

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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Feb 20, 2026 • 44min
SEO Myths Busted: What AI Hasn’t Killed Yet | Steven Schneider (MU Classic)
#786 Is SEO dead — or just evolving? In this myth-busting episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Steven Schneider, co-founder of TrioSEO and long-time SEO strategist, to get the truth about what still works in today’s AI-driven world. Steven shares his journey from building and flipping Amazon affiliate sites in college to scaling a seven-figure B2B SEO agency — all powered by organic traffic. You’ll learn why SEO isn’t going away anytime soon, how AI is reshaping search behavior, and what it takes to get your business ranked in Google and ChatGPT today. From building niche content and smart backlink strategies to guest podcasting and digital calculators, Steven breaks down exactly how to future-proof your visibility online without sounding like a robot or getting buried in jargon. If you’ve been overwhelmed by SEO — or thought it was over — this episode will help you see it in a whole new way!
(Original Air Date - 6/23/25)
What we discuss with Steven:
+ SEO isn’t dead — just evolving
+ College days flipping Amazon niche sites
+ Built 40 sites, hit seven-figure revenue
+ Co-founded TrioSEO B2B agency
+ How to rank in Google and ChatGPT
+ Clarity > jargon for webpage copy
+ Backlinks via guest podcasting
+ Content depth: calculators, case studies
+ Start bottom-of-funnel, niche hard
Thank you, Steven!
Check out TrioSEO at TrioSEO.com.
Follow Steven on LinkedIn.
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To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 44min
Step-by-Step Strategy for Achieving ANY Income Goal in 2026 | Justin & Tara Williams
#785 Want a dead-simple way to stop spinning your wheels and know exactly what to do next in your business — starting today? In this episode, hosts Justin and Tara Williams share a simple but powerful roadmap to remove the overwhelm that stops most entrepreneurs: GPS — Goals, Plan, Systems. They argue that a successful business is really just a well-prioritized, consistently executed to-do list — and GPS is how you decide what actually belongs on that list. You’ll learn how to set both big-picture goals (your lifestyle vision) and SMART goals (specific, measurable targets), then reverse-engineer your income goal into monthly, weekly, and daily action items (using a power-washing example to make it practical). Finally, they break down the systems that turn intention into execution — tracking/scorecards, calendaring, routines, accountability, and personal effectiveness — so you can stay focused, adapt fast, and keep moving forward without getting distracted by noise!
What we discuss with Justin & Tara:
+ GPS roadmap overview
+ Goals, Plan, Systems explained
+ Big-picture vs SMART goals
+ Reverse engineering income goals
+ Breaking goals into targets
+ Daily to-do list execution
+ Power washing business example
+ Tracking with scorecards/KPIs
+ Calendaring and time blocking
+ Accountability and habit systems
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

Feb 19, 2026 • 50min
How Helping Babies Sleep Built a Six-Figure Business | Jayne Havens (MU Classic)
Jayne Havens, certified sleep consultant and founder of Snooze Fest and the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management, turned parental struggles into a six-figure virtual business and a training program. She talks about launching and scaling a service-based niche, coaching parents rather than children, building training to multiply impact, setting boundaries, and client-acquisition strategies beyond social media.

Feb 19, 2026 • 40min
Beekeeping Hobby Turned Full-Time Business: What It Takes to Monetize a Passion | Nicole Buergers
Nicole Buergers, founder of Bee2Bee Honey Collective and former B2B marketer turned urban beekeeper. She talks about transforming a backyard hobby into a lifestyle business. Crowdfunding and first customers. Mentorship and selling hyper-local honey at markets. The physical and admin realities of beekeeping. Building community, setting boundaries, and scaling with SOPs.

