Millionaire University
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Millionaire University is a podcast for entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and ambitious builders aiming to grow a business, increase income, and achieve financial freedom. Each episode delivers practical strategies for business growth, personal finance, investing, and creating multiple income streams. Listeners learn how to start and scale profitable businesses, generate passive revenue, and make smarter money decisions. The show features real-world playbooks and step-by-step frameworks from Millionaire Mentors who share their wealth-building strategies. It offers clear, actionable guidance without hype or theory, focusing on proven systems for earning more and building lasting wealth.
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How to Set Boundaries for More Freedom, Better Clients, and a Healthier Life | Mark Williams (MU Classic) 15.09.2026 54min#1081 What if the fastest way to more freedom, better clients, and a healthier life isn’t working harder — but setting better boundaries? In this episode, host Brien Gearin welcomes back builder and podcast host Mark Williams (Mark D. Williams Custom Homes / The Curious Builder Podcast) for a powerful conversation centered on one core idea: boundaries create freedom. Mark shares how setting clear expectations — like communication protocols, protected meeting times, and even “no texting after hours” language written directly into client contracts — creates healthier client relationships, better projects, and a more sustainable business. The two also dig into personal boundaries at home, especially around phones and screen time, and why protecting your time, energy, and presence isn’t selfish — it’s what allows you to show up at your best for your business, your family, and yourself! (Original Air Date - 1/19/26) What we discuss with Mark: + Boundaries create freedom + Client communication rules + No texting after hours + Protecting family time + Avoiding entrepreneurial burnout + Confidence in setting limits + Better clients through boundaries + Proactive communication systems + Wellness and performance + Leading by example Thank you, Mark! Check out Mark D. Williams Custom Homes at MDWilliamsHomes.com. Check out Mysa Hus at MysaHus.com. Listen to The Curious Builder podcast. Follow Mark on Instagram. Follow Mysa Hus on Instagram. Follow The Curious Builder on Instagram. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
She Made $750 in 2 Hours From Her First User-Generated Content Deal (Part 2/2) 14.09.2026 28min#1080 How much can you actually make creating UGC — and how do you turn it from a side hustle into a six-figure business? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Megan Collier breaks down the business side of user-generated content, from setting your rates and negotiating usage rights to protecting yourself with contracts and landing consistent work through brands and agencies. Megan shares why beginners can often charge $100–$200 per video, how some creators earn performance bonuses and percentages of sales, and how her students have scaled from a few hundred dollars of extra income to six-figure businesses. She also explains why your age, career experience, and unique background can actually help you charge more — plus how simple the filming and editing process can be, even if you’ve never created a video before! What we discuss with Megan: + UGC pricing and rates + Charging for usage rights + Performance-based bonuses + Protecting yourself with contracts + AI likeness protections + Working with UGC agencies + Side hustle vs. full-time income + Leveraging career experience + Simple UGC video editing + Scripting and filming workflows Thank you, Megan! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Megan Collier. Follow Megan on TikTok. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
She Made $750 in 2 Hours From Her First User-Generated Content Deal (Part 1/2) 14.09.2026 29min#1079 What if you could make hundreds of dollars creating simple 30- to 60-second videos for brands — without being an influencer or even posting them to your own social media? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Megan Collier breaks down the growing world of user-generated content (UGC) and how complete beginners can start landing paid brand deals with little more than a phone and a simple portfolio. Megan shares how she landed her first $750 UGC deal within just a week and a half, why brands are actively looking for creators of all ages, and how to build a portfolio using products you already own. She also walks through her approach to finding brands, crafting cold pitches that actually stand out, and turning one-off projects into consistent, repeat business! What we discuss with Megan: + What UGC actually is + Landing a $750 first deal + Starting with basic equipment + Building a UGC portfolio + Creating videos with everyday products + Finding brands to pitch + Writing cold pitches that stand out + Why older creators are in demand + Following up with brands + Turning one-off deals into repeat work Thank you, Megan! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Megan Collier. Follow Megan on TikTok. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
No Conversions? How to Write Copy and Messaging That Makes You Memorable | Marisa Corcoran (MU Classic) 13.09.2026 49min#1078 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! (Original Air Date - 1/15/26) 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. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
Signs That You Should Pivot Your Business in 2026 — And How to Do It! | Christine Gritmon (MU Classic) 12.09.2026 43min#1077 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! (Original Air Date - 1/14/26) 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. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
