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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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Nov 6, 2025 • 49min
Art Meets App Development: Launching a Mobile E-Card App on the Apple App Store | Kate Pitner
#662 What does it really take to turn your creative passion into a tech product? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel chats with artist and illustrator Kate Pitner, the creator of Poppynotes — a boutique mobile e-card app bringing kindness, connection, and fun back to digital communication. Kate shares how her childhood love for designing greeting cards evolved into a full-fledged app business, how she navigated the steep learning curve of app development without coding experience, and what it’s really like to launch and grow on the Apple App Store. From finding a mentor to managing marketing as an introvert, Kate’s story is an inspiring look at creative entrepreneurship in the digital age!
What we discuss with Kate:
+ Origin story of Poppynotes app
+ Transition from artist to tech entrepreneur
+ Overcoming the learning curve of app development
+ Finding a mentor and learning coding basics
+ Creating a “boutique” e-card experience
+ Building accessibility for non-tech users
+ Monetizing through a freemium subscription model
+ Challenges of marketing as an introvert
+ Apple App Store limitations and user privacy
+ Lessons on patience and long-term growth
Thank you, Kate!
Check out Poppynotes at Poppynotes.com.
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Get a free month of the Poppynotes app with code POPPYMILLION (expires 4/29/26).
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Nov 5, 2025 • 37min
How to Reverse Engineer Your Business Goals | Final BMMM Coaching Call (Part 2 of 2) (MU Classic)
#661 Want to know the secret to building a business that practically runs itself? In Part 2 of the final coaching call for the Build My Money Machine program, Justin and Tara Williams dive even deeper into the actionable steps for building a successful business. They break down the final steps of the process — from creating and executing a prioritized to-do list to leveraging systems, people, and resources for scalable growth. Justin and Tara share hard-earned lessons about when to hire help, how to stay focused on growth without getting bogged down by operations, and why building a "money machine" requires clarity and consistency. They also get personal about their own business journey, including how they've structured their team and leveraged key hires to grow exponentially. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this episode is packed with practical advice and mindset shifts to help you build a thriving business that works for you!
(Original Air Date - 4/6/25)
What Justin and Tara discuss on today's episode:
+ Creating a prioritized to-do list
+ Reverse engineering business goals
+ Importance of daily execution
+ Adjusting when things don’t go as planned
+ Leveraging systems, tools, and people
+ Knowing when to hire help
+ Tracking costs and profits
+ Building a scalable “money machine”
+ Staying focused on growth, not operations
+ Evolving through mindset shifts
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Nov 5, 2025 • 45min
Need a Product Launch Strategy? From Chaotic Drop to Seamless, Hype-Driven Event | Michael Dodsworth
#660 What if you could turn product launches into full-blown fan experiences? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Michael Dodsworth, founder of Fanfare, the LA-based SaaS company helping brands like Nike and Supreme transform chaotic product drops into seamless, hype-driven events. Michael shares his journey from early engineering days and acquisitions at Salesforce to launching his own startup solving the headaches of digital and in-person product releases. He breaks down how Fanfare helps brands manage millions of fans in real time, prevent site crashes, and turn those frenzied “drop moments” into data-rich marketing gold. Whether you’re building a SaaS company or planning your next product launch, this conversation is packed with lessons on scalability, customer feedback, and startup strategy!
What we discuss with Michael:
+ Origin story and engineering background
+ Early acquisition by Salesforce
+ Lessons from Optimizely and Ticketmaster
+ Founding Fanfare to fix chaotic product drops
+ How Fanfare improves launch experiences
+ Managing millions of fans in real time
+ Turning drop data into marketing insights
+ Challenges and lessons in raising capital
+ Importance of customer feedback and iteration
+ Future vision for experiential commerce and AI
Thank you, Michael!
Check out Fanfare at Fanfare.io.
Get The 5-Step Hype Drop Playbook.
Follow Michael on LinkedIn.
