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#1038 What if you could make multiple 5-figures from “introvert side hustles” without ever becoming an influencer? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Megan Spencer (“Meg the Creator”), a small-town, introverted mom who helps people build high-income side hustles through UGC, Amazon onsite commissions, TikTok Shop, and freelancing — no followers required. Megan shares how she quit her government job on maternity leave, burned out as a social media manager, then rebuilt her income by focusing on authenticity and income over aesthetics. She breaks down exactly how beginner-friendly UGC platforms work, why brands are shifting budgets away from traditional influencers, how creators can land their first paid deals and free products, and why niching down can actually hurt you at first. If you’ve ever felt “too introverted,” “too normal,” or “too late” for the creator economy, this conversation will show you practical, low-barrier ways to start making real money online!
(Original Air Date - 12/12/25)
What we discuss with Megan:
+ Balancing motherhood, business, and side hustles
+ “Anti-influencer” income without followers
+ UGC basics and starter platforms
+ Amazon reviews as passive income
+ TikTok Shop viral commission story
+ Pros and cons for introverts
+ When to niche vs stay broad
+ Stacking UGC, Amazon, and TikTok
+ Freelancing as a flexible option
+ Mindset shift: followers vs income
Thank you, Megan!
Check out Meg the Creator at MegtheCreator.com.
Follow Megan on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
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#1037 What happens when AI completely rewrites the rules of Google and Facebook ads — and most businesses don’t even realize it yet? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Ryan Burch, founder of the Tobie Group, to break down how Google and Facebook ads are changing in the age of AI. Ryan shares his journey from print advertising to running a flexible, contractor-powered agency, and explains why small and local service businesses can no longer rely on old-school tactics or “set it and forget it” ad campaigns. They dive into how AI is reshaping search behavior, why brand and video content now play a huge role in ad performance, and the critical importance of clean tracking, clear targeting, and smart PR to stay visible in AI-driven search results!
(Original Air Date - 12/10/25)
What we discuss with Ryan:
+ Origin story of Ryan Burch
+ Transition from print to digital
+ Rise of flexible, contractor-led agencies
+ AI disrupting Google and Facebook ads
+ Shift in consumer search behavior
+ Importance of branding and video
+ Open targeting on Facebook
+ Google’s Performance Max & AI Max
+ Tracking and conversion setup essentials
+ Local PR and authority building
Thank you, Ryan!
Check out Tobie Group at TobieGroup.com.
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#1036 Want a business that turns fresh asphalt into a “blank canvas” — and pays well for satisfying, repeatable work? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel talks with Cinco Winston, founder of Trueline Striping in Central Texas, about how he left a stable construction career, skipped the franchise route, and bootstrapped his own parking lot striping company to cash flow within two months. He shares how he trained with an out-of-state pro, bought only the essentials to get started, and strategically targeted customers who actually value curb appeal and recurring maintenance. Cinco breaks down startup costs, pricing, profit margins, seasonality, and why he’s still running lean while planning for future growth. If you’ve ever wondered how “unsexy” service businesses quietly generate great income and freedom, this conversation will open your eyes!
(Original Air Date - 12/8/25)
What we discuss with Cinco:
+ Leaving construction to start striping
+ Choosing independent over franchise
+ Training with an out-of-state striping company
+ Bootstrapping equipment and startup costs
+ Hitting cash flow within two months
+ Discounting early jobs to gain clients
+ Targeting customers who value curb appeal
+ Door knocking and in-person sales
+ Managing seasonality and recurring clients
+ Profit margins, salary, and plans to scale
Thank you, Cinco!
Check out Trueline Striping at TruelineStripingTX.com.
