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Millionaire University
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Millionaire University is the podcast for entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and ambitious builders who want to grow a business, increase their income, and achieve financial freedom.
Each episode delivers practical strategies for business growth, personal finance, investing, and building multiple income streams. Learn how to start and scale profitable businesses, create passive revenue, make smarter money decisions, and design a life built on freedom—not burnout.
Our Millionaire Mentors share real-world playbooks, step-by-step frameworks, and the exact strategies they used to build wealth—so you can apply them immediately.
Whether you're launching your first business, scaling to six or seven figures, investing for long-term wealth, or developing the mindset required to win financially, this show gives you clear, actionable guidance without the fluff.
No hype. No theory. Just proven systems to help you earn more, grow faster, and build lasting wealth.
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Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? Launching a Food Cart Business That Settles the Debate! | Chris Van Jura (MU Classic)
3w ago00:48:44Tap to summarize#1001 What happens when a 25-year hospitality veteran gets furloughed during COVID and finally goes all-in on the dream he’s been talking about for years? You get Catalyst Hot Dogs — a Jersey-style hot dog joint taking the DMV by storm! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with founder Chris Van Jura, who shares how he launched during the pandemic with a GoFundMe, a beat-up cart discovered in a church parking lot, and an all-beef hot dog so good, it became the heart of his brand. Chris breaks down how he scaled from one cart outside a Home Depot to multiple trailers, a staff, university partnerships, and a soon-to-open brick-and-mortar location. From sourcing premium franks to mastering social media marketing (and settling whether a hot dog is a sandwich), this is the real, gritty journey of turning a simple idea into a thriving business — one dog at a time! (Original Air Date - 11/17/25) What we discuss with Chris: + Launching Catalyst during COVID + Finding the first hot dog cart + Using GoFundMe to raise capital + Choosing high-quality, all-beef dogs + Scaling from one cart to multiple trailers + University of Maryland partnership + Social media as the main marketing engine + The “hot dog is a sandwich” debate + Plans for a brick-and-mortar location + Advice for aspiring food cart entrepreneurs Thank you, Chris! Check out Catalyst Hot Dogs at CatalystHotDogs.com. Follow Chris on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. 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
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The Truth About Airbnb Arbitrage (And What You Should Do Instead) (Part 2/2)
3w ago00:38:53Tap to summarize#1000 What does it actually take to raise $250,000 with no track record? In part 2 of this 2-part episode, John Bianchi — the Airbnb Data Guy — returns to break down exactly how he underwrote his own business like a rental property to earn investor trust, why almost no company (including your competitors) actually has good business intelligence, and how a viral "light bulb moment" at a business conference reshaped how he uses data to win. John also opens up about what nearly broke him during COVID, why he's never once considered quitting despite endless setbacks, and how taking a "beneath him" job turned out to be one of the best career moves he ever made. He gets almost too honest about his awkward baby-faced years pitching skeptical clients twice his age, why he gives away 40+ hours of free training instead of selling it, and how leadership — not sales or marketing — becomes the real job once you start scaling a team! What we discuss with John: + Underwriting a business like a rental property to raise capital + Landing $250K from investors with no track record + Why almost no company has good business intelligence + The COVID stress that nearly broke him + Why he's never once considered quitting + Taking a "beneath him" job that changed everything + Proving credibility as a baby-faced young advisor + Giving away 40+ hours of free training instead of selling + Leadership as the real job once you scale + Using AI to rebuild business operations Thank you, John! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out STR Search at STRSearch.com. Get the free Airbnb Data Course. Get the free STR Tax Loophole Course. 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
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The Truth About Airbnb Arbitrage (And What You Should Do Instead) (Part 1/2)
3w ago00:40:33Tap to summarize#999 He lost his first two Airbnb deals, borrowed $10,000 from a friend's mom just to keep going, and still built one of the largest data teams in the short-term rental industry. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, John Bianchi — known online as the Airbnb Data Guy — shares his journey from managing $10 million as a 23-year-old financial advisor to founding STR Search, a done-for-you Airbnb investment service built entirely around data. John opens up about the mindset trap of starting a business you don't intend to keep forever, why rental arbitrage isn't the slam-dunk model course-sellers make it out to be, and why property management is often the smarter way to break in with little capital. He also gets candid about those early flops, why resourcefulness — not resources — became the real key to his success, and how working alongside family turned out to be one of the best decisions of his life! What we discuss with John: + Financial advisor to Airbnb: John's early career pivot + Managing $10M by age 23 + Why he walked away from financial advising + The "I won't do this forever" business trap + Rental arbitrage vs. property management explained + Losing money on his first two Airbnb deals + Borrowing $10K to keep the business alive + Being resourceful with little to no capital + Working with family in business + Building STR Search and its data-first approach Thank you, John! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out STR Search at STRSearch.com. Get the free Airbnb Data Course. Get the free STR Tax Loophole Course. 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
