

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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Oct 21, 2025 • 51min
Leveraging Connections to Create a 7-Figure Community Business | Dustin Riechmann
#639 Ever wonder how to turn your network and podcast appearances into a thriving, seven-figure community business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Dustin Riechmann — founder of 7-Figure Leap — to uncover how he helps mission-driven entrepreneurs grow seven-figure brands by leveraging storytelling, podcast guesting, and authentic relationship building. Dustin shares his incredible journey from 17 years as a traffic engineer to creating Fire Creek Snacks, and ultimately building a multi-million-dollar coaching and community business. He dives into his 5P framework for profitable podcast guesting, the secrets behind launching and scaling communities that actually thrive, and how to create masterminds that foster deep connection and retention. If you’ve ever wanted to turn your relationships into real revenue, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom!
What we discuss with Dustin:
+ Dustin’s journey from engineer to entrepreneur
+ Launching and growing Fire Creek Snacks
+ The 5P framework for podcast guesting success
+ Turning guesting into profitable relationships
+ Building and scaling a thriving community
+ Importance of clarity, confidence, and connection
+ Cohort-based community growth model
+ Retention strategies and one-to-one connection program
+ Transitioning from accelerator to mastermind
+ Behind-the-scenes look at team structure and operations
Thank you, Dustin!
Check out 7-Figure Leap at 7FigureLeap.com.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 58min
Turn Your Website from a Static Digital Business Card into a 24/7 Lead-Generating Machine | Hope Trory (MU Classic)
#638 Is your website working for you — or just sitting there collecting digital dust? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Hope Trory breaks down how to turn your website from a static digital business card into a 24/7 lead-generating machine. She shares actionable strategies for creating clear messaging, understanding your audience’s needs, and building a smooth customer journey that converts visitors into clients. Hope also explains how to gather market research, craft targeted offers, and optimize your site for both SEO and user experience. Plus, she reveals why quizzes are one of the highest-converting lead magnets and how to strategically place calls to action across your site. If you’ve been struggling to make your website work harder for you, this episode is packed with practical advice you can implement right away!
(Original Air Date - 3/25/25)
What we discuss with Hope:
+ How to turn your website into a lead-generating machine
+ Importance of clear messaging and audience targeting
+ Strategic content placement for higher conversions
+ Why market research matters for website copy
+ Creating effective lead magnets that convert
+ The power of quizzes as high-converting tools
+ How to structure your homepage for engagement
+ When and how to update your website content
+ Using analytics to refine your customer journey
+ Building a content calendar to stay consistent
Thank you, Hope!
Check out HopeWorksDesign at HopeWorksDesign.com.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 42min
Building a Licensed, Collegiate Apparel Brand That's Scaling into Wholesale | Megan Smalley
#637 Ever wonder how a side hustle born in a guest bedroom can grow into a nationwide licensed apparel brand? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with entrepreneur Megan Smalley, founder of Scarlet & Gold, to explore her 13-year journey building a thriving apparel company that creates products people actually want to wear. Megan shares how she evolved from running a small side hustle out of her guest bedroom to managing a licensed apparel brand serving universities nationwide. She opens up about the twists and turns of entrepreneurship — from shutting down her business during motherhood, to relaunching with a print-on-demand model, to scaling into wholesale and overseas manufacturing. Megan also offers valuable insight into leadership, building team culture, managing growth, and breaking into the wholesale market. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with real-world lessons on pivoting, perseverance, and creating meaningful products!
What we discuss with Megan:
+ From guest bedroom to national brand
+ Building licensed collegiate apparel
+ Transitioning from retail to print-on-demand
+ Overcoming challenges during motherhood
+ Scaling through wholesale and manufacturing
+ Breaking into the NCAA licensing space
+ Managing a growing in-person team
+ Creating strong company culture and values
+ Wholesale tips for boutique partnerships
+ Lessons on leadership and business pivots
Thank you, Megan!
Check out Scarlet & Gold at ScarletandGoldShop.com.
Follow Megan on Instagram.
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Oct 19, 2025 • 58min
How a TikTok Video Sparked $40k in Sales and Launched a Multi-Million Dollar Business | Justin Baer (MU Classic)
#636 What if a simple TikTok video filmed by a seven-year-old could launch a million-dollar business? Or lead to a deal on Shark Tank? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Justin Baer, the founder and CEO of Collars & Co., a Mark Cuban-backed menswear brand that's changing how professional men dress. Justin takes us behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial journey — from the initial idea sparked during COVID to scaling the business into a full menswear line. He shares how a simple TikTok video filmed by his seven-year-old daughter turned into $40,000 in sales in the first month, why being willing to fail is key to success, and how giving away your product for free can be a powerful market test. Whether you're launching a product or looking to refine your business strategy, Justin's insights on testing, scaling, and building relationships will give you the confidence to take the next step!
