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#1018 Ready for a masterclass in grit, customer service, and unconventional scaling — all from a founder who built a booming merch company from scratch? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Ethan Dowie, founder of Indigo Promotions, who went from making 400+ cold calls with zero traction to landing Zappos as one of his very first clients. Ethan breaks down how he bootstrapped his business, navigated fulfillment before he had any systems, built a powerhouse customer-first team, and eventually brought manufacturing in-house to compete with massive players like 4imprint and VistaPrint. If you want to understand what it really takes to build a product-based business that stands out, this conversation delivers!
(Original Air Date - 11/26/25)
What we discuss with Ethan:
+ Bootstrapping Indigo Promotions
+ Landing Zappos after 496 cold calls
+ Early fulfillment challenges
+ Finding reliable factories and partners
+ Bringing production in-house
+ Building a customer-service-first culture
+ Leveraging big clients to win bigger clients
+ Organic marketing and behind-the-scenes content
+ Handling complex custom projects
+ Scaling the team and future growth vision
Thank you, Ethan!
Check out Indigo Promotions at IndigoPromos.com.
Follow Ethan on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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#1017 Ever wondered how a simple lifelong skill can evolve into a thriving, multi-stream business? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrell sits down with professional organizer and entrepreneur Laurie Palau, founder of Simply B Organized, to unpack her journey from corporate America to building a successful organizing brand long before Instagram or the creator economy existed. Laurie shares how she grew her business through grassroots marketing, built trust within her local community, and later expanded into workshops, speaking, podcasting, and mentoring. She also dives into the importance of authenticity, knowing your bandwidth, and designing a business that fits each season of life. Whether you're exploring the organizing space or looking to grow a service-based business with intention, this episode offers practical and inspiring insight into sustainable entrepreneurship!
(Original Air Date - 11/25/25)
What we discuss with Laurie:
+ Transition from corporate to entrepreneurship
+ Early days of professional organizing
+ Finding first clients through grassroots outreach
+ Testing services before scaling
+ Evolving into workshops and speaking
+ Launching a podcast in 2017
+ Building multiple revenue streams
+ Authenticity as a business advantage
+ Time blocking for productivity
+ Designing a business for each life season
Thank you, Laurie!
Check out Simply B Organized at SimplyBOrganized.com.
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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#1016 What if the secret to spotting the next big Etsy trend — before your competitors even notice it — was sitting inside a chat window the whole time? In part 2 of this two-part episode, Christina Umerez returns to go even deeper into her AI-powered print-on-demand playbook, revealing how she uses Claude to spot rising trends (yes, the "goose" and "raccoon" crazes are real), generate dozens of fresh design prompts from Etsy bestseller research, and turn those into finished designs through Kittl's AI image tools. She also breaks down how she uses Claude as a strategist and coach — auditing her Facebook ad campaigns, building out email marketing calendars in her own brand voice, and even helping her figure out what to delegate to her VA next. Christina gets candid about the reality of copycats in the print-on-demand space, shares how AI has roughly doubled her output while cutting her workday down to just two to three hours, and explains why she's using her newfound time freedom to launch a second Shopify store this year!
What we discuss with Christina:
+ Using Etsy bestseller research to spot trends
+ Generating AI image prompts with Claude
+ Turning prompts into designs via Kittl
+ Trend example: geese and raccoons
+ Weekly AI-generated trend reports
+ Applying broad trends to niche products
+ Dealing with copycats on Etsy/Shopify
+ Using Claude to write email campaigns
+ Auditing Facebook ads with Claude
+ Doubling output, cutting workday to 2-3 hours
Thank you, Christina!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out CUOnline at CUOnline.ca.
Follow Christina 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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#1015 Ever wonder what it takes to run a $2 million+ Etsy and Shopify empire while working just two to three hours a day? In part 1 of this two-part episode, Christina Umerez of CUOnline joins us to break down how she built a location-independent print-on-demand business — and how she's using Claude AI to automate the tedious parts that used to eat up her entire day. Christina walks through her journey from hand-drawn pet portraits on Etsy back in 2020 to scaling two separate seven-figure storefronts, and dives deep into how she's using Claude's MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations to handle customer service drafts straight from her Gmail and auto-generate SEO — titles, descriptions, tags, and more — for every new product she lists. She shares real numbers on the time she's saved (cutting her VA's customer service hours nearly in half), what it costs to get started, and practical tips for anyone looking to buy back their time with AI!