Follow Fanfare on LinkedIn.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 44min
Building a Shopify Agency That Delivers Massive Growth for E-commerce Brands | Kurt Elster
#659 What if the simplest, scrappiest tactics could unlock massive success online? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel chats with Kurt Elster, founder of Ethercycle and host of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, about how he built a thriving agency helping e-commerce brands scale on Shopify. Kurt shares how handwritten letters under shop doors turned into multimillion-dollar opportunities, why niching down is the key to standing out, and how building relationships and showing up consistently built his authority in the Shopify space. They also dig into the power of positioning, the psychology behind great website design, and why doing the uncomfortable things — like showing up, sharing your knowledge, and saying yes to new challenges — creates “luck” in business!
What we discuss with Kurt:
+ Building a business around Shopify
+ How handwritten letters led to clients
+ The power of niching down
+ Turning expertise into authority
+ Creating “luck” through visibility
+ Lessons from early entrepreneurship
+ Why consistency compounds success
+ Common e-commerce design mistakes
+ Importance of copy and clarity
+ Building audience before launching
Thank you, Kurt!
Check out Kurt Elster at KurtElster.com.
Check out Ethercycle at Ethercycle.com.
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 51min
The Power of Decisive Action | Final BMMM Coaching Call (Part 1 of 2) (MU Classic)
#658 Most people fail in business not because they don’t have the right idea — but because they get stuck in indecision! In this episode featuring Justin and Tara Williams, you'll hear Part 1 of the final coaching call for the Build My Money Machine program! In this special two-part segment, Justin and Tara reflect on the journey, share key lessons learned, and dive into the mindset shifts that lead to business success. They talk about the importance of making decisions, taking action, and adapting to unknowns — because figuring it out as you go is what separates successful entrepreneurs from those who quit. They also share a personal story about their daughter starting her first business, the challenges she faced, and how taking action gave her clarity and confidence. Tune in to hear how you can apply these principles to your own business and why stepping into the unknown is the key to long-term success. Don’t miss Part 2, where Justin and Tara continue breaking down the 7 steps to building a thriving business!
(Original Air Date - 4/5/25)
What Justin and Tara discuss on today's episode:
+ Importance of making decisions quickly
+ Taking action despite unknowns
+ Learning through trial and error
+ Story of our daughter starting a business
+ Business success comes from solving unknowns
+ Why most people quit too soon
+ Creating a simple business plan
+ Developing a repeatable sales process
+ Leveraging momentum to scale
+ Difference between a job and a business
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
Ready to create a 7-figure business of your own? Go to BuildMyMoneyMachine.com to get started today!
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Nov 3, 2025 • 44min
Selling to Private Equity? How to Reverse Engineer a Million-Dollar Business Exit | Nick Bradley
#657 What does it really take to sell your business for millions? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Nick Bradley, founder of High Value Exit — a global expert who’s helped lead 26 business exits totaling $5 billion. Nick reveals how founders can prepare their businesses for a high-value sale, what private equity buyers really look for, and why only 2 out of 10 companies ever sell. From building transfer value and mastering EBITDA to designing your company with the end in mind, this conversation is a masterclass in scaling, strategy, and smart exits for entrepreneurs aiming big!
What we discuss with Nick:
+ Nick’s $5B in business exits
+ Lessons from private equity world
+ Why only 2 of 10 companies sell
+ Designing your business with the end in mind
+ The five pillars of “Scale to Sale”
+ Reducing risk and building strong foundations
+ Understanding EBITDA and profitability
+ What makes a business attractive to buyers
+ Common pitfalls when selling a company
+ Knowing if and when you should scale
Thank you, Nick!
Check out High Value Exit at HighValueExit.com.
Follow Nick on LinkedIn.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
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Nov 2, 2025 • 53min
Cash Flow Is the Key to Financial Freedom | Chris Miles (MU Classic)
#656 What if saving money isn’t the key to financial freedom—but creating cash flow is? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Chris Miles, the cash flow expert and founder of Money Ripples, reveals why true financial freedom comes from cash flow, not just saving or investing in traditional ways. Chris shares how he retired twice by building streams of passive income — and how he bounced back from losing it all. He challenges conventional financial advice and explains why creating liquidity and diversifying income streams are key to long-term wealth. Tune in to learn how to stop relying solely on business income, build cash flow, and make your money work for you!
(Original Air Date - 4/4/25)
What we discuss with Chris:
+ Cash flow vs. savings
+ Multiple income streams
+ Avoiding financial traps
+ Building liquidity for stability
+ Why net worth isn’t enough
+ Real estate for passive income
+ Phases of business growth
+ The danger of over-hustling
+ The power of partnerships
+ Mindset and emotional intelligence
Thank you, Chris!
