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#911 If you thought Part 1 was packed with value, Part 2 takes it even further! In this conclusion to our 2-part series, host Brien Gearin continues his conversation with Corey Ganim — host of the "Build with AI" podcast and owner of Return My Time — diving into the final three pillars of his AI Operating System: Finance, Operations, and Intelligence. Corey introduces the Weekly P&L One-Pager, a skill that gives business owners a real-time pulse on their finances instead of waiting 45 days for last month's numbers. He then walks through how to fully automate client onboarding — turning a 30-to-45-minute manual process into a seamless, error-free experience that runs itself. Finally, Corey shares a powerful Intelligence skill that generates a personalized one-page client brief before every call, helping you show up fully informed and deliver a world-class experience every time. He also breaks down his three levers of ROI — effectiveness, efficiency, and quality — so you can evaluate any AI tool or implementation with clarity. If you're ready to stop being reactive in your business and start letting AI do the heavy lifting, this episode is your blueprint! What we discuss with Corey: + The Weekly P&L One-Pager skill + Stop waiting 45 days for financials + Course-correct mid-month, not after + Automating client onboarding end-to-end + Saving 30-45 minutes per new client + AI-generated pre-call client briefs + The three levers of ROI + Setting permissions and guardrails for AI + Treat Claude like a new employee + Connecting AI to your financial tools safely Thank you, Corey! Check out Return My Time at ReturnMyTime.com. Listen to The Build With AI Podcast. Work with Corey. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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

#910 If your business is growing but you are the bottleneck, this episode will change the way you work forever! In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Corey Ganim — host of the "Build with AI" podcast and owner of Return My Time — to break down his AI Operating System, a practical framework for installing AI into every part of your business so you can scale without hiring and without learning to code. Corey walks through the three-tool foundation (Claude, Claude Cowork, and Skills) and dives deep into the first two of five business pillars: Sales and Marketing. You'll learn why speed to lead is the single highest-ROI opportunity for most small businesses — backed by an MIT study showing you're 21x more likely to close a deal if you respond in under five minutes — and how to build an AI-powered system that sends personalized responses to new leads around the clock. Corey also shares a simple but powerful marketing skill that turns a 30-second voice memo into a polished LinkedIn post, saving business owners hours every week! What we discuss with Corey: + AI Operating System: scale without hiring or coding + 3 tools: Claude (brain), Cowork (hands), Skills (playbooks) + Skills = AI-executable SOPs + Speed to lead is your biggest revenue opportunity + Average B2B response time: 42 hours + MIT study: 21x more likely to close in under 5 minutes + AI sends personalized lead responses around the clock + Voice memo → polished LinkedIn post on autopilot + 5 skills = ~250 hours saved per year + AI handles sales & marketing so you stop being the bottleneck Thank you, Corey! Check out Return My Time at ReturnMyTime.com. Listen to The Build With AI Podcast. Work with Corey. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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

#909 What does it take to grow a multi-million dollar service business from the ground up? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Serge Rochon, founder of Complete Windows & Doors, to unpack how he built a thriving home renovation company over the past 13 years — starting solo and scaling to a 25+ person team. Serge shares the lessons learned from cold-calling and canvassing his way to early customers, how mentorship shaped his start, why he avoided new construction jobs, and the importance of building systems and hiring ahead of the curve. Whether you're just getting started or preparing to scale, this conversation is full of practical wisdom for creating a profitable, sellable service business that doesn’t depend solely on you! (Original Air Date - 9/15/25) What we discuss with Serge: + Started business after 12+ years in industry + Chose renovations over new builds + Landed early clients through cold outreach + Leveraged past customer base to launch + Focused on expert installation and service + Scaled from solo to 25+ person team + Built systems to reduce owner dependency + Offers “good, better, best” product tiers + Uses CRM and quoting tools to stay lean + Emphasizes hiring ahead of demand Thank you, Serge! Check out Complete Windows & Doors at CompleteWD.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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

