#464 Want to sell physical products without stocking inventory? In this episode, Brien Gearin talks with entrepreneur Kris McCauley about how he built a successful dropshipping business on platforms like TikTok, Walmart, and eBay. Kris shares his secrets for starting with minimal investment, automating processes, and finding winning products. They also discuss the power of influencer marketing on TikTok and the challenges of staying profitable in a fast-changing market. Whether you're new to e-c...
Jun 20, 2025•52 min•Ep. 464
#463 What if helping babies sleep better could be the key to building your dream business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jayne Havens — founder of Snooze Fest and the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management — to explore how a passion project turned into a six-figure virtual business. Jayne shares how her own parenting challenges led her to become a certified sleep consultant, supporting families through customized sleep plans and compassionate coaching. She breaks down the impo...
Jun 20, 2025•50 min•Ep. 463
#462 What if the detours in your journey are actually the path to your purpose? In this powerful episode, host Kirsten Tyrell sits down with Elysia Skye — intuitive business coach, course creation expert, and founder of The Brilliance Method — to explore the non-linear, deeply personal process of finding alignment in both life and business. Elysia opens up about her early days in Hollywood, her breast cancer journey, and how she built a thriving coaching business by tapping into her intuition an...
Jun 19, 2025•36 min•Ep. 462
#461 Unleash the power of experiential marketing to transform your business! Ray Sheehan, an expert in the field, reveals strategies for using face-to-face interactions to build brand loyalty and drive sales in this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel. Learn how to engage your audience at places they already frequent, such as festivals and major retailers, to create memorable connections. Discover how experiential marketing can complement your overall strategy, offering both immediate engagement an...
Jun 18, 2025•49 min•Ep. 461
#460 What if your million-dollar idea is already right in front of you — you just haven’t learned how to see it yet? In part 2 of Module 4 from our Build My Money Machine program, host Justin Williams shares five more powerful strategies for coming up with a 7-figure business idea. You’ll learn how to spot opportunities by improving existing products, turning your favorite tools into income through affiliate partnerships, and using online research to uncover proven paths to success. Justin also ...
Jun 18, 2025•19 min•Ep. 460
#459 What if the harsh truth that nobody cares about your business idea is actually the key to unlocking your future success? In part 1 of Module 4 from our Build My Money Machine program, host Justin Williams reveals why letting go of your ego is essential to launching a 7-figure business — and how fear of judgment is one of the biggest things holding new entrepreneurs back. You’ll also learn the first three of eight proven strategies for coming up with a winning business idea, including how to...
Jun 17, 2025•19 min•Ep. 459
#458 Discover how a former Army Ranger is transforming lives through the virtual assistant industry! Brett Baker, founder of VA USA, joins host Brien Gearin to discuss his mission to support military spouses with meaningful work and community. Brett shares the unique challenges military families face and how VA USA connects them with businesses needing virtual assistants. The episode highlights the importance of mindset and mission in entrepreneurship, encouraging action and learning from failur...
Jun 16, 2025•59 min•Ep. 458
#457 What started as two kids mowing lawns to pay for college has grown into a 185+ location franchise across the U.S., Canada, and Australia! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Mike Andes, founder of Augusta Lawn Care, shares how a near-death accident under a dump truck became the turning point that forced him to systematize his business and step out of day-to-day operations. He breaks down the path from operator to leader, the three stages of scaling from $0 to $1 million, and why pay-for...
Jun 16, 2025•51 min•Ep. 457
#456 In this episode of Millionaire University, Garr Russell shares his fascinating journey of entrepreneurship from childhood ventures to a successful RV rental business. Garr discusses his setbacks, including a period of drug dealing, and how he turned his life around after finding faith. He highlights the turning points in his career, such as starting a credit counseling company and later transitioning into RV rentals after a personal experience in 2016. Garr explains the advantages of using ...
Jun 15, 2025•48 min•Ep. 456
#455 Get ready to soak up some serious entrepreneurial rays! In this sizzling episode of Millionaire University, Kirsten sits down with Lauren Rampello Becotte, the glow-getter behind Pure Glow - the beauty biz that's turning heads and tanning bods with its organic airbrush magic. Buckle up as Lauren lets us in on her decade-long hustle from beauty booth newbie to franchise queen. With entrepreneurship practically in her DNA this finance whiz kid turned her own acne struggles into a golden oppor...