Check out Money Ripples at MoneyRipples.com.
Listen to the Money Ripples Podcast.
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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Nov 1, 2025 • 56min
How Giving Away $100 a Day Transformed Our Financial Future | Jeff and Rhonna Farrer - Part 3 of 3 (MU Classic)
#655 What if the secret to financial freedom isn’t about how much money you have — but how you think about it? In this final episode of our three-part series hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Jeff and Rhonna Farrer share how shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset transformed their financial future — and their marriage. From giving away $100 a day as a spiritual practice to building a business that helps families design their financial futures, Jeff and Rhonna reveal the mindset shifts and strategic changes that led to lasting success. They also discuss their new book, Design Your Life, and share the seven principles that helped them align their life, business, and money goals. If you've ever struggled with financial confidence or want to learn how to sell with authenticity, this episode is for you!
(Original Air Date - 4/3/25)
What we discuss with Jeff and Rhonna:
+ Shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset
+ Giving away $100 a day as a practice
+ How abundance impacts financial confidence
+ Designing life through seven core principles
+ Building a business as a couple
+ Overcoming fear of rejection in sales
+ Selling through authenticity, not pressure
+ Finding alignment in work and purpose
+ Creating generational wealth strategies
+ Importance of having a strong "why"
Thank you, Jeff and Rhonna!
Check out Rhonna Designs at RhonnaDesigns.com.
Follow Rhonna on Instagram and Pinterest.
Follow Jeff on Instagram.
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 53min
How a Creative Slump Led a Digital Artist to Turn Coloring Books into a Thriving Business | Rhonna Farrer - Part 2 of 3 (MU Classic)
#654 What happens when your greatest strength — the very thing that defines your identity — suddenly disappears? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Rhonna Farrer opens up about the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey — from building a successful career as a digital artist and app developer to facing a creative drought that challenged her identity and success. Rhonna shares how her family’s entrepreneurial roots shaped her path, how she pivoted during difficult times, and how losing her creative spark led to a deeper understanding of her gifts. Now thriving with a new creative outlet in coloring books, Rhonna's story is a powerful reminder that setbacks often pave the way for breakthroughs. Don’t miss this insightful conversation — and be sure to tune in for the final episode of our three-part series, where Rhonna and her husband Jeff share how they’ve built a thriving business together.
(Original Air Date - 4/2/25)
What we discuss with Rhonna:
+ Facing a creative drought
+ Learning to pivot in business
+ Influence of family entrepreneurship
+ Overcoming rejection and setbacks
+ Finding purpose through creativity
+ Shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset
+ Balancing motherhood and business
+ Partnering with the right people
+ Creative resurgence with coloring books
+ Lessons in resilience and reinvention
Thank you, Rhonna!
Check out Rhonna Designs at RhonnaDesigns.com.
Follow Rhonna on Instagram and Pinterest.
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.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 57min
Become a Web Designer Building Custom and Templated Sites on Showit (Live Demo!) | Chris Misterek
#653 Ever wondered how a former musician turned his creative passion into a thriving six-figure web design business? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Chris Misterek, founder of Self-Made Web Designer and team member at Showit, to explore his journey from the music industry to building a thriving career in web design. Chris shares how he transformed his creative passion into a sustainable business, teaching others to do the same through design, strategy, and entrepreneurship. They dive into topics like balancing creativity with family life, choosing the right website platform, building a client base through networking, and the difference between custom and template-based web design businesses. Whether you’re a creative professional or aspiring web designer, this conversation is packed with real-world advice on how to start, scale, and love the business you build!
What we discuss with Chris:
+ Transition from music to web design
+ Building a sustainable creative career
+ Founding Self-Made Web Designer
+ Working with the Showit platform
+ Custom vs. template web design
+ How to find your first clients
+ Power of networking in business growth
+ Balancing family life and entrepreneurship
+ Pricing strategies for web designers
+ Learning through experience, not perfection
Thank you, Chris!
Check out Self-Made Web Designer at SelfMadeWebDesigner.com.
Check out Showit at Showit.com.
Follow Chris on 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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