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Financial Stress? These Money Management Strategies Help You Take Back Control | Brie Sodano (MU Classic)
4w ago00:40:42Tap to summarize#998 Ever feel like you’re making good money but still stressed about finances? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Brie Sodano, founder of Cash Confident, who teaches practical money management for modern women — without the confusing math or financial jargon. Brie shares her journey from working in high-level finance to coaching everyday women and entrepreneurs on cashflow, mindset, and building real financial stability. She breaks down why traditional budgeting fails most people, how scarcity hijacks our emotions and decision-making, and simple strategies to shift into abundance — no matter where you’re starting from. If money causes stress, avoidance, fear, or confusion, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and tools to take back control! (Original Air Date - 11/14/25) What we discuss with Brie: + Financial coaching vs. traditional advising + Why budgets often fail humans + Scarcity mindset and brain response + Practical ways to shift into abundance + Emotional triggers behind money decisions + Gratitude as a money mindset tool + Entrepreneurs outgrowing social circles + Building capacity for financial growth Thank you, Brie! Check out Cash Confident at CashConfident.com. Follow Brie on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 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
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How to Get Your Product on the Store Shelves of a Big-Box Retailer | Jay Yung (MU Classic)
4w ago00:43:25Tap to summarize#997 Ever wondered what it really takes to get your product off a folding table and onto the shelves of Walmart, Costco, or Target? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with retail expert Jay Yung, founder of Evergreen Retail Solutions, to break down the real path from farmer’s market tables to national store shelves. Jay shares how he went from running a surf shop in Hawaii to managing hundreds of millions in inventory at Walmart, and now uses that experience to help brands scale through smart pricing, packaging, supply chain strategy, and retail partnerships. From navigating buyer expectations to avoiding costly mistakes in inventory and margins, Jay explains what separates products that land big-box deals from those that quietly disappear. Whether you have a product in early development or you’re already selling online, this episode is a masterclass in getting retail-ready and scaling responsibly! (Original Air Date - 11/13/25) What we discuss with Jay: + From surf shop to Walmart + Inside Walmart’s toy department + What retailers look for in products + Packaging as a sales driver + Avoiding costly inventory mistakes + How to spot a winning product + When to pursue big-box retailers + Why local markets matter first + Importance of margins and terms + Staying on-brand to scale Thank you, Jay! Check out Evergreen Retail Solutions at Evergreen-RS.com. Follow Jay 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
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The 3 Questions That Built Her 6-Figure Dream Business (Part 2/2)
4w ago00:28:45Tap to summarize#996 What if your best client could disappear tomorrow — would your business survive it? In part 2 of our two-part conversation with Libby Gill, we dig into the sales psychology behind pricing conversations, why relying too heavily on one big client is a hidden danger for entrepreneurs, and how corporate coaching engagements differ from working with fast-moving solopreneurs. Libby shares how she built credibility with major corporate clients through "chemistry meetings" and relatable case studies, why she turned down clients who weren't the right fit, and her practical framework for building a dream business on the side of a day job — including how to test a concept before quitting anything. We also swap stories about hobbies-turned-businesses (and hobbies that are just meant to stay hobbies), and Libby closes with her simple three-step definition of leadership: clarify the vision, simplify the pathway, execute the plan! What we discuss with Libby: + Sales psychology: never corner a client on price + Silver/gold/platinum pricing tiers to upsell or downsell + Handling the "let me think about it" objection + Corporate clients vs. entrepreneurs: different dynamics + The danger of over-relying on one big client + Speaker bureaus vs. direct bookings + Building a dream business alongside a day job + Testing a business idea before committing + Hobbies vs. businesses: knowing the difference + Libby's three-step definition of leadership Thank you, Libby! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Libby Gill at LibbyGill.com. Check out Libby Gill Books at LibbyGillBooks.com. Follow Libby 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
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The 3 Questions That Built Her 6-Figure Dream Business (Part 1/2)