Jun 14, 2025•55 min•Ep. 455
#454 What's the secret to a wildly profitable ecommerce business? Just ask PrettyBoy Skincare! Ben Feys and Kevin Niehoff, founders of the seven-figure men's skincare brand, share their story in today's episode hosted by Brien Gearin. Driven by a relentless commitment to quality products and their customers, you'll learn the exact "hows" and "whys" of everything from conducting thorough market research to ensuring bottom line profitability in a saturated space. If you're ready to bootstrap your ...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 454
#453 What if, instead of spending four years in college, you could build a multimillion-dollar business by age 28? That’s exactly what Andrew Gomez did — starting his trucking company at just 18 years old! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Andrew shares how he went from dispatching for his brother to financing two trucks and launching AJG Transport while still a teenager. Over the years, he expanded into truck repair, logistics brokerage, government contracting, and even launched a truck...
Jun 13, 2025•56 min•Ep. 453
#452 What if you could ditch the ick in sales and build authentic connections that actually convert? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Gwen Tinsley — CEO of Grit and Tenacity Consulting and host of the Built from the Ground Up podcast — shares her journey from avoiding sales altogether to becoming a sought-after coach for service-based female entrepreneurs. Gwen opens up about the misconceptions she had around sales, how she reframed the entire process around empathy and curiosity, and t...
Jun 12, 2025•47 min•Ep. 452
#451 Welcome to Millionaire University's latest masterclass with Instagram sensation Michelle Gifford, where she spills the beans on turbocharging your Insta game and how she went from 18,000 to a whopping 236,000 followers. Michelle reveals the secret sauce to transforming your follower count from meh to marvelous. It's not just growth; it's Insta-growth with a purpose. She emphasizes the value of creating attraction, nurturing, and selling content and debunks the myth that Instagram algorithms...
Jun 11, 2025•52 min•Ep. 451
#450 What does it take to go from cutting shrubs with your dad to designing luxury outdoor spaces for celebrities and high-net-worth clients? In this episode, Brien Gearin sits down with Steve Griggs, founder of Steve Griggs Design, who shares how he built a premium landscaping business in New York over the past 40 years. Steve opens up about his humble beginnings, the pivotal moment that forced him to change his business model, and how he grew from running crews himself to becoming a high-end o...
Jun 11, 2025•46 min•Ep. 450
#449 What happens when a former D1 walk-on becomes a game-changing leader for pro athletes off the field? That's exactly what you'll learn in this impactful interview hosted by Marvel's former CEO and legendary turnaround expert, Peter Cuneo. Each week, Peter is joined by top performers from business, media, and beyond, leaders who have mastered the art of impact, resilience, and vision. Together, they explore Peter’s 32 leadership essentials, revealing what it really takes to rise, inspire, and...
Jun 10, 2025•52 min•Ep. 449
#448 Prepare for an insightful conversation with Brian Ondrako from the 'Just Get Started' podcast. Brian shares his transformative journey of overcoming self-doubt while discovering his own potential. This episode provides actionable steps for continuous learning, leveraging personal strengths, and effectively tackling obstacles. We dive deep into the daily grind of showing up for ourselves and unleashing the superpowers of those small, consistent actions. Brian also reviews his C.O.M.P.A.S.S. ...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 448
#447 What if you could turn your IT skills into a six-figure business — without a degree, certifications, or even submitting job applications? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Boyd Clewis, founder of Cyberhero Training, who shares his incredible journey from working in accounts receivable at a copier company to becoming a senior cybersecurity architect and building a $20 million education business. Boyd opens up about the painful decision to shut down that company, the lessons h...
Jun 09, 2025•50 min•Ep. 447
#446 Dive deep with Adam, founder of EOCworks, on the intricacies of cold outreach and email marketing. Adam, who has never worked a true corporate job and successfully sold his first startup through cold email outreach, shares his journey and the critical role cold email played in landing major clients like Bank of America and Amazon. They discuss the importance of setting up dedicated domains for email outreach, the evolution and optimization of cold email strategies, including the use of tool...
Jun 08, 2025•49 min•Ep. 446
#445 Ever thought about landing contracts with the U.S. government? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jason White — aka J White — founder of The Federal Code — to explore the untapped world of federal government contracting. Jason shares his powerful journey from military jail to managing 39 active government contracts and reveals how he built a business earning residual income by acting as the middleman between service providers and the federal government. He explains how small ...
