In this episode of Millionaire University, special guest Tony Lysandrides shares his revolutionary approach to building and monetizing faceless YouTube channels. Tony outlines a step-by-step process to leverage YouTube’s vast audience to generate significant revenue without ever showing your face. The discussion covers essential stages such as ideation, scripting, voiceover, video editing, and thumbnail creation. Tony emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience, trends, and competit...
Jun 26, 2024•50 min•Ep. 134
In this episode of Millionaire University, Kirsten interviews Lou Rice, the co-founder of Strapsicle, who shares her journey of creating and marketing the world's most comfortable Kindle accessory. Lou discusses the challenges she faced, how she managed to balance a newborn and a startup during a lockdown, and the importance of having a strong brand identity. She details her use of influencer marketing and the shift from manual labor to outsourcing, providing valuable insights for future entrepr...
Jun 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 133
Our host Brian Gearin interviews Chris Brown, owner of 'Signs of Good' to discuss how he achieved financial freedom through his nearly passive billboard company. Chris shares his inspiring journey of establishing a successful billboard company while working a day job. Starting in 2011, he grew his side hustle into a thriving business generating over $30,000 per month, leading to his financial freedom and early retirement at 42. Chris reveals the process of acquiring and building lucrative billbo...
Jun 21, 2024•52 min•Ep. 132
From corporate real estate to custom cabinetry, Alex Forbes story is a testament to diving headfirst into your dreams and coming out on top. Alex, Founder of Lane 17 Cabinet Co, turned a hobby into a booming business. He shares his journey from a frustrating career in commercial real estate brokerage to founding a flourishing custom cabinetry business. Learn how Alex harnessed his woodworking passion and overcame numerous challenges to grow his business, even during a pandemic. Discover valuable...
Jun 19, 2024•55 min•Ep. 126
Ever thought college essays could be your golden ticket? Join host Brien Gearin and Carter Osborne, the mastermind behind a six-figure college essay tutoring empire. Carter spills the beans on how he turned a side hustle into a booming business, all while dodging pre-calc nightmares and SAT tutoring horrors. Discover his secret sauce for snagging clients, why he ditched traditional marketing, and how AI isn't stealing his thunder—yet. Packed with laughs and lightbulb moments, this episode is you...
Jun 17, 2024•58 min•Ep. 130
Kirsten interviews JoJo Struebing, an entrepreneur with a rich background in creating and managing brick-and-mortar businesses. The discussion explores things you should consider for starting a traditional business model, including location selection, market research, funding options, and creating a unique customer experience. JoJo shares her journey from corporate sales to owning and franchising a float therapy studio, emphasizing the importance of thorough planning and flexibility. Real-life l...
Jun 14, 2024•40 min•Ep. 129
How a former PGA Golf Pro turned successful entrepreneur and founder of Hoppin', one of the fastest growing taprooms on the market. In this episode of the Millionaire University Podcast, Brien Gearin dives into the fascinating world of self-serve bars with Rich Moyer, the entrepreneurial force behind Hoppin' Brands. Rich shares his journey from a PGA Golf Pro to a successful business owner, discussing the evolution, mechanics, and benefits of his unique taproom concept that has expanded to 11 ci...
Jun 12, 2024•45 min•Ep. 128
55 Airbnbs, 17 flights, $1,400 in speeding tickets in Australia, are just some of the many things we experienced on our 9-month trip around the world. Join us in a lively and detailed recount of our nine-month trip around the world, exploring various countries, cultures, and experiences with our family. From go-karting in New Zealand to skiing in Zermatt and snorkeling in Tahiti, we share the highs and the lows and the tips and tricks after taking a leap of faith to sell everything we had to exp...
Jun 10, 2024•56 min
Are you the typical business owner who dreads doing taxes when it comes to your business? Then this episode is for you. Host Erik Fisher interviews Jeff Trapp, founder of Tax Planning Pros, about ways to maximize your tax write-offs, how to maintain good records to ensure you avoid IRS scrutiny, and what to do if you are audited. We'll also discuss investing, how to prep your taxes if you're selling your business and we'll also clue you in on one of the biggest tax deductions most people are NOT...
Jun 07, 2024•47 min•Ep. 126
Building a lucrative income stream through vending machines is the discussion for today's podcast. Mike Hoffman from mrpassive.com shares how he transitioned from a career in sports science and real estate to managing 25 vending machines that yield significant monthly profits. The conversation covers the initial investment, operational strategies, and the high profitability of vending machines compared to stocks and real estate. Mike also emphasizes the growing potential of the vending industry,...
