Millionaire University

#912 Want to land more podcast interviews and pitch like a pro? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Parker Olson, co-founder of PodPitch, to explore the intersection of automation, podcasting, and entrepreneurship. Parker shares how his tool helps experts and businesses get booked on the right shows through AI-powered outreach — and reveals the common mistakes people make when tryi...

#911 If you thought Part 1 was packed with value, Part 2 takes it even further! In this conclusion to our 2-part series, host Brien Gearin continues his conversation with Corey Ganim — host of the "Build with AI" podcast and owner of Return My Time — diving into the final three pillars of his AI Operating System: Finance, Operations, and Intelligence. Corey introduces the Weekly P&L One-Pager, a s...

#910 If your business is growing but you are the bottleneck, this episode will change the way you work forever! In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Corey Ganim — host of the "Build with AI" podcast and owner of Return My Time — to break down his AI Operating System, a practical framework for installing AI into every part of your business so you can scale without hiri...

#909 What does it take to grow a multi-million dollar service business from the ground up? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Serge Rochon, founder of Complete Windows & Doors, to unpack how he built a thriving home renovation company over the past 13 years — starting solo and scaling to a 25+ person team. Serge shares the lessons learned from cold-calling and canvassing his way t...

#908 From law to lattice crusts, Dini McCullough Amozurrutia left her legal career to pursue a pandemic-born pie business — and never looked back! In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with the founder of Dini’s Divine Pies about her leap from legal aid to full-time baker, how she launched at a winery on Mother’s Day with zero culinary background, and the grassroots growth that’s turned her int...

#907 What does it actually take to turn a cold email into a media feature — and then turn that feature into a lasting relationship? In part two of this two-part episode, Carter Osborne picks up where he left off, diving deep into the craft of pitching reporters the right way. Carter explains why templates are the enemy of a great pitch, how to tailor your outreach to each reporter's specific beat,...

#906 What if the most powerful lead generation tool for your business costs absolutely nothing? In part one of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with college admissions consultant and former PR professional Carter Osborne, who shares how he spent four years juggling two full-time jobs before making the leap to run his own business — and how he used strategic media relations to fue...

#905 Want to build a 7-figure e-commerce business without holding inventory? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Ben Knegendorf, co-founder of Dropship Breakthru, to unpack how he went from stacking dog food at Walmart to running and selling multiple high-ticket dropshipping stores. Ben shares how he overcame fear and self-doubt, built his first store, and scaled into multiple 6- and...

#904 Ready to stack your way to side hustle success? In this jam-packed episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Christine Schaub — author of Queen of the Side Hustle — to unpack how she turned six different income streams into one cohesive business. From concierge piano lessons and professional dog sitting to catering luxe in-home events, writing bestselling books, and even hosting a YouTube sho...

#903 Most founders think revenue equals readiness — but scaling too early is one of the fastest ways to kill a business. In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Mark Roberge — fourth employee at HubSpot, Harvard Business School professor, co-founder and managing partner at Stage2 Capital, and investor in 200+ companies — to break down exactly when and how to scale revenue. Mark explains...

#902 Think you need decades of experience to build a high-revenue business? Think again! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with 21-year-old Jack Leimbach, founder of Tiger Window Cleaning in Auburn, Alabama — a college-student-run service pulling in $30K+ months. Jack shares how he turned a $200 Amazon squeegee kit into a thriving business by mastering door-to-door sales, leveraging Tik...

#901 What happens after you build something that actually works — and how do you keep growing when you're the one everyone looks to for answers? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Tara Williams continues her conversation with relationship expert Stacey Martino, diving into the behind-the-scenes reality of running a business alongside your spouse, the personal work that never really stops, and why...

#900 What does it take to go from a burnt-out accountant with a crumbling marriage to building a relationship coaching company with a 1% divorce rate? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Tara Williams sits down with Stacey Martino, co-founder of the Relationship Development Organization, who shares how she accidentally saved her own marriage — and how that personal breakthrough eventually bec...

#899 Want to build a thriving Google Ads agency with real results? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Shri Kanase, founder of Yoru Marketing and YouTube educator, to unpack how he built a 7-figure agency rooted in real e-commerce experience. Shri shares his journey from dropshipping in high school to scaling high-ROAS Google and Bing ad campaigns for brands doing $50K+/mo. He breaks...

#898 Want to sound like yourself and sell like a pro? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel dives deep with brand voice expert Justin Blackman to explore how to write copy that converts without losing your authenticity. Justin shares why good copy in the wrong voice can tank trust, how to quantify brand voice using tone, vocabulary, and cadence, and why your personal brand should be a curated net,...

#897 What does it actually look like to own and operate a thriving franchise — and how much can you really make? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin continues his conversation with franchise expert Greg Mohr, diving into real-world examples of successful franchisees, including a wife who won Rookie of the Year in her first year running an electrical services franchise. Greg break...

#896 What if buying a business with a proven roadmap to profit was more accessible than you ever imagined? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with franchise expert Greg Mohr to break down everything you need to know about investing in a franchise. Greg explains why franchising can get you to your goals two to three years faster than starting from scratch, what personal...

#895 Ready for a reset that goes deeper than your average vacation? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with serial entrepreneur David Schafran, founder of Somoloco — a one-of-a-kind salsa dance immersion company operating in Medellín, Colombia. David shares how he went from launching a venture-backed medtech startup to following his joy and building a high-margin, spiritually fulfilling...

#894 What happens after you buy the business — and what Joy wishes she knew before day one? In part 2 of this two-part episode, Joy Owens and host Brien Gearin dive into the post-purchase reality of running a multi-million dollar travel agency, including how Joy waited six months to notify clients of the ownership change (and lost virtually zero customers in the process), how she navigated her fir...

#893 From teacher to travel agency owner — with zero business experience and only 10% down! In part 1 of this two-part episode, Joy Owens joins host Brien Gearin to share exactly how she and her husband bought a multi-million dollar travel agency with no prior business experience, no industry background, and an SBA loan that almost didn't happen. Joy breaks down how the opportunity fell into her l...

#892 Want to scale your business without chasing constant expansion? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Corby Felsher and Luisa McGrath, the powerhouse duo behind a $3M+ residential cleaning company built on simplicity, systems, and staying small to grow big. They reveal how focusing on one neighborhood, ditching phones for email-only communication, and streamlining services helpe...

#891 What if the key to better decisions, less stress, and more fulfillment in your business isn’t working harder — but learning how to regulate your internal state in real time? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin continues his conversation with coach Rachel Zurer, diving deeper into the practical application of nervous system awareness for entrepreneurs. Rachel shares how to re...

#890 What if the real reason you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled in your business has nothing to do with your strategy — and everything to do with what’s happening inside your body? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with coach Rachel Zurer to explore the powerful (and often overlooked) role the nervous system plays in entrepreneurial success and fulfillment. R...

#889 Want to turn overlooked opportunities into serious profit? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with returning guest Shannon Jean — serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and bestselling author — for a masterclass on turning overlooked opportunities into cold, hard cash. Shannon breaks down practical strategies for buying excess inventory, customer returns, and scratch‑and‑dent products at p...

#888 Dreaming of getting paid to travel the world? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Ralph Velasco, a seasoned tour organizer who’s spent over 17 years building a business leading unique travel experiences across six continents. Ralph shares how he turned his passion for photography and cultural exploration into a thriving career, why “travel deep, not wide” is his new mot...