What we discuss with Christina:
+ Building a $2M+ Etsy store via print-on-demand
+ Scaling a second Shopify store to $2M+
+ How print-on-demand works (Printify, no inventory)
+ Testing niches with 10 designs each
+ Working just 2-3 hours a day
+ Using Claude MCPs for Gmail customer service drafts
+ Auto-generating SEO for Shopify listings
+ Claude subscription costs ($20 vs Max plan)
+ Cutting VA customer service hours in half
+ Re-prompting Claude to refine its responses over time
Thank you, Christina!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out CUOnline at CUOnline.ca.
Follow Christina 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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#1014 Want to see how AI can build a full website in minutes — and how a small startup took on giants like WordPress and Wix? On this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Itai Sadan, co-founder and CEO of Duda — the AI-ready website platform built specifically for web professionals. Itai shares the origin story of Duda, how the company evolved from a mobile-only builder into a full web-pro ecosystem, and why focusing exclusively on agencies helped them scale to nearly a million sites. He also walks through a live demo showing how Duda’s AI can generate full websites, streamline client workflows, and enhance SEO and performance at scale. From raising capital to competing with giants like WordPress and Wix, this episode dives deep into what it takes to build (and grow) a platform powering 23,000+ agencies worldwide!
(Original Air Date - 11/24/25)
What we discuss with Itai:
+ Origin story of Duda
+ Early mobile-only website builder
+ Competing with WordPress & Wix
+ Pivot to serving web pros
+ Scaling to 23,000+ agencies
+ AI-powered website generation
+ SEO and Core Web Vitals strengths
+ White-label and workflow tools
+ E-commerce capabilities and integrations
+ Pricing structure for agencies
Thank you, Itai!
Check out Duda at Duda.co.
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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#1013 Ready to turn your LinkedIn connections and text messages into paying AI clients? In this part 2 of our 2-part episode, Corey Ganim returns to the Millionaire University podcast with five more zero-cost strategies for landing AI clients — from human-first LinkedIn outreach and free mini-assessments for people you already know, to strategic partnerships with agencies, accountants, and realtors, hosting AI office hours at local co-working spaces, and the simple discipline of "posting your wins" to build authority over time. Corey breaks down the exact numbers behind his outreach game (how many DMs turn into clients), shares a real success story from a listener who booked two warm leads at a co-working space office hour, and explains why partnering with people who already have your ideal clients is one of the most underrated growth hacks out there. If you missed part 1, go back and check out Corey's meetup and door-knocking strategies before diving into this one!
What we discuss with Corey:
+ Human-first LinkedIn outreach, no automation
+ Targeting local business owners (10–50 employees)
+ Connection requests before pitching
+ Leading with curiosity, not a sales pitch
+ Free mini-AI-assessments as a lead magnet
+ Upselling to the $999 assessment and $2K/month retainer
+ Partnering with agencies, accountants, realtors
+ Hosting AI office hours at co-working spaces
+ Using gift cards to drive event turnout
+ Posting your wins to build authority
Thank you, Corey!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out Corey Ganim at CoreyGanim.com.
Check out Return My Time at ReturnMyTime.com.
Listen to The Build With AI Podcast.
Contact Corey at [email protected].
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.
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#1012 Stuck trying to find your first (or next) AI client with zero budget and zero followers? In this episode, AI expert Corey Ganim joins the Millionaire University podcast to break down two powerful, no-cost client acquisition strategies: hosting a free local "AI for Business" meetup and old-school door-knocking local service businesses. Corey shares the exact framework he's using to build his own meetup in Charlotte — from securing a venue to leveraging Facebook groups and co-host partnerships — plus real stories from listeners who landed paying clients just by walking into businesses and offering a free AI assessment. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode, so stay tuned for part 2, where Corey dives into five more $0 strategies for finding clients!
What we discuss with Corey:
+ Hosting a free "AI for Business" meetup
+ Positioning the event for non-technical business owners
+ Bartering with co-working spaces for venue space
+ Structuring the meetup: networking, demo, networking, CTA
+ Using a free 15-minute AI assessment as a lead magnet
+ Promoting through local Facebook business groups
+ Partnering with group admins as co-hosts
+ Door-knocking local service businesses
+ Targeting higher-ticket businesses (roofers, dentists, cleaners)
+ Real client-conversion stories from listeners
Thank you, Corey!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out Corey Ganim at CoreyGanim.com.