He Built a Multi-Million Dollar Business Picking Up Dog Poop (Part 2/2) 11.09.2026 29min#1076 What does it actually take to scale a simple service business into a multi-million-dollar operation? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Brogan Williams continues his conversation with William Milliken, president of Swoop Scoop, to break down the systems behind growing a dog waste removal business across multiple markets. William shares how Swoop Scoop hires and incentivizes employees, builds layers of management, and documents nearly every role in the company to make scaling easier. He also reveals the marketing channels driving growth, why each customer can be worth $2,500–$3,000, how the company is preparing for AI-powered search, and why keeping the business simple has been one of its biggest advantages. Plus, William explains the common mistakes that kill profitability in local service businesses, his goal of reaching $10 million in revenue, and why taking action beats waiting until you have everything figured out! What we discuss with William: + Hiring and scaling a team + Pay-for-performance incentives + Building layers of management + Documenting systems and training + Meta ads, Google, and SEO + $2,500–$3,000 customer value + Optimizing for AI search + Keeping the business simple + Pricing for profitable growth + Taking action over perfection Thank you, William! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Swoop Scoop at SwoopScoop.com. Check out Poop Scoop Millionaire. Join Poop Scoop Millionaire. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
He Built a Multi-Million Dollar Business Picking Up Dog Poop (Part 1/2) 11.09.2026 27min#1075 What if one of the best business opportunities is something most people would never want to do themselves? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Brogan Williams sits down with William Milliken, president of Swoop Scoop, to unpack how he turned a dog waste removal business started with about $1,000 into a multi-million-dollar operation generating more than $200,000 a month. William shares how the company exploded from roughly 20 customers to more than 300 in just a few months, why recurring subscription revenue makes this “boring business” so attractive, and how Swoop Scoop has expanded into multiple markets. He also explains why low-cost, unglamorous service businesses can hide huge opportunities — and why building a profitable business around something you’re not passionate about can sometimes give you more freedom to pursue the things you are! What we discuss with William: + Starting Swoop Scoop with $1,000 + Growing through Facebook ads + The power of “boring” businesses + Low startup costs and barriers + Recurring subscription revenue + Navigating seasonal demand + Expanding into new markets + Knowing when to pivot + Passion vs. profitability + Building a business for freedom Thank you, William! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Swoop Scoop at SwoopScoop.com. Check out Poop Scoop Millionaire. Join Poop Scoop Millionaire. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
You Don’t Need More AI Tools — You Need to Do This Instead (Part 3/3) 10.09.2026 42min#1074 What if the smartest way to use AI is to stop chasing every new tool and start with the problems actually costing you time and money? In Part 3 of this three-part special episode, we return to the Millionaire University coaching call to explore practical automations, AI agents, and how to decide what’s actually worth automating. Hope Trory shares how she’s using AI to triage her inbox, draft replies, and turn Zoom calls into summaries and follow-up emails, while the group discusses when simple automations are enough — and when more advanced AI agents might make sense. You’ll also hear a practical framework for identifying which tasks to eliminate, outsource, automate, or keep doing, plus why entrepreneurs may be better off spending 90% of their time taking action in their business and just 10% chasing new tools and information! What we discuss on the call: + AI-powered inbox triage + Automated email drafting + Zoom call follow-ups + Automations vs. AI agents + Starting small with AI + Avoiding AI tool FOMO + Finding high-ROI automations + What to automate or outsource + Choosing tools by use case + Saving time and money Thank you for listening! Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this episode. Check out Millionaire University at MillionaireUniversity.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
He Built These AI Tools Himself — And They’re Saving Him Weeks of Work (Part 2/3) 09.09.2026 21min#1073 What if AI could help you win new business, eliminate hours of tedious work, and even coach your team to perform better? In Part 2 of this three-part special episode, we head back inside a live Millionaire University coaching call as previous podcast guest and MU member David Mitchell shares the practical AI systems he’s building and using in his business. David breaks down how he used AI to put together a last-minute proposal that won a new project, built a custom pricing tool that replaced a time-consuming spreadsheet process, and created systems to identify missed opportunities and hold technicians accountable. He also demonstrates how an AI coaching tool he originally built to improve his performance in a game could be adapted to analyze sales calls, spot recurring weaknesses, and help employees improve over time — while Hope Trory shares how she’s already applying a similar concept to sales call reviews! What we discuss on the call: + AI as a thought partner + Multiple AI advisor personas + Winning projects with AI proposals + Automating pricing and estimates + Replacing tedious spreadsheet work + Tracking missed sales opportunities + AI-powered employee accountability + Turning games into AI experiments + AI coaching for sales calls + Automating call reviews Thank you for listening! Check out Part 1 and Part 3 of this episode. Check out Millionaire University at MillionaireUniversity.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
