

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 6, 2025 • 49min
Build a Luxury Photography Brand: Basic Shoots to Full-Service Portrait Sessions | Brooklyn Grotte
#617 What does it take to transform a small-town photography business into a multi-six-figure brand and coaching empire? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Brooklyn Grotte shares her journey from hustling $200 photo shoots to building a luxury portrait studio and thriving coaching business. She opens up about going $20K into debt to launch her studio just before the pandemic hit, how she shifted to premium packages with full-service experiences, and why Meta ads became the game-changer that scaled both her photography and coaching programs. Brooklyn also dives into her approach to branding, client experience, and building offers that actually sell — whether you’re a creative or a coach, this conversation will show you how to simplify, uplevel, and grow!
What we discuss with Brooklyn:
+ Starting out in photography
+ Going $20K into debt
+ Pandemic studio shutdown
+ Transition to luxury portraiture
+ Raising prices and packaging
+ Adding client closet + styling
+ Using Meta ads for growth
+ Scaling to six figures
+ Coaching other photographers
+ Building a brand + personal identity
Thank you, Brooklyn!
Check out Brooklyn Photography at BrooklynPhotoMN.com.
Follow Brooklyn on Instagram.
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Oct 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
How Brooke Eliason (Female Foodie) Makes Money from Easy Recipes & Italian Food Tours (MU Classic)
#616 From food blogging to leading sold-out food tours in Italy, Brooke Eliason of Female Foodie shares how she turned a passion for dining out into a thriving business! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Brooke reveals how she leveraged SEO and content strategy to grow her brand, why she’s shifting to Substack amid changing internet trends, and the unexpected way she built a profitable travel experience. She also opens up about balancing business with family life and offers insights for anyone looking to monetize their interests. Whether you're a food lover, content creator, or aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways to help you build a business around what you love!
(Original Air Date - 3/13/25)
What we discuss with Brooke:
+ Starting Female Foodie as a passion project
+ SEO strategy for blog growth and monetization
+ AI’s impact on search traffic and adaptation
+ Shifting to Substack for audience connection
+ Launching food tours in Italy unexpectedly
+ Balancing business and motherhood
+ Monetizing through ads, memberships, and tours
+ Building community and personal branding
+ Trusting intuition and evolving with trends
Thank you, Brooke!
Check out Female Foodie at FemaleFoodie.com.
Follow Brooke on Instagram and Substack.
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.
Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2025 • 52min
$25M ARR - How Adam Robinson Grew Retention.com to 25M a Year SAAS Business (MU Classic)
#615 What if the one strategy that built your business suddenly stopped working? Would you know how to pivot — or would you crash and burn? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Adam Robinson, former Wall Street trader turned successful entrepreneur. After the 2008 financial crash upended his career at Lehman Brothers, Adam took a leap into the unpredictable world of online business. He shares his rollercoaster journey — facing failures, finding product-market fit, and ultimately building Retention.com into a multi-million dollar company. We dive deep into the importance of resilience, why cold email still works (when done right), and the hard truths about scaling a startup. If you're an entrepreneur navigating the early stages of business, this episode is packed with invaluable lessons you won’t want to miss!
(Original Air Date - 3/11/25)
What we discuss with Adam:
+ From Wall Street to startups – Adam’s transition after the 2008 crash
+ Early business struggles – Lessons from his first failed venture
+ Finding product-market fit – How one feature changed everything
+ Cold email & ethics – Debunking myths about outreach and compliance
+ Breaking revenue plateaus – The pivot that unlocked growth
+ Scaling a SaaS company – Growing Retention.com to $25M ARR
+ Behavioral email marketing – Why targeted emails outperform blasts
+ Common founder mistakes – Focusing on the wrong things early on
+ The right way to start – Talk to customers, validate, then scale
+ Grit & resilience – The real key to long-term success
Thank you, Adam!
Check out Retention.com at Retention.com.
Check out RB2B at RB2B.com.
Follow Adam on 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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Youtube
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To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors.
Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2025 • 58min
Stay Ahead of the AI Curve | Kasim Aslam (MU Classic)
#614 What does the future of business look like in 2025 and beyond? As AI continues to reshape industries, how can entrepreneurs stay ahead of the curve and leverage new opportunities? In this insightful episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Kasim Aslam — entrepreneur, business strategist, and marketing expert — to explore the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship. From AI-driven changes to the rise of local services and manufacturing, we discuss practical strategies to navigate the shifting economy, avoid common pitfalls, and build businesses that thrive in this new era. If you’re ready to embrace the future, take notes — this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
(Original Air Date - 3/9/25)
What we discuss with Kasim:
+ Fear as a tool – Use fear to drive action, not paralysis
+ AI-driven economy – How AI is reshaping industries
+ Top business opportunities – Tech enablement, local services, manufacturing
+ Take action now – Success comes from doing, not waiting
+ Financial stability matters – Reduce stress by securing provision
+ Scaling isn’t everything – Small, high-margin businesses thrive
+ Career paths are changing – Adaptability over degrees
+ Community over commodity – Build relationships, not just services
+ AI vs. human value – Where humans still outperform AI
+ Stay ahead – Embrace uncertainty and keep learning
Thank you, Kasim!
Check out Kasim Aslam at Kasim.me.
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.
Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2025 • 46min
Wooden Jewelry That "Wows": Scaling a Handmade Product Business in a Crowded Market | Mike Yarbrough
#613 What happens when a side project in your garage turns into a multi-million dollar business? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Mike Yarbrough, co-founder of Rustic & Main, to share how he and his wife turned handmade wooden wedding bands into a fast-growing jewelry brand with nearly 40 employees and a retail storefront in the childhood home of country star Luke Combs. Mike opens up about walking away from his six-figure IT job, scaling production beyond the garage, and how they’ve built a company culture that still feels like family while continuing to expand. He also talks about standing out in a crowded industry, navigating major marketing shifts, and why storytelling and sentimentality are the keys to creating products people truly cherish. Whether you’re a maker, dreamer, or entrepreneur ready to grow, this episode is packed with lessons on scaling a handmade product business the right way!
What we discuss with Mike:
+ Garage project to full business
+ Handmade wooden wedding bands
+ Quit six-figure IT job
+ Scaling from Etsy to Shopify
+ Storytelling in marketing
+ Pivot after ad platform changes
+ Building strong company culture
+ Opening retail in Luke Combs’ home
+ Expanding beyond rings
+ Vision for long-term growth
Thank you, Mike!
Check out Rustic & Main at RusticandMain.com.
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 2, 2025 • 59min
Time Freedom, Money Freedom, and the 7-Figure Online Education Business That Did It | Shane Sams
#612 Ever wonder what it really takes to break free from comfort and build a life on your own terms? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Shane Sams — former school teacher turned motivational speaker and entrepreneur — to unpack the power of taking action and building freedom through business ownership. Shane shares his journey from a comfortable but unfulfilling teaching career to walking away after a pivotal moment with his son, and how he and his wife went on to build and sell a seven-figure online education business. He dives into why most people get stuck, the importance of dreaming bigger, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can change everything. If you’ve been waiting for a “kick in the butt” to finally start, this episode is it!
What we discuss with Shane:
+ Leaving teaching for entrepreneurship
+ Pivotal daycare incident with son
+ Realizing comfort vs. true freedom
+ First business selling lesson plans
+ Celebrating first 11¢ online
+ Building and selling a 7-figure company
+ Importance of solving real problems
+ Taking small, consistent actions
+ Surrounding yourself with dreamers
+ Defining greatness on your own terms
Thank you, Shane!
Check out Shane Sams at ShaneSams.com.
Check out The Great Men Project at GreatMen.org.
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.
Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2025 • 52min
How to Chase Big Dreams Without Missing Crap That Matters | Benny Rubin (MU Classic)
#611 Ever feel like you're chasing a big business dream but missing the small steps that actually lead to success? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Benny Rubin, founder of Senders, joins us to explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship beyond the usual strategies. While we barely touched on cold email marketing, we dove deep into the mindset shifts necessary for business success. Benny shares hard-earned wisdom on avoiding shiny object syndrome, recognizing founder-market fit, and taking micro steps toward big entrepreneurial goals. If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing massive dreams without seeing tangible results, this episode is packed with practical advice on how to identify real opportunities and start building profitable ventures — right where you are!
(Original Air Date - 3/7/25)
What we discuss with Benny:
+ Shiny object syndrome & founder fit
+ Small steps to big success
+ Recognizing when to pivot
+ Outsider perspective in business
+ Using existing resources wisely
+ Testing ideas before committing
+ Option vs. opportunity mindset
+ Building entrepreneurial skills
+ Sustainable growth over hype
+ Shifting perspective for profitability
Thank you, Benny!
Check out Senders at Senders.co.
Follow Benny on LinkedIn.
Connect with Benny at benny@senders.co.
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:
Instagram
Facebook
Tik Tok
Youtube
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To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors.
Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2025 • 45min
Create Clickable Demos for Software Sales, Team Training, and More (Live Examples!) | Joseph Lee
#610 Ready to discover how interactive product demos are transforming sales, onboarding, and training? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Joseph Lee, founder of Supademo, to explore how his platform helps companies replace clunky screen recordings and outdated videos with self-guided, clickable demos. Joseph shares the journey of scratching his own entrepreneurial itch, the gap he saw in the marketplace, and why showing — not telling — is the future of product communication. From SaaS to traditional businesses, learn how Super Demo is saving time, cutting costs, and helping over 100,000 companies create engaging customer experiences!
What we discuss with Joseph:
+ Origin of Supademo
+ Pain points of screen recordings
+ Benefits of interactive demos
+ Sales use cases
+ Onboarding and training impact
+ Cost and time savings
+ Personalizing product demos
+ Innovative demo features
+ Analytics and engagement tracking
+ Lessons from entrepreneurship journey
Thank you, Joseph!
Check out Supademo at Supademo.com.
Follow Joseph on 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:
Instagram
Facebook
Tik Tok
Youtube
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To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors.
Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2025 • 55min
Start a 7-Figure Drone Business With Aerial Photography and Videography | Damon Darnall
#609 Think drones are just toys or a hobby? Think again! In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Damon Darnall — better known as “The Drone Boss” — to explore how everyday people are building six- and seven-figure businesses with drones. Damon has taught over 15,000 entrepreneurs how to launch their own drone companies and more than 30,000 how to get their FAA 107 license. From real estate and inspections to agriculture, search and rescue, and even window-cleaning skyscrapers, Damon shares how drones are creating massive opportunity in a still-emerging industry. If you’ve ever thought drones were just a hobby, this conversation will completely change your perspective!
What we discuss with Damon:
+ Teaching 30,000+ to get FAA 107 license
+ Six- and seven-figure drone businesses
+ Real estate as low-hanging fruit
+ Drones saving lives in search & rescue
+ Cutting costs for golf courses
+ Safer inspections with drones
+ Opportunities in Airbnb marketing
+ Drone industry still in early stages
+ Power of choosing one vertical
+ Future growth in drone applications
Thank you, Damon!
Check out The Drone Boss at TheDroneBoss.com.
Join the free Dronepreneur Workshop.
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:
Instagram
Facebook
Tik Tok
Youtube
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To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors.
Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2025 • 24min
7 Rules For Creating Wealth - Part 3 | Andrew Giancola (MU Classic)
Andrew Giancola, a personal finance podcaster and entrepreneur, shares insights on wealth-building and his journey in business acquisition. He discusses the advantages of buying cash-flowing businesses over starting new ones, telling the success story of his pickleball facility. Andrew highlights strategies for finding businesses for sale and the importance of smart financing. He emphasizes using wealth as a tool for freedom and advocates for an abundance mindset, showcasing how money can enhance life and facilitate entrepreneurship.