(Original Air Date - 3/24/25)
What we discuss with Justin:
+ How a TikTok video sparked $40K in sales
+ Testing product viability with consignment
+ Importance of being willing to fail
+ Scaling from one product to a full brand
+ Leveraging influencer and social proof marketing
+ Why giving away products can drive sales
+ Balancing product uniqueness vs. smart marketing
+ Building strong relationships with retailers
+ Transitioning from DTC to omnichannel strategy
+ Learning and adapting quickly as an entrepreneur
Thank you, Justin!
Check out Collars & Co. at CollarsandCo.com.
Use coupon code MU to get 20% off your first order.
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Oct 18, 2025 • 48min
How Marcus Gates Went from P.E. Teacher to 6-Figure Fitness Business Owner With Over 100 Clients (MU Classic)
#635 Want to turn your fitness passion into a six-figure business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Marcus Gates, founder of Thriving Lives Fitness — an online nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle coaching business. Marcus shares his journey from college athlete and PE teacher to successful online coach, building a thriving six-figure business with a roster of over 100 clients. He opens up about the challenges of transitioning from teaching to entrepreneurship, how he built a sustainable membership model, and the keys to scaling his business while balancing life as a stay-at-home dad. If you’re thinking about starting an online fitness business or looking for inspiration to take your coaching to the next level, then this episode is for you!
(Original Air Date - 3/23/25)
What we discuss with Marcus:
+ From PE teacher to entrepreneur
+ Building a sustainable membership model
+ Transitioning from in-person to online coaching
+ Overcoming pricing and sales challenges
+ Balancing business and family life
+ Importance of client communication
+ Handling objections to online coaching
+ Scaling through word-of-mouth and social media
+ Impact of COVID on business growth
+ Hiring a team to expand services
Thank you, Marcus!
Check out Thriving Lives Fitness at ThrivingLivesFitness.com.
Follow Marcus on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Email Marcus at marcus@thrivinglivesfitness.com.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 38min
10 Years at Chick-fil-A: Why Employees Prefer a "Jerk" Boss With Clarity Over a "Nice" One Without | Jacob Karnes (MU Classic)
#634 Would you rather work for a jerk who offers clarity or a nice boss who leaves you in the dark? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jacob Karnes, founder of Waves Business Coaching and author of Master Your First Job. Jacob shares valuable insights from his 10 years at Chick-fil-A, where he learned the importance of leadership, clarity, and managing people effectively. He explains why the most important quality for a leader is providing clarity — and why employees would rather work for a "jerk" who offers clarity than a nice boss who doesn't. Jacob also discusses hiring strategies, retaining top talent, and how to build a strong company culture rooted in leadership and clear expectations. If you're managing a team or thinking about hiring, then this episode is for you!
(Original Air Date - 3/22/25)
What we discuss with Jacob:
+ Why clarity is the key to leadership
+ Hiring for character, chemistry, and competency
+ Lessons from Chick-fil-A’s success model
+ How to retain top talent in today’s market
+ Managing Gen Z and millennial employees
+ Why customer experience starts with leadership
+ Setting clear expectations for your team
+ Building a high-performing culture
+ Overcoming early struggles in business coaching
+ Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship
Thank you, Jacob!
Check out Waves Business Coaching at WavesBusinessCoaching.com.
Get a free copy of Master Your First Job.
Follow Jacob on LinkedIn.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 48min
Land, Price, and Negotiate High-Value Brand Partnerships (Without an Agency!) | Justin Moore
#633 Ever wondered how creators turn brand deals into serious revenue? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Justin Moore, founder of Creator Wizard and author of Sponsor Magnet, to uncover the secrets behind landing, pricing, and negotiating high-value sponsorships. Justin shares how he and his wife went from free product collaborations to earning over $5 million through brand partnerships — and how he now teaches creators and business owners to do the same without giving up a percentage to agencies or managers. From understanding sponsor goals to crafting irresistible pitches and maximizing negotiation leverage, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to monetize their platform through strategic partnerships!
