Millionaire University
Millionaire University
Millionaire University is the podcast for entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and ambitious builders who want to grow a business, increase their income, and achieve financial freedom.
Each episode delivers practical strategies for business growth, personal finance, investing, and building multiple income streams. Learn how to start and scale profitable businesses, create passive revenue, make smarter money decisions, and design a life built on freedom—not burnout.
Our Millionaire Mentors share real-world playbooks, step-by-step frameworks, and the exact strategies they used to build wealth—so you can apply them immediately.
Whether you're launching your first business, scaling to six or seven figures, investing for long-term wealth, or developing the mindset required to win financially, this show gives you clear, actionable guidance without the fluff.
No hype. No theory. Just proven systems to help you earn more, grow faster, and build lasting wealth.
Welcome to Millionaire University—your school for wealth creation.
Graduate rich, not broke.
🎓 Get your free business training at MillionaireUniversity.com/training
Each episode delivers practical strategies for business growth, personal finance, investing, and building multiple income streams. Learn how to start and scale profitable businesses, create passive revenue, make smarter money decisions, and design a life built on freedom—not burnout.
Our Millionaire Mentors share real-world playbooks, step-by-step frameworks, and the exact strategies they used to build wealth—so you can apply them immediately.
Whether you're launching your first business, scaling to six or seven figures, investing for long-term wealth, or developing the mindset required to win financially, this show gives you clear, actionable guidance without the fluff.
No hype. No theory. Just proven systems to help you earn more, grow faster, and build lasting wealth.
Welcome to Millionaire University—your school for wealth creation.
Graduate rich, not broke.
🎓 Get your free business training at MillionaireUniversity.com/training
Episodes
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Mar 29, 2026 • 47min
Brain Bars to Big Box: Will Nitze’s Wild Ride to $100M | Will Nitze (MU Classic)
#839 What if the secret to building a nine-figure brand isn’t more people — but more scrappy, strategic thinking? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Will Nitze, founder of IQBAR, to unpack the gritty, unconventional journey from his kitchen R&D experiments to building a nine-figure nutrition brand. Will shares how he hustled his way through a successful Kickstarter campaign using unconventional tactics, scaled without a massive team by leveraging agencies and automation, and grew from a niche brain-food bar into a multi-product platform sold in major retailers nationwide. Learn how adaptability, constant iteration, and letting go of ego played a critical role in his long-term success — and how you can apply those same principles to grow a business that truly scales!
(Original Air Date - 7/29/25)
What we discuss with Will:
+ From kitchen R&D to Kickstarter
+ Scrappy email hacks for launch
+ Building a brain-focused nutrition brand
+ Evolving from niche to mass market
+ Leveraging feedback to improve products
+ Scaling without hiring a huge team
+ Managing growth through third parties
+ Expanding into hydration and coffee
+ Platformizing products for longevity
+ Selling across retail, e-comm, and club stores
Thank you, Will!
Check out IQBAR at EatIQBAR.com.
Follow Will on LinkedIn.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 45min
Digital Real Estate: Why Online Directories Are Cash Machines | Frey Chu (MU Classic)
#838 If you've never considered building an online directory as a business, this episode might just change your mind! Host Brien Gearin is joined by Frey Chu — known as the directory expert — who shares how he built multiple profitable directories from scratch and turned them into passive income machines. Frey breaks down what a modern directory business really looks like (hint: it’s way more than Yellow Pages), how to find profitable niche ideas, and the step-by-step process he uses to build, rank, and monetize directories using SEO, affiliate links, and display ads. He also reveals how directories can become sellable assets or fuel even bigger ventures like SaaS or lead gen agencies. Whether you're an SEO nerd, digital side hustler, or aspiring solopreneur, this episode uncovers an underrated business model with surprising upside!
(Original Air Date - 7/28/25)
What we discuss with Frey:
+ What online directories actually are
+ How Frey built passive income from directories
+ SEO strategies for ranking directory sites
+ Niche research and data enrichment tips
+ Common monetization methods (ads, leads, products)
+ Tools used to build and scrape data
+ How to stand out from larger competitors
+ Selling directories as digital assets
+ Why directories still work in the AI era
+ Growth potential through lead gen and SaaS
Thank you, Frey!
Check out Ship Your Directory at ShipYourDirectory.com.
Follow Frey 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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Mar 27, 2026 • 47min
How This Teacher Helps Teens Launch Real Businesses from the Classroom | Rob Phelan (MU Classic)
#837 What if we taught teens to build businesses before they ever needed a job? In this inspiring episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, personal finance teacher Rob Phelan shares how he's helping the next generation launch real, revenue-generating businesses — right from the classroom. Rob dives into his own entrepreneurial journey, why time-based income has a ceiling, and how Teachers Pay Teachers became his favorite passive income stream. He breaks down a step-by-step approach to helping teens (and adults) brainstorm, validate, and launch side hustles that align with their passions and schedules. Whether you're raising a young entrepreneur or looking to spark one in yourself, this episode is packed with real strategies, relatable stories, and resources to help you turn ideas into income!
(Original Air Date - 7/25/25)
What we discuss with Rob:
+ Rob’s childhood hustle beginnings
+ Teaching teens to earn income
+ Transition from tutoring to TPT
+ Time vs. money mindset shift
+ Building flexible, low-cost businesses
+ Teen entrepreneurship brainstorm method
+ Validating ideas through real feedback
+ Using business to teach personal finance
+ Profit First model for students
+ TPT as a passive income stream
Thank you, Rob!
Check out The Financial Independence Educator at FIEducator.com.
Get the free 90-Day Personal Finance Curriculum Pacing Guide.
Get The Simple StartUp Workbook.
Get The Simple StartUp Course.
Get The Real Business Project.
Check out Rob's TPT store.
Follow Rob on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2026 • 47min
$1,000/Month Mailing Just 1 Postcard
#836 Want to turn 25¢ postage into a $1,000+ profit mailer — without ever touching a single postcard? In this cross-promoted interview from Nick Loper’s The Side Hustle Show, Nick sits down with Dalton Joyner and Rachel Smith of Big Sky Automation to break down a surprisingly profitable twist on Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM): selling shared postcard ad space to local businesses. They explain how they shrunk their mailings to hyper-targeted neighborhoods (around 2,500 homes) to keep costs low, then filled each card with up to 16 advertisers at around $150 per spot — creating a repeatable extra-income model with strong retention. You’ll hear how they land advertisers (Facebook Messenger, email, and smart targeting like Valpak), why category exclusivity is a huge selling point, how they outsource printing + bundling so they never touch the postcards, and how this “shared advertising” offer can become the perfect foot-in-the-door lead generator for higher-ticket services!
What Nick discusses with Dalton and Rachel:
+ Every Door Direct Mail model
+ Shared postcard advertising
+ $150 per advertiser slot
+ 2,500-home targeted mailings
+ Category exclusivity advantage
+ Facebook Messenger outreach
+ Outsourced printing + fulfillment
+ $1,000+ profit per mailer
+ 60–70% advertiser retention
+ Foot-in-door agency lead strategy
Thank you, Nick, Dalton, and Rachel!
Check out The Side Hustle Show.
Check out Big Sky Automation.
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2026 • 26min
His Leg Got Amputated. Now He Runs 6 Side Hustles. (Part 2/2)
#835 What if the secret to finding your perfect side hustle was already hiding in your daily routine? In part two of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin continues his discussion with Bart Merrell — the Side Hustle Samurai — diving deeper into how to choose the right side hustle and know when to stick with it or walk away. Bart shares personal stories, from spending five years learning to saddle a horse to abandoning a promising poker career, to illustrate the critical role mentorship and honest self-assessment play in entrepreneurial success. The conversation shifts to the explosive impact of AI on the side hustle landscape, with both Brien and Bart making the case that there has never been a better time in history to start a business — and that the "I don't have time" excuse is quickly running out of steam. Bart also introduces listeners to his free $1k Blind Spot Assessment, a 40-question quiz designed to help you identify what's holding you back from making your first thousand dollars in your own side hustle!
What we discuss with Bart:
+ Picking a side hustle and sticking with it
+ Knowing when to quit vs. persevere
+ The importance of mentorship
+ Identifying your lifestyle before your hustle
+ The "what you need to do" list
+ AI's impact on side hustles
+ The "no time" excuse is dead
+ One-person businesses creating millionaires
+ Free $1k Blind Spot Assessment
Thank you, Bart!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out Bart Merrell at BartMerrell.com.
Take the free $1k Blind Spot Assessment.
Follow Bart on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2026 • 28min
His Leg Got Amputated. Now He Runs 6 Side Hustles. (Part 1/2)
#834 If you're only making money from one source, you're leaving a fortune on the table! In part one of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with Bart Merrell — the Side Hustle Samurai — to explore how everyday experiences can be turned into income streams. Bart shares his unconventional journey from aspiring FBI agent to entrepreneur, covering ventures that span bungee towers in Japan, vehicle importing, dog training, and even monetizing his own leg amputation. He introduces his signature framework of three simple lists — what you like to do, what you need to do, and what you're already doing — as a starting point for identifying your ideal side hustle. Bart also digs into the mindset shifts required to move from scarcity thinking to seeing abundance everywhere, and explains why there has never been a better time in history to start a business!
What we discuss with Bart:
+ Bart's unexpected path to entrepreneurship
+ "Can I monetize it?" — his guiding question
+ Bungee towers and vehicle importing in Japan
+ Turning dog adoption into a $90K side hustle
+ Getting paid as an amputee consultant
+ The three-list framework for finding your hustle
+ Scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset
+ Why you don't need a traditional job to build wealth
+ The importance of mentorship and hand-holding
+ Why now is the best time to start a side hustle
Thank you, Bart!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out Bart Merrell at BartMerrell.com.
Take the free $1k Blind Spot Assessment.