#908 From law to lattice crusts, Dini McCullough Amozurrutia left her legal career to pursue a pandemic-born pie business — and never looked back! In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with the founder of Dini’s Divine Pies about her leap from legal aid to full-time baker, how she launched at a winery on Mother’s Day with zero culinary background, and the grassroots growth that’s turned her into a local legend. Dini shares the joys and struggles of running a small batch bakery, the power of community and pop-ups, how she prices artisan pies, and why storytelling (not just sugar) is the secret ingredient behind her marketing. Whether you’re craving entrepreneurship or just a slice of key lime, this conversation is baked with heart! (Original Air Date - 9/12/25) What we discuss with Dini: + From lawyer to pie maker + Pandemic-inspired business launch + First pop-up at local winery + Small batch, all-butter crusts + Navigating commercial kitchens + Building a loyal customer base + Pricing artisan pies sustainably + Marketing through storytelling + Seasonal and culturally inspired pies + Future plans and scaling challenges Thank you, Dini! Check out Dini's Devine Pies at DinisDivinePies.com. Follow Dini on Instagram. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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

#907 What does it actually take to turn a cold email into a media feature — and then turn that feature into a lasting relationship? In part two of this two-part episode, Carter Osborne picks up where he left off, diving deep into the craft of pitching reporters the right way. Carter explains why templates are the enemy of a great pitch, how to tailor your outreach to each reporter's specific beat, and why brevity might be the single most important element of any cold email. He also shares what to expect after a reporter says yes — whether that's a live interview or an email Q&A — and how to maintain those relationships without becoming the person they dread seeing in their inbox. Plus, Carter opens up about a hard-learned lesson from a Wall Street Journal reporter he accidentally scared off with an overly enthusiastic email. If you've ever wondered how small businesses can realistically measure the ROI of PR efforts, Carter breaks that down too — and makes a compelling case for why media relations might be the highest-leverage, zero-cost growth tool any entrepreneur is sleeping on! What we discuss with Carter: + Why templates kill a good pitch + Matching your pitch to the reporter's beat + Brevity is everything in cold outreach + Using subject lines that get opened + What happens after a reporter says yes + Interview vs. email Q&A formats + Keeping reporter relationships warm without being annoying + The Wall Street Journal lesson learned the hard way + Why PR metrics are notoriously hard to measure + Media relations as a zero-cost growth tool Thank you, Carter! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Carter Osborne Tutoring at CarterOsborneTutoring.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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

#906 What if the most powerful lead generation tool for your business costs absolutely nothing? In part one of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with college admissions consultant and former PR professional Carter Osborne, who shares how he spent four years juggling two full-time jobs before making the leap to run his own business — and how he used strategic media relations to fuel its growth. Carter breaks down why getting featured in outlets like CNBC builds instant credibility with potential clients, how to identify the right media targets across three tiers of publications, and why the key to landing coverage isn't selling yourself — it's making a reporter's job easier. Whether you're still in side-hustle mode or already running your own business, Carter's framework for crafting pitches that actually get responses is something every entrepreneur needs to hear! What we discuss with Carter: + Side hustle to full-time leap + The hidden cost of doing both + PR as free lead generation + Third-party validation builds trust + Organic vs. pay-to-play media + Tiered media list strategy + Crafting a newsworthy hook + Building real reporter relationships + Lead with their needs, not yours Thank you, Carter! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Carter Osborne Tutoring at CarterOsborneTutoring.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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

#905 Want to build a 7-figure e-commerce business without holding inventory? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Ben Knegendorf, co-founder of Dropship Breakthru, to unpack how he went from stacking dog food at Walmart to running and selling multiple high-ticket dropshipping stores. Ben shares how he overcame fear and self-doubt, built his first store, and scaled into multiple 6- and 7-figure exits. He breaks down what drop shipping really is, how to land supplier relationships, why high-ticket beats low-ticket, and how to leverage Google Ads and SEO for maximum profitability. If you're curious about e-commerce, this episode is a masterclass in how to start lean, scale smart, and build a business around the customers you actually want to serve! (Original Air Date - 9/11/25) What we discuss with Ben: + From Walmart job to e-commerce success + Discovering high-ticket dropshipping + Importance of choosing your customer + How dropshipping really works + First steps to launching a store + Getting over the fear of calling suppliers + Why high-ticket beats low-ticket + Simple Google Ads strategy explained + Using SEO and content to drive sales + Building lean teams with big margins Thank you, Ben! Check out Dropship Breakthru at DropshipBreakthru.com. Listen to The Dropship Podcast. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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

