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#749 How do you grow a t-shirt hustle from your parents’ basement into a $6 million brand? Today’s guest, Tom Rauen, did just that! As the founder of 1-800-Tshirts, Tom shares how he scaled his custom apparel business from a local screen printing startup into a national brand — without relying on paid advertising. Hosted by Brien Gearin, this episode dives into how Tom partnered with his mom as his first employee, figured out when to wear multiple hats versus hire help, and used outside-the-box marketing stunts (like breaking a Guinness World Record) to fuel viral growth. You’ll also hear how he uses personalized customer service, branded online stores, and high-quality swag to help small businesses turn merch into a profit center. This is a masterclass in scaling, branding, and customer experience!
(Original Air Date - 5/25/25)
What we discuss with Tom:
+ From basement startup to $6M brand
+ Partnering with his mom early on
+ Scaling to 42 employees
+ Navigating hiring and delegation
+ Acquiring the 1-800-Tshirts brand
+ Creating branded online stores
+ Turning merch into a profit center
+ Prioritizing customer experience
+ Unique marketing stunts and PR
+ Competing with big players like 4imprint
Thank you, Tom!
Check out 1-800-Tshirts at 1800Tshirts.com.
Follow Tom on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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#748 Is AI really killing copywriting — or is it exposing just how powerful your message needs to be? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Marisa Corcoran, founder of Copy Confident Society, to unpack why copywriting isn’t “dead” in the AI era — it’s more important than ever. Marisa shares her wild pivot from professional acting (yes, a Winnie the Pooh audition was the breaking point) to building a thriving copy community, and explains why business owners must “create their own stage” through platforms like podcasts, summits, or content series. You’ll also learn why most “copy problems” are actually messaging problems, plus Marisa’s practical Ghostbusters-inspired “Proton Pack” framework to clarify what you sell, who you help, and how to make your message memorable — so the right people remember you, rave about you, and refer you!
What we discuss with Marisa:
+ Copy isn’t dead — messaging matters
+ Creating your own stage
+ Actor’s guide to copy
+ Messaging vs. copy problems
+ Standing out in a crowded market
+ Ghostbusters “Proton Pack” framework
+ Remembered, raved about, referred
+ Building in public
+ AI as a copy collaborator
+ Writing from lived experience
Thank you, Marisa!
Check out Marisa Corcoran at MarisaCorcoran.com.
Join The Copy Chat Facebook Group.
Follow Marisa on Instagram.
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#747 What if the smartest move you make this year isn’t scaling bigger — but pivoting back to what actually matters? In this episode, host Brien Gearin welcomes back “micro-business mega fan” Christine Gritmon for a timely conversation on making smart business pivots heading into early 2026. Christine shares her winding path from corporate beauty to journalism to social media strategy — and how years of working in personal branding led her back to her roots: supporting the tiniest founder-led businesses that often get overlooked in “scale at all costs” spaces. Together, they break down what makes a good pivot (listening, evidence, and market reality) versus a reactive one, and why Christine is shifting from 1:1 coaching into community-driven events, expert-led panels, and an eventual global hub designed specifically for solopreneurs. Christine also explains how selling gets easier when you’re offering something bigger than yourself — and leaves listeners with a clear reminder: entrepreneurship is about writing your own rules, adapting fast, and building a business that actually fits your life!
What we discuss with Christine:
+ Knowing when a pivot is necessary
+ Good pivots vs. reactive pivots
+ Listening to market signals
+ Micro-businesses being overlooked
+ From 1:1 coaching to community
+ Events as scalable value
+ Selling without selling “yourself”
+ Building something bigger than you
+ Founder-led businesses matter
Thank you, Christine!
Check out Christine Gritmon at Gritmon.com.
