#434 What if your favorite form of procrastination could be the key to your next million-dollar business? That’s exactly what happened to Jacques Hopkins, an electrical engineer who turned his frustration with traditional piano lessons — and his love for a better, simpler way to play — into Piano in 21 Days, an online course that has generated millions in revenue. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Jacques shares how he went from building circuits to building a thriving course business in...
Jun 01, 2025•55 min•Ep. 434
#433 What if your brain was the key to unlocking not just business success, but long-term health and happiness too? In this powerful episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Dr. Ryan Williamson — a board-certified neurologist, Navy veteran, and founder of Transcend Health — joins us to unpack the science behind intentional healthy living. Dr. Ryan shares his personal journey from treating high-performing military personnel to confronting the harsh realities of preventable chronic disease in civilian life...
May 31, 2025•49 min•Ep. 433
#432 This podcast episode features Brian Gearin interviewing Vincent Pugliese of Membership Freedom. Vincent shares his journey from being a sports photographer to founding a membership model business. He discusses his transition from doing freelance photography to starting a successful wedding photography business. However, dissatisfaction and boredom led him to find fulfillment in coaching and mentoring others through memberships. The episode delves into the benefits of membership models, incl...
May 30, 2025•57 min•Ep. 432
#431 Are you learning the right way? In Module 1: Lesson 3 of the Build My Money Machine program, host Justin Williams pulls back the curtain on the origins of our modern education system — and how it was never designed to produce entrepreneurs! From Prussian classrooms to Rockefeller’s vision for obedient workers, Justin traces how we’ve been trained to follow rules instead of chase dreams. More importantly, he shows how breaking free from this conditioning and learning through action is the ke...
May 30, 2025•27 min•Ep. 431
#430 For this session of the Millionaire University podcast, Justin and Tara discuss their three key principles for running a successful and fulfilling business: helping people, making money, and having fun. They share insights on the importance of aligning business decisions with these goals to maintain balance and avoid burnout. Through personal anecdotes, they emphasize understanding individual strengths, setting realistic goals, and continuously learning. Justin and Tara also reflect on thei...
May 29, 2025•54 min•Ep. 430
#429 Is it wrong to want to be rich? In Module 1: Lesson 2 of the Build My Money Machine program, host Justin Williams challenges the cultural beliefs that hold many people back from building true wealth. From childhood conditioning to societal messaging, this episode dives deep into the mindset shifts required to not just want wealth, but to believe you should have it. Justin shares personal stories, surprising insights, and a powerful reminder of the vital role entrepreneurs play in creating a...
May 29, 2025•24 min•Ep. 429
#428 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 com...
May 28, 2025•50 min•Ep. 428
#427 Ready to launch your business? In this powerful kickoff, host Justin Williams bring you Module 1: Lesson 1 of Millionaire University's Build My Money Machine program! In this episode, we unpack one of the most important mindsets in entrepreneurship: the belief that anyone can and should start a business and build wealth. You'll hear why this core principle is often the difference between those who succeed and those who stall out — plus a few wild stories from the road, including an unforget...
May 28, 2025•14 min•Ep. 427
#426 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 en...
May 27, 2025•47 min•Ep. 426
#425 What if your credit card points could take you farther — literally? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jay Reno, founder and CEO of Pointhound, a company revolutionizing how we use credit card points to book flights. Jay shares his entrepreneurial journey, from launching a VC-backed furniture rental startup to building Pointhound after discovering the hidden value in points most people waste. He explains how his search engine helps travelers find the best flight deals using p...
May 27, 2025•45 min•Ep. 425
#424 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 b...
May 26, 2025•52 min•Ep. 424
#423 Thinking about selling your business someday? Then you’ll want to hear this episode! Patrick Lange, owner of Business Modification Group and one of the country’s top HVAC business brokers, joins host Brien Gearin to break down what really makes a business sellable — especially in the trades. After selling over 140 companies, Patrick shares why hiding profits might save you on taxes but can kill your valuation, how to build a trades business buyers will actually want, and what to expect duri...
May 26, 2025•56 min•Ep. 423
#422 How do you grow a t-shirt hustle from your parents’ basement into a $6 million brand? Today’s guest, Tom Rauen, did just that! As the founder of 1-800-Tshirts, Tom shares how he scaled his custom apparel business from a local screen printing startup into a national brand — without relying on paid advertising. Hosted by Brien Gearin, this episode dives into how Tom partnered with his mom as his first employee, figured out when to wear multiple hats versus hire help, and used outside-the-box ...
