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#353 Join us for part 1 of an exciting 4 part series on how to flip websites. Flipping websites offers a unique avenue for generating income. It can serve as a profitable side hustle or evolve into a full-time business, with the potential to yield a high return on investment.

(Original Air Date - 3/8/24)

+ Matt Rad's Journey to Financial Freedom

+ The Power of Flipping Websites

+ The Potential of Websites as a Business for Young People

+ The Uniqueness and Profitability of Niche Websites

+ Finding Potential Websites to Buy

+ The Power of Passive Income Through Websites

+ Navigating the World of Website Brokerage

+ Why Content Sites are Ideal for Beginners

+ The Power of Passion Sites

+ How to Search for Potential Websites on Flippa

+ The Importance of Website Renovation

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#352 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!

+ 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

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#351 This episode of Millionaire University features an introduction to the world of fractional C-Suite businesses with Corey Swann, a fractional Chief Marketing Officer business owner. The fractional C-Suite is a booming industry with new experts entering the field every day. But a good fCMO can't just be anybody off the street. There is a lot of expertise and strategizing that goes into being a true fCMO but there are many different pathways that can be followed to work towards opening an fCMO practice. If you feel like the marketing pathway is the one for you and your business, then this episode is for you!

(Original Air Date - 3/6/24)

+ What is the Fractional C-Suite?

+ What does a fCMO do?

+ Who uses them?

+ Pricing your services

+ What does an engagement with a client look like?

+ The scalability of an fCMO practice

+ A day in the life of an fCMO

+ What's the future of the fractional C-Suite?

+ The first step you should take if you think you want to be a fCMO

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#350 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!

+ 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

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#349 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!

+ 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

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#348 This episode of Millionaire University features an interview with Jordan Godbey of Growth Community. Jordan builds online communities for some of the biggest names in online entrepreneurship on the platform Circle. Jordan will share his knowledge on what online communities are, how valuable and profitable they can be, and how to grow your community, even if it's from scratch!

(Original Air Date - 3/4/24)

+ What is an online community?

+ Who are online communities for?

+ How to start your own community

+ Why hosting your community on a social media platform isn't designed to be in your best interest

+ How to keep people focused and engaged in your community

+ The value of a transformational community

+ The role of courses in your community

+ Pricing and scaling your community

+ Introducing the power of the Circle Community platform

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#347 Think flipping houses is the endgame? For some, it's just the beginning! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Yoav Gilad, founder of Green Block Inc., to dive into his journey from flipping homes to becoming a full-time private lender. Yoav shares how a chance request for a small Airbnb loan opened the door to a thriving lending business, the lessons he’s learned from deals gone wrong, and what it takes to successfully transition into the world of real estate lending. Whether you're a seasoned investor or curious about lending as a business, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world advice!

+ How Yoav got started in real estate

+ Transition from flipping to lending

+ Lessons from a failed first loan

+ Risks of unsecured lending

+ Benefits of private money lending

+ Lending vs. traditional banks

+ Key underwriting principles

+ Lending in different states

+ Growing a network beyond your market

+ Advice for aspiring lenders

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#346 This episode of Millionaire University features an interview with Mike Abramowitz of Better Than Rich. Mike focuses on helping busy Entrepreneurs win back hours upon hours of their time so they can live their best lives, run their business like a fine-tuned machine, and achieve the time freedom we all desire. Mike shares his Time Rich 6 Method which lays out the six ways business owners can start winning back their time and running a more efficient business while gaining more time to do more living and less working!

(Original Air Date - 3/1/24)

+ What "Time Rich" means

+ The importance of boundaries with our time

+ Setting guidelines for how clients/prospects/teammates can communicate with you

+ Implementing systems within your business

+ How to design processes to maintain the systems

+ The 5 D's of internal system building

+ Building standard operating procedures

+ The importance of building the right internal team

+ Utilizing the best tech to help you fulfill your internal designs

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#345 What if you could turn $500 into $400,000 just by knowing a few real estate tricks almost no one else does? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Wayne Seminoff — an 82-year-old land-flipping legend and founder of Junk Land Into Gold. Wayne shares how he buys “junk” land for as little as $500 and transforms it into high-value properties worth hundreds of thousands (and sometimes even millions). He reveals the tricks of the trade he’s learned over 40 years, including legal fixes, boundary line adjustments, and clearing title issues. You’ll also hear the story of his most profitable deal yet — turning $1,000 into $1 million. Whether you’re an aspiring investor or just curious how raw land can become a goldmine, this episode is full of eye-opening insights and actionable advice!

+ Buying “junk land” for $500

+ Who the “don’t-wanters” are

+ Turning unusable land buildable

+ Legal fixes that multiply value

+ How to clear bad property titles

+ Boundary line adjustments explained

+ Selling land to builders for profit

+ Finding deals before tax sales

+ Using parcel maps to spot opportunities

+ Wayne’s $1,000-to-$1M deal breakdown

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#344 In today's episode, Peg Fitzpatrick chats with Erik Fisher on the topic of social media for small business. Peg is the co-author along with Guy Kawasaki of the book The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users. In this conversation we're diving into social media for small businesses, tackling the common misconceptions and challenges business owners face when entering into the digital world.

(Original Air Date - 2/28/24)

+ The significance of reaching the right people versus large follower counts

+ Tailoring content for specific audiences

+ Managing multiple roles and the necessity of delegating social media tasks

+ Training an internal team member, using resources like Meta's training for Instagram and Facebook

+ Creating brand guidelines and leveraging free educational resources

+ Allocating time for social media check-ins and engagement

+ Planning and scheduling content to ensure consistency

+ Using an editorial calendar for planning

+ Misconceptions about the role of social media in sales and customer service

+ The cost vs. benefit analysis of hiring a social media manager

+ Choosing platforms based on personal enjoyment

+ Creating a brand persona and identifying the ideal customer

+ Using brand personas to tailor content for specific customer groups

+ Importance of an editorial calendar for content organization

+Combining a basic landing page with an active social media presence

+ Incorporating traditional marketing with social media strategies

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The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users

Meta Blueprint Training

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