Check out Return My Time at ReturnMyTime.com.
Listen to The Build With AI Podcast.
Contact Corey at [email protected].
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.
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#1011 Thinking about buying a laundromat? This episode will completely change the way you see this “boring” business — and show you why it might be one of the most powerful cash-flow plays in America! In this conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jordan Berry, founder of Laundromat Resource, to break down exactly how to buy, evaluate, and grow a profitable laundromat. Jordan shares his personal journey from pastor to laundromat owner, the painful lessons he learned from buying a “zombie mat,” and the systems he’s built to help others avoid the same mistakes. You’ll learn the earning potential of laundromats, what to look for in a deal, how to verify income in a mostly cash business, where technology is taking the industry, and why this overlooked asset class is becoming a serious opportunity for everyday entrepreneurs. Whether you’re exploring your first acquisition or searching for passive income, this episode is a must-listen!
(Original Air Date - 11/21/25)
What we discuss with Jordan:
+ Jordan’s path from pastor to laundromat owner
+ Buying a “zombie mat” and early mistakes
+ Typical laundromat income + deal sizes
+ How to find off-market laundromat deals
+ Key due diligence steps to avoid bad buys
+ Cash-flow potential and common multiples
+ Benefits of owning the real estate too
+ Attended vs. unattended store models
+ Growth opportunities with subscriptions
+ Why private equity is circling the industry
Thank you, Jordan!
Check out Laundromat Resource.
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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#1010 What if the excuses you've been telling yourself are actually the exact roadmap to your breakthrough? In part 2 of this two-part conversation, Cliff Ravenscraft returns to hand over the practical playbook for identifying and dismantling limiting beliefs — starting with a journaling exercise he uses with his own coaching clients to expose the excuses hiding behind stalled goals. Cliff and Brien dig into why insight alone is addictive but useless without committed, calendared action, and why protecting your focus for even a couple of hours can feel like the hardest fight of your week. They also explore the real value of masterminds and accountability groups, how to start taking action even when fear is loud, and why the person you become on the way to your goals matters more than the goals themselves. If show notes to sit down and finally identify your own limiting beliefs!
What we discuss with Cliff:
+ The journaling exercise to uncover limiting beliefs
+ Why self-diagnosis alone isn't enough
+ The "why haven't I done this yet" question
+ Insight addiction vs. real action
+ The momentum framework: outcome, clarity, calendared action
+ Protecting your focus for two hours
+ Treating failure as feedback
+ How to choose a mastermind group
+ Starting small and building momentum
+ Facing fear before taking action
Thank you, Cliff!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out Cliff Ravenscraft at CliffRavenscraft.com.
Follow Cliff on 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.
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#1009 What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't a lack of skills, but a question you've never actually answered? In this episode, Cliff Ravenscraft reveals why 9 out of 10 podcasters quit before episode seven — and it has nothing to do with gear, skill, or audio quality. After building an audience of hundreds of thousands and nearly dying from overwork in his first year of business, Cliff discovered that most entrepreneurs confuse their desired outcome with the tactics they hope will get them there. In this first installment of a special two-part conversation, he shares how limiting beliefs about money and self-worth kept him trapped in a cycle of shiny-object syndrome, and how mentors like Dan Miller helped him rewire his thinking — leading to a mastermind offer that's generated over a million dollars. Tune in for a raw, honest look at what really separates entrepreneurs who build lasting momentum from those who burn out chasing the next big idea!
What we discuss with Cliff:
+ Why 9 out of 10 podcasters quit before episode 7
+ Confusing desired outcomes with tactics
+ Building an audience of hundreds of thousands
+ Nearly dying from overwork in year one
+ Earning $11,000 after a brutal first year
+ Limiting beliefs about money and self-worth
+ The "ministry mindset" vs. business mindset
+ How Dan Miller challenged his mastermind idea
+ Turning one idea into a $1M+ mastermind
+ Escaping shiny object syndrome through mentorship
Thank you, Cliff!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out Cliff Ravenscraft at CliffRavenscraft.com.
Follow Cliff on 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.
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