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#959 Ever wondered how a high school side hustle could turn into a six-figure business acquisition? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel talks with Joseph Lambert, founder of a junk removal company he started at just 17 that grew fast enough to sell to a private equity firm. Joseph shares how he scaled from mowing lawns to managing a 30-person team, what it was like selling the business while still in his early twenties, and the lessons he’s learned about leadership, pricing, and purpose along the way. His story proves that grit, integrity, and simple execution can lead to extraordinary success — even in the unglamorous world of trash!
(Original Air Date - 10/23/25)
What we discuss with Joseph:
+ Starting a junk removal company at 17
+ Turning early jobs into an entrepreneurial mindset
+ Building a team and scaling operations
+ Selling to a private equity group
+ Leading with integrity and mentorship
+ Hiring strategies that attract great talent
+ Marketing that actually works in local service businesses
+ The balance between data and instinct in decision-making
+ Lessons learned from running — and selling — a business before 25
Thank you, Joseph!
Check out Joseph's Junk Removal at JosephsJunkRemoval.com.
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#958 Ever wondered how entrepreneurs are using live online events to build authority and sign high-ticket clients — without needing a massive audience? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Melissa Ng, founder of Amprofy, a company that helps coaches, consultants, and service providers grow their businesses through challenges and virtual workshops. Melissa shares how she turned her own e-commerce success into a seven-figure coaching business, then built Amprofy to help others do the same. She breaks down the anatomy of a high-converting online event, the common mistakes entrepreneurs make, and how to leverage AI, storytelling, and smart automation to boost engagement and conversions!
(Original Air Date - 10/22/25)
What we discuss with Melissa:
+ Melissa’s journey from corporate finance to seven-figure entrepreneur
+ How she built her first million-dollar business in 24 months
+ What makes challenges and workshops so effective for conversion
+ Common mistakes (like overteaching) that kill conversions
+ How to craft event topics that attract ideal clients
+ Using AI and automation to improve marketing and follow-ups
+ The structure of pre-, during-, and post-event sequences
+ Balancing value vs. overwhelm in live presentations
+ Turning a single event into an evergreen client generator
+ The “depth over volume” mindset behind high-ticket success
Thank you, Melissa!
Check out Amprofy at Amprofy.com.
Follow Melissa on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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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#957 Ever wonder how to turn your network and podcast appearances into a thriving, seven-figure community business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Dustin Riechmann — founder of 7-Figure Leap — to uncover how he helps mission-driven entrepreneurs grow seven-figure brands by leveraging storytelling, podcast guesting, and authentic relationship building. Dustin shares his incredible journey from 17 years as a traffic engineer to creating Fire Creek Snacks, and ultimately building a multi-million-dollar coaching and community business. He dives into his 5P framework for profitable podcast guesting, the secrets behind launching and scaling communities that actually thrive, and how to create masterminds that foster deep connection and retention. If you’ve ever wanted to turn your relationships into real revenue, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom!
(Original Air Date - 10/21/25)
What we discuss with Dustin:
+ Dustin’s journey from engineer to entrepreneur
+ Launching and growing Fire Creek Snacks
+ The 5P framework for podcast guesting success
+ Turning guesting into profitable relationships
+ Building and scaling a thriving community
+ Importance of clarity, confidence, and connection
+ Cohort-based community growth model
+ Retention strategies and one-to-one connection program
+ Transitioning from accelerator to mastermind
+ Behind-the-scenes look at team structure and operations
Thank you, Dustin!
Check out 7-Figure Leap at 7FigureLeap.com.
Get The Premium Podcast Guesting Playbook.
Follow Dustin on LinkedIn.
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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#956 What if the secret to unlocking your ADHD brain isn't medication or willpower — but knowing exactly what flips your switch? In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin continues his discussion with certified life coach and DOSE founder Steev Hodgson, diving into the five proven "activation triggers" that reliably get the ADHD brain fired up: interest, challenge, novelty, urgency, and passion. Steve breaks down why self-imposed deadlines rarely work the same as real ones, how gamification and habit stacking can be game-changers for entrepreneurs, and why people with ADHD essentially see time in just two categories — now and not now. If you've ever wondered why you can hyperfocus for hours on one thing but can't seem to start another, this episode will finally give you the language — and the tools — to understand why!