4w ago00:32:22Tap to summarize#995 What if the "riskiest" career move you ever made turned out to be the smartest one? In this episode, we sit down with Libby Gill — former Hollywood communications executive turned bestselling novelist and executive coach — to uncover how she walked away from a high-powered TV industry career to build a 26-year coaching business from scratch, with no formal business training. Libby shares the exact three questions she used to find her niche, why she believes the "first sale is to yourself," and how a simple monthly breakfast with her old boss turned into her most valuable business relationship. We also dig into pricing strategy, including her advice to "add 20%" to whatever you're planning to charge, and why the occasional "no" from a client actually means you're priced right! What we discuss with Libby: + From TV exec to executive coach + Why the "first sale is to yourself" + Building a personal support squad + Networking through genuine relationships + Finding your passions, strengths, and market fit + Pricing: the "lowest high price" strategy + Why women should "add 20%" to their rates + Using free offers to build trust + Structuring client packages and retainers + Giving back through pro bono mentoring Thank you, Libby! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Libby Gill at LibbyGill.com. Check out Libby Gill Books at LibbyGillBooks.com. Follow Libby 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
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Boost Conversions With a Hyper-Personalized Website and Email Campaigns | Brennan Dunn (MU Classic)
4w ago00:42:44Tap to summarize#994 What if your website could tell exactly who was visiting — and rewrite itself just for them? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Brennan Dunn, founder of RightMessage — the software powering hyper-personalized websites and email campaigns for top creators like Ali Abdaal and Justin Welsh. Brennan shares how his journey from freelance developer to SaaS founder led him to build a tool that dynamically customizes webpages and emails based on each visitor’s needs. He breaks down how segmentation works, why it drastically boosts conversions, and the unconventional marketing strategy that helped RightMessage bounce back stronger than ever. If you sell online, collect leads, or want better conversions without more traffic, this conversation is packed with insight! (Original Air Date - 11/12/25) What we discuss with Brennan: + Origin story of RightMessage + Dynamic website personalization + Segmentation through surveys + Boosting conversions with tailored messaging + Big-name creators using the software + AB testing personalized sales pages + Partner webinars as marketing strategy + Pricing challenges and evolution of the product Thank you, Brennan! Check out RightMessage at RightMessage.com. Follow Brennan 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
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The Delivery Business Giving Wineries, Ranchers, and Food Banks an Alternative to Amazon (Part 2/2)
4w ago00:29:20Tap to summarize#993 Capital, capital, and capital — that's what Adam Haber says it takes to build a business, and in part 2 of this two-part episode, he doesn't hold back on the hard truths. Adam, co-founder and CEO of Trellus, returns to Millionaire University to talk AI's role in logistics-heavy businesses, why he believes the market will eventually narrow to just a few dominant AI players (much like the auto industry and dot-com boom before it), and how to know when — and where — to expand to a new location. He shares his hiring philosophy of prioritizing kindness over resume lines, why he refuses to keep a toxic employee around no matter how hard it is to let them go, and the real story behind Trellus almost shutting down before finally finding its footing. Adam closes with the one question he wishes more interviewers would ask founders: what was your biggest setback, and how did you handle it? What we discuss with Adam: + AI as a tool, not a replacement + Predicted AI market consolidation + Lessons from the dot-com boom + When to expand to new locations + Asset-light vs. asset-heavy expansion + Delegating and trusting partners + Why toxic employees must go fast + Hiring for kindness over resume + Acquiring early customer evangelists + Capital as the top startup priority Thank you, Adam! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Trellus at ByTrellus.com/Delivery. Follow Adam 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
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She Trained AI to Think Like Her (Now It Runs Her Business) (Part 2/2)
Jul 1300:30:43Tap to summarize#990 What if the AI tool you swore by six months ago isn't the one you should be using today? In part 2 of this two-part episode, Kinsey Soderberg returns to dig into the practical, ever-shifting reality of building a business with AI. She talks candidly about switching from ChatGPT to Claude (and back, and back again), why she recommends going deep with one or two tools instead of chasing every shiny new app, and how to actually know when an AI-generated output is ready to use versus needs more polish. Kinsey also breaks down her go-to framework for automating a task — start manual, refine it, turn it into a skill, then automate — plus how she's using Airtable and Claude together to track her growing pile of subscriptions and tools. We close out with reflections on niching down, bringing real-world expertise to AI workflows, and advice for young entrepreneurs figuring out their own path in the age of AI! What we discuss with Kinsey: + ChatGPT to Claude switch (and back, and back again) + Bringing expertise + AI = the real magic + When to trust AI output vs. polish it more + Avoiding shiny object syndrome with tools + Going deep with one or two tools, not all of them + Manual first, then skill, then automate + Niching down as an AI freelancer/consultant + Using Airtable + Claude to track subscriptions + Claude Code and "plan mode" thinking + Advice for young entrepreneurs in the AI era Thank you, Kinsey! Check out Authentic AI at AuthenticAI.co. Get a free AI System Snapshot. Join Her AI Club. 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
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