

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
Mentioned books

Mar 5, 2026 • 52min
How Website Hosting Became a 6-Figure Passive Income Machine | Link Moser (MU Classic)
#805 What if your next income stream came from a quiet little corner of the internet — website hosting? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Link Moser, a 30-year veteran in the service-based business world, who built a recurring revenue machine by maintaining and hosting websites for hundreds of small businesses. Link shares how a $25/month upsell turned into a career, why he prefers acquisition over ads, and how “boring” services like hosting, domain management, and WordPress maintenance can be both profitable and sustainable. You’ll hear how Link uses micro-acquisitions to scale, what to look for when buying a service-based business, and why staying in your zone of genius is the key to long-term success — especially in a fast-changing, AI-powered world. Whether you’re looking for a new side hustle or dreaming of buying your first business, this episode is full of down-to-earth wisdom and actionable takeaways!
(Original Air Date - 7/4/25)
What we discuss with Link:
+ Building websites since 1995
+ Turning hosting into recurring revenue
+ Buying server space and reselling
+ Micro-acquisitions to scale fast
+ Pros and cons of owning hosting
+ Why service beats price competition
+ Adding value with maintenance plans
+ Buying vs. starting a business
+ Structuring earn-outs with minimal risk
+ AI's role in future service businesses
Thank you, Link!
Check out Link Moser at LinkMoser.com.
Check out Windhill Design at Windhill.com.
Follow Link on LinkedIn.
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To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 26min
A Location in Every Major Metro? Cleaning Grills Across North America | Michael Sutton (Part 2/2)
#804 What does it take to turn a niche home service into a premium brand expanding across North America? In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin continues his interview with Michael Sutton, founder and CEO of Grill Hero, digging into the levers that turn a simple home-service into a premium, scalable franchise. Michael breaks down Grill Hero’s membership model (and why convenience beats discounts), how the brand has steadily raised prices by leveling up the customer experience, and what they look for — plus red flags — in franchise partners. He also reveals a brand-new celebrity licensing deal with Howie Mandel and how something as simple as neighborhood lawn signs helped make it happen. The episode wraps with Michael’s vision for expanding Grill Hero into every major North American metro and the systems they’re building to help franchisees grow into multi-unit operators!
What we discuss with Michael:
+ Membership subscription model
+ Premium pricing strategy
+ Convenience over discounts
+ Customer experience focus
+ Howie Mandel partnership
+ Power of local marketing
+ Ideal franchisee profile
+ Franchise red flags
+ Territory expansion strategy
+ Scaling across North America
Thank you, Michael!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out Grill Hero at GrillHero.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 4, 2026 • 28min
A Location in Every Major Metro? Cleaning Grills Across North America | Michael Sutton (Part 1/2)
#803 What if a simple college side hustle could turn into a fast-scaling franchise brand across North America? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Michael Sutton, founder and CEO of Grill Hero, to unpack how a door-to-door summer experiment cleaning barbecues evolved into a rapidly expanding franchise system. Michael shares the early scrappy days of landing customers before even knowing how to clean a grill, the lessons learned while building systems and playbooks, and the strategic decision to pursue franchising instead of corporate expansion. They also dive into how Grill Hero identifies ideal markets, builds community-driven marketing strategies, and creates scalable systems that allow franchise partners to launch successfully from day one!
What we discuss with Michael:
+ College side hustle origins
+ Door-to-door customer acquisition
+ Learning by doing
+ Building scalable systems
+ Transition to franchising
+ Franchise vs corporate growth
+ Ownership mentality advantage
+ Market selection strategy
+ Neighborhood-to-national marketing
+ Launching new franchise locations
Thank you, Michael!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out Grill Hero at GrillHero.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 3, 2026 • 42min
Think SEO Is Dead? Here’s Why It’s Just Getting Started. The Truth About Ranking | Kyle Roof (MU Classic)
#802 Think AI has killed SEO? Think again! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Kyle Roof — SEO expert, entrepreneur, and founder of PageOptimizer Pro — to uncover the science behind ranking in Google. Kyle shares his unconventional journey from trial attorney to teaching in Korea to launching an SEO SaaS company that grew out of real-life problems and smart testing. We explore why SEO is still alive and well despite the AI buzz, the importance of market fit, how to build a strong personal brand, and the power of planting a clear flag in your messaging. Whether you're launching a product, growing an agency, or trying to stand out online, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and hard-won entrepreneurial insights!
(Original Air Date - 7/3/25)
What we discuss with Kyle:
+ From attorney to SEO expert
+ Launched PageOptimizer Pro
+ Why SEO is just math
+ AI’s real impact on SEO
+ The myth of everything “changing”
+ Finding true product-market fit
+ Building brand ambassadors organically
+ The power of having a clear POV
+ Personal branding vs. pitching
+ Micro-influencers for marketing growth
Thank you, Kyle!
Check out PageOptimizer Pro at PageOptimizer.pro.
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 2, 2026 • 39min
Real Brainstorming Session! Hear Two Entrepreneurs Devise an Action Plan | Justin & Tara Williams
#801 What if the most valuable business strategy isn’t another tactic — but learning how to think out loud, dream big, and turn a messy brainstorm into a real plan? In this “walk and talk” episode, hosts Justin and Tara Williams take you behind the scenes of how they actually process big decisions — messy brainstorming, heavy breathing on hills, and all. They unpack the “Disney Room” mindset (where no idea gets shut down), revisit their core mission to help people, make money, and have fun, and share what’s next for Millionaire University — including building a real community, testing growth levers like YouTube and email, and experimenting with expert panels to bring multiple perspectives into the mix. It’s a candid conversation about growth, lifestyle protection, and how to turn big vision into “what we’re doing today, this week, and next!”
What we discuss with Justin & Tara:
+ Walk-and-talk brainstorming
+ Behind-the-scenes decision making
+ “Disney Room” idea framework
+ Big-picture business goals
+ Make money + have fun mantra
+ Growing Millionaire University
+ Audience vs. offer strategy
+ YouTube growth focus
+ Expert panel concept
+ Turning vision into action
Thank you, Justin & Tara!
Check out Millionaire University at MillionaireUniversity.com.
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 2, 2026 • 44min
Building a CPG Brand? Why People Can't Get Enough of These Plant-Based Products | Jodi Scott
#800 From backyard-grown herbs and screen doors used as drying racks to national retail shelves, Jodi Scott’s journey with Green Goo is a masterclass in building a mission-driven CPG brand! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with the co-founder and CEO of Green Goo to unpack how they set out to “reinvent first aid” with plant-based solutions that actually work — earning passionate customer stories, scaling into major retailers (including the Army & Air Force Exchange), and adapting fast when the market wasn’t ready for “plant-based” a decade ago. Jodi also shares the behind-the-scenes reality of hypergrowth, navigating financing and forecasting, surviving the retail shutdown during COVID by ramping DTC, and the hard-earned mental fitness practices that helped her buy the company back and rebuild after a failed partnership nearly wiped everything out!
What we discuss with Jodi:
+ Reinventing first aid
+ Plant-based + high efficacy
+ Backyard-to-kitchen production
+ Farmer’s market validation
+ Customer stories (eczema, wounds)
+ Launching a website to reorder
+ Retail expansion learning curve
+ Army & Air Force Exchange pitch
+ COVID pivot to DTC + Amazon
+ Selling, losing, buying back the brand
Thank you, Jodi!
Check out Green Goo at GreenGoo.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 1, 2026 • 37min
He Quit Tesla, Bought a $3k Bus, and Turned It Into a 6-Figure Biz | Kevin Throop (MU Classic)
Kevin Throop, entrepreneur and founder of Toasted Tours who converts buses into Instagram-ready wine-tour vehicles. He describes quitting Tesla, turning a $3k school bus into a lounge-on-wheels, launching with social media, scaling to multiple custom vehicles, and navigating California regulations and unique permitting challenges.

