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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 10, 2025 • 43min
Starting a Beverage Business? Recipe to Distribution Selling Handcrafted Spirits | Alek Szczupak
#623 Ever wonder what it really takes to launch a handcrafted spirits brand from scratch — without owning your own distillery or a massive marketing budget? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Alek Szczupak, founder of Broda Beverage Company in Chicago, to share how he transformed a generations-old Polish family recipe into a fast-growing, small-batch vodka brand. Alek dives into the story behind Broda’s authentic, all-natural production process — from zesting lemons by hand to infusing real honey and ginger — and opens up about the challenges of navigating alcohol regulations, finding the right co-packer, and building distribution relationships in a crowded industry. He also reveals how grassroots marketing, local tastings, and one viral TikTok helped Broda gain traction and develop a loyal following. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning a kitchen recipe into a nationally recognized product, this episode will give you a front-row seat to what it really takes!
What we discuss with Alek:
+ Origins of Broda Beverage Company
+ Polish family recipe inspiration
+ Handcrafted vodka with real ingredients
+ Challenges of alcohol licensing and regulation
+ Finding the right co-packer
+ Building distribution and retail partnerships
+ Power of tastings and local marketing
+ Viral TikTok boosting online sales
+ Expanding flavors and product line
+ Lessons for aspiring beverage entrepreneurs
Thank you, Alek!
Check out Broda at DrinkBroda.com.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 40min
Creating Websites and Marketing Systems That Actually Work Together | Selena Conmackie
#622 From military spouse to marketing maven, Selena Conmackie turned an unexpected opportunity into a thriving agency! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Selena, founder of Hauoli-Socially Inspired, to dive into the real-world journey of building a marketing agency from the ground up. Selena shares how she went from 20 years in the restaurant industry to running a successful business helping entrepreneurs create websites and marketing systems that actually work together. From “falling into” marketing as a military spouse to scaling with referrals, testing ads, and managing clients across industries, she reveals the tools, lessons, and mindset shifts that made it all possible!
What we discuss with Selena:
+ Transition from restaurants to marketing
+ Accidental start in social media management
+ Building a business as a military spouse
+ Learning through “YouTube University” and Facebook groups
+ First clients from referrals and networking
+ Scaling with websites, ads, and analytics
+ Balancing a small, family-based remote team
+ Importance of Google Analytics and data
+ Differences between Google vs. Facebook ads
+ Honest client relationships and sustainable growth
Thank you, Selena!
Check out Hauoli-Socially Inspired at TheHauoli.com.
Follow Selena on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 57min
How Ashlie Sutton Turned DIY Haircuts into a Thriving Business (MU Classic)
#621 Struggling with expensive and time-consuming haircuts for your kids? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Ashlie Sutton, founder of The Haircut Box, to explore how she turned her passion for hairstyling into a thriving business that empowers parents to give professional-quality haircuts at home. Ashlie shares her inspiring journey from hairstylist to entrepreneur, revealing how she built a purpose-driven business, overcame imposter syndrome, and leveraged word-of-mouth marketing to scale. She also explains why finding your "why" is crucial for success and how prioritizing family and balance has shaped her approach to business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a parent looking to save time and money, this episode is packed with insights to help you take control of your time, finances, and goals!
(Original Air Date - 3/16/25)
What we discuss with Ashlie:
+ Turning a hairstyling skill into a business
+ The power of finding your “why”
+ Overcoming imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur
+ How The Haircut Box was created and launched
+ Word-of-mouth and influencer marketing success
+ Balancing business growth with family priorities
+ The importance of customer experience and value
+ Why purpose-driven businesses thrive
+ Lessons learned from scaling a physical product
Thank you, Ashlie!
Check out The Haircut Box at TheHaircutBox.com.
Use coupon code MILLIONAIRE to get $25 off.
Follow Ashlie on Instagram.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
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Oct 8, 2025 • 45min
Start a Copywriting Business from Anywhere in the World and Live as a Digital Nomad | Sam Burmeister
#620 Ever wonder how you can turn words into revenue while working from anywhere in the world? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Sam Burmeister, founder of Nomad Copy Agency, to unpack her journey from sales professional to globe-trotting copywriter. Sam shares how reading The 4-Hour Workweek sparked her entrepreneurial path, how she transformed a travel blog into a thriving copywriting business, and why service providers need messaging that actually converts. She dives into building a membership program that now makes up half her revenue, the power of writing in client voice, and her approach to balancing fulfillment with marketing. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a freedom-driven business around your writing skills — or just want to get better at sales copy — this episode is packed with insights!
