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#690 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!
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!
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#689 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!
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.
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#688 What happens when a retired professional athlete dives headfirst into an industry he knows nothing about? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Lee Stuart shares how he went from professional motocross rider to the founder of Rogue Lab, one of the top screen printing and branding shops in Canada. With zero experience, Lee took his last $300 to start a clothing brand, and after facing repeated setbacks with outside vendors, he built a full commercial print shop in his basement — investing $50K into equipment he’d never used. He talks about going viral on YouTube by documenting his journey, how he scaled from solo printer to a growing team, and why lean systems, relentless self-education, and value-based pricing helped him build a premium business. Lee also reveals how he expanded into fulfillment, brand design, and custom transfers, creating new income streams and positioning Rogue Lab as a creative powerhouse!
(Original Air Date - 4/20/25)
What we discuss with Lee:
+ From pro rider to entrepreneur
+ Started with $300 and a vision
+ Built a $50K home print shop
+ Pivoted YouTube channel for growth
+ Faced backlash, then went viral
+ Scaled team with SOPs and systems
+ Introduced fulfillment for big brands
+ Embraced lean manufacturing
+ Uses value-based pricing
+ Turned Rogue Lab into a lifestyle brand
Thank you, Lee!
Check out Lee Stuart at LeeStuart38.com.
Check out Rogue Lab at RogueLabMFG.com.
Follow Lee @leestuart38 on all social platforms.
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#687 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!
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.
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#686 Think selling online courses is the key to success? Think again! It’s no longer enough to just package information and hope people stick around. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, serial entrepreneur Ray Blakney breaks down how to turn decades of expertise into a thriving online education business. He shares why traditional course models are fading and how connection and accountability are the real keys to success in today’s AI-saturated world. You’ll learn his step-by-step framework for launching a productized education business, how to price based on real transformation, and the simple tools you need to start with low overhead. Ray also reveals why giving away your knowledge for free can actually help you grow faster — and more profitably. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build impactful, scalable education businesses that deliver real results!
(Original Air Date - 4/19/25)
What we discuss with Ray:
+ Why knowledge is now commoditized
+ The 3 pillars of real education
+ Connection and accountability over content
+ Productized education vs. coaching
+ How to price based on transformation
+ Giving away information for free
+ Low-cost tools to start teaching
+ Scaling through systems and teachers
+ Building community for long-term growth
+ Turning decades of experience into impact
Thank you, Ray!
Check out Productized Education at ProductizedEducation.com.
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#685 Ever thought a “boring” business could be your golden ticket to freedom and flexibility? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we chat with Kate Johnson, founder of Heritage Business Services, who built a thriving bookkeeping business during preschool pick-up hours. What started as a $0 side hustle turned into a profitable, scalable career — all by tapping into a skill most businesses desperately need but few entrepreneurs want to learn themselves. Kate breaks down the real path to getting started in bookkeeping, the essential skills you need, and how to know if this unglamorous (but wildly rewarding) business could be a fit for you. Whether you're looking for a side hustle or a full-fledged business, this episode is packed with practical steps, honest insights, and encouragement for every aspiring entrepreneur!
(Original Air Date - 4/18/25)
What we discuss with Kate:
+ Turning bookkeeping into a business
+ Starting with $0 and no clients
+ Essential accounting skills to learn first
+ Free software certifications to test interest
+ How to find your first clients
+ Why niching down can help
+ Pricing strategies that scale
+ Subcontracting as a side hustle
+ Building passive income through bookkeeping
+ The importance of networking and referrals
Thank you, Kate!
Check out Heritage Business Services at HeritageBusinessServices.com.
Check out Bookkeeping Side Hustle at BookkeepingSideHustle.com.
Follow Kate on Substack.
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#684 What if the only thing standing between you and five-figure months is a better email strategy? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're joined by John Ainsworth, an expert in helping course creators skyrocket their revenue through strategic sales funnels. John shares the simple, repeatable system he uses to help clients go from $3K months to $50K and beyond — without creating more content or changing their offers. We break down exactly how to grow your email list, what to send (and when), and how to structure mini-launches each month that build trust and drive sales. Learn how to turn your audience into eager buyers using effective lead magnets, high-converting email sequences, and simple optimization tactics that make a big impact. If you’re sitting on a gold mine of untapped potential, this episode is your blueprint to finally cashing in!
(Original Air Date - 4/17/25)
What we discuss with John:
+ Why most course creators undercharge
+ The 3-part sales funnel formula
+ High-converting lead magnet ideas
+ Doubling opt-ins without more traffic
+ How often to run email promotions
+ Writing nurture + promo email sequences
+ Common mistakes in email marketing
+ How order bumps increase revenue
+ Why urgency and scarcity still work
+ Turning content into consistent sales
Thank you, John!
Check out Data-Driven Marketing at DataDrivenMarketing.co.
Get the free Data-Driven Marketing resources.
Listen to the Art of Selling Online Courses podcast.
Follow John on YouTube.
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#683 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!
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.
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#682 If you’ve ever felt misaligned with your own story, this episode will show you how to reclaim it! In this powerful conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with transformational storytelling expert Celinne Da Costa, who helps visionary leaders step into their authentic identity and express it through story. Celinne shares her remarkable journey — from chasing the American Dream to circumnavigating the globe by couch-surfing — and how it led her to build a business guiding executives to rewrite their internal narratives, master communication, and live in alignment with their truth. This episode dives deep into belief systems, time scarcity, authentic expression, and the profound impact of owning your story!
What we discuss with Celinne:
+ Celinne’s immigrant-to-executive journey
+ Chasing the American Dream
+ Breaking down belief systems
+ Storytelling as transformation
+ Time scarcity vs. time alignment
+ Authentic communication fundamentals
+ Fear of judgment & self-expression
+ Attracting aligned relationships
+ Rewriting internal narratives
+ Living in soul-level alignment
Thank you, Celinne!
Check out Celinne at CelinneDaCosta.com.
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#681 Think you need a warehouse full of inventory to start a product-based business? Think again! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Ryan Hogue, a 7-figure print-on-demand entrepreneur, who breaks down exactly how to build a profitable online store without ever touching inventory. Ryan shares why visibility is the real name of the game, how to do product research that actually leads to sales, and the key platforms and tools to get started — even if you're on a tight budget. He also pulls back the curtain on how he’s automated 95% of his business using AI, and what most beginners get wrong when launching. Whether you’re brand new or ready to scale, this is your step-by-step blueprint for turning simple designs into passive income!
(Original Air Date - 4/15/25)
What we discuss with Ryan:
+ Why visibility matters most
+ Low startup cost breakdown
+ Best platforms to start with
+ Redbubble vs. Etsy vs. Amazon
+ Common beginner mistakes
+ How to research winning products
+ Scaling with AI + automation
+ Text-based design strategies
+ Trend vs. evergreen products
+ Profit margin realities explained
Thank you, Ryan!
Check out Ryan Hogue at RyanHogue.com.
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