Follow Cinco on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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#1035 When entrepreneurship doesn't go as planned, what happens next? In this candid follow-up conversation, Dini McCullough Amozurrutia returns to Millionaire University to share the honest story behind the closing of Dini's Divine Pies. After leaving a career as an attorney to pursue her pie business full-time, Dini built a loyal following, catered high-profile events (including a wedding at the British Embassy), and explored wholesale opportunities with retailers like Whole Foods — but ultimately had to make the difficult decision to shut down as rising costs, shifting consumer spending, and economic headwinds took their toll. Dini opens up about the grief of letting go, why she refuses to call the experience a failure, and how the lessons she learned are already shaping her next chapter: a return to legal practice, a cross-country move to Los Angeles, and early-stage ideas for a podcast and book rooted in storytelling and community. This episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur navigating a pivot, a setback, or the hard decision to close a business — and a reminder that resilience often looks less like pushing through and more like knowing when to be honest with yourself!
What we discuss with Dini:
+ Leaving law for pie business
+ Early success and growing buzz
+ Economic headwinds hit hard
+ Rising costs, shrinking margins
+ Cutting staff, doing it all
+ Exploring wholesale and pivots
+ Avoiding the sunk cost fallacy
+ Grieving the business's closure
+ Not viewing it as failure
+ Next chapter: law, LA, storytelling
Thank you, Dini!
Check out Dini's Divine Pies at DinisDivinePies.com.
Follow Dini on Instagram and Substack.
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#1034 Thinking about turning your passion into a franchise or buying into a proven brand? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jami Stigliano, founder of Diva Dance — a fun, confidence-building dance concept for adults with 50+ franchise locations across North America. Jami shares how a disappointing dance class in New York City led her to create Diva Dance, grow it through partner studios and memberships, and ultimately scale via franchising. She breaks down the difference between being a founder and an entrepreneur, what makes a great franchisee (follow the system, build culture, stay consistent), the real costs behind franchising, and the step-by-step process someone goes through when they raise their hand and say, “I want in!”
(Original Air Date - 12/5/25)
What we discuss with Jami:
+ Origin of Diva Dance
+ Solving a bad class experience
+ Community-driven class model
+ Choreography vs. follow-the-leader
+ Partner studios vs. brick-and-mortar
+ Membership-based revenue
+ Why she chose franchising
+ Founder vs. entrepreneur mindset
+ What makes a great franchisee
+ Steps to becoming a franchise owner
Thank you, Jami!
Check out Diva Dance at DivaDance.com.
Schedule a 15 minute connection call with Jami.
Follow Jami on all social platforms @divadancehq.
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#1033 What if the difference between reaching your goals and staying stuck comes down to what you actually do today? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Justin and Tara Williams continue their first Millionaire University coaching call with a practical look at turning big goals into focused, daily action. You’ll hear advice on knowing when to pivot versus double down, using leverage and systems to avoid burnout, breaking goals into prioritized action items, and learning only what you need to keep moving forward. Plus, they dive into overcoming analysis paralysis, using accountability to follow through on your commitments, and why taking imperfect action is often the fastest way to overcome the fear and mental roadblocks holding you back!
What we discuss on the call:
+ Turning goals into daily action
+ Knowing when to pivot
+ Building leverage to avoid burnout
+ Breaking through analysis paralysis
+ Learning by doing
+ Prioritizing what matters most
+ Using accountability to follow through
+ Overcoming fear and avoidance
+ Focusing on one thing at a time
+ Systematizing and scaling your business
Thank you for listening!
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#1032 What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn’t your strategy — but the fear, uncertainty, and busywork keeping you from taking action? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Justin and Tara Williams open up the very first Millionaire University coaching call and work through real challenges alongside members of the MU community. You’ll hear practical advice on getting your first customers, pushing through fear and uncertainty, knowing when to stick with an idea, and building momentum through imperfect action. Plus, their son Brogan shares how he’s using AI tools like Claude Code to automate repetitive tasks, build his own software, and turn an appliance resale business into a largely hands-off operation — all without a technical background!
