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#954 Ever wonder how a side hustle born in a guest bedroom can grow into a nationwide licensed apparel brand? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with entrepreneur Megan Smalley, founder of Scarlet & Gold, to explore her 13-year journey building a thriving apparel company that creates products people actually want to wear. Megan shares how she evolved from running a small side hustle out of her guest bedroom to managing a licensed apparel brand serving universities nationwide. She opens up about the twists and turns of entrepreneurship — from shutting down her business during motherhood, to relaunching with a print-on-demand model, to scaling into wholesale and overseas manufacturing. Megan also offers valuable insight into leadership, building team culture, managing growth, and breaking into the wholesale market. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with real-world lessons on pivoting, perseverance, and creating meaningful products! (Original Air Date - 10/20/25) What we discuss with Megan: + From guest bedroom to national brand + Building licensed collegiate apparel + Transitioning from retail to print-on-demand + Overcoming challenges during motherhood + Scaling through wholesale and manufacturing + Breaking into the NCAA licensing space + Managing a growing in-person team + Creating strong company culture and values + Wholesale tips for boutique partnerships + Lessons on leadership and business pivots Thank you, Megan! Check out Scarlet & Gold at ScarletandGoldShop.com. Follow Megan 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

#953 You've built the campaign — now it's time to turn your content into a client-converting machine that works even while you sleep! In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Chelsea Quint of The Business Whisperer is back to walk us through the next critical steps of campaign-based selling, including how to choose your three core marketing channels (and why spreading yourself too thin is killing your ROI), how to create content that builds compounding authority over time — and actually gets picked up by AI search engines — and why the easiest sale you'll ever make is to someone who already bought from you. Chelsea also shares a powerful real-world example of how a back-end resonance campaign took a client from a $1,500/month retainer to a $50,000 project, and leaves us with a mindset shift every solopreneur needs to hear about rejection, resilience, and learning to trust that you have the skills to make money happen! What we discuss with Chelsea: + Three-channel marketing strategy + Campaign-based selling + Building trust with content + Long-form authority content + AI search visibility + Creating a content library + Backend revenue campaigns + Customer retention strategies + Overcoming sales fears + Sustainable business growth Thank you, