

Millionaire University
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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Jul 12, 2025 • 51min
$10,000/Month Selling Ice Cream! Growing a Mobile Dessert Business from the Ground Up With Katherine O'Brien (MU Classic)
Katherine O'Brien, the inventive owner of Cream Cruiser, dives into her entrepreneurial journey transforming a dessert bike idea into a thriving mobile business in Baltimore. She shares how her passion for catering—especially weddings—helped her pivot and grow after pandemic challenges. Katherine discusses acquiring a dessert manufacturing company to enhance profit margins and highlights the significance of community engagement. Plus, she reveals her venture, Bike Business University, where she teaches aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own mobile dessert businesses.

Jul 11, 2025 • 40min
User-Generated Content: Facilitating Meaningful Conversations About Your Products in the New Age of Marketing With Scott Warner (MU Classic)
Scott Warner, founder of Gigg Media, specializes in community-driven marketing and user-generated content (UGC). He highlights the transformative power of UGC in modern marketing, showcasing how brands can engage customers to drive sales. Scott emphasizes the importance of authenticity over polished ads and the benefits of community-building to control brand narratives. He shares actionable tips on crafting compelling calls to action, collaborating with influencers, and remaining consistent in social strategies for effective customer engagement.

Jul 11, 2025 • 50min
$400K/Year Cleaning Cars?! The Truth About Detailing Success | Josh Belk
In this discussion, Josh Belk, Founder of Belk Detailing, shares his remarkable journey from reselling sneakers to running a booming $400K car detailing business. He emphasizes the importance of stellar customer service over fancy tools and explains how effective communication and marketing strategies, especially on social media, have fueled his success. Josh also highlights the transition from mobile service to a dedicated shop, the power of a strong team, and the nuances of turning leads into loyal customers.

Jul 10, 2025 • 53min
How to Market for Maximum Influence and Real Growth | Rand Fishkin
#492 What if your customers aren’t the only people you should be marketing to? In this powerful episode, Rand Fishkin — legendary marketer, Moz founder, and co-founder of SparkToro — joins host Kirsten Tyrrel to bust common myths about audience research and reveal what most entrepreneurs are missing. Rand explains the difference between your customers and your audience, and why failing to understand that distinction could be costing you growth. You’ll learn why “make something people want” is only half the battle — and why you also need to make something people want to talk about. From human virality to influencer outreach, and a live SparkToro demo to spot-on marketing insights, this episode is packed with strategies to help you make better decisions, test smarter, and grow faster!
What we discuss with Rand:
+ Why "make something people want" is incomplete
+ The difference between customers and audience
+ How to engineer product virality
+ Importance of amplifiers and influencers
+ Common misconceptions about audience research
+ Live SparkToro demo with insights
+ Why follower count ≠ real influence
+ Organic marketing vs. paid marketing
+ Benefits of third-party customer interviews
Thank you, Rand!
Check out SparkToro at SparkToro.com.
Check out Snackbar Studio at SnackbarStudio.com.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 54min
Creating a Google Business Profile: Little-Known Strategies for Optimized Local Reach With Buddy Rathmell (MU Classic)
#491 Did you know that Google could be delivering local leads to your doorstep? An optimized Business Profile is that powerful! In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by Buddy Rathmell, the owner of Map Winners, a digital marketing agency focused on managing Google Business Profiles. Buddy shares his expertise on why Google Business Profiles are one of the most impactful tools for local businesses and how optimizing them can drive significant growth — often transforming small businesses into thriving enterprises. You'll hear actionable strategies that cover the importance of reviews, heat maps, and posting frequency, offering insights into how businesses can maximize their visibility and revenue through effective profile management. Whether you’re looking for ways to grow an existing business or want start a digital marketing agency of your own, this episode is a must-listen!
(Original Air Date - 10/2/24)
What we discuss with Buddy:
+ Driving business growth with a Google Business Profile
+ The value of getting consistent five-star reviews
+ Enhancing search visibility with detailed services and photos
+ Tracking local rankings and performance with heat maps
+ How early adopters often dominate local markets
+ Boosting search rankings with consistent NAP info
+ The industries that benefit most from optimization
+ Improving engagement and ranking with regular posts and photos
+ The 200% ROI that clients see on profile management
+ Managing Google Profiles as a lucrative business opportunity
Thank you, Buddy!
Check out Map Winners at MapWinners.com.
Follow Buddy on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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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Jul 9, 2025 • 45min
Teachers Are Making Bank on TPT — This Is Their Playbook | Lindsay Bowden
#490 What if your lesson plans could pay the bills? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Lindsay Bowden, a former high school math teacher turned top 1% seller on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). Lindsay shares how she replaced her teaching salary by selling classroom resources online — without fancy designs or tons of tech. She walks us through how TPT works, what sells best, how to find gaps in the market, and how teachers can start monetizing what they’re already creating. Whether you're a full-time educator or a former teacher with a folder full of forgotten worksheets, this is a practical and inspiring roadmap to turning your skills into income!
What we discuss with Lindsay:
+ Replacing a teacher salary on TPT
+ What sells best on Teachers Pay Teachers
+ How to find low-competition keywords
+ Creating product bundles and full curriculums
+ Using Canva and PowerPoint to build resources
+ SEO tips and listing optimization
+ Why free products help drive traffic
+ Selling to schools and using purchase orders
+ Building an email list from TPT buyers
+ Other monetization paths for teachers
Thank you, Lindsay!
Check out Lindsay Bowden at LindsayBowden.com.
Get Lindsay's free Sell Teacher Resources Training.
Follow Lindsay on Instagram.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
And follow us on:
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To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors.
Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 2025 • 46min
How a Police Officer Turned Planter Boxes Into a Thriving Side Hustle | Darryl Knight
#489 What if planting flowers could grow a thriving business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Darryl Knight, founder of Front Porch Flora, to explore how he turned a seasonal idea into a subscription-based planter box business — all while holding down a full-time job as a police officer. Darryl shares the story behind his start, the logistics of scaling handcrafted arrangements, and how a passion for plants is sprouting new opportunities in landscaping and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for creative ways to grow a side hustle, this episode is full of insights on staying lean, serving customers well, and standing out with a simple but beautiful idea!
What we discuss with Darryl:
+ Started business during pandemic
+ Uses custom planter inserts
+ Offers seasonal subscription model
+ Balances business with police job
+ Grows through Instagram ads
+ Focuses on residential and commercial
+ Builds customer loyalty through service
+ Leverages planters to upsell landscaping
+ Keeps operations lean and local
+ Future goal: full nursery and landscape biz
Thank you, Darryl!
Check out Front Porch Flora at FrontPorchFlora.com.
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
And follow us on:
Instagram
Facebook
Tik Tok
Youtube
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To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors.
Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 2025 • 54min
From Experimental Side Hustles to Liquidation Auctions: Unconventional Wealth Building Strategies With Shannon Jean (MU Classic)
Join Shannon Jean, a serial entrepreneur and bestselling author known for his unconventional wealth-building techniques, as he reveals how boredom sparked his entrepreneurial journey. He discusses transforming side hustles into businesses, emphasizing the critical first $1,000 milestone. Learn how he flips luxury items and navigates liquidation auctions, all while managing risks and leveraging data-driven strategies. Shannon also shares tips on overcoming fear through action and the power of networking to create opportunities.

Jul 7, 2025 • 33min
From Baking to Big Business: Sweet Loren’s Journey to 35,000+ Stores | Loren Castle
Loren Castle, founder of Sweet Loren's, shares her inspiring journey from a personal health challenge to creating a leading natural cookie dough brand. She discusses testing her recipes at NYC farmers markets and landing early meetings with major retailers like Whole Foods. Loren reveals how she navigated the chaotic supply chain while scaling to over 35,000 stores, the hiring challenges she faced, and her commitment to making healthier treats accessible to all. Tune in for her insights on turning passion into a profitable product!

Jul 6, 2025 • 59min
How a Home Service Digital Marketing Agency Has Mastered Lead Generation With Sam Preston (MU Classic)
In this compelling discussion, Sam Preston, founder of Service Scalers, shares his journey of scaling a home service digital marketing agency to $2 million in under a year. He dives into the power of niching down for efficient growth and emphasizes how Local Service Ads transformed lead generation. Sam highlights optimizing Google Business Profiles and using AI tools for strategy enhancement. With insights on maintaining client relationships through transparency and results, this conversation is a goldmine for anyone in the digital marketing space.