#314 In this episode, we're speaking with Josh Piepmeier of Meriwether SEO, about the fundamental principles of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)! SEO is such a point of confusion or contention for many of us and Josh helps us simplify the concept and shares his 5 steps for SEO success with your business website. So let's demystify and learn the basics of SEO...buckle up! (Original Air Date - 12/14/23) What we discuss with Josh: + Introduction and Overview of the Podcast + Understanding SEO with ...
Apr 01, 2025•46 min•Ep. 314
#313 Is your paycheck secretly keeping you from living the life you want? In this powerful first episode of a three-part series hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Jeff Farrer shares his incredible journey from a successful academic career to becoming an entrepreneur. Jeff opens up about the moment he realized his high-paying job was draining his creative energy and preventing him from living the life he truly wanted. He explains how he and his wife took a leap of faith, navigated the challenges of financ...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 313
#312 In this episode, Kirsten Tyrrel interviews Jorja Leavitt Co-Founder of Sharetown.com Sharetown is a platform that facilitates the return of bulky items by redistributing them back into the local community. Saving time and money for all parties involved. Jorja shares her story of how she began her entrepreneurial journey and how she was able to start multiple successful businesses and how Sharetown "Accidentally" created their own market. She shares her simple philosophy on business success ...
Mar 31, 2025•53 min•Ep. 312
#311 From $120,000 in debt to millionaire by 40 — how did he do it? In this episode, cross-posted from The Personal Finance Podcast, Justin Williams sits down with host Andrew Giancola to share his incredible journey from being $120,000 in debt to achieving financial independence by the age of 40. Justin opens up about the challenges he faced after dropping out of college with one semester left, how he built a successful business, and the pivotal moment when he turned his financial situation aro...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 311
#310 In this episode, Justin Williams talks to Jason and Pili Yarusi about their journey and experiences in the world of commercial real estate investing. The Yarusi's began working in the restaurant and bar industry, moved to house moving and flipping, before venturing into large-scale multifamily investing back in 2016 and have since acquired a significant real estate portfolio. They discuss how to make the transition from single-family homes to apartment buildings and share insights into esta...
Mar 30, 2025•45 min•Ep. 310
#309 Want to make money from your podcast — even with a small audience? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Doug Sandler, the founder of Turnkey Productions and host of the Nice Guys on Business podcast. Doug shares his journey from writing a book to accidentally launching a successful podcast business that has produced over 1,600 episodes and generated millions in revenue. They dive deep into the real strategies behind podcast monetization, including the "Guest to Gold" method — t...
Mar 30, 2025•47 min•Ep. 309
#308 In this episode, Justin Williams and Derrick Williams explore strategies for getting the most out of passive investments and maximizing tax savings on investment and income returns. They also share personal experiences and lessons learned from various investment opportunities, particularly in real estate. They delve into the importance of due diligence in investing, utilizing tax benefits, depreciation, syndications, and 1031 exchanges. Throughout the discussion, caution is emphasized on th...
Mar 29, 2025•43 min•Ep. 308
#307 Feeling like you're constantly putting out fires and never have enough time? In this episode, host Brien Gearin welcomes back Chris Hillier—entrepreneur, adjunct professor, and author of It’s About Time. Chris dives into the critical topic of time management for entrepreneurs, sharing why constant urgency might signal poor planning and how time blocking can help reclaim control over your schedule. He breaks down actionable strategies like creating a time log, prioritizing tasks, and setting...
Mar 29, 2025•44 min•Ep. 307
#306 In this episode from the Millionaire University, Tara Williams opens up about her successful journey that took her from earning $40,000 a year to making a seven-figure income as an entrepreneur. By building and selling businesses, Tara and her husband Justin have been able to afford both financial stability and lifestyle flexibility, even allowing them to travel the world with their children while conducting their latest venture, Millionaire University, a platform created to educate and ins...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 306
#305 Want to know how to buy million-dollar apartment buildings using other people’s money? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with multifamily syndication expert Charles Seaman, host of the Master Passive Income podcast. Charles shares his journey from being a bank teller to becoming a successful syndicator, raising capital for multi-million dollar real estate deals. He breaks down how multifamily syndication works, the risks involved, and how to structure deals to maximize returns. I...