Follow Bart on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2026 • 29min
He Got 2M Users on His Car Platform (Without a Single Ad) (Part 2/2)
#833 What happens when a 3D car customization platform meets cutting-edge AI — and a well-funded copycat shows up at SEMA trying to steal the idea? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin continues his conversation with Pete Polyakov, founder and CEO of Mods Nation and Arvion Bauhaus, diving deeper into the tech and AI infrastructure powering the platform. Pete breaks down how Mods Nation evolved from a one-man passion project to a sophisticated system using MCP and AI agents to onboard thousands of SKUs and streamline logistics. He also opens up about the critical importance of protecting intellectual property, sharing hard-learned lessons from idea theft, and why filing patents — which can cost as little as $60 — is a non-negotiable step for any serious founder!
What we discuss with Pete:
+ Building Mods Nation from a solo passion project
+ Using MCP and AI agents for vendor onboarding
+ AI-powered car customization recommendations
+ Real-time parts ID in YouTube videos
+ Starting a business in minutes using AI
+ Demand validation through the platform
+ The importance of protecting your IP
+ Design patents starting at just $60
+ Lessons learned from a well-funded copycat
Thank you, Pete!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out Mods Nation at ModsNation.com.
Check out Arvion Bauhaus at ArvionBauhaus.com.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2026 • 32min
He Got 2M Users on His Car Platform (Without a Single Ad) (Part 1/2)
#832 What if your most embarrassing DIY fail turned into a platform with 2 million monthly users? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Pete Polyakov, founder and CEO of Mods Nation and Arvion Bauhaus, to explore his journey from a frustrating DIY car mod gone wrong to building a 3D vehicle tuning platform serving 2 million users monthly. Pete shares how he accidentally built a demand validation machine for auto parts manufacturers, why solving your own problems is often the best business strategy, and how Mods Nation evolved into a thriving car culture community. He also touches on the origin of his custom Porsche design house, Arvion Bauhaus, which was born out of a single SEMA show appearance. Tune in for Part 2 to hear more from Pete on entrepreneurship, design philosophy, and what's next for both ventures!
What we discuss with Pete:
+ Solving your own problems as a business strategy
+ 3D visualization reducing buyer's remorse
+ Mods Nation's accidental growth to 2 million users
+ Using the platform as a demand validation tool
+ Manufacturing cost savings through digital testing
+ Building inbound interest vs. chasing customers
+ Car culture community over transactional marketplace
+ Arvion Bauhaus born from a single SEMA appearance
+ Free-to-play community model driving revenue
+ Form-first design philosophy setting Arvion Bauhaus apart
Thank you, Pete!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out Mods Nation at ModsNation.com.
Check out Arvion Bauhaus at ArvionBauhaus.com.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2026 • 43min
How to Buy Your First Self Storage Facility (and Why You Should) | Scott Meyers (MU Classic)
#831 Have you ever wondered if self storage could be your next big business move? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with the master of the metal box empire himself — Scott Meyers! Known as the nation’s leading expert on self storage investing, Scott breaks down how he traded the chaos of traditional rentals for the simplicity and scale of storage facilities — and now teaches others to do the same. He shares exactly what makes self storage such a powerful investment vehicle, why it has the lowest loan default rate in commercial real estate, and how to evaluate and acquire your first facility. From startup costs and profitability benchmarks to tech-driven marketing strategies and scaling through syndication, Scott delivers a comprehensive 101 on building cash-flowing assets without the headaches of tenants and toilets!
(Original Air Date - 7/24/25)
What we discuss with Scott:
+ Transition from rentals to storage
+ Why self storage is low-risk
+ Startup costs and funding options
+ How to evaluate a facility
+ Common reasons facilities are sold
+ Marketing mistakes owners make
+ Leveraging tech for growth
+ Building vs. buying facilities
+ Scaling through syndication
+ Creating passive income with storage
Thank you, Scott!
Check out Self Storage Investing at SelfStorageInvesting.com.
Follow Scott on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2026 • 48min
Your Brain Is Sabotaging Your Business (Here’s How to Fix It) | Ryan Williamson (MU Classic)
#830 Can your brain make or break your business? In this powerful episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Dr. Ryan Williamson returns to share how optimizing your cognitive performance can directly impact your entrepreneurial success. A Navy veteran and founder of Transcend Health, Dr. Ryan dives deep into the science behind high performance — from the brain’s CEO (your prefrontal cortex) to its ancient fear center (the amygdala). You’ll learn how stress physically shrinks your brain, how to rewire it for clarity and growth, and the practical habits that fuel better decisions, stronger focus, and more revenue. Plus, we explore the truth behind supplements like creatine, morning routines that prime your brain for success, and the biggest myth in the cognitive performance space. Whether you're just starting out or scaling your empire, this episode is a must-listen for leveling up your mind — and your business!
(Original Air Date - 7/23/25)
What we discuss with Ryan:
+ The brain’s role in entrepreneurial success
+ Prefrontal cortex vs. amygdala explained
+ How chronic stress rewires your brain
+ Morning habits that boost performance
+ Importance of light exposure and movement
+ Creatine’s surprising cognitive benefits
+ Caffeine timing for peak focus
+ Dangers of starting your day with email
+ Why most people underestimate their potential
+ How to build habits that rewire your brain
Thank you, Ryan!
Pre-order Ryan's book, The Incredible Brain.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