What we discuss with Steev:
+ The 5 ADHD activation triggers
+ Why self-imposed deadlines often fail
+ Dopamine, norepinephrine & outside stimuli
+ The power of novelty for the ADHD brain
+ Gamification as a productivity tool
+ Habit stacking for entrepreneurs
+ Time blindness explained
+ "Now vs. not now" thinking
+ Finding your "right kind of difficult"
+ Self-compassion as an ADHD strategy
Thank you, Steev!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out DOSE at GetDOSE.app.
Follow Steev on social media @damnhealthydose.
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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#955 If you've ever cleaned the kitchen instead of finishing that presentation, impulsively signed up for yet another software tool, or found it impossible to just sit still on a beach vacation — this episode is going to feel like it was made for you! In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with Steev Hodgson, certified life coach and founder of DOSE, to explore the unique ways ADHD shows up in the entrepreneurial mind. Steve shares his own late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, how it inspired him to build a pocket coaching app for the ADHD brain, and dives into some of the most common challenges entrepreneurs face — from procrastivity and impulsive decision-making to shiny object syndrome and the never-ending struggle with boring admin work. If you've ever wondered whether your restless, idea-jumping, novelty-seeking brain might be wired a little differently, this episode is a must-listen!
What we discuss with Steev:
+ Getting an official ADHD diagnosis
+ What the DOSE app does
+ "Procrastivity" explained
+ Impulsivity & shiny object syndrome
+ The 10-minute rule for impulse control
+ Hire fast, fire slow tendencies
+ The SPARK decision-making methodology
+ Industries where ADHD thrives
+ Boredom is our kryptonite
Thank you, Steev!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out DOSE at GetDOSE.app.
Follow Steev on social media @damnhealthydose.
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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#954 Ever wonder how a side hustle born in a guest bedroom can grow into a nationwide licensed apparel brand? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with entrepreneur Megan Smalley, founder of Scarlet & Gold, to explore her 13-year journey building a thriving apparel company that creates products people actually want to wear. Megan shares how she evolved from running a small side hustle out of her guest bedroom to managing a licensed apparel brand serving universities nationwide. She opens up about the twists and turns of entrepreneurship — from shutting down her business during motherhood, to relaunching with a print-on-demand model, to scaling into wholesale and overseas manufacturing. Megan also offers valuable insight into leadership, building team culture, managing growth, and breaking into the wholesale market. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with real-world lessons on pivoting, perseverance, and creating meaningful products!
(Original Air Date - 10/20/25)
What we discuss with Megan:
+ From guest bedroom to national brand
+ Building licensed collegiate apparel
+ Transitioning from retail to print-on-demand
+ Overcoming challenges during motherhood
+ Scaling through wholesale and manufacturing
+ Breaking into the NCAA licensing space
+ Managing a growing in-person team
+ Creating strong company culture and values
+ Wholesale tips for boutique partnerships
+ Lessons on leadership and business pivots
Thank you, Megan!
Check out Scarlet & Gold at ScarletandGoldShop.com.
Follow Megan 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.
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#953 You've built the campaign — now it's time to turn your content into a client-converting machine that works even while you sleep! In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Chelsea Quint of The Business Whisperer is back to walk us through the next critical steps of campaign-based selling, including how to choose your three core marketing channels (and why spreading yourself too thin is killing your ROI), how to create content that builds compounding authority over time — and actually gets picked up by AI search engines — and why the easiest sale you'll ever make is to someone who already bought from you. Chelsea also shares a powerful real-world example of how a back-end resonance campaign took a client from a $1,500/month retainer to a $50,000 project, and leaves us with a mindset shift every solopreneur needs to hear about rejection, resilience, and learning to trust that you have the skills to make money happen!