Feb 18, 2026 • 19min
Coming Up With Your 7-Figure Business Idea (BMMM, Module 4: Part 2 of 2) | Justin Williams (MU Classic)
#782 What if your million-dollar idea is already right in front of you — you just haven’t learned how to see it yet? In part 2 of Module 4 from our Build My Money Machine program, host Justin Williams shares five more powerful strategies for coming up with a 7-figure business idea. You’ll learn how to spot opportunities by improving existing products, turning your favorite tools into income through affiliate partnerships, and using online research to uncover proven paths to success. Justin also breaks down the AB Formula — a simple but powerful framework to reverse-engineer your idea by starting with either a topic, business model, or marketing strategy. This episode is full of actionable insights to help you stop overanalyzing, start executing, and recognize the opportunities that have been hiding in plain sight! (Check out Part 1!)
(Original Air Date - 6/18/25)
What Justin discusses on today's episode:
+ Improve existing products or services
+ Monetize tools you already love
+ Leverage affiliate and JV programs
+ Use podcasts, YouTube, and AI for research
+ Learn from entrepreneurs’ success clues
+ Talk to business owners for insights
+ Avoid analysis paralysis and take action
+ Use the AB Formula to reverse-engineer ideas
+ Spot opportunities hidden in plain sight
+ Focus on progress over perfection
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
Did you love this episode? Listen to Module 3 next!
Ready to create a 7-figure business of your own? Go to BuildMyMoneyMachine.com to get started today!
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 17, 2026 • 19min
Coming Up With Your 7-Figure Business Idea (BMMM, Module 4: Part 1 of 2) | Justin Williams (MU Classic)
#781 What if the harsh truth that nobody cares about your business idea is actually the key to unlocking your future success? In part 1 of Module 4 from our Build My Money Machine program, host Justin Williams reveals why letting go of your ego is essential to launching a 7-figure business — and how fear of judgment is one of the biggest things holding new entrepreneurs back. You’ll also learn the first three of eight proven strategies for coming up with a winning business idea, including how to trust your gut, align your passions and strengths, and turn valuable skills into profitable ventures. This episode is packed with mindset shifts and actionable advice to help you stop waiting for the perfect idea — and start building your money machine today! (Check out Part 2!)
(Original Air Date - 6/17/25)
What Justin discusses on today's episode:
+ Why nobody cares (and why that’s good)
+ The ego’s role in holding you back
+ Fear of judgment and paralysis
+ Importance of taking imperfect action
+ “Go with your gut” method
+ Strengths and interests exercise
+ Passion vs. experience tradeoff
+ Skill-building as a business shortcut
+ Real-life business idea examples
+ How to avoid overthinking your idea
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
Did you love this episode? Listen to Module 3 next!
Ready to create a 7-figure business of your own? Go to BuildMyMoneyMachine.com to get started today!
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 16, 2026 • 51min
How He Built a 185+ Location Franchise Starting With Just a Lawn Mower | Mike Andes (MU Classic)
#780 What started as two kids mowing lawns to pay for college has grown into a 185+ location franchise across the U.S., Canada, and Australia! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Mike Andes, founder of Augusta Lawn Care, shares how a near-death accident under a dump truck became the turning point that forced him to systematize his business and step out of day-to-day operations. He breaks down the path from operator to leader, the three stages of scaling from $0 to $1 million, and why pay-for-performance, open-book management, and profit-sharing are game-changers for employee motivation and retention. Mike also reveals how content creation and personal branding helped him grow both his franchise and software companies — and why every small business owner should consider becoming “the mayor” of their local market online. Whether you’re mowing lawns or managing a team of technicians, this episode is full of practical wisdom and inspiration!
(Original Air Date - 6/16/25)
What we discuss with Mike:
+ From lawn kid to franchise CEO
+ Scaling from $0 to $1M
+ Pay-for-performance explained
+ Open-book management benefits
+ Systems vs. hustle mentality
+ Surviving a workplace accident
+ Hiring and training A-players
+ Using content to drive growth
+ Local brand vs. national fame
+ Why most franchises fail
Thank you, Mike!
Check out Augusta Lawn Care at AugustaLawnCareServices.com.
Follow Mike on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, 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

Feb 15, 2026 • 56min
No Degree, No Problem: How He Built a Multimillion-Dollar Trucking Biz by 28 | Andrew Gomez (MU Classic)
#779 What if, instead of spending four years in college, you could build a multimillion-dollar business by age 28? That’s exactly what Andrew Gomez did — starting his trucking company at just 18 years old! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Andrew shares how he went from dispatching for his brother to financing two trucks and launching AJG Transport while still a teenager. Over the years, he expanded into truck repair, logistics brokerage, government contracting, and even launched a trucking-focused software company. With over 140 drivers and 70 employees, Andrew pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succeed in an industry known for high turnover and tight margins. From building trust with brokers and shippers to creating a culture of empathy and excellence for his drivers, he drops powerful lessons on resilience, innovation, and leadership that apply to any business. Whether you're 18 or 80, Andrew’s story proves that hustle, heart, and vision can take you further than a degree ever will!
(Original Air Date - 6/13/25)
What we discuss with Andrew:
+ Started trucking biz at 18
+ Financed two trucks as a teen
+ Built multiple logistics companies
+ Importance of finding a niche
+ Lessons from dispatching and scaling
+ Innovation through software and systems
+ Treating drivers with empathy
+ Creating a resilient company culture
+ Spotting opportunity before competition
+ Balancing ambition with personal life
Thank you, Andrew!
Check out GH Logistics LLC at GHLogisticsLLC.com.
Check out AJG Transport at AJGTransport.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

Feb 14, 2026 • 47min
How She Turns Conversations Into Clients (Without Pitching) | Gwen Tinsley (MU Classic)
#778 What if you could ditch the ick in sales and build authentic connections that actually convert? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Gwen Tinsley — CEO of Grit and Tenacity Consulting and host of the Built from the Ground Up podcast — shares her journey from avoiding sales altogether to becoming a sought-after coach for service-based female entrepreneurs. Gwen opens up about the misconceptions she had around sales, how she reframed the entire process around empathy and curiosity, and the unique podcast-based strategy she uses to connect with her ideal clients. You'll learn how she builds trust without feeling bait-and-switchy, the power of intentional follow-up, and why discovery calls should feel like interviews you’re leading — not passing. If sales have ever felt uncomfortable or inauthentic, Gwen’s approach will give you a fresh perspective and a framework you can actually get excited about!
(Original Air Date - 6/12/25)
What we discuss with Gwen:
+ Reframing the fear of sales
+ Building trust through authenticity
+ Podcasting as a lead strategy
+ Discovery calls with purpose
+ Avoiding the bait-and-switch vibe
+ Importance of human connection
+ Why follow-up isn't annoying
+ Confidence in your offer
+ Listening over pitching
+ Sales as service, not pressure
Thank you, Gwen!
Check out Grit and Tenacity Consulting at GritandTenacityConsulting.com.
Follow Gwen on Instagram.
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 13, 2026 • 43min
Live Selling on Whatnot and Why It's Way Easier to Profit Than on TikTok Shop | John Roman
#777 Live selling is no longer a gimmick — and for some brands, it’s quietly becoming one of the most profitable growth channels out there! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with returning guest John Roman, CEO of BattlBox (a $20M+ e-commerce brand for outdoor survival/EDC gear), to break down what’s working right now for them: live selling. John shares the BattlBox origin story — including launching in 2015, riding the 2020 wave (and a Netflix series), selling the business, then buying it back in 2023 — before diving into how platforms like Whatnot are changing the game with auction-style shopping, community-driven features (boosts, raids), and high-intent buyers. You’ll hear practical details on show formats, timing, hosting, profitability, and why John believes live shopping is still the “Wild West” with massive upside for brands willing to jump in early!
What we discuss with John:
+ Live selling explained
+ BattlBox origin story
+ Selling, buying back the business
+ Whatnot vs other platforms
+ Auctions vs buy-it-now
+ Community boosts & raids
+ Show timing & frequency
+ Hosts and formats that convert
+ Profitability vs TikTok Shop
+ Early-mover advantage
Thank you, John!
Check out BattlBox at BattlBox.com.
Check out John's blog at OnlineQueso.com.
Follow John 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