Jun 05, 2024•54 min•Ep. 125
One of the reasons people get hung up on starting a business is that they think they need to have this big, crazy, original idea. That's just not the case. There are a million ways to make a million dollars. All you need is one simple idea and you're probably much closer than you think. In this episode, Justin and Tara cover the six different ways to come up with YOUR big idea. (Original Air Date - 2/17/23) What we discuss with Justin and Tara: + Welcome to Millionaire University + The Big Idea:...
Jun 03, 2024•26 min•Ep. 124
The Only 3 Things Every Business Needs with Justin and Tara Williams (Replay) Starting a business isn't easy, but it's not that hard either. One of the reasons some business owners struggle is that they get easily distracted with things that have little to no impact on their business. In this episode, we discuss the only 3 things that really matter in your business. This will be critical to understand as you grow your business. (Original Air Date - 2/16/23) What we discuss with Justin and Tara: ...
May 31, 2024•13 min•Ep. 123
Mastering AI to Elevate Your Business with Menekse Stewart In this episode of the Millionaire University podcast, Kirsten delves into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business with guest expert Menekse Stewart. Stewart, a seasoned professional in digital marketing and online business, offers deep insights into the evolution of AI, particularly generative AI, and its substantial impact on content creation, marketing strategies, and customer engagement. She dives into pr...
May 29, 2024•41 min•Ep. 122
How One Artist Took Her Love For Art and Turned It into a Successful Business In this episode of the Millionaire University Podcast, host Brien Gearin talks with Ashton Rodenhiser, the owner of Minds Eye Creative, about the innovative business of sketchnoting. Ashton shares her journey from childhood creativity through the challenges of choosing a career path. She discusses the ups and downs of being a creative entrepreneur and how she translates complex words into art. Ashton also touches on as...
May 27, 2024•52 min•Ep. 121
How to Scale Your Business by Leveraging the Global Talent Pool with Mike O'Connor In this episode of the Millionaire University podcast, host Brien Gearin talks with Mike O'Connor, founder and CEO of Nexus Point. Mike shares his journey from a traditional corporate path to becoming an entrepreneur, emphasizing the pivotal role that international assistant talent played in scaling his businesses. The discussion covers the benefits of hiring international talent as a strategy for entrepreneurs an...
May 24, 2024•40 min•Ep. 120
Shifting Mindsets: Winning Life’s Battles through Positivity with Mike Oster In this episode of the Millionaire University Podcast, host Brien Gearin engages with Mike Oster, a Brigadier General, business owner, and author, to discuss the profound impact of maintaining a positive attitude, especially in relation to business building and personal growth. Oster shares his extensive military background, emphasizing lessons learned from leadership and the importance of a positive mindset. He unveils...
May 22, 2024•37 min•Ep. 119
Our Plan To Go From $0 to $100,000/Month From Podcast Sponsorships in 12 Months - Part 2 In this episode, Justin Williams, provides an update on MU's ambitious goal of making $100,000 per month through podcast sponsorships. Justin shares the challenges, lessons, and successes encountered over the past year, including overcoming dismal initial downloads, the 'trough of sorrow,' and strategies for growing their audience. He emphasizes the importance of creating a break-even funnel, investing in gr...
May 20, 2024•51 min•Ep. 118
The Truth Most Ad Agencies Don't Share with Jason Wojo In this episode of Millionaire University, Kirsten hosts Jason Wojo, who shares his transformation from flipping Pokemon cards to establishing a successful digital marketing agency. Wojo details critical insights on creating high-selling offers, the importance of ad diversity beyond Facebook, and transitioning from solopreneurship to leading a full-scale agency. He emphasizes solving belief system issues with action over motivation and highl...
May 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 117
Bouncing Back: A Masterclass in Resilience and Rebuilding In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Jason Roberts, an accomplished entrepreneur renowned for establishing an impressive 11 million-dollar businesses. Their conversation delves deep into Jason's journey of triumphs, setbacks, and the evolution of his definition of success, emphasizing the significance of maintaining life balance amidst entrepreneurial pursuits. Jason candidly shares his early motivations, stemming from a desire to upli...
May 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 116
Growth Mindset for Entrepreneurs with ST Rappaport In this episode of the Millionaire University podcast, host Brien Gearin speaks with ST Rappaport, a brain engineer who specializes in helping ADHD entrepreneurs optimize their brain to elevate their business. Rappaport, with her unique background transitioning from a photographer to a brain trainer due to personal challenges, explains the essence of a growth mindset, inspired by Carol Dweck's research. A growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed mi...
May 13, 2024•36 min•Ep. 115
Thinking Time: The Secret Weapon of Successful Entrepreneurs with Matt Drinkhahn In this episode of the Millionaire University podcast, host Brian Gearin welcomes Matt Drinkhahn, an executive coach and host of the Eternal Optimist Podcast, to discuss the transformative power of 'thinking time'. Drinkon credits this practice, inspired by Keith Cunningham’s method from 'The Road Less Stupid', as a key driver behind his success in becoming a millionaire and sustaining business growth. He explains t...
May 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 114
Retention and Revenue Scaling with Brigham Dallas In this episode, Brigham Dallas shares his unique entrepreneurial journey and the lessons learned while scaling Hello Sugar to a whopping 89 units. From employee retention strategies, the impact of company culture, to the advantages of technology such as AI in the workplace, Dallas shares it all. He also shares the critical role of leadership, savvy financial management, and the art of selecting the right partnerships and customers to nurture gro...
May 08, 2024•41 min•Ep. 113
The Bold Choice: Unleashing Your Inner Power for Entrepreneurial Success with Brent Perkins In this captivating episode of the Millionaire University Podcast, host Brien Gearin delves deep into a conversation with guest, Brent Perkins, founder of 3X Bold and author of 'Paper Cuts: The Art of Self Delusion'. They explore the transformative journey of embracing authenticity, making bold choices, and cultivating inner peace to foster significant outer influence in one’s life and business. Drawing f...
May 06, 2024•37 min•Ep. 112
Franchise Myths Debunked with David Montanez In this episode, we're excited to share a conversation with David Montanez, an expert in the franchise industry. We discuss common misconceptions about franchises and explore why systems and processes are critical in building a successful business model. David will guide us through topics like the unexpected benefits of franchising, which include reduced risk and access to extensive support networks, various types of franchises, David's four key compo...
May 03, 2024•41 min•Ep. 111
Real Estate Revolution: Adam Zach's Strategy for Empowering Homebuyers and Investors In this episode of the Millionaire University Podcast, host Brian Gearin talks with guest Adam Zach, the owner of Home Equity Partner, a business innovating in the real estate industry by creating rent-to-own opportunities for those unable to secure traditional home loans. Adam shares his journey from being a W2 employee to diving into entrepreneurship and real estate investing. He explains the concept of shared...
May 01, 2024•47 min•Ep. 110
The Business of Buying Businesses with Jaryd Krause In this episode of Millionaire University, we meet Jaryd, a former plumber from Australia turned successful online entrepreneur. Through his platform, Buying Online Businesses, Jaryd shares his journey from initial failures with a travel blog and e-commerce venture to finding success and freedom by purchasing existing online businesses. He emphasizes the importance of due diligence when acquiring online ventures, offers insights into various bu...
Apr 29, 2024•47 min•Ep. 109
Mastering Time Using Virtual Assistants with Robert Levin This episode of Millionaire University, hosted by Erik Fisher, he chats with Robert Levin, Co-Founder and Chairman of Work Better Now. They chat about Robert's personal journey from CPA to media company founder, to the visionary behind Work Better Now, the strategic benefits of sourcing talent from Latin America and how it aligns with US work culture and time zones, successful empowerment of remote assistants, the essential nature of AI i...
Apr 26, 2024•37 min•Ep. 108
Alternative Education and Raising Entrepreneurial Kids with Vlad and Emma Sadovskiy - Part 2 of 2 In this episode, we continue our conversation and inspiring story of Vlad Sadovskiy joined by his daughter, Emma. Vlad shares his experiences as a first-generation immigrant and an entrepreneur, while Emma provides refreshing insights as a young high school student. They discuss Emma's accelerated path through high school, her passion for photography, and her thoughts on the traditional education sy...
Apr 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 107
Empowering Small Businesses in the New Financial Landscape with Vlad Sadovskiy - Part 1 of 2 In this episode of Millionaire University, host EriK Fisher chats with Vlad Sadovskiy, CEO of the digital bank Netevia, about how the financial landscape has evolved for small businesses post-COVID. They cover the importance of businesses being adaptable in accepting various payment methods and highlight the trust relationship between small businesses and their customers. Vlad shares his unique entry int...
Apr 22, 2024•27 min•Ep. 106
Debt-Free Dreams: Mastering the SHRED Method for Financial Freedom with Adam Carroll - Part 3 of 3 In this final episode of our three-part series with financial expert Adam Carroll, we're exploring innovative strategies for achieving financial freedom. Carroll introduces us to his groundbreaking "SHRED method," a system designed to accelerate the payoff of mortgages and high-interest debt using bank systems and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) effectively. He stresses the importance of unders...
Apr 19, 2024•43 min•Ep. 105