Mar 28, 2025•37 min•Ep. 305
#304 Copywriting is an AMAZING option for starting your own work-from-home, freedom-fulfilling job, but not enough people know about it! Copywriting is everywhere and utilized in some fashion by EVERY company (even if we don't realize it). There are so many different avenues in copywriting -- different ways to leave your mark and do incredible work for so many different people, companies, or brands. In this episode, we are joined by professional copywriter Sara Estes, the head copywriter at Stor...
Mar 27, 2025•45 min•Ep. 304
#303 In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Bobby Hoyt, the founder of Millennial Money Man and co-founder of Laptop Empires, now part of the larger Stellar Brands umbrella. Bobby shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey — from being a miserable high school band director to building a thriving online business empire. He opens up about the early struggles, including quitting his job cold turkey with no solid plan, and how he ultimately built a successful blog, launched a six-figur...
Mar 27, 2025•52 min•Ep. 303
#302 One of my favorite strategies is to either use software in an existing business or start and sell a software or SaaS product of your own. The possibilities are ENDLESS! In this lesson, I speak with my good friend and business partner Trey Richards, who is one of the best software developers and just all around one of the smartest people I know and we discussed how to use software to either start a business or grow an existing business. Check it out! (Original Air Date - 11/2/23) What we dis...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 302
#301 Are you sabotaging your success without even realizing it? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with John Miller, author of QBQ: The Question Behind the Question, to dive deep into the importance of personal accountability in business and life. John shares how the right questions can shift your mindset, eliminate blame, and increase productivity. They discuss why procrastination isn’t always about delaying action — it’s often about focusing on the wrong tasks — and how taking person...
Mar 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 301
#300 In the world of marketing, there are countless strategies and tactics at your disposal, each promising a path to success. In this episode, we dive into a unique and highly effective approach: leveraging quizzes to grow your business! I recently chatted with my good friend and fellow entrepreneur, Kirsten Tyrrel, about her secret sauce for making quizzes go viral on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest. But first, you might be thinking, why quizzes? According to Riddle.com, quizze...
Mar 25, 2025•32 min•Ep. 300
#299 Is your website working for you — or just sitting there collecting digital dust? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Hope Trory breaks down how to turn your website from a static digital business card into a 24/7 lead-generating machine. She shares actionable strategies for creating clear messaging, understanding your audience’s needs, and building a smooth customer journey that converts visitors into clients. Hope also explains how to gather market research, craft targeted offers, an...
Mar 25, 2025•58 min•Ep. 299
#298 In this episode, Aaron Hale interviews me. I share our origin story and the vision of Millionaire University. I share my perspective on picking an avatar and target audiences, and the importance of just taking action. We discuss the Perfect Curriculum for young future entrepreneurs and talk about how to motivate kids toward entrepreneurship. (Original Air Date - 10/19/23) What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Introduction and Thoughts on Hybrid Education + Traveling in Australia: Firs...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 298
#297 What if a simple TikTok video filmed by a seven-year-old could launch a million-dollar business? Or lead to a deal on Shark Tank? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Justin Baer, the founder and CEO of Collars & Co., a Mark Cuban-backed menswear brand that's changing how professional men dress. Justin takes us behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial journey — from the initial idea sparked during COVID to scaling the business into a full menswear line. He shares how a si...
Mar 24, 2025•58 min•Ep. 297
#296 One of the greatest luxuries in life is the ability to make decisions. And the great thing about making decisions is that the more you make them and the more willing you are to learn from them, the better you get at making the right ones. Thus improving the results you get out of life...putting you more in line with the lifestyle you desire to live. Now yes, no one has full control over how life turns out exactly, that's what keeps it exciting, but you can set yourself up for better options...
Mar 23, 2025•52 min•Ep. 296
#295 Want to turn your fitness passion into a six-figure business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Marcus Gates, founder of Thriving Lives Fitness — an online nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle coaching business. Marcus shares his journey from college athlete and PE teacher to successful online coach, building a thriving six-figure business with a roster of over 100 clients. He opens up about the challenges of transitioning from teaching to entrepreneurship, how he built a susta...
