian shares insights on how businesses can effectively expand their teams by hiring skilled talent...

#503 What if toys weren’t just for kids — but also a powerful tool to combat loneliness in older adults? In this episode, host Brien Gearin interviews Ted Fischer, co-founder of Ageless Innovation and the Joy for All brand. Ted shares his incredible journey from Hasbro executive to entrepreneur, creating animatronic pets and reimagined board games designed to bring joy, companionship, and purpose...

#502 What if you could get paid to share your story, your knowledge, or your passion on stage? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Grant Baldwin — founder of The Speaker Lab — to talk about how he turned a love for speaking into a thriving business and how you can too. Grant shares his journey from youth pastor to full-time speaker, eventually launching a company that helps...

#501 What if the key to your next big business idea isn’t a lightning bolt of inspiration, but a problem you’ve faced yourself? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Dan Demsky reveals how solving a personal pain point helped him to launch Unbound Merino, a globally recognized apparel brand. Dan shares his entire journey, from a risky leap with a crowdfunding campaign to building a company tha...

#500 What if the only thing standing between you and success is simply taking the next step? In this episode — from Module 6 of our Build My Money Machine program — host Justin Williams brings it all together with one powerful theme: action. This module is your wake-up call to stop overthinking and start doing. You'll hear 25 inspirational quotes that hammer home why taking consistent, focused act...

#499 What if your side hustle could one day replace your full-time career — and give you your life back in the process? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Mike Ettenberg, a former firefighter turned full-time entrepreneur and founder of Frontline Optics, a sunglasses brand built specifically for first responders. Mike shares how a childhood obsession with emergency services...

#498 Are you unknowingly undercharging for your services? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we address the crucial topic of pricing and the mindset needed to succeed in business with our guest, Robin Waite. Robin shares his journey from running a successful marketing agency to becoming "The Fearless Business Coach." He reveals why charging based on an hourly rate can be detrimental and how...

#497 What does it take to scale a franchise from zero to 300+ locations in just two years? In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined once again by Aaron Harper, founder and now Chairman of the Board at Rolling Suds — America’s first and largest power washing franchise. Aaron breaks down how he fired himself as CEO, built a national brand from scratch, and why 60–70% of their business is commerc...

#496 Wish you could peek behind the curtain of a local SEO agency? Now's your chance! In this episode, host Brien Gearin interviews James Lincoln, owner of Goodly Growth, a digital marketing company specializing in local SEO, and founder of Digital Side Hustle Academy. James shares his raw, unfiltered journey from a psychology graduate to building a successful digital agency and the lessons he lea...

#495 Would you have guessed that an ice cream sandwich could make you $10k per month? In this episode, host Brien Gearin dives into the entrepreneurial journey of Katherine O'Brien, owner of Cream Cruiser, a mobile dessert bike business in Baltimore, Maryland. Katherine shares how her creative side hustle turned into a full-time business, even after a major pandemic setback. She discusses the orig...

#494 Could an endorsement from your customers possibly be your most valuable marketing asset? Scott Warner thinks so! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Scott speaks to the power of user-generated content (UGC) in modern marketing. Founder of Gigg Media, he shares his extensive knowledge of building community-driven marketing strategies and emphasizes how every business, from musicians to i...

#493 What started with a garden hose and a vacuum is now a thriving $400K+ detailing business! In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Josh Belk, founder of Belk Detailing in Springfield, Missouri. Josh shares how he went from reselling sneakers to building a full-service car detailing company with a growing team, strong brand, and daily inbound leads. You'll hear how he uses Google, Faceboo...

#492 What if your customers aren’t the only people you should be marketing to? In this powerful episode, Rand Fishkin — legendary marketer, Moz founder, and co-founder of SparkToro — joins host Kirsten Tyrrel to bust common myths about audience research and reveal what most entrepreneurs are missing. Rand explains the difference between your customers and your audience, and why failing to understa...

#491 Did you know that Google could be delivering local leads to your doorstep? An optimized Business Profile is that powerful! In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by Buddy Rathmell, the owner of Map Winners, a digital marketing agency focused on managing Google Business Profiles. Buddy shares his expertise on why Google Business Profiles are one of the most impactful tools for local busi...

#490 What if your lesson plans could pay the bills? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Lindsay Bowden, a former high school math teacher turned top 1% seller on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). Lindsay shares how she replaced her teaching salary by selling classroom resources online — without fancy designs or tons of tech. She walks us through how TPT works, what sells best, how...

#489 What if planting flowers could grow a thriving business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Darryl Knight, founder of Front Porch Flora, to explore how he turned a seasonal idea into a subscription-based planter box business — all while holding down a full-time job as a police officer. Darryl shares the story behind his start, the logistics of scaling handcrafted arrangements,...

#488 Is boredom the key to building a multimillion-dollar empire? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with serial entrepreneur Shannon Jean, who has launched ten businesses, sold four, and learned to build wealth in totally unconventional ways — all driven by boredom and curiosity! Shannon reveals how he mastered the art of turning side hustles into thriving businesses, including the powe...

#487 What if your love for a sweet treat could bring you sweet success? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, entrepreneur Loren Castle shares how she built Sweet Loren’s into the #1 natural cookie dough brand in the country — all without compromising on ingredients or flavor. From testing recipes at NYC farmers markets to landing in Whole Foods with no packaged product, Loren walks us through t...