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#746 If you’re still thinking about Amazon FBA as a keyword game, this episode will completely change how you see selling online! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Neil Twa returns to break down what “omnichannel” really looks like — and why you shouldn’t rush into TikTok Shop, Shopify, Walmart, or retail until your Amazon business is truly incubated and profitable. He shares a three-stage framework (discover, build, optimize) and explains how today’s winning sellers think less like “keyword hackers” and more like data scientists — feeding Amazon’s AI the right listing data so the engine can match your product to customer intent. Neil also demos how his team uses customer-need driven product research to build SKU pipelines inside proven “nodes,” avoid the low-price commodity trap, and identify higher-margin opportunities — then pairs it all with the capital strategy required to scale without running out of inventory!
What we discuss with Neil:
+ Amazon as an incubation engine
+ Omnichannel timing matters
+ Discover, build, optimize framework
+ Customer need over keywords
+ AI-driven listing data
+ SKU depth before scale
+ IDQ scores and algorithms
+ High-margin node selection
+ TikTok halo effect
+ Capital strategy for scaling
Thank you, Neil!
Check out Voltage Digital Marketing at VoltageDM.com.
Check out Greenlight Caiman Data at CaimanData.com.
Use code MillionairesU to get a free copy of Almost Automated Income With FBA — limited to the first 10 people!
Follow Neil on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Twitter.
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#745 What if scaling your business didn’t require a marketing degree — just the right systems and mindset? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, about how he built a multi-million dollar consulting company from the ground up — without a traditional marketing background. Phil shares his unconventional journey from working at Enterprise Rent-A-Car to living in a school bus, to eventually helping home service businesses scale fast with a unique blend of consulting, content marketing, and strategic partnerships. You'll hear how he transitioned from solopreneur to building a high-performance team, productized his services, and structured his business to run without him in the day-to-day. If you're a service-based entrepreneur looking to grow and systematize your business, this episode is packed with practical strategies and inspiration!
(Original Air Date - 5/24/25)
What we discuss with Phil:
+ From school bus living to CEO
+ Scaling home service businesses
+ Productizing a service business
+ Hiring without agency experience
+ Building referral partnerships
+ Managing consultants with performance pay
+ Leveraging CRMs like Jobber
+ Tracking return on ad spend
+ Growing through content marketing
+ Structuring a business for time freedom
Thank you, Phil!
Check out Phlash Consulting at PhlashConsulting.com.
Follow Phil on LinkedIn and YouTube.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
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#744 What if your unruly dog could unlock a six-figure business? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Ryan Wimpey from Tip Top K9 to hear how rescuing a misbehaving pup led him to launch a nationwide dog training franchise with 24 locations and counting. He shares how he went from backyard hustle to full-blown CEO, why he believes training humans is just as important as training dogs, and how he built an admin team that now handles everything from billing to booking across the country. If you’ve ever wondered whether your passion could become a profitable business, this episode is packed with insights, frameworks, and one-liners you won’t forget!
(Original Air Date - 5/23/25)
What we discuss with Ryan:
+ How a rescue dog sparked a business
+ Building Tip Top K9 from scratch
+ Transitioning from trainer to CEO
+ Creating scalable systems and SOPs
+ Importance of "hustle muscle" early on
+ Franchise model with backend support
+ Sales training using AI and roleplay
+ Rush to profitability before scaling
+ Why admin systems unlock growth
+ Custom offers based on real feedback
Thank you, Ryan!
Check out Tip Top K9 at TipTopK9.com.
Follow Ryan on Instagram, TikTok, and 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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#743 What if you could actually remove fake or damaging reviews from your Amazon listings? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Shane Barker — longtime entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and founder of TraceFuse — to uncover how he cracked the code on Amazon review removal after two years of relentless testing. Shane shares his wild journey, including how he built a performance-based SaaS company that’s helped over 500 clients delete 13,000+ harmful reviews — saving Prime Days, Christmas sales, and entire businesses in the process. Whether you're a seasoned seller or just getting started, this episode is packed with insights on resilience, reputation management, and the surprising impact of a single bad review!
