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Millionaire University
Millionaire University is on a mission to help you build wealth, achieve financial freedom, and create a business that supports the life you want. We reveal proven strategies for business growth, personal finance, and investing—teaching you how to increase your income, build passive revenue streams, and take control of your money. You will learn how to start and scale a business, make smarter financial decisions, and build lasting wealth—all while creating a life of impact and fulfillment. Growing a business and achieving financial freedom doesn’t have to be as complicated as some may think. At Millionaire University, we cut through the confusion and break things down in a simple, actionable way to help you reach your financial goals faster. Whether you’re launching a business, scaling an existing one, growing your net worth, creating multiple income streams, learning to invest or developing a millionaire mindset to overcome obstacles holding you back, we’ve got you covered. In each episode, one of our Millionaire Mentors will deliver an action-packed masterclass, sharing exactly how they built wealth—and how you can do the same. If you're ready to take a smarter, faster path to financial freedom, welcome to Millionaire University—your school for wealth creation. Graduate rich, not broke. Get your FREE Business Training at MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 42min
How You Can Get Paid to Organize Photos, Videos, and Keepsakes for Families | Catherine Nelson
#649 What started as helping a friend organize old photos turned into the creation of an entirely new industry! In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Catherine Nelson, founder of The Photo Managers, about how she turned her passion for preserving memories into a thriving international business. Catherine shares how she built a global community of professionals who help families and entrepreneurs organize and tell their stories through photos, videos, and keepsakes. She dives into her journey from running local projects to leading a worldwide membership organization, the challenges of pricing and scaling, and the deeper emotional purpose behind helping people reconnect with their memories. It’s a heartfelt and insightful conversation about innovation, storytelling, and building a business that truly matters!
What we discuss with Catherine:
+ Creating an entirely new industry
+ From photo organizer to global founder
+ Building a membership-based business
+ Helping families preserve memories
+ Balancing analog and digital storytelling
+ Overcoming early pricing challenges
+ Turning passion into purpose
+ The emotional value of photos
+ Scaling through community and collaboration
+ The future of photo management
Thank you, Catherine!
Check out The Photo Managers at ThePhotoManagers.com.
Get the free Cheat Sheet for Photo Managers.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 6min
How to Get Rich and Buy Your Freedom | Justin Williams and Andrew Giancola (MU Classic)
#648 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 around through real estate investing and strategic risk-taking. He also reflects on the lessons he learned from early mistakes, his surprising success with Bitcoin, and why building systems and taking calculated risks were key to his success. This conversation is packed with valuable insights on business, investing, and the mindset shifts necessary to create lasting wealth!
(Original Air Date - 3/31/25)
What Justin discusses on today's episode:
+ Dropping out of college with $120K debt
+ Early business failures and lessons learned
+ Turning things around with real estate investing
+ Scaling a business using systems and leverage
+ Bitcoin success story — buying at $75
+ Balancing risk and reward in investing
+ Achieving financial independence by 40
+ Lessons from business partnerships gone wrong
+ Why mindset matters more than intelligence
+ The importance of financial freedom beyond money
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Oct 27, 2025 • 41min
Bringing a Product to Market? Lessons from Building a Multilingual Children's Brand | Marina Lidow
#647 How did a busy mom with a full-time job build a multilingual children’s brand from scratch? In this inspiring episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Marina Lidow, founder of Lufi & Friends, a unique company helping little ones discover a love for language learning through music. Marina shares how her flagship line of singing board books — available in languages like Spanish, German, Polish, and French — was born from her own family’s multilingual journey. She opens up about the seven-year evolution of growing her business while raising kids and working a 9-to-5, the lessons she’s learned about listening to customers, and how curiosity and small refinements have driven growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur balancing family life or navigating the messy middle of building a product, this conversation is packed with wisdom, heart, and honest perspective!
