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- This AI Setup Transformed His Business in Just 6 Months (Part 1/2)
#979 What if you could run your entire business without ever writing another email, article, or line of code yourself? In part 1 of this 2-part episode hosted by Brogan Williams, Jacques Hopkins returns to reveal how AI agents have completely transformed the way he runs his online business empire. Just over a year after his last appearance, Jacques shares how he went from basic chatbot prompting to running a full AI agent — named Rocky — that handles email triage, customer support drafts, SEO content, Google Ads, and even built a custom learning platform from scratch. He breaks down the crucial difference between AI "brains" (models like Claude and GPT) and the "harnesses" that give them bodies to actually take action, and explains how his team still keeps a human review layer in the loop even as AI takes over more of the heavy lifting!
What we discuss with Jacques:
+ Piano In 21 Days origin story
+ ChatGPT bubble to power user
+ OpenClaw and the Mac Mini craze
+ Models vs. harnesses explained
+ Meet Rocky, the AI agent
+ Building a custom learning platform
+ AI-powered inbox triage system
+ Automated customer support drafts
+ Human review layer still matters
+ Overcoming AI overwhelm and fear
Thank you, Jacques!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out Piano In 21 Days at PianoIn21Days.com.
Check out The Online Course Guy at TheOnlineCourseGuy.com.
Check out AI Operator Bootcamp at AIOperatorBootcamp.com.
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26 min - Building a Shopify Agency That Delivers Massive Growth for E-commerce Brands | Kurt Elster (MU Classic)
#978 What if the simplest, scrappiest tactics could unlock massive success online? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel chats with Kurt Elster, founder of Ethercycle and host of The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, about how he built a thriving agency helping e-commerce brands scale on Shopify. Kurt shares how handwritten letters under shop doors turned into multimillion-dollar opportunities, why niching down is the key to standing out, and how building relationships and showing up consistently built his authority in the Shopify space. They also dig into the power of positioning, the psychology behind great website design, and why doing the uncomfortable things — like showing up, sharing your knowledge, and saying yes to new challenges — creates “luck” in business!
(Original Air Date - 11/4/25)
What we discuss with Kurt:
+ Building a business around Shopify
+ How handwritten letters led to clients
+ The power of niching down
+ Turning expertise into authority
+ Creating “luck” through visibility
+ Lessons from early entrepreneurship
+ Why consistency compounds success
+ Common e-commerce design mistakes
+ Importance of copy and clarity
+ Building audience before launching
Thank you, Kurt!
Check out Kurt Elster at KurtElster.com.
Check out Ethercycle at Ethercycle.com.
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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45 min - Selling to Private Equity? How to Reverse Engineer a Million-Dollar Business Exit | Nick Bradley (MU Classic)
#977 What does it really take to sell your business for millions? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Nick Bradley, founder of High Value Exit — a global expert who’s helped lead 26 business exits totaling $5 billion. Nick reveals how founders can prepare their businesses for a high-value sale, what private equity buyers really look for, and why only 2 out of 10 companies ever sell. From building transfer value and mastering EBITDA to designing your company with the end in mind, this conversation is a masterclass in scaling, strategy, and smart exits for entrepreneurs aiming big!
(Original Air Date - 11/3/25)
What we discuss with Nick:
+ Nick’s $5B in business exits
+ Lessons from private equity world
+ Why only 2 of 10 companies sell
+ Designing your business with the end in mind
+ The five pillars of “Scale to Sale”
+ Reducing risk and building strong foundations
+ Understanding EBITDA and profitability
+ What makes a business attractive to buyers
+ Common pitfalls when selling a company
+ Knowing if and when you should scale
Thank you, Nick!
Check out High Value Exit at HighValueExit.com.
Follow Nick on LinkedIn.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
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45 min - He Started Striping Parking Lots… Now It Makes $30K+/Month (Part 2/2)
#976 What does it really cost to become your own boss? In part 2 of this 2-part episode hosted by Brogan Williams, Hunter Schenewark gets candid about the messier side of entrepreneurship — from struggling to truly unplug on vacation, to figuring out how much trust (and training) to give new employees, to the night he accidentally sprayed an entire garage door with sealant on barely any sleep. Hunter opens up about his closest calls with quitting, why showing up looking the part can make or break a quote, and how a rusty truck once cost him a client's confidence despite a great price. He also breaks down the real startup costs of a striping or sealing business — as low as $3,000 — and shares the mindset shifts that helped him push through the hardest days instead of walking away!