May 25, 2025•48 min•Ep. 422
#421 What if scaling your business didn’t require a marketing degree — just the right systems and mindset? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, about how he built a multi-million dollar consulting company from the ground up — without a traditional marketing background. Phil shares his unconventional journey from working at Enterprise Rent-A-Car to living in a school bus, to eventually helping home service businesses scale fast with a unique ble...
May 24, 2025•46 min•Ep. 421
#420 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 val...
May 23, 2025•55 min•Ep. 420
#419 What if your unruly dog could unlock a six-figure business? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Ryan Wimpey from Tip Top K9 to hear how rescuing a misbehaving pup led him to launch a nationwide dog training franchise with 24 locations and counting. He shares how he went from backyard hustle to full-blown CEO, why he believes training humans is just as important as training dogs, and how he built an admin team that now handles everything from billing to booking across ...
May 23, 2025•51 min•Ep. 419
#418 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 i...
May 22, 2025•58 min•Ep. 418
#417 What if you could actually remove fake or damaging reviews from your Amazon listings? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Shane Barker — longtime entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and founder of TraceFuse — to uncover how he cracked the code on Amazon review removal after two years of relentless testing. Shane shares his wild journey, including how he built a performance-based SaaS company that’s helped over 500 clients delete 13,000+ harmful reviews — saving Pr...
May 22, 2025•52 min•Ep. 417
#416 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 ...
May 21, 2025•45 min•Ep. 416
#415 Ever thought about writing a book to grow your brand or business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Libby Gill — executive coach, author of You Unstuck, and former head of communications at Turner Broadcasting and Universal. Libby shares her journey from corporate leader to bestselling author, revealing how writing books helped launch her coaching and speaking business. She breaks down the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing, when and why to write ...
May 21, 2025•43 min•Ep. 415
#414 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 t...
May 20, 2025•56 min•Ep. 414
#413 What if one conversation could help you finally get unstuck? In this episode, host Justin Williams shares a powerful one-on-one coaching call with listener Mike Bowman — a seasoned executive ready to stop building other people's businesses and start his own. From wrestling with too many options to narrowing down a clear, executable path, this live session dives into what holds most aspiring entrepreneurs back and how to break through. Whether you're debating between launching a startup or b...
May 20, 2025•32 min•Ep. 413
#412 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 indu...
May 19, 2025•54 min•Ep. 412
#411 What does it take to build a business from the ground up that actually helps small businesses survive and thrive in a world dominated by Amazon? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with serial entrepreneur Adam Haber, co-founder and CEO of Trellus, a same-day delivery platform designed to help local retailers compete with big-box giants. Adam shares how his journey from trading pits to tech startups led him to this mission-driven venture, how he went door to door to validate his ...
May 19, 2025•53 min•Ep. 411
#410 What if your next big business move came from discovering a product no one else has seen? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by longtime entrepreneur Paul Baron, founder of The Wall Printer. At 73 years old, Paul shares the lessons learned across decades of business ownership — starting in sales and evolving into launching innovative foreign products in the U.S. market. You’ll hear how he built a company that sells large-format vertical printing machines while empowering...
May 18, 2025•52 min•Ep. 410
#409 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 and business owners to become more profitable, buy back time, and effectively sc...
May 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 409
#408 What happens when you spot a tech shift before everyone else? Ron Stefanski did just that! When ChatGPT hit the scene, Ron saw the writing on the wall and quickly sold his entire portfolio of niche websites — dodging the fallout that crushed others in his space. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Ron shares his journey from corporate marketer to self-taught online entrepreneur, revealing how he built, scaled, and sold multiple content sites, including a top-ranking job resource for f...
May 17, 2025•52 min•Ep. 408
#407 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 his journey from joining the National Guard to becoming a full-time mil...
May 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 407
#406 AI is radically changing how fast entrepreneurs can build authority and personal brands — and this episode is packed with actionable proof! Host Kirsten Tyrrel interviews Mike Koenigs, a serial entrepreneur, digital marketing pioneer, and creator of groundbreaking tools, who joins us to share how he's using AI to collapse the speed of trust, build entire brands in just a week, and empower experts to launch books, products, and offers at lightning speed. We dive into his personal story of bo...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 406
#405 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 highlights the significance of breaking out of comfort ...
May 15, 2025•37 min•Ep. 405