Mar 23, 2025•48 min•Ep. 295
#294 In today's episode, we will discuss 15 side hustles that you can start today with little to no money! I've never really loved the term "side hustle" I don't love the word hustle and don't buy into hustle culture. And the word side hustle to me has always implied something you kinda did on the side and didn't take too seriously. But my perspective on this term has changed somewhere recently. A few months ago I started listening to a podcast called The Side Hustle Show with Nick Loper. The co...
Mar 22, 2025•52 min•Ep. 294
#293 Would you rather work for a jerk who offers clarity or a nice boss who leaves you in the dark? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jacob Karnes, founder of Waves Business Coaching and author of Master Your First Job. Jacob shares valuable insights from his 10 years at Chick-fil-A, where he learned the importance of leadership, clarity, and managing people effectively. He explains why the most important quality for a leader is providing clarity — and why employees would rather ...
Mar 22, 2025•38 min•Ep. 293
#292 This lesson is a real-life coaching call I have with a young soon-to-be father named James Metcalf Jr. In episode 37, I spoke with James about starting his own business and he recently reached out to me with some struggles he's been having. We often hear people say "Just take action" but just taking action won't get you the results you want unless it's the right kind of action. In this episode, you'll hear me shoot it on what James needs to do if he wants to succeed with his business. It's ...
Mar 21, 2025•50 min•Ep. 292
#291 What would you do if you had $100K in the bank — quit your job, start a business, or finally take that dream trip? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Tori Dunlap, internationally recognized money and career expert, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Her First $100K. After saving $100K by the age of 25, Tori quit her corporate job to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable tools to take control of their money. Tori opens up about how havin...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 291
#290 Today's episode is called Build The Machine. Owning our own business is great, but if you don't work towards building it in a way that it can work without you always being 100% involved, it can sometimes become more like a job that never goes away. In today's episode, we talk about the importance of building the machine and how I wasn't taking my own advice, and how it bit me in the butt. (Original Air Date - 9/21/23) What Justin discusses in today's episode: + Introduction to Building the ...
Mar 20, 2025•43 min•Ep. 290
#289 What if everything you’ve been told about your brain’s limits is wrong? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're diving deep into the science of neuroplasticity with cognitive expert Tara Bonner. For years, we've been told that our brains are fixed — that our capacity to learn and grow is limited by the time we reach adulthood. But science now tells a different story. Tara explains how neuroplasticity — our brain's ability to form new pathways — can transform not just how we learn bu...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 289
#288 I love being married to my husband and his big entrepreneurial personality and dreams. Has it been easy? No. Has he challenged me in ways I never dreamed of? Of course. Has he pushed me out of my comfort zone more times than I can count? Definitely. But do I love who I am today because of the risks we've taken and the life we've created together? You know it. But man I could have used some tips before we started our first business together. So here are 20 tips for you, to help you thrive wh...
Mar 19, 2025•53 min•Ep. 288
#287 What if the key to real estate success isn’t just the property — but your tenant? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Sean O'Dowd, founder of Scholastic Capital, a real estate firm specializing in buying homes in top-tier school districts and renting them to families with high school-age kids. Sean shares his fascinating journey from growing up in Chicago and moving 22 times, to discovering the untapped potential in real estate investing within high-demand school districts. He...
Mar 19, 2025•43 min•Ep. 287
#286 Fail forward FAST! In this episode, we talk about the power of taking fast effective action which is by far the number one thing that allows successful business owners to succeed and holds back those who aren't getting the results they want. We'll take you behind the scenes of a real-life situation where Brogan and Tyson have recently taken fast effective action for us here at Millionaire University. Sometimes we hear about taking fast effective action but it's one thing hearing it and anot...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 286
#285 Tired of the corporate grind and wondering how to replace your paycheck with cash flow? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Brian Luebben, founder of Action Academy, to share his journey from high-level corporate sales to financial freedom and full-time world travel. Brian breaks down the three levels of clarity needed to escape the 9-5, why security and freedom don’t go hand in hand, and how buying businesses can accelerate your path to financial independence. He also reveals...
Mar 18, 2025•50 min•Ep. 285