What we discuss with Hunter:
+ Why entrepreneurship is hard to "shut off"
+ Trust vs. training new employees
+ When and why they had to fire an employee
+ Startup costs: as low as $3,000
+ Paint rollers vs. striping machines
+ Why presentation and trucks matter for quotes
+ The rusty truck that cost a $20K quote
+ The garage door sealant mishap
+ Closest moments to quitting
+ Mindset shifts that keep him going
Thank you, Hunter!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out 417 Striping & Sealing at 417Striping.com.
Follow Hunter on Twitter.
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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25 min - He Started Striping Parking Lots… Now It Makes $30K+/Month (Part 1/2)
#975 What if the secret to your next business idea is sitting in your podcast feed right now? That's exactly what happened for Hunter Schenewark, who heard a single episode about line striping and turned it into 417 Striping & Sealing — an asphalt maintenance business now bringing in over $30K a month. In part 1 of this 2-part episode hosted by Brogan Williams, Hunter shares how he went from $200 jobs to landing contracts worth over $20K, why churches turned out to be his ideal customers, and the marketing tactics — from cold email to Google Business Profile — that keep his pipeline full. He also gets honest about the slow months, the big decision of whether to expand into full paving projects, and juggling a growing business with a baby on the way!
What we discuss with Hunter:
+ How a podcast episode sparked the business idea
+ Hitting $50K revenue in the first two months
+ What sealcoating and striping actually involve
+ Why churches make ideal customers
+ Average job pricing today vs. early on
+ Landing a $26K job
+ Cold email vs. cold calling for leads
+ Impact of a Google Business Profile
+ Considering expansion into paving projects
+ Balancing business growth with a new baby
Thank you, Hunter!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out 417 Striping & Sealing at 417Striping.com.
Follow Hunter on Twitter.
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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25 min - Become a Web Designer Building Custom and Templated Sites on Showit (Live Demo!) | Chris Misterek (MU Classic)
#974 Ever wondered how a former musician turned his creative passion into a thriving six-figure web design business? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Chris Misterek, founder of Self-Made Web Designer and team member at Showit, to explore his journey from the music industry to building a thriving career in web design. Chris shares how he transformed his creative passion into a sustainable business, teaching others to do the same through design, strategy, and entrepreneurship. They dive into topics like balancing creativity with family life, choosing the right website platform, building a client base through networking, and the difference between custom and template-based web design businesses. Whether you’re a creative professional or aspiring web designer, this conversation is packed with real-world advice on how to start, scale, and love the business you build!
(Original Air Date - 10/31/25)
What we discuss with Chris:
+ Transition from music to web design
+ Building a sustainable creative career
+ Founding Self-Made Web Designer
+ Working with the Showit platform
+ Custom vs. template web design
+ How to find your first clients
+ Power of networking in business growth
+ Balancing family life and entrepreneurship
+ Pricing strategies for web designers
+ Learning through experience, not perfection
Thank you, Chris!
Check out Self-Made Web Designer at SelfMadeWebDesigner.com.
Check out Showit at Showit.com.
Follow Chris 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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58 min - She Built a $20K–$50K/Month Business She Barely Has to Touch (Part 2/2)
#973 What does it actually look like to build a business you could sell for six figures a month — without being the one doing the work? In part 2 of this 2-part episode hosted by Brogan Williams, Destini Copp gets candid about the strategic decisions behind her growth, from cutting a beloved Shopify store and ditching Pinterest to focusing her energy where it actually moves the needle. She dives deeper into the Creator's Growth Flywheel, sharing real-world advice on lead magnets, why speaking at virtual summits beats one-on-one outreach, and why you shouldn't be afraid to start selling almost immediately. Destini also opens up about her plan to sell Hobby School, the failed experiments that taught her the most, and how she keeps imposter syndrome at bay by guarding her inputs and staying focused. It's an honest, tactical conversation for anyone building a business — and a life — they can eventually step back from!
What we discuss with Destini:
+ Why she cut her Shopify store
+ Ditching Pinterest as a traffic source
+ Speaking at summits vs. one-on-one demos
+ Building a lead magnet that converts
+ Why you should start selling immediately
+ Building Hobby School into a sellable asset
+ Her 2027 exit timeline
+ Corporate sponsorships: a hard sell
+ Lessons from failed lead magnets and events
+ Beating imposter syndrome by guarding her inputs
Thank you, Destini!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out Destini Copp at DestiniCopp.com.
