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#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.
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#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.
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#799 What do you get when you mix a former Tesla sales star, a pandemic-era pivot, and a beat-up school bus turned boho lounge-on-wheels? You get Toasted Tours — a uniquely personal, wildly creative wine tour business built from the ground up by entrepreneur Kevin Throop! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrell, Kevin shares how he walked away from the corporate grind to create a business on his own terms, starting with nothing but grit, a stimulus check, and a bold idea. From converting buses and 18-wheelers into Instagram-worthy tour experiences to navigating California’s intense regulations, Kevin breaks down the real behind-the-scenes of building a standout business in a saturated industry — and why being yourself might just be your greatest business asset!
(Original Air Date - 7/2/25)
What we discuss with Kevin:
+ Tesla layoffs spark pivot
+ $3K school-bus makeover
+ Faith-fueled pandemic launch
+ Minimum research, max authenticity
+ Outrageous 18-wheeler tour idea
+ Social media wins first bookings
+ Scaling to four custom vehicles
+ Self-trust over imitation
Thank you, Kevin!
Check out Toasted Tours at ToastedTours.com.
Follow Kevin 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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#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.
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#797 What if your deepest success starts by unlearning everything you thought you had to be? In this powerful episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, attorney-turned-mentor Shamina Taylor shares how a breakdown on a yoga mat sparked a transformation that led her from survival mode to millions — and how she’s now helping hundreds of women do the same. You'll hear how trauma, validation-seeking, and limiting beliefs create money leaks and burnout, and how emotional intelligence, worthiness, and aligned wealth consciousness can unlock your next level of success. Whether you're a high performer hitting a plateau or someone craving more freedom, fulfillment, and flow, this episode will challenge how you see yourself and your success — and invite you to rewrite your story from the inside out!
(Original Air Date - 6/30/25)
What we discuss with Shamina:
+ From law career to entrepreneurship
+ Yoga mat breakdown moment
+ Success without fulfillment
+ Survival mode vs. abundance
+ Emotional intelligence and money
+ Recognizing money leaks
+ Journaling to track triggers
+ Rewriting limiting beliefs
+ Creating wealth from alignment
+ Celebrating small daily wins
Thank you, Shamina!
Check out Shamina Taylor at ShaminaTaylor.com.
Follow Shamina on Instagram 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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#796 Can you imagine turning dog poop into a multi-million-dollar business? In this special cross-promotion episode, we’re sharing an interview from Nick Loper’s The Side Hustle Show featuring William Milliken, the founder behind Swoop Scoop — a pet waste removal business that went from zero to 350 recurring customers in its first 3 months and generated over $3M in revenue last year. William breaks down how they validated demand despite low search volume, landed early customers through door hangers, vet networking, and Facebook groups, then scaled fast with Facebook ads, standardized operations, route density, and premium branding. He also shares the unit economics, plus how he turned industry know-how into a second business: the Poop Scoop Millionaire community, where he teaches others to launch and grow their own “million-dollar business in your backyard!”
What Nick discusses with William:
+ Pet waste removal business model
+ 350 customers in 3 months
+ $3M annual revenue growth
+ Low startup costs
+ Early customer acquisition tactics
+ Facebook ads scaling strategy
+ Route density and efficiency
+ Premium branding and positioning
+ Recurring revenue + billing strategy
+ Monetizing knowledge via community
Thank you, Nick and William!
Check out The Side Hustle Show.
Check out Swoop Scoop.
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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#795 Most entrepreneurs don’t realize that financial structure — not more revenue — is the key to unlocking real freedom. In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin and Bobby Hoyt go deeper into how Profit First can transform not just your business finances, but your personal finances and mindset as well. Bobby shares practical examples of using multiple accounts to create clarity, reduce stress, and confidently cover big expenses — from taxes to mortgages to vacations — without guilt or guesswork. They also discuss the shift from scarcity to abundance that comes from truly understanding your numbers, the importance of having the right financial experts on your team, and why bookkeeping and financial education are critical skills for long-term success. Whether you’re scaling your business or just getting started, this episode highlights how structure, mentorship, and financial clarity unlock both growth and freedom!