What we discuss with Chelsea:
+ Three-channel marketing strategy
+ Campaign-based selling
+ Building trust with content
+ Long-form authority content
+ AI search visibility
+ Creating a content library
+ Backend revenue campaigns
+ Customer retention strategies
+ Overcoming sales fears
+ Sustainable business growth
Thank you, Chelsea!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out The Business Whisperer at Business-Whisperer.com.
Follow Chelsea on Instagram.
Email Chelsea 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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#952 If your business is stuck in feast-or-famine mode, this episode will change the way you think about sales forever! In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we sit down with Chelsea Quint of The Business Whisperer to break down her powerful approach to campaign-based selling — and why the traditional "launch" model may be burning you out and costing you money. Chelsea walks us through her step-by-step framework for designing simple, sustainable sales campaigns, including how to craft an irresistible offer promise, tap into your audience's emotional schedule, and answer the three questions every buyer needs resolved before they'll open their wallet: what do they need to know, believe, and experience? Plus, hear the incredible story of how one client went from a six-month sales drought to $11,000 in just four weeks!
What we discuss with Chelsea:
+ Campaign-based selling vs. traditional launching
+ Why launches delay getting paid
+ Crafting a compelling offer promise
+ Tapping into your audience's "emotional schedule"
+ Reactive mode is killing your business
+ The danger of over-relying on AI for planning
+ Know, believe, and experience: the three buyer buckets
+ The "trust recession" and why it matters
+ Real case study: $0 to $11K in four weeks
Thank you, Chelsea!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out The Business Whisperer at Business-Whisperer.com.
Follow Chelsea on Instagram.
Email Chelsea 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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#951 Ever wondered how creators turn brand deals into serious revenue? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Justin Moore, founder of Creator Wizard and author of Sponsor Magnet, to uncover the secrets behind landing, pricing, and negotiating high-value sponsorships. Justin shares how he and his wife went from free product collaborations to earning over $5 million through brand partnerships — and how he now teaches creators and business owners to do the same without giving up a percentage to agencies or managers. From understanding sponsor goals to crafting irresistible pitches and maximizing negotiation leverage, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to monetize their platform through strategic partnerships!
(Original Air Date - 10/17/25)
What we discuss with Justin:
+ Turning free products into paid deals
+ Building a $5M brand partnership business
+ Why most creators don’t need managers
+ Understanding sponsor goals (ARC framework)
+ Pricing based on awareness vs. conversions
+ Negotiation strategies that increase payouts
+ The DUE rule: deliverables, usage, exclusivity
+ Crafting pitches with the ROPE method
+ How small creators can land sponsors
+ Transitioning from one-off deals to retainers
Thank you, Justin!
Check out Creator Wizard at CreatorWizard.com.
Subscribe to Justin's newsletter.
Buy a copy of Sponsor Magnet.
Listen to Sponsor Magnet.
Follow Justin on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, 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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#950 Ever wonder how to sell your online program on autopilot? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with email marketing expert Allison Hardy, who helps online coaches and entrepreneurs automate their sales through strategic email funnels. Allison shares how being laid off while six months pregnant led her to launch her first business — and eventually discover her passion for sustainable, system-driven marketing. She breaks down what makes an email funnel truly convert, how to overcome the fear of selling, and why unsubscribes can actually be a good thing. You’ll also get a peek behind the scenes of her membership, Emails That Sell, and learn how she blends automation, authenticity, and AI to help clients scale with ease!
(Original Air Date - 10/16/25)
What we discuss with Allison:
+ Turning job loss into entrepreneurship
+ Building a sustainable online business
+ Transitioning from fitness to email marketing
+ Finding clients and building trust early on
+ The psychology of selling without being “salesy”
+ Email funnel structure and must-have sequences
+ Importance of consistent email frequency
+ Plain text vs. image-heavy email strategy
+ Using AI to streamline email creation
+ Growing recurring revenue through memberships
Thank you, Allison!
Check out Allison Hardy at AllisonHardy.com.
Follow Allison 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.
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