AI Isn’t Giving You the Best Answer — Here’s What It’s Actually Doing (Part 1/3) 09.09.2026 26min#1072 What if AI isn’t giving you the best answer — just the most common one? In Part 1 of this three-part special episode, we take you inside a live Millionaire University coaching call as founders Justin and Tara Williams, podcast host Brien Gearin, and Brien’s business partner Rob Tillman unpack how AI actually processes information and what that means for entrepreneurs. Rob explains why AI tends to surface the most prevalent answers rather than the best guidance, how authority, credibility, and trustworthiness can influence what AI says about your business, and why understanding how these systems work could give you an edge as AI becomes a bigger part of how customers discover businesses. You’ll also learn why getting mentioned in the right places can matter far more than simply being mentioned everywhere! What we discuss on the call: + How AI actually processes information + Why AI favors the most common answer + Average vs. mode in AI + AI overviews and business discovery + Authority, credibility, and trustworthiness + Getting mentioned in the right places + Working with AI instead of gaming it + Getting better guidance from AI + Using AI to attract customers + Standing out from common advice Thank you for listening! Check out Part 2 and Part 3 of this episode. Check out Millionaire University at MillionaireUniversity.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
"What Should I Sell on Amazon?" The Answer Is Right Here! (Live Demo!) | Neil Twa (MU Classic) 08.09.2026 1t 1min#1071 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! (Original Air Date - 1/13/26) 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. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
How to Sell AI Services for $2,500/Month Per Client (Part 2/2) 07.09.2026 32min#1070 What if the fastest way to start an AI business is to stop building and start selling? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Brogan Williams continues his conversation with Corey Ganim, founder of Return My Time and AI Operator Academy, to unpack how aspiring AI entrepreneurs can turn their skills into paying clients and recurring revenue. Corey explains why you should talk to customers before building solutions, how one free project can generate the testimonial and case study you need to start selling, and why transparency and value are key to effective outreach. He also shares practical client acquisition strategies — from local meetups and coworking-space workshops to content, referrals, and even door knocking — and explains why outreach should take priority over building an audience. Plus, Corey breaks down his AI Concierge model, how he structures retainers with virtually no work between client calls, and why he now charges new clients a minimum of $2,500 per month! What we discuss with Corey: + Selling before building + Free projects for testimonials + Turning case studies into credibility + Transparent, value-first selling + Finding clients through local meetups + Using workshops to generate leads + Content and referral strategies + Prioritizing outreach over content + Building recurring retainer revenue + The AI Concierge model Thank you, Corey! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Corey Ganim at CoreyGanim.com. Check out Return My Time at ReturnMyTime.com. Listen to The Build With AI Podcast. Contact Corey at [email protected]. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
How to Sell AI Services for $2,500/Month Per Client (Part 1/2) 07.09.2026 31min#1069 What if you could turn a few months of AI experience into a business that charges clients $2,500 a month or more? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Brogan Williams sits down with Corey Ganim, founder of Return My Time and AI Operator Academy, to break down how beginners can start making money by helping businesses implement AI. Corey shares his Audit, Optimize, Automate framework for identifying the right processes to improve before building anything, why effective AI skills are one of the highest-leverage opportunities right now, and how paid assessments can help uncover what a business actually needs. He also explains how aspiring AI entrepreneurs can land their first clients through warm connections, free mini-audits, and everyday conversations — without needing to be expert programmers or rely on aggressive cold outreach! What we discuss with Corey: + Turning AI into ROI + Selling AI services + Audit, Optimize, Automate + Building effective AI skills + Finding automation opportunities + Paid business assessments + Landing your first AI clients + Free mini-audits + Warm outreach strategies + Selling without cold outreach Thank you, Corey! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Corey Ganim at CoreyGanim.com. Check out Return My Time at ReturnMyTime.com. Listen to The Build With AI Podcast. Contact Corey at [email protected]. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
Could This Be the Fastest, Cheapest Way to Launch a Brand New App? (Live Demo!) | Alex Mehr (MU Classic) 06.09.2026 48min#1068 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! (Original Air Date - 1/9/26) 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! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
From Interior Spaces to Entire Homes: Get Paid to Render 3D Models (Live Demo!) | John Kaplar (MU Classic) 05.09.2026 43min#1067 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! (Original Air Date - 1/8/26) 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! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
He Found an Overlooked Wine Niche — Then Grew 100%+ in a Year (Part 2/2) 04.09.2026 27min#1066 What does it really take to grow a product business when every sale depends on inventory, cash flow, and relationships you can’t afford to lose? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Britlyn Williams continues her conversation with Peter Andrews, founder of Culture Wine Co., to dig into the operational side of building and scaling his South African wine business. Peter explains why wholesale requires volume, how he manages three-month import lead times while growing more than 100% year over year, and why filling an entire shipping container can dramatically reduce his per-bottle import costs. He also shares why he chose loans over venture capital, how paying his winemakers upfront helped establish trust, and why clean data and streamlined systems have been priorities from day one. Plus, Peter reveals how he’s building AI agents to handle prospecting and account follow-up, why Culture Wine Co. is intentionally focused on slow, sustainable growth, and the one thing he believes entrepreneurs need if they want to stick with a business for the long haul: deep, lasting passion for what they’re building! What we discuss with Peter: + Finding your customers + Scaling through wholesale + Managing inventory and imports + Growing 100% year over year + Bootstrapping with business loans + Building trust with suppliers + Prioritizing clean data and systems + Using AI to automate prospecting + Choosing sustainable, organic growth + Building around genuine passion Thank you, Peter! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Culture Wine Co. at CultureWineCo.com. Follow Peter on Instagram and LinkedIn. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