#904 Ready to stack your way to side hustle success? In this jam-packed episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Christine Schaub — author of Queen of the Side Hustle — to unpack how she turned six different income streams into one cohesive business. From concierge piano lessons and professional dog sitting to catering luxe in-home events, writing bestselling books, and even hosting a YouTube show (Come On Over), Christine reveals how she monetizes her many passions with strategy, creativity, and killer time management. She shares how each hustle snowballed from the last, how she prices and structures her services, and why going the extra mile (like weeding gardens while dog sitting or leaving wine and fresh flowers for clients) leads to repeat business and raving fans. If you've ever wondered how to juggle multiple income streams without burning out, this is your masterclass! (Original Air Date - 9/10/25) What we discuss with Christine: + Stacking six side hustles into one business + Teaching piano as a concierge service + Writing and editing books for others + Catering and hosting in-home events + Professional dog sitting with extras + Gardening as a premium add-on service + Hosting the YouTube show Come On Over + How to price and manage multiple hustles + Going the extra mile to wow clients + Time-blocking strategies for productivity Thank you, Christine! Check out Christine Schaub. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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

#903 Most founders think revenue equals readiness — but scaling too early is one of the fastest ways to kill a business. In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Mark Roberge — fourth employee at HubSpot, Harvard Business School professor, co-founder and managing partner at Stage2 Capital, and investor in 200+ companies — to break down exactly when and how to scale revenue. Mark explains why product-market fit has nothing to do with sales numbers and everything to do with retention, how to identify your business's "leading indicator of retention" so you're not waiting a year to learn if customers are sticking around, and why go-to-market fit must come before you hire a single salesperson. He also unpacks the concept of "blitzscale pressure" and how it should shape the pace of your growth, plus shares his take on the four phases of how AI will reshape sales teams entirely! What we discuss with Mark: + Revenue ≠ product-market fit + Retention is the real proof of value + Leading indicators of retention (P, E, T framework) + Product-market fit before go-to-market fit + Don't scale before you can serve profitably + Hire reps gradually, not all at once + Listen to business signals as you scale + Assess your category's "blitzscale pressure" + AI will take selling time from 25% to 75% + Build an advisory board early Thank you, Mark! Purchase a copy of The Science of Scaling. Follow Mark on LinkedIn. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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

#902 Think you need decades of experience to build a high-revenue business? Think again! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with 21-year-old Jack Leimbach, founder of Tiger Window Cleaning in Auburn, Alabama — a college-student-run service pulling in $30K+ months. Jack shares how he turned a $200 Amazon squeegee kit into a thriving business by mastering door-to-door sales, leveraging TikTok scripts, scaling with Facebook ads, and leading a student-powered team. From landing his first $220 gig to building a fully automated service with CRMs, recurring plans, and two trucks, this is a masterclass in scrappy startup growth and operational grit. Whether you're in college or just starting out, Jack’s story will inspire you to knock on doors — literally and figuratively! (Original Air Date - 9/9/25) What we discuss with Jack: + Started business at 19 in college + Learned door-to-door sales from TikTok + First job earned $220 + Hit $10K months during finals + Invested in water-fed pole system + Transitioned to Facebook ads for leads + Built team of Auburn students + Uses CRM to automate operations + Offers recurring service plans + Aims to sell business before graduation Thank you, Jack! Check out Tiger Window Cleaning at TWCAuburn.com. Follow Jack on Facebook and Instagram. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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