What we discuss with Sam:
+ Origin story of Nomad Copy Agency
+ Reading The 4-Hour Workweek
+ Transition from sales to copywriting
+ Building a business while traveling
+ Difference between content and sales copy
+ Writing in client voice vs. own voice
+ VIP days and pricing structure
+ Copy on Demand membership program
+ Importance of sales psychology in copy
+ Keeping pipeline full with referrals and marketing
Thank you, Sam!
Check out Nomad Copy Agency at NomadCopyAgency.com.
Follow Sam 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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Oct 7, 2025 • 45min
50+ Dealers?! Family-Owned Mobile Detailing Business Grows a Global Product Brand | Colby Stevens
#619 Want to know what it’s really like to grow up inside a family business and help take it to the next level? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Colby Stevens, who shares the inspiring story of joining his family’s business, Shine Supply. Founded by his father after years in mobile detailing, Shine Supply grew from a garage-based startup to a global detailing product brand with 50+ dealers worldwide. Colby opens up about stepping into the business right after high school, balancing the father-son dynamic with the boss-employee relationship, and how consistency, culture, and passion have fueled their success. He also breaks down Shine Supply’s unique marketing approach, their evolution from serving professional detailers to reaching DIY car enthusiasts, and the lessons learned about team building, leadership, and scaling without losing authenticity!
What we discuss with Colby:
+ Family business roots in detailing
+ Founding of Shine Supply in 2008
+ Overcoming challenges of father-son dynamics
+ Lessons from early bankruptcy and restart
+ Instagram as a growth catalyst
+ Balancing professional detailers vs DIY market
+ Importance of culture and authenticity
+ Scaling team and leadership insights
+ Simple, clear product strategy
+ Consistency as key to growth
Thank you, Colby!
Check out Shine Supply at ShineSupply.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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To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 54min
How to Unlock Your Inner CEO | Camille Walker (MU Classic)
#618 Feeling overwhelmed by trying to do it all yourself? It might be time to let go and step into your CEO role! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we dive deep into the power of delegation and the mindset shifts needed to truly step into your role as CEO. Our guest, Camille Walker — business coach, author, podcaster, and educator — shares her journey from stay-at-home mom to successful entrepreneur, revealing how outsourcing and hiring virtual assistants can be game-changing for business growth and personal freedom. We discuss the importance of embracing imperfect progress, the balance between motherhood and entrepreneurship, and how to use systems and AI effectively. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by doing it all yourself, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build a team, avoid burnout, and create the business (and life) you love!
(Original Air Date - 3/15/25)
What we discuss with Camille:
+ The power of delegation
+ Imperfect growth over perfection
+ Balancing motherhood & business
+ Shifting into a CEO mindset
+ When to start outsourcing
+ Types of virtual assistants
+ Using AI for efficiency
+ Avoiding burnout with delegation
+ Setting clear team goals
+ Lessons from online entrepreneurship
Thank you, Camille!
Check out Camille Walker at CamilleWalker.co.
Check out My Mommy Style at MyMommyStyle.com.
Listen to the Call Me CEO Podcast.
Follow Camille on Facebook and Instagram, here and here.
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 6, 2025 • 49min
Build a Luxury Photography Brand: Basic Shoots to Full-Service Portrait Sessions | Brooklyn Grotte
#617 What does it take to transform a small-town photography business into a multi-six-figure brand and coaching empire? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Brooklyn Grotte shares her journey from hustling $200 photo shoots to building a luxury portrait studio and thriving coaching business. She opens up about going $20K into debt to launch her studio just before the pandemic hit, how she shifted to premium packages with full-service experiences, and why Meta ads became the game-changer that scaled both her photography and coaching programs. Brooklyn also dives into her approach to branding, client experience, and building offers that actually sell — whether you’re a creative or a coach, this conversation will show you how to simplify, uplevel, and grow!
What we discuss with Brooklyn:
+ Starting out in photography
+ Going $20K into debt
+ Pandemic studio shutdown
+ Transition to luxury portraiture
+ Raising prices and packaging
+ Adding client closet + styling
+ Using Meta ads for growth
+ Scaling to six figures
+ Coaching other photographers
+ Building a brand + personal identity
Thank you, Brooklyn!
Check out Brooklyn Photography at BrooklynPhotoMN.com.
Follow Brooklyn on Instagram.
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 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
How Brooke Eliason (Female Foodie) Makes Money from Easy Recipes & Italian Food Tours (MU Classic)
#616 From food blogging to leading sold-out food tours in Italy, Brooke Eliason of Female Foodie shares how she turned a passion for dining out into a thriving business! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Brooke reveals how she leveraged SEO and content strategy to grow her brand, why she’s shifting to Substack amid changing internet trends, and the unexpected way she built a profitable travel experience. She also opens up about balancing business with family life and offers insights for anyone looking to monetize their interests. Whether you're a food lover, content creator, or aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways to help you build a business around what you love!
(Original Air Date - 3/13/25)
What we discuss with Brooke:
+ Starting Female Foodie as a passion project
+ SEO strategy for blog growth and monetization
+ AI’s impact on search traffic and adaptation
+ Shifting to Substack for audience connection
+ Launching food tours in Italy unexpectedly
+ Balancing business and motherhood
+ Monetizing through ads, memberships, and tours
+ Building community and personal branding
+ Trusting intuition and evolving with trends
Thank you, Brooke!
Check out Female Foodie at FemaleFoodie.com.
Follow Brooke on Instagram and Substack.
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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Oct 4, 2025 • 52min
$25M ARR - How Adam Robinson Grew Retention.com to 25M a Year SAAS Business (MU Classic)
#615 What if the one strategy that built your business suddenly stopped working? Would you know how to pivot — or would you crash and burn? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Adam Robinson, former Wall Street trader turned successful entrepreneur. After the 2008 financial crash upended his career at Lehman Brothers, Adam took a leap into the unpredictable world of online business. He shares his rollercoaster journey — facing failures, finding product-market fit, and ultimately building Retention.com into a multi-million dollar company. We dive deep into the importance of resilience, why cold email still works (when done right), and the hard truths about scaling a startup. If you're an entrepreneur navigating the early stages of business, this episode is packed with invaluable lessons you won’t want to miss!
(Original Air Date - 3/11/25)
What we discuss with Adam:
+ From Wall Street to startups – Adam’s transition after the 2008 crash
+ Early business struggles – Lessons from his first failed venture
+ Finding product-market fit – How one feature changed everything
+ Cold email & ethics – Debunking myths about outreach and compliance
+ Breaking revenue plateaus – The pivot that unlocked growth
+ Scaling a SaaS company – Growing Retention.com to $25M ARR
+ Behavioral email marketing – Why targeted emails outperform blasts
+ Common founder mistakes – Focusing on the wrong things early on
+ The right way to start – Talk to customers, validate, then scale
+ Grit & resilience – The real key to long-term success
Thank you, Adam!
Check out Retention.com at Retention.com.
Check out RB2B at RB2B.com.
Follow Adam 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 3, 2025 • 58min
Stay Ahead of the AI Curve | Kasim Aslam (MU Classic)
#614 What does the future of business look like in 2025 and beyond? As AI continues to reshape industries, how can entrepreneurs stay ahead of the curve and leverage new opportunities? In this insightful episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Kasim Aslam — entrepreneur, business strategist, and marketing expert — to explore the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. From AI-driven changes to the rise of local services and manufacturing, we discuss practical strategies to navigate the shifting economy, avoid common pitfalls, and build businesses that thrive in this new era. If you’re ready to embrace the future, take notes — this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
(Original Air Date - 3/9/25)
What we discuss with Kasim:
+ Fear as a tool – Use fear to drive action, not paralysis
+ AI-driven economy – How AI is reshaping industries
+ Top business opportunities – Tech enablement, local services, manufacturing
+ Take action now – Success comes from doing, not waiting
+ Financial stability matters – Reduce stress by securing provision
+ Scaling isn’t everything – Small, high-margin businesses thrive
+ Career paths are changing – Adaptability over degrees
+ Community over commodity – Build relationships, not just services
+ AI vs. human value – Where humans still outperform AI
+ Stay ahead – Embrace uncertainty and keep learning
Thank you, Kasim!
Check out Kasim Aslam at Kasim.me.
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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