Millionaire University

#439 Want to build a thriving online community that actually makes money and keeps people engaged? In this episode, host Brien Gearin welcomes back Corey Ganim, founder of The Wholesale Network and a seven-figure Amazon wholesale seller. While Corey first appeared on episode 139 to unpack the Amazon business model, today’s conversation dives deep into the world of community building and personal branding. Corey shares how he went from solo seller to founder of a thriving high-level mastermind and coaching program for wholesale sellers, and how events, Discord engagement, and a clear tiered pricing structure have fueled his success. He also offers insights into launching a lower-ticket community for beginners and how his consistent personal content has driven growth across the board. Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur or just getting started, this episode delivers a masterclass in building community around your expertise! What we discuss with Corey: + Starting a paid online community + Building engagement through events + Tiered pricing and access levels + Leveraging Discord for connection + Creating a content-driven personal brand + Handling refunds and tough customers + Using Twitter to grow an audience + Structuring mastermind calls effectively + Turning community into long-term business + Transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship Thank you, Corey! Check out Corey Ganim at CoreyGanim.com. Check out The Wholesale Network at WholesaleNetwork.io. Check out BrandRocket at GoBrandRocket.com. Follow Corey on Instagram and Twitter. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/millionaire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging discussion, Grandpa Beck, the creative mind behind Grandpa Beck's Games, shares his inspiring journey from airline pilot to board game entrepreneur. He reveals the challenges he faced in developing popular games like Cover Your Assets, offering insights on trademark hurdles and the importance of artistic design. Grandpa Beck emphasizes the power of family connections fostered through gaming and reflects on his successful expansion strategies, including harnessing social media and Amazon for global reach.

Explore how fear can hijack your brain and stifle your business success. Understand the amygdala's role in responding to perceived threats and why awareness is crucial. Discover the surprising origins of negative thoughts and learn tools for emotional regulation. Shift from survival mode to a mindset of creativity and courage. Embrace vulnerability and emotional expression as powerful strategies to develop resilience. Gain insights on overcoming trauma and mastering the millionaire mindset essential for thriving in both life and business.

Corey Ganim, an Amazon wholesale expert and host of The Amazon Wholesale Podcast, shares his journey to a seven-figure business. He discusses the importance of strong supplier relationships and navigating Amazon's listing system. Corey emphasizes targeting 'unsexy' products and mastering logistics with FBA versus FBM. He shares insights on financial management, optimal profit margins, and effective hiring in the Philippines. Additionally, he highlights the value of long-term thinking in entrepreneurship and balancing organic growth with content creation.

Brandon Vaughn, founder of Wise Coatings and HireBus, scaled his garage floor coating business to 39 locations in just four years. He discusses how hiring is a marketing problem, emphasizing the need to attract quality candidates with compelling job ads. Brandon reveals how his company uses AI to automate the hiring process, saving over 25 hours per hire. They delve into proactive recruitment strategies and the importance of creating a strong employer brand to build a dream team and reduce turnover. Insights into the recruitment revolution are a must-listen!

Jacques Hopkins, an electrical engineer turned online course creator, shares his journey from frustration with traditional piano lessons to launching his successful course, Piano in 21 Days. He reveals how turning hobbies into businesses can lead to financial success. Jacques emphasizes the importance of having a unique value proposition and overcoming imposter syndrome. Listeners learn about audience-first strategies, course validation, and building a course business that supports their ideal lifestyle.

Dr. Ryan Williamson, a board-certified neurologist and Navy veteran, discusses how brain health is essential for entrepreneurs seeking success and well-being. He shares insights on the hidden costs of chronic stress and the impact of poor sleep on cognitive performance. Listeners will find practical strategies such as the benefits of morning sunlight, ‘exercise snacks,’ and time-blocking for a more sustainable health routine. With tips on rewiring the brain for abundance and preventing burnout, Ryan empowers high performers to enhance their mindset and longevity.

Vincent Pugliese, founder of Membership Freedom, shares his remarkable journey from sports photography to creating a successful membership model business. He highlights the benefits of this model, including recurring revenue and lifestyle freedom. Vincent discusses the 'stadium model' for memberships, emphasizing genuine relationships over mere transactions. He provides insights on consistent content creation and member retention strategies. Listeners will gain valuable tips on building a thriving membership business while balancing technology with authentic connections.

Discover the unexpected origins of our education system, designed more for obedience than entrepreneurship. Uncover how figures like Rockefeller influenced schooling, pushing conformity over creativity. Explore the importance of learning through action and the value of embracing failure. Gain insights on breaking free from traditional conditioning and shifting your mindset about education and success. Transform your approach to wealth-building into a fun game and take ownership of your journey!

#430 For this session of the Millionaire University podcast, Justin and Tara discuss their three key principles for running a successful and fulfilling business: helping people, making money, and having fun. They share insights on the importance of aligning business decisions with these goals to maintain balance and avoid burnout. Through personal anecdotes, they emphasize understanding individual strengths, setting realistic goals, and continuously learning. Justin and Tara also reflect on their journey and the mistakes they've made, offering advice on how to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship while maintaining personal well-being and relationships. (Original Air Date - 6/28/24) What Justin and Tara discuss on today's episode: + Setting Goals in Life and Business + The Three Key Criteria for Business Decisions + Balancing Priorities and Avoiding Burnout + Learning from Past Mistakes + The Evolution of Helping People + The Importance of Making Money + Leveraging Resources and Investments + The Role of Luck in Success + Taking Calculated Risks + The Importance of Enjoying Your Work + Finding Your Genius Zone + Balancing Work and Personal Life + Setting Up a Sustainable Business For more information go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MillionaireUniversity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/millionaire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices