

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
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
And follow us on:
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Youtube
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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 • 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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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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Oct 14, 2025 • 46min
How an Online Tutoring Business Scaled from a Single Class to Shark Tank and Beyond | Shaan Patel
#629 What if raising your test score could completely change your life — and lead to a multimillion-dollar business deal with Mark Cuban? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Dr. Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of Prep Expert, the test prep company that’s helped over 100,000 students earn more than $100 million in scholarships. Dr. Patel shares how he turned his own SAT score improvement from average to perfect into a multimillion-dollar business — all while completing medical school and residency. He opens up about landing a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, scaling Prep Expert from a local class in Las Vegas to a nationwide online platform, and how he’s now leveraging AI tutoring technology to revolutionize test prep. This episode is packed with lessons on perseverance, proof of concept, and building authority that opens unexpected doors!
What we discuss with Shaan:
+ Turning a low SAT score into success
+ Founding Prep Expert from a rejected book idea
+ Growing from local classes to nationwide reach
+ Balancing med school with entrepreneurship
+ Winning a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank
+ Scaling through word-of-mouth and online marketing
+ Transitioning from in-person to digital learning
+ Developing an AI-powered tutoring platform
+ Pricing based on value, not competitors
+ Lessons in proof, perseverance, and authority-building
Thank you, Shaan!
Check out Prep Expert at PrepExpert.com.
Follow Shaan on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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 13, 2025 • 1h 4min
Brain Expert Reveals Secrets to Make More Money | Tara Bonner (MU Classic)
#628 What if everything you’ve been told about your brain’s limits is wrong? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're diving deep into the science of neuroplasticity with cognitive expert Tara Bonner. For years, we've been told that our brains are fixed — that our capacity to learn and grow is limited by the time we reach adulthood. But science now tells a different story. Tara explains how neuroplasticity — our brain's ability to form new pathways — can transform not just how we learn but how we approach business and life. Whether you've struggled with ADHD, dyslexia, or simply believe you’re "not good" at certain things, Tara reveals how understanding your unique cognitive profile can unlock massive growth as an entrepreneur. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about the intersection of science, business, and human potential!
(Original Air Date - 3/20/25)
What we discuss with Tara:
+ The myth of a "fixed brain"
+ What neuroplasticity really means
+ How entrepreneurs can rewire their brains
+ The role of cognitive functions in success
+ ADHD and its connection to entrepreneurial traits
+ How labels can limit growth
+ Strengthening cognitive functions through intentional practice
+ Why creativity and ambition thrive in entrepreneurs
+ Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset
+ Practical steps to improve brain adaptability
Thank you, Tara!
Check out Arrowsmith at Arrowsmith.ca.
Follow Tara on LinkedIn.
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 13, 2025 • 40min
Make Your Business Fun and Memorable: Using Humor to Connect Through Comedy | Jan McInnis
#627 Ever wondered how to make your business more memorable — and more fun? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jan McInnis, comedian, keynote speaker, and comedy writer known as The Work Lady, to explore how humor can be a secret weapon in business and marketing. Jan shares her journey from a marketing career to the comedy stage, and how she now helps companies use humor to connect with clients, engage employees, and make their messages stick. From the psychology behind why humor works to practical tips for finding your “funny” without crossing the line, this conversation will have you rethinking how you communicate — and laughing while you learn!
What we discuss with Jan:
+ Using humor to connect in business
+ Overcoming fear of “bombing”
+ How to find everyday humor
+ Writing comedy for brands and keynotes
+ Examples from Progressive and Geico ads
+ Tips for adding humor to emails and presentations
+ Common sense rules for appropriate humor
+ The link between humor and storytelling
+ Humor as a business differentiator
+ Building confidence to “be funny” at work
Thank you, Jan!
Check out The Work Lady at TheWorkLady.com.
Follow Jan on Facebook and YouTube.
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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