What we discuss with Justin:
+ Turning free products into paid deals
+ Building a $5M brand partnership business
+ Why most creators don’t need managers
+ Understanding sponsor goals (ARC framework)
+ Pricing based on awareness vs. conversions
+ Negotiation strategies that increase payouts
+ The DUE rule: deliverables, usage, exclusivity
+ Crafting pitches with the ROPE method
+ How small creators can land sponsors
+ Transitioning from one-off deals to retainers
Thank you, Justin!
Check out Creator Wizard at CreatorWizard.com.
Subscribe to Justin's newsletter.
Buy a copy of Sponsor Magnet.
Listen to Sponsor Magnet.
Follow Justin on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.
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 16, 2025 • 42min
Create an Automated, High-Converting Email Funnel That Sells While You Sleep | Allison Hardy
#632 Ever wonder how to sell your online program on autopilot? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with email marketing expert Allison Hardy, who helps online coaches and entrepreneurs automate their sales through strategic email funnels. Allison shares how being laid off while six months pregnant led her to launch her first business — and eventually discover her passion for sustainable, system-driven marketing. She breaks down what makes an email funnel truly convert, how to overcome the fear of selling, and why unsubscribes can actually be a good thing. You’ll also get a peek behind the scenes of her membership, Emails That Sell, and learn how she blends automation, authenticity, and AI to help clients scale with ease!
What we discuss with Allison:
+ Turning job loss into entrepreneurship
+ Building a sustainable online business
+ Transitioning from fitness to email marketing
+ Finding clients and building trust early on
+ The psychology of selling without being “salesy”
+ Email funnel structure and must-have sequences
+ Importance of consistent email frequency
+ Plain text vs. image-heavy email strategy
+ Using AI to streamline email creation
+ Growing recurring revenue through memberships
Thank you, Allison!
Check out Allison Hardy at AllisonHardy.com.
Follow Allison 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 15, 2025 • 1h 4min
How Tori Dunlap Is Helping Women Get Rich (MU Classic)
#631 What would you do if you had $100K in the bank — quit your job, start a business, or finally take that dream trip? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Tori Dunlap, internationally recognized money and career expert, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Her First $100K. After saving $100K by the age of 25, Tori quit her corporate job to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable tools to take control of their money. Tori opens up about how having that financial safety net gave her the freedom to build a multimillion-dollar business and help over 5 million women improve their financial lives. She shares why traditional financial advice often misses the mark for women, how personal finance is 80% systemic and 20% personal choice, and the power of building a business with systems that turn virality into lasting success. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take the leap into entrepreneurship, then this episode will light your fire!
(Original Air Date - 3/21/25)
What we discuss with Tori:
+ How saving $100K at 25 changed Tori’s life
+ Personal finance: 80% systemic, 20% personal
+ The power of financial freedom and options
+ Why traditional money advice fails women
+ Turning a side hustle into a full-time business
+ Building systems to capitalize on virality
+ Importance of knowing your “ramen noodle number”
+ Why niching down attracts the right audience
+ Coaching and community as business growth tools
+ Done is better than perfect – just start!
Thank you, Tori!
Check out Her First $100K at HerFirst100K.com.
Listen to the Financial Feminist Podcast.
Follow Tori on Instagram and TikTok.
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 15, 2025 • 51min
This Franchise-Style Agency Helps CPG Brands Scale on Amazon, Shopify, and TikTok Shop | Ian Page
#630 Ever wonder how to build a multi-million-dollar business without a single W-2 employee? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Ian Page, the founder of Bullseye Sellers, an e-commerce agency that helps CPG brands scale on Amazon, Shopify, and TikTok Shop. Ian shares how he turned a side hustle into an $11 million-a-year empire by reinventing the agency model into a franchise-style network of independent entrepreneurs. From his “doors theory” on business growth to why speed beats intelligence and how affiliates are reshaping e-commerce marketing, Ian delivers a masterclass in building scalable systems and empowering others to win alongside you!
What we discuss with Ian:
+ Building Bullseye Sellers from scratch
+ Franchise-style agency business model
+ Why speed beats intelligence in business
+ Turning side hustles into scalable systems
+ Power of affiliate marketing for growth
+ Managing 120 contractors, not employees
+ Using TikTok Shop for e-commerce success
+ Coaching and empowering independent teams
+ Importance of choosing the right clients
+ Adopting a “doors theory” mindset for success
Thank you, Ian!
Check out Bullseye Sellers at BullseyeSellers.com.
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.
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