(Original Air Date - 5/22/25)
What we discuss with Shane:
+ Cracking Amazon's review removal system
+ From SEO agency to SaaS founder
+ Why bad reviews destroy sales
+ How TraceFuse removes fake reviews
+ The impact of star ratings on revenue
+ Free tool for Amazon sellers
+ Performance-based pricing model
+ Importance of emotional control in business
+ Ethics in reputation management
+ Proactive vs. reactive review strategy
Thank you, Shane!
Check out TraceFuse at TraceFuse.ai.
Follow Shane on LinkedIn and 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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#742 Alex Mehr is giving entrepreneurs a brand-new superpower: speed! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with the founder of Famous.ai, an AI platform that turns a simple idea into a fully functioning website or app — without needing to code. Alex shares his origin story (including building and selling the dating app Zoosk for $258M) and explains why the future belongs to “idea machines” who can iterate fast, vibe-check and gut-check products quickly, and get to market in days instead of months. You’ll also hear a live demo where Alex builds real apps in minutes, plus a look at what’s coming next as AI compresses the entire entrepreneurship timeline from concept → MVP → marketing!
What we discuss with Alex:
+ AI-built apps in minutes
+ No-code entrepreneurship
+ Speed over perfection
+ Idea machines win
+ Vibe check vs gut check
+ Rapid MVP iteration
+ Cutting dev costs drastically
+ AI as technical cofounder
+ Live app demos
+ Future of AI-powered startups
Thank you, Alex!
Check out Famous Labs at FamousLabs.com.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
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#741 What if one simple 3D render could instantly boost client trust, speed up approvals, and help you win higher-paying projects? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with John Kaplar, founder of Focused SketchUp, to show how creative entrepreneurs can use 3D visualization to win more clients and deliver better projects. John shares his journey from an 18-year software career to building a fast-growing education business teaching designers SketchUp, V-Ray, and AI — then walks through a live demo of how tools like Freepik can “glow up” older renders, apply mood-board finishes, and even generate day/night variations and short video-style camera moves for more compelling client presentations and social content. If you’re a designer (or work with designers) and want faster approvals, fewer construction surprises, and more trust with clients, this one’s packed with practical takeaways!
What we discuss with John:
+ Leaving an 18-year software career
+ Building Focused SketchUp
+ Using SketchUp for 3D modeling
+ V-Ray for photorealistic renders
+ AI as a render “glow-up” tool
+ Faster client approvals
+ Aligning clients, designers, contractors
+ Day vs. night render variations
+ AI-generated social content
+ Trust through visualization
Thank you, John!
Check out Focused SketchUp at FocusedSketchUp.com.
Follow John 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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#740 What if the key to breakthrough innovation isn’t inventing something new — but seeing value where everyone else sees waste? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Stuart Jenkins, a lifelong athlete turned footwear innovator, to unpack an incredible entrepreneurial journey that blends grit, patience, and purpose. Stuart shares how his background as an Olympic Trials–qualifying marathon runner shaped his mindset for startups, why he believes preparation is everything, and how decades in the footwear industry led him to reimagine massive amounts of discarded foam as high-performance, commercially viable products. From licensing early innovations to Reebok, to helping bring HOKA to life, to building a sustainable footwear brand that transformed industry “waste” into products worn by elite athletes — and even featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things — this conversation is a masterclass in innovation, persistence, and seeing opportunity where others see trash!
What we discuss with Stuart:
+ Olympic Trials mindset
+ 1000:1 preparation principle
+ Athlete to entrepreneur journey
+ Footwear innovation origins
+ Commercializing ideas vs inventing
+ Turning waste into resources
+ Sustainability beyond marketing
+ Building factories from scratch
+ Rejection, luck, and persistence
+ Seeing truth before trends
Thank you, Stuart!
Check out Blumaka at Blumaka.com.
Check out Fleks Footwear at FleksFootwear.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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