He Found an Overlooked Wine Niche — Then Grew 100%+ in a Year (Part 1/2) 04.09.2026 29min#1065 What if the biggest opportunity in a crowded industry is hiding in a category most people are overlooking? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Britlyn Williams sits down with Peter Andrews, founder of Culture Wine Co., to unpack how a trip to South Africa reignited his passion for wine and inspired him to build a business around the country’s new generation of winemakers. Peter shares how he returned home, wrote a business plan in two months, traveled more than 1,000 kilometers to meet with 50 winemakers, and launched Culture Wine Co. with nine producers — despite having no established customer base. He also explains what it means to build an entirely new category, how old-school cold calling and face-to-face relationships helped him grow from zero to more than 200 accounts, and why focusing on trust, collaboration, and an underserved story has helped him build an 80% wholesale reorder rate while bootstrapping the company to profitability! What we discuss with Peter: + Discovering South African wine + Finding an underserved category + Meeting 50 winemakers + Launching with nine producers + Building a category from scratch + Cold calling and relationship-building + Growing to 200+ accounts + Creating an 80% reorder rate + Bootstrapping to profitability + Expanding wholesale and DTC Thank you, Peter! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Culture Wine Co. at CultureWineCo.com. Follow Peter on Instagram and LinkedIn. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
Inventing vs. Innovating: Reimagining "Waste" as Commercially Viable Products | Stuart Jenkins (MU Classic) 03.09.2026 43min#1064 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! (Original Air Date - 1/7/26) 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! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
Her Bedtime Stories for Adults Have 200M+ Downloads (Part 2/2) 02.09.2026 33min#1063 What if protecting your audience meant walking away from millions of dollars — because the long-term trust was worth more than the quick payday? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Britlyn Williams continues her conversation with Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens, to explore the creative and business decisions behind growing a beloved sleep-story brand. Kathryn shares why new products like books, podcasts, and her app have often started as creative decisions rather than business ones, how she stays disciplined while writing every story herself, and why learning to delegate has been one of her biggest lessons as an entrepreneur. She also reveals why she once turned down millions in potential ad revenue to protect the listener experience, how subscriptions have become the company’s biggest revenue stream, and why she eventually changed her stance on dynamic ads to build a more sustainable business. Plus, Kathryn discusses building a brand around trust, creating an inclusive world listeners can return to night after night, and taking calculated risks without sacrificing the quality that made Nothing Much Happens successful in the first place! What we discuss with Kathryn: + Creating from creativity, not strategy + Delegating to the right people + Building a disciplined writing routine + Protecting the listener experience + Walking away from millions + Subscriptions as the top revenue stream + Learning to embrace dynamic ads + Building an inclusive brand + Taking calculated business risks + Balancing creativity, growth, and rest Thank you, Kathryn! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Nothing Much Happens at NothingMuchHappens.com. Listen to Nothing Much Happens. Purchase On the Street Where You Live. Follow Kathryn on Instagram and YouTube. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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 -
Her Bedtime Stories for Adults Have 200M+ Downloads (Part 1/2) 02.09.2026 34min#1062 What if a simple bedtime routine you’d used since childhood could grow into a business with millions of downloads, books, an app, and an entire team behind it? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Britlyn Williams sits down with Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens, to unpack how she went from owning a small-town yoga studio to building one of the most recognizable brands in the sleep-story space. Kathryn shares how she launched the podcast in just five or six weeks, grew almost entirely through word of mouth, and turned calming bedtime stories for grownups into a nightly habit for listeners around the world. She also breaks down why consistency and quality matter more than chasing virality, how authenticity helps build a loyal audience, and the lessons she learned while expanding from a one-person creative project into a larger business with books, multiple podcasts, an app, and a growing team! What we discuss with Kathryn: + From yoga teacher to podcaster + Launching in just six weeks + Growing through word of mouth + Finding an underserved niche + Quality over virality + Creating addictive sleep routines + Building an authentic audience + Expanding into books and apps + Hiring the right team + Turning an audience into a business Thank you, Kathryn! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Nothing Much Happens at NothingMuchHappens.com. Listen to Nothing Much Happens. Purchase On the Street Where You Live. Follow Kathryn on Instagram and YouTube. Watch the video podcast of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan 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
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