Feb 28, 2026 • 37min
The Tech Stack That Scales Solopreneurs to 7-Figures | Ernesto Mandowsky (MU Classic)
#798 What if the secret to scaling your solopreneur business was hiding in your tech stack? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Ernesto Mandowsky — founder of MDM (Million Dollar Machine) — to explore how entrepreneurs can use tools like Notion, ConvertKit, and more to streamline operations, deliver five-star client experiences, and build systems that actually support growth. Ernesto shares his journey from throwing a $35K party at 18 to transforming legacy restaurants and launching a tech integration consultancy that serves coaches, consultants, and creators. Whether you’re stuck in survival mode or scaling to seven figures, this episode is full of actionable insights for turning your business into a well-oiled machine!
(Original Air Date - 7/1/25)
What we discuss with Ernesto:
+ $35K party kickstarted entrepreneurship
+ From Deloitte to culinary school
+ Helping solopreneurs scale with tech
+ Using Notion as a business hub
+ The Five Recipes business framework
+ Solving tech overwhelm with systems
+ Building a team to free up time
+ Using AI for podcast prep and automation
+ Client journey from “pop-up” to “brasserie”
+ Scorecard tool for business clarity
Thank you, Ernesto!
Check out Million Dollar Machine at YourMDM.co.
Follow Ernesto on LinkedIn.
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

Feb 27, 2026 • 42min
How Emotional Intelligence Can Unlock Your Wealth Potential | Shamina Taylor (MU Classic)
Shamina Taylor, an attorney-turned-mentor and author focused on emotional intelligence and wealth consciousness. She recounts a yoga-mat breakthrough that shifted her from survival to abundance. Topics include how validation and trauma create money leaks, using journaling to track triggers, reframing limiting beliefs, and celebrating small wins to build aligned wealth.

Feb 27, 2026 • 43min
This Pet Waste Removal Business Earned $3M in Annual Revenue! | Nick Loper & William Milliken
William Milliken, founder of Swoop Scoop and creator of Poop Scoop Millionaire, turned pet waste removal into a $3M business. He talks rapid early traction, low-cost customer acquisition like door hangers and vet networks, scaling with Facebook ads and efficient routing, premium branding and unit economics, and building a training community to help others replicate the model.