Jun 07, 2025•49 min•Ep. 445
#444 What's happening in your home town today? That's exactly what Ryan Sneddon wanted to know after moving back to Annapolis, Maryland in 2020. Born of this desire for local news and updates, Ryan created the Naptown Scoop, a newsletter that features relevant stories, events, and businesses exclusive to the Annapolis area — delivered straight to subscribers, five days per week! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Ryan shares his entire journey from his first 100 subscribers to how the Napto...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 444
#443 What if you could skip the struggle of starting a business from scratch — and still become your own boss? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Ryan Gasaway, a former corporate executive turned franchise consultant, who shares how franchising helped him take back control of his time, income, and lifestyle. Ryan walks us through his personal journey of investing in a quick service restaurant, the common misconceptions around franchising, and why you don’t need millions —...
Jun 06, 2025•44 min•Ep. 443
#442 In this exciting episode of Millionaire University, the hosts welcome back Jon Ostenson, a renowned non-food franchising expert, for a deep dive into the untapped goldmine of franchise opportunities beyond the food industry. Together, they explore a variety of unique and often overlooked niches such as health and wellness, kids and youth programs, senior care, pet services, and home and property services. Jon unveils how these diverse franchise models can be incredibly lucrative and attract...
Jun 05, 2025•44 min•Ep. 442
#441 If you don’t know where you’re going, how will you ever get there? In this powerful lesson from Module 3 of the Build My Money Machine program, Choose Your Own 7-Figure Adventure, host Justin Williams explores the importance of personal clarity and how it directly fuels your path to entrepreneurial success. Using lessons from Alice in Wonderland, brain science, and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, you’ll learn why most people are lost — and how to rise above the noise by defining your ideal lif...
Jun 05, 2025•31 min•Ep. 441
#440 From murder mystery quilting to succulent care, nothing is considered "too niche" when it comes to creating a profitable membership business! Brien Gearin hosts entrepreneur Vincent Pugliese for a second discussion as he shares various success stories of existing memberships that range from totally off-the-wall to a bit more mainstream. Want to learn why these membership models work? What types of content will keep your audience engaged? How to nurture real relationships with your raving fa...
Jun 04, 2025•55 min•Ep. 440
#439 Want to build a thriving online community that actually makes money and keeps people engaged? In this episode, host Brien Gearin welcomes back Corey Ganim, founder of The Wholesale Network and a seven-figure Amazon wholesale seller. While Corey first appeared on episode 139 to unpack the Amazon business model, today’s conversation dives deep into the world of community building and personal branding. Corey shares how he went from solo seller to founder of a thriving high-level mastermind an...
Jun 04, 2025•50 min•Ep. 439
#438 Have you ever played the game Cover Your Assets? We have and we love it! So we were super excited to interview Grandpa Beck of Grandpa Beck's Games, sharing his journey from airline pilot to successful game creator. Grandpa Beck reveals the evolution of his business, including the initial inspiration, challenges encountered, the importance of artwork, and the strategies used to scale and build his brand. Listen to how Grandpa Beck's family-focused games have created meaningful connections a...
Jun 03, 2025•51 min•Ep. 438
#437 What if the biggest thing holding you back in business isn’t strategy — but your own brain? In this lesson from Module 2 of the Build My Money Machine program, Developing Your Millionaire Mind, host Tara Williams explores the mental and emotional habits that separate thriving entrepreneurs from those stuck in fear and self-sabotage. You’ll learn how your brain — particularly your amygdala and limbic system — reacts to perceived threats, how trauma and unresolved emotions can hijack your dec...
Jun 03, 2025•25 min•Ep. 437
#436 In this episode of the Millionaire University Podcast, Brien Gearin interviews Corey Ganim, an Amazon wholesale expert who shares his journey to creating a seven-figure business by reselling products on Amazon. They dive deep into the intricacies of wholesale on Amazon, touching upon product selection, sourcing strategies, logistics, and the importance of strong supplier relationships. Corey also discusses the operational aspects of his lean team and key lessons in managing a capital-intens...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 436
#435 If hiring feels like a never-ending headache, this episode could change everything! Today, Brien Gearin sits down with Brandon Vaughn, founder of Wise Coatings and HireBus, to uncover how he scaled a garage floor coating company from zero to 39 locations in just four years — and why the pain of hiring led him to create one of the most innovative recruiting platforms in the home services industry. Brandon shares how HireBus uses AI agents to write job ads, assess candidates, and automaticall...
Jun 02, 2025•53 min•Ep. 435