What we discuss on the call:
+ Overcoming fear and taking action
+ Getting your first customers
+ Building momentum through experimentation
+ Finding your entrepreneurial “genius zone”
+ Turning AI into a business tool
+ Automating repetitive tasks with AI
+ Building software without coding experience
+ Creating a more hands-off business
+ Knowing when to push through or pivot
+ The compounding effect of consistent action
Thank you for listening!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
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#1031 What if the future of content creation depends less on algorithms and more on real human connection? In this episode, host Brien Gearin talks with Susie Bulloch — founder of Hey Grill, Hey — about how she grew a $35 WordPress site into a thriving barbecue brand with viral recipes, national retail products, and a deeply loyal community. Susie breaks down how AI is reshaping the creator economy and why she’s pivoting toward products, community, and more “analog” experiences that algorithms can’t replace. This episode is a must-listen for anyone building a brand in the new era of content creation!
(Original Air Date - 12/4/25)
What we discuss with Susie:
+ Origin of Hey Grill, Hey
+ Breaking into a male-dominated BBQ space
+ Growing a content business organically
+ Launching a successful CPG product line
+ Impact of AI on creators
+ Shifts in the creator economy
+ Importance of audience relationship building
+ Pivoting toward analog and in-person experiences
+ Building paid communities and memberships
+ Preparing for the future of content businesses
Thank you, Susie!
Check out Hey Grill, Hey at HeyGrillHey.com.
Follow Susie on all social platforms @heygrillhey.
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#1030 What if the secret to building an unstoppable creative team has nothing to do with resumes — and everything to do with psychology, personality, and energy? Larry Walshe — founder of the globally renowned Larry Walshe Studios — joins host Brien Gearin to break down how he recruits and builds high-performance teams in the creative industry. Larry shares his journey from West End performer to world-class event designer serving elite clients across the globe, and reveals the unique framework he uses to curate teams for multimillion-dollar events, including Chinese zodiac archetypes, personality colors, and learning styles. If you want to hire smarter, lead more effectively, and attract top creative talent, this episode delivers a fresh, practical perspective!
(Original Air Date - 12/3/25)
What we discuss with Larry:
+ Larry’s journey from performer to designer
+ Building a $12M global events brand
+ Recruiting through archetypes and energy
+ Using Chinese zodiac in team building
+ Personality colors for team harmony
+ Matching roles to learning styles
+ Avoiding “vibe-based” hiring mistakes
+ Why small jobs create big opportunities
+ Scaling creative teams across locations
Thank you, Larry!
Check out Larry Walshe at LarryWalshe.com.
Follow Larry on all social platforms @larrywalshe.
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#1029 Your brand voice isn't something you invent — it's something you uncover, and most business owners have no idea theirs is a mess until they try to scale it! In this episode, brand voice finder Justin Blackman breaks down why generic descriptors like "friendly, bold, and casual" (what he calls "the trifecta of nothingness") say nothing at all, and how real brand voice comes down to three things: vocabulary, tone, and cadence. Justin dives into why AI can now mimic your writing style almost perfectly but still can't tell you what you actually want to say, why consistency doesn't mean sounding identical across every platform, and how defining your "villains and monsters" can sharpen your message and attract the right audience. Whether you're a solopreneur drowning in too many ideas or a growing brand that's lost its edge, this conversation is packed with practical ways to find — and protect — the voice that makes people trust you enough to buy!
What we discuss with Justin:
+ Brand voice = vocabulary, tone, and cadence
+ Avoid the "trifecta of nothingness" (friendly, bold, casual)
+ Voice vs. branding vs. personality — know the difference
+ Identify what you're against to find your voice
+ Manifesto Maker: getting feisty to get specific
+ Consistency means clarity, not sameness across platforms
+ AI can mimic style but not perspective
+ Define your villains and monsters
+ Whittle 100+ tone words down to your core 3-6
+ Having something to say matters more than writing well
Thank you, Justin!
Check out Justin Blackman at JustinBlackman.com.
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