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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27 min - She Built a $20K–$50K/Month Business She Barely Has to Touch (Part 1/2)
#972 Ever wonder how a six-figure creator runs two businesses while letting AI handle the heavy lifting? In part 1 of this 2-part episode hosted by Brogan Williams, Destini Copp pulls back the curtain on exactly how she's doing it. Destini shares how she uses Claude, MCP connectors, and tools like Kit and ThriveCart to automate sales pages, emails, and event marketing, cutting what used to take hours down to minutes. She also breaks down her Creator's Growth Flywheel, a proven customer journey framework that takes audiences from total strangers to raving advocates, and explains why "modern lead magnets" like diagnostic tools and calculators are replacing the outdated PDF download. Whether you're just starting out or scaling an existing digital product business, this conversation is packed with practical AI strategies you can implement today!
What we discuss with Destini:
+ AI automation for sales pages, emails, and checkouts
+ Using Claude with MCP connectors (Leadpages, ThriveCart, Kit)
+ The Creator's Growth Flywheel framework
+ Five stages: Attract, Engage, Nurture, Retain, Advocacy
+ Six-month newsletter research study findings
+ The "Mini Magazine Method" for newsletters
+ Why weekly newsletters tied to podcasts often fail
+ Modern lead magnets vs. outdated PDFs
+ Diagnostic tools and calculators as lead magnets
+ Creating niche lead magnets in 15-20 minutes with AI
Thank you, Destini!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out Destini Copp at DestiniCopp.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.
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27 min - Become a Matchmaker and Get Paid to Pair Singles Looking for Love | Siobhan Copland (MU Classic)
#971 What does it take to build a thriving matchmaking business while raising three kids and empowering others to find love? In this inspiring episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Siobhan Copland, founder of Cupid in the City and Project 143, to hear how she transformed her side passion into a full-fledged career helping busy professionals find meaningful relationships. Siobhan shares her journey from getting laid off to becoming a sought-after “female Hitch,” the lessons she’s learned about knowing your worth and pricing accordingly, and how she balances entrepreneurship with motherhood. From the power of authentic connection to the freedom of working for yourself, this episode is a masterclass in following your passion and creating a life you love!
(Original Air Date - 10/30/25)
What we discuss with Siobhan:
+ Siobhan’s journey into matchmaking
+ Launching Cupid in the City after redundancy
+ Early success finding her first clients
+ Lessons from running London singles events
+ Transitioning from side hustle to full-time business
+ Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship
+ The importance of self-awareness in dating
+ Coaching clients to become “ready for love”
+ Competing with dating apps through personal touch
+ Scaling her business and raising her prices
Thank you, Siobhan!
Check out Cupid in the City at CupidintheCity.com.
Follow Siobhan on Instagram.
To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training.
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50 min - The 5-Step Framework That Gets You Into the Top 1% (Part 2/2)
#970 What does selling candy bars door-to-door have to do with building an 8-figure business empire? More than you'd think! In this episode (part 2 of a 2-part series), host Justin Williams picks up where he left off, diving into the final piece of his framework: leverage. He traces his own journey — from door-to-door sales and a satellite dish business, to flipping over 100 houses a year, to building and eventually selling Seven Figure Flipping, to launching Millionaire University — showing how each step leveraged the knowledge, capital, people, and systems from the one before it. Justin breaks down how he and Tara turned podcasts, email lists, and communities into compounding assets, why their highest-priced programs ended up creating the most value (not just revenue), and how a single relationship from one of their masterminds now covers their entire cost of living. He closes with a challenge: figure out your own "unfair advantage," and start stacking your leverage today!
What we discuss with Justin:
+ Leveraging skills from candy bar sales to door-to-door missionary work
+ Turning satellite dish sales into a retailer business
+ Flipping 100+ houses a year with systemized contractor deals
+ Raising capital by leveraging real estate knowledge
+ Building Seven Figure Flipping from podcast and email list
+ Selling the company to a former student, Bill Allen
+ One investor relationship now covers all living expenses
+ Launching Millionaire University as a "life mission"
+ The $3-to-$6 email list flywheel strategy
+ Finding your own "unfair advantage"
Thank you, Justin!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out Millionaire University at MillionaireUniversity.com.
Get your free 5-Minute Business Plan.
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About Millionaire University
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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.
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