Millionaire University

#937 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...

#936 What if a faceless YouTube channel could become a full-time business powered by AI, automation, and a few smart systems? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin continues his conversation with entrepreneur and faceless YouTube expert Tony Lysandrides, diving deeper into the tools, strategies, and opportunities driving success in today's YouTube landscape. Tony shares how he uses...

#935 What if you could build a profitable YouTube business without ever appearing on camera? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with entrepreneur and faceless YouTube expert Tony Lysandrides to explore how creators are building full-time incomes through faceless YouTube channels. Tony breaks down the fundamentals of finding profitable niches, identifying viral content...

#934 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...

#933 What if the key to growing online isn’t becoming someone else — but finally getting comfortable being fully yourself? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Tara Williams continues her conversation with Instagram strategist and entrepreneur Michelle Gifford for an honest and inspiring discussion about personal growth, consistency, and building a meaningful brand in today’s digital world. Mi...

#932 What if the biggest thing holding entrepreneurs back online isn’t strategy — but the fear of being seen? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Tara Williams sits down with Instagram strategist and entrepreneur Michelle Gifford for a powerful conversation about confidence, identity, leadership, and what it really takes to grow a personal brand online. Michelle shares why so many women strug...

#931 Ready to discover how interactive product demos are transforming sales, onboarding, and training? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Joseph Lee, founder of Supademo, to explore how his platform helps companies replace clunky screen recordings and outdated videos with self-guided, clickable demos. Joseph shares the journey of scratching his own entrepreneurial itch, the gap he...

#930 What happens when a scrappy construction theme park lands a partnership with one of the most iconic brands on the planet? In Part 2 of our conversation with Jacob Robinson, founder of Dig World, we dig into the business side of building something truly extraordinary. Jacob pulls back the curtain on how he secured landmark corporate partnerships with Caterpillar and Dude Perfect — and the pers...

#929 What if your greatest heartbreak became the spark for your greatest dream? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we sit down with Jacob Robinson, founder of Dig World — a one-of-a-kind construction theme park where kids (and kids at heart) get behind the controls of real excavators, skid steers, boom lifts, and more. Jacob shares the deeply personal story behind the concept, rooted in his son P...

#928 Think drones are just toys or a hobby? Think again! In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Damon Darnall — better known as “The Drone Boss” — to explore how everyday people are building six- and seven-figure businesses with drones. Damon has taught over 15,000 entrepreneurs how to launch their own drone companies and more than 30,000 how to get their FAA 107 license. From real es...

#927 From push mower to tech founder, Bryan Clayton’s story is proof that small beginnings can lead to massive success! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Bryan Clayton, co-founder and CEO of GreenPal — the “Uber for lawn care.” Bryan shares how he went from mowing lawns in high school to building and selling an 8-figure landscaping company, then pivoting into tech to launch a natio...

#926 What if a simple laundromat could run itself while you sleep — and then you owned ten of them? In part two of this two-part episode, Jordan Berry of Laundromat Resource is back to dive deeper into the business side of laundromats, covering the surprising profit margins in wash-and-fold and pickup/delivery services, how to price your services for maximum return, and the wave of new technology...

#925 What if the most boring business you can think of could buy you a house across the street from the beach in Hawaii? In this first part of a two-part episode, Jordan Berry of Laundromat Resource joins us to share how he went from struggling pastor to laundromat owner — including the costly mistakes he made along the way — and breaks down everything you need to know about getting into the laund...

#924 Want to grow your business faster without relying on social media? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with podcast guesting expert Natalie Koussa to unpack how showing up on other people’s podcasts can be one of the fastest ways to grow your business. Natalie shares her journey from leveraging podcast interviews to sign more clients than through any other marketing channel, to now t...

#923 What does it really take to build a billion-dollar brand from a side-hustle idea? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, shares how a giant foam-filled beanbag he stitched together after high school sparked a 25-year entrepreneurial journey. From maxed-out credit cards and a scrappy first retail store to reinventing the furniture industry with modu...

#922 What happens when a blind chef decides the world needs better kitchen tools — and builds a six-figure business to prove it? In this episode, we sit down with Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen, who shares how she went from losing most of her vision to graduating culinary school, teaching at the Oregon Commission for the Blind, and launching an online store that now carries 125 adapt...

#921 Want to know how two sisters turned a nervous phone call into a 7-figure business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with sisters Krissy Chin and Claire VanBemmelen, the duo behind K+C Creative — a full-service web copy, strategy, and design firm for digital business owners. They share the origin story of how a simple phone call sparked their entrepreneurial journey, how they scale...

#920 What happens when a lawn care entrepreneur stops guessing and starts letting data — and AI — drive every business decision? In Part 2 of our conversation with Brandon McClellan of Central Texas Lawn Leveling, Brandon pulls back the curtain on the real numbers behind his $500K seasonal business, including how he's generated over a quarter million in revenue this year on just $1,600 in marketin...

#919 What do a former oil and gas worker, a bag of masonry sand, and a two-man crew have in common? They're the foundation of a $500,000-a-year lawn leveling business! In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Brandon McClellan of Central Texas Lawn Leveling joins us to break down exactly how he built a thriving niche service business from the ground up — literally. Brandon walks us through what lawn le...

#918 Want to launch a podcast that actually grows your business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Colin Gray, founder of Alitu and The Podcast Host, to unpack his journey from university lecturer to running one of the largest podcasting education platforms and SaaS tools in the space. Colin shares how he built his audience, pivoted from client work to education, and bootstrapped a...

#917 Ever wondered if you could turn your voice into a six-figure business? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with veteran voice actor and coach Paul Schmidt to unpack how he built a thriving six-figure career in voiceover. Paul shares his journey from radio to freelancing, why direct client outreach beats waiting on agents or casting sites, and how his background in sales and marketi...

#916 What happens when a frugal newlywed couple turns a mattress shopping headache into a multi-million dollar business? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Derek Hales, founder of NapLab, shares how his side project reviewing mattresses exploded into a data-driven empire. He walks us through the early days of testing beds in his one-bedroom apartment, building trust through transparency, an...

#915 If you've ever wondered what it really takes to buy, grow, and scale a dry cleaning business, this episode is your blueprint! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with dry cleaning veteran Ian Noble for part two of their conversation on building a successful dry cleaning operation. Ian shares what your first 90 days as a new owner should actually look like (hint: slow down before you...

#914 What happens when a frustrated mom turns a bad product review experience into a nationally recognized consumer trust brand? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Sharon Vinderine, founder of Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA), to unpack how she built one of North America’s most respected consumer certification programs. Sharon shares how her journey began on tech rooftops, evolv...

#913 What if you could get a world-class business education for less than a Netflix subscription? In this episode, hosts Justin and Tara Williams share the story behind their brand-new Millionaire University — a community-based learning platform launching June 16th at the unbelievable founding member price of just $47 for a full year. They break down the three core frameworks that drive everything...