What we discuss with Bobby:
+ Profit First beyond business
+ Using multiple bank accounts strategically
+ Eliminating tax-time surprises
+ Creating financial peace of mind
+ Applying Profit First to personal finances
+ Scarcity vs. abundance mindset shift
+ Rewarding yourself responsibly
+ Importance of financial mentorship
+ Why knowing your numbers matters
+ Bookkeeping as a growth lever
Thank you, Bobby!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out Stellar Brands at StellarBrands.com.
Check out The Bottom Line (TBL) at TheBottomLineCPA.com.
Check out Brilliant Bookkeeper.
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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#794 Most entrepreneurs don’t have a revenue problem — they have a “where did the money go?” problem. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with Bobby Hoyt — founder of Stellar Brands, CEO of The Bottom Line, and creator behind Millennial Money Man — to unpack why “knowing your numbers” is non-negotiable if you want to build a business that actually pays you. Bobby shares his journey from high school band director to entrepreneur, how a mentor helped him pay off student loans and take the leap, and the hard lessons that come from running your business on “napkin math.” Together, Brien and Bobby dig into why most entrepreneurs get blindsided at tax time, what it really means to have a proactive tax strategy, and how systems like Profit First (and the right bookkeeping/CPA team) can bring clarity, stability, and confidence to your cash flow — so you can grow without hitting the financial “electric fence!”
What we discuss with Bobby:
+ Why entrepreneurs must know their numbers
+ The danger of “napkin math” finances
+ Bobby’s journey from teacher to CEO
+ How mentors accelerate business growth
+ Why revenue doesn’t equal personal income
+ The importance of proactive tax strategy
+ Common CPA and bookkeeping mistakes
+ How Profit First stabilizes cash flow
+ Paying yourself consistently as an owner
+ Building financial systems that scale with growth
Thank you, Bobby!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out Stellar Brands at StellarBrands.com.
Check out The Bottom Line (TBL) at TheBottomLineCPA.com.
Check out Brilliant Bookkeeper.
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
#793 What does it take to build a photography business that lasts — and scales? In this powerful conversation, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Lesle Lane from Studio 13 to uncover how she turned a multi-generational legacy into a thriving corporate photography brand. Lesle shares her unique journey from learning the ropes as a kid in her family’s studio to running a team of photographers and navigating loss, motherhood, and massive industry shifts. You'll hear how she built a systemized business that values professionalism over ego, why fast turnaround times and client experience are key to standing out, and how she’s structured her team to support both lifestyle freedom and long-term growth. Whether you're a creative looking to go full-time or an entrepreneur building a service-based brand, this episode is packed with real talk, proven strategies, and inspiration to help you think like a CEO!
(Original Air Date - 6/27/25)
What we discuss with Lesle:
+ Three generations of photography legacy
+ Transitioning from creative to CEO
+ Systems and processes that scale
+ Corporate vs. portrait photography
+ Fast turnaround as a competitive edge
+ Building a flexible, family-first team
+ Strategic networking for business growth
+ Pricing structure and profit margins
+ Letting go to grow and scale
+ AI’s role in modern photography
Thank you, Lesle!
Check out Studio 13 at Studio13Online.com.
Follow Lesle on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn (here and here).
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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#792 What if you could dramatically increase your odds of success by validating your business idea before you ever launch? In Part 2 of this powerful two-part conversation, host Brien Gearin continues his deep dive with Jason VanDevere, founder of Goal Crazy and author of Dream Driven, shifting from discovering the right business idea to validating it and bringing it to life. Jason shares practical strategies for deciding whether to start or buy a business, why your business should serve your ideal lifestyle — not define it — and how passion can come from either the product or the process. He also breaks down the critical role of mentorship, networking, and learning directly from customers, vendors, and peers to accelerate your growth. Finally, Jason walks through actionable validation techniques that help entrepreneurs confirm demand, refine their ideas, and launch with confidence. This episode provides the tactical roadmap to turn clarity into execution and move one step closer to building a truly dream-driven business!
What we discuss with Jason:
+ Start vs buy a business
+ Business as lifestyle vehicle
+ Passion: product vs process
+ Action creates clarity
+ Importance of mentorship
+ Learning from customers
+ Leveraging vendor relationships
+ Saturated markets still viable
+ Validating with focus groups
+ Pre-sales prove demand
Thank you, Jason!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out Goal Crazy at GoalCrazy.com.
Get the free Idea To Profit Blueprint.
Buy Dream Driven.
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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