#524 Almost 4 years ago we sold our business to Bill Allen. Bill is an implementing machine and one of the most inspiring action taking people I know. In this episode of The Millionaire University Podcast, Millionaire Mentor Bill Allen Shares what he believes it takes to be successful in business and in life and how this played out when he transitioned from real estate to business ownership. (Original Air Date - 5/15/23) What we discuss with Bill: + Introduction and Importance of Speed in Busine...
Aug 01, 2025•34 min•Ep. 524
#523 Ready to turn your vision into real, repeatable results? In this episode — part 2 of 2 from Module 9 of our Build My Money Machine program — host Justin Williams brings the one-page business plan concept to life with real-world examples, revenue breakdowns, and evolving strategies from his own companies, including Millionaire University. You’ll learn how to test your hypotheses, run the numbers, and scale with purpose — all while keeping your goals aligned with the life you actually want. F...
Aug 01, 2025•22 min•Ep. 523
#522 If you’re feeling stuck between overplanning and underplanning, this is the episode for you! In part 1 of this powerful two-part lesson from Module 9 of our Build My Money Machine program, host Justin Williams breaks down how to create a simple, actionable, and evolving one-page business plan — and why implementation is everything. You'll learn how to clarify what you want to do, how much money you want to make, by when, and how to reverse engineer your success. Whether you're just starting...
Jul 31, 2025•22 min•Ep. 522
#521 Do you dream of escaping your corporate cubicle? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Neel Parekh, the founder of MaidThis Franchise, a remote-first cleaning business specializing in residential and Airbnb services. Neel shares his journey from working in private equity to building a successful lifestyle business while traveling to 55 countries as a digital nomad. He explains how he scaled his business to a franchise model, offering valuable insights into managing remote teams, cre...
Jul 30, 2025•55 min•Ep. 521
#520 What if the product you’ve been searching for doesn’t exist — so you build it yourself? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we dive into the inspiring story of Carmelo Marsala, founder of Spray-Net, a revolutionary home services franchise that combines patented paint formulations with a high-performance business model. Carmelo shares how he spotted a massive gap in the market while running a local service business, and how that “aha” moment led to the creation of a proprietary product...
Jul 30, 2025•49 min•Ep. 520
#519 What if the secret to building a nine-figure brand isn’t more people — but more scrappy, strategic thinking? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Will Nitze, founder of IQBAR, to unpack the gritty, unconventional journey from his kitchen R&D experiments to building a nine-figure nutrition brand. Will shares how he hustled his way through a successful Kickstarter campaign using unconventional tactics, scaled without a massive team by leveraging agencies and automati...
Jul 29, 2025•47 min•Ep. 519
#518 Ready to unlock even more secrets of the Millionaire Mind? In this episode, Justin dives into secrets #2 and #3, explaining why embracing wealth-building and understanding the true value of money are game-changers for your financial future. Learn how to shift your mindset, recognize money as a tool for creating value, and harness the power of financial freedom in three transformative phases: surviving, thriving, and achieving abundance. Justin also challenges the traditional narratives arou...
Jul 28, 2025•15 min•Ep. 518
#517 If you've never considered building an online directory as a business, this episode might just change your mind! Host Brien Gearin is joined by Frey Chu — known as the directory expert — who shares how he built multiple profitable directories from scratch and turned them into passive income machines. Frey breaks down what a modern directory business really looks like (hint: it’s way more than Yellow Pages), how to find profitable niche ideas, and the step-by-step process he uses to build, r...
Jul 28, 2025•45 min•Ep. 517
#516 Want to run your business from anywhere in the world? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Eric Dingler, owner of InTransit Studios and host of the Digital Nomad Entrepreneur Podcast . Eric shares his inspiring journey from running a summer camp to building a thriving web design and digital marketing agency — all while traveling the globe with his wife and four teenagers. As a digital nomad for over four years, Eric has lived in 14 countries, mastering the art of balancing family, ...
Jul 27, 2025•56 min•Ep. 516
#515 Ready to dive into the psychology of wealth-building? Introducing the first of ten "Millionaire Mind" secrets! Through the Build My Money Machine program, Justin shares insights into how millionaires think differently and how mastering your mindset can set you on a path to financial success. He explains that success is 100% psychological, not just tactical, and emphasizes the importance of belief as the foundation for any entrepreneurial journey. Over the next few weeks, tune in every Tuesd...
Jul 26, 2025•15 min•Ep. 515
#514 In today's business lesson, we discuss The Aggregation of Marginal Gains and how understanding and applying this principle will help you explode your business. The Aggregation of Marginal Gains is a concept that James Clear talks about in the first chapter of his #1 New York Times Best Selling Book, Atomic Habits. (Original Air Date - 5/11/23) What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Introduction to the Lesson + Promotion of Millionaire University Podcast + Welcome to the Podcast Episode...
Jul 25, 2025•15 min•Ep. 514
#513 What if we taught teens to build businesses before they ever needed a job? In this inspiring episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, personal finance teacher Rob Phelan shares how he's helping the next generation launch real, revenue-generating businesses — right from the classroom. Rob dives into his own entrepreneurial journey, why time-based income has a ceiling, and how Teachers Pay Teachers became his favorite passive income stream. He breaks down a step-by-step approach to helping teens (an...
Jul 25, 2025•47 min•Ep. 513
#512 Have you ever wondered if self storage could be your next big business move? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with the master of the metal box empire himself — Scott Meyers! Known as the nation’s leading expert on self storage investing, Scott breaks down how he traded the chaos of traditional rentals for the simplicity and scale of storage facilities — and now teaches others to do the same. He shares exactly what makes self storage such a powerful investment vehicle, w...
Jul 24, 2025•43 min•Ep. 512
#511 In today’s lesson, we dive into the myth that "most businesses fail" and explore how understanding the truth behind this misconception can empower your business and financial goals. Let’s get you unstuck and ready to keep moving forward with confidence! (Original Air Date - 5/8/23) What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Introduction to the Business Myth + Welcome to the Millionaire University Podcast + Debunking the Myth: Most Businesses Fail + The Reality of Business Failure + Learnin...
Jul 23, 2025•12 min•Ep. 511
#510 Can your brain make or break your business? In this powerful episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Dr. Ryan Williamson returns to share how optimizing your cognitive performance can directly impact your entrepreneurial success. A Navy veteran and founder of Transcend Health, Dr. Ryan dives deep into the science behind high performance — from the brain’s CEO (your prefrontal cortex) to its ancient fear center (the amygdala). You’ll learn how stress physically shrinks your brain, how to rewire it f...
Jul 23, 2025•48 min•Ep. 510
#509 Ever wondered if you could turn a love for flowers into a wildly profitable business? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we chat with Jenny Marks — founder of a successful cut flower farm and educator to aspiring farmers — about how she grew her business from a few rows of blooms to multiple six figures in revenue. She shares how she leveraged her agricultural roots, found her niche in a surprisingly complex industry, and diversified her income with farmer’s markets, florist sales, b...
Jul 22, 2025•47 min•Ep. 509
#508 In today's episode we discuss what we refer to as the hour glass phenomenon. Every business owner goes through it. Big ideas, overwhelm, dead ends, walls and life altering break throughs. We also give an update on some big life plans, podcast growth plans and how to get traction in your business. Check it out! (Original Air Date - 5/3/23) What Justin and Tara discuss on today's episode: + Introduction to the Hourglass Phenomenon + The Excitement of Starting a Business + The Spaghetti Method...
Jul 21, 2025•39 min•Ep. 508
#507 What if you could build a 7-figure business without ever cleaning a single home? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with returning guest Jon Margalit, founder of Happy Home Helpers and Rags to Riches University. Jon shares how he scaled his remote cleaning service to over $2 million a year, why private equity is flooding into the home services space, and how he trains overseas teams to deliver elite customer service. He also reveals the hidden goldmine of Airbnb cleanings, the con...
Jul 21, 2025•44 min•Ep. 507
#506 Dream of ditching the desk and making a living away from your laptop? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Mark Williams, owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With nearly two decades in the custom home building industry and as host of The Curious Builder podcast, Mark shares his journey from starting a lawn care business to becoming a successful custom home builder. Together, they discuss the importance of hands-on learning, the massive potential in...
Jul 20, 2025•57 min•Ep. 506
#505 Wish your business would run like a well-oiled machine? In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by certified EOS implementer, Mike Ellicott, for an insightful deep-dive into the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and its transformative power for businesses. They discuss how EOS, inspired by Gino Wickman’s book Traction , provides structure and clarity to help business owners overcome common pain points like lack of profit, people management, and operational inefficiencies. Mike sha...
Jul 19, 2025•49 min•Ep. 505
#504 Want to scale your business faster without breaking the bank? In this episode, host Brien Gearin dives into the topic of leveraging overseas talent with guest Brian O'Connor, founder of TalentHQ. As a digital nomad with extensive experience hiring and working with Latin American professionals, Brian shares insights on how businesses can effectively expand their teams by hiring skilled talent from abroad. They discuss the myths surrounding offshore hiring, the importance of quality onboardin...
Jul 18, 2025•49 min•Ep. 504
#503 What if toys weren’t just for kids — but also a powerful tool to combat loneliness in older adults? In this episode, host Brien Gearin interviews Ted Fischer, co-founder of Ageless Innovation and the Joy for All brand. Ted shares his incredible journey from Hasbro executive to entrepreneur, creating animatronic pets and reimagined board games designed to bring joy, companionship, and purpose to the aging population. Learn how Joy for All started inside Hasbro, why they spun it out as its ow...
Jul 18, 2025•45 min•Ep. 503
#502 What if you could get paid to share your story, your knowledge, or your passion on stage? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Grant Baldwin — founder of The Speaker Lab — to talk about how he turned a love for speaking into a thriving business and how you can too. Grant shares his journey from youth pastor to full-time speaker, eventually launching a company that helps aspiring speakers land paid gigs. You’ll learn why you don’t need to be a bestselling author or TEDx...
Jul 17, 2025•46 min•Ep. 502
#501 What if the key to your next big business idea isn’t a lightning bolt of inspiration, but a problem you’ve faced yourself? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Dan Demsky reveals how solving a personal pain point helped him to launch Unbound Merino, a globally recognized apparel brand. Dan shares his entire journey, from a risky leap with a crowdfunding campaign to building a company that’s revolutionizing the way travelers prepare for their next adventure. He also discusses the import...
Jul 16, 2025•42 min•Ep. 501
#500 What if the only thing standing between you and success is simply taking the next step? In this episode — from Module 6 of our Build My Money Machine program — host Justin Williams brings it all together with one powerful theme: action. This module is your wake-up call to stop overthinking and start doing. You'll hear 25 inspirational quotes that hammer home why taking consistent, focused action is the only path to real results. Learn how to turn big goals into small, manageable to-do lists...
Jul 16, 2025•16 min•Ep. 500
#499 What if your side hustle could one day replace your full-time career — and give you your life back in the process? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Mike Ettenberg, a former firefighter turned full-time entrepreneur and founder of Frontline Optics, a sunglasses brand built specifically for first responders. Mike shares how a childhood obsession with emergency services and a side gig in college led him to both firefighting and eventually e-commerce. You'll hear how h...
Jul 15, 2025•41 min•Ep. 499
#498 Are you unknowingly undercharging for your services? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we address the crucial topic of pricing and the mindset needed to succeed in business with our guest, Robin Waite. Robin shares his journey from running a successful marketing agency to becoming "The Fearless Business Coach." He reveals why charging based on an hourly rate can be detrimental and how productizing your service can lead to greater profitability and value for your clients. We also dis...
Jul 14, 2025•49 min•Ep. 498
#497 What does it take to scale a franchise from zero to 300+ locations in just two years? In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined once again by Aaron Harper, founder and now Chairman of the Board at Rolling Suds — America’s first and largest power washing franchise. Aaron breaks down how he fired himself as CEO, built a national brand from scratch, and why 60–70% of their business is commercial power washing. He also shares how strategic content marketing and personal storytelling helped d...
Jul 14, 2025•43 min•Ep. 497
#496 Wish you could peek behind the curtain of a local SEO agency? Now's your chance! In this episode, host Brien Gearin interviews James Lincoln, owner of Goodly Growth, a digital marketing company specializing in local SEO, and founder of Digital Side Hustle Academy. James shares his raw, unfiltered journey from a psychology graduate to building a successful digital agency and the lessons he learned along the way. They dive into the challenges of starting an agency, scaling from zero to $50k M...
Jul 13, 2025•49 min•Ep. 496
#495 Would you have guessed that an ice cream sandwich could make you $10k per month? In this episode, host Brien Gearin dives into the entrepreneurial journey of Katherine O'Brien, owner of Cream Cruiser, a mobile dessert bike business in Baltimore, Maryland. Katherine shares how her creative side hustle turned into a full-time business, even after a major pandemic setback. She discusses the origins of her unique dessert bike concept, her transition from a day job to full-time entrepreneurship,...
Jul 12, 2025•49 min•Ep. 495