What we discuss with Marina:
+ Building a business while raising kids
+ Inspiration behind Lufi & Friends
+ Creating multilingual singing board books
+ Lessons from a successful Kickstarter
+ Identifying and understanding target audiences
+ Balancing a 9-to-5 with entrepreneurship
+ Learning from customer feedback
+ Overcoming fear and ego in business
+ Evolving marketing for grandparents and families
+ Growing slowly with curiosity and integrity
Thank you, Marina!
Check out Lufi & Friends at LufiandFriends.com.
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Oct 26, 2025 • 47min
The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula | Doug Sandler (MU Classic)
#646 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 — turning guests into clients, affiliates, and joint venture partners. Doug also explains why building a big audience isn’t the only path to making money with a podcast, and why focusing on the right audience matters more than large download numbers. If you're curious about starting or growing a podcast, this episode is packed with actionable insights!
(Original Air Date - 3/30/25)
What we discuss with Doug:
+ Turning guests into clients
+ Why download numbers don’t matter
+ Building influence through podcasting
+ Strategies for monetizing a small audience
+ Importance of a clear call to action
+ How to land high-profile guests
+ Automating the guest booking process
+ Benefits of using a podcast production company
+ Staying consistent with batch recording
+ Finding your “why” before starting a podcast
Thank you, Doug!
Check out Turnkey Podcast Productions at TurnkeyPodcast.com.
Get the Podcast Toolkit at TurnkeyPodcast.com/toolkit.
Listen to the Nice Guys on Business podcast.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
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Oct 25, 2025 • 44min
How Successful Entrepreneurs Manage Time | Chris Hillier (MU Classic)
#645 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 boundaries with clients to protect your time. Chris also discusses how balancing business and family life requires setting clear priorities and making time for what matters most. Don’t miss this practical guide to managing your time more effectively!
(Original Air Date - 3/29/25)
What we discuss with Chris:
+ Constant urgency signals poor planning
+ Importance of time blocking
+ Create a time log to track habits
+ Schedule priorities, not just tasks
+ Set boundaries with clients
+ Quality vs. quantity time with family
+ Eliminate, automate, or delegate tasks
+ Focus on the 20% that drives 80% of results
+ Say no to low-value clients and tasks
+ Define your "why" to stay motivated
Thank you, Chris!
Check out Chris Hillier at ChristopherSHillier.com.
Purchase a copy of It's About Time.
Follow Chris on LinkedIn.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 52min
Thinking About Quitting Your Job to Start Your Own Business? You’ll Want to Hear This First! | Bobby Hoyt (MU Classic)
#644 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-figure course, and scaled his business to multiple brands. Bobby drops valuable insights on taking action, building a strong community, and knowing when to hire and delegate as a business owner. If you’ve been on the fence about starting your own business or scaling an existing one, this is the motivation you need to take the leap!
(Original Air Date - 3/27/25)
What we discuss with Bobby:
+ Quitting his job cold turkey
+ Starting Millennial Money Man from scratch
+ Launching a six-figure course in 6 weeks
+ Importance of building an email list
+ Transitioning from solopreneur to team leader
+ Why community matters for course success
+ Hiring employees vs. contractors
+ Learning to delegate and scale
+ Creating a business operating system (EOS)
+ Balancing growth with freedom
Thank you, Bobby!
Check out Stellar Brands at StellarBrands.com.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 47min
Find Your Perfect Franchise Today on This AI-Optimized Marketplace (Live Demo!) | Alex Smereczniak
#643 Ever wonder how to find — or even build — the perfect franchise without wasting months in research or getting pressured by brokers? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Alex Smereczniak, founder of Franzy, a “Zillow for franchises” that uses AI to match aspiring business owners with the right opportunities. Alex shares how his journey from college laundry startup to a $100M venture-backed company inspired him to revolutionize the franchise buying process. You’ll learn how Franzy eliminates massive broker fees, empowers buyers with transparency and data, and helps franchisors find better partners — all while offering free, hands-on coaching!
What we discuss with Alex:
+ Alex’s journey from college startup to franchise tech founder
+ How Franzy uses AI to match entrepreneurs with ideal franchises
+ The problems with traditional franchise brokers
+ Why franchising can be a smarter path to entrepreneurship
+ Financial prep: what you really need to start a franchise
+ The “Franzy Fit Score” and how it simplifies decision-making
+ New financing options like ROBS rollovers
+ How franchisors benefit from more qualified, transparent leads
+ Real talk: pros, cons, and misconceptions about franchising
+ Alex’s mission to democratize business ownership
Thank you, Alex!
Check out Franzy at Franzy.com.
Follow Alex on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
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Oct 23, 2025 • 42min
Scaling a Junk Removal Business from Scratch to 6-Figure Private Equity Sale | Joseph Lambert
#642 Ever wondered how a high school side hustle could turn into a six-figure business acquisition? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel talks with Joseph Lambert, founder of a junk removal company he started at just 17 that grew fast enough to sell to a private equity firm. Joseph shares how he scaled from mowing lawns to managing a 30-person team, what it was like selling the business while still in his early twenties, and the lessons he’s learned about leadership, pricing, and purpose along the way. His story proves that grit, integrity, and simple execution can lead to extraordinary success — even in the unglamorous world of trash!
What we discuss with Joseph:
+ Starting a junk removal company at 17
+ Turning early jobs into an entrepreneurial mindset
+ Building a team and scaling operations
+ Selling to a private equity group
+ Leading with integrity and mentorship
+ Hiring strategies that attract great talent
+ Marketing that actually works in local service businesses
+ The balance between data and instinct in decision-making
+ Lessons learned from running — and selling — a business before 25
Thank you, Joseph!
Check out Joseph's Junk Removal at JosephsJunkRemoval.com.
Follow Joseph on LinkedIn.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 42min
Why Business Procrastination Is Often About Wrong Priorities | John Miller (MU Classic)
#641 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 personal ownership leads to better results. John also reveals how accountability creates outstanding customer experiences and helps you stand out in a crowded market. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or just looking to level up your life, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you don’t want to miss!
(Original Air Date - 3/26/25)
What we discuss with John:
+ Importance of personal accountability
+ How asking better questions leads to better results
+ Why procrastination is often about wrong priorities
+ Eliminating blame and excuses in business
+ The impact of accountability on customer experience
+ How to respond to clients quickly and effectively
+ Building a culture of accountability in teams
+ Why feedback should be early and often
+ Victim thinking vs. ownership mindset
+ How accountability drives business growth
Thank you, John!
Check out QBQ at QBQ.com.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 40min
Learn to Use Live Online Events to Build Authority and Sign High-Ticket Clients | Melissa Ng
#640 Ever wondered how entrepreneurs are using live online events to build authority and sign high-ticket clients — without needing a massive audience? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Melissa Ng, founder of Amprofy, a company that helps coaches, consultants, and service providers grow their businesses through challenges and virtual workshops. Melissa shares how she turned her own e-commerce success into a seven-figure coaching business, then built Amprofy to help others do the same. She breaks down the anatomy of a high-converting online event, the common mistakes entrepreneurs make, and how to leverage AI, storytelling, and smart automation to boost engagement and conversions!
What we discuss with Melissa:
+ Melissa’s journey from corporate finance to seven-figure entrepreneur
+ How she built her first million-dollar business in 24 months
+ What makes challenges and workshops so effective for conversion
+ Common mistakes (like overteaching) that kill conversions
+ How to craft event topics that attract ideal clients
+ Using AI and automation to improve marketing and follow-ups
+ The structure of pre-, during-, and post-event sequences
+ Balancing value vs. overwhelm in live presentations
+ Turning a single event into an evergreen client generator
+ The “depth over volume” mindset behind high-ticket success
Thank you, Melissa!
Check out Amprofy at Amprofy.com.
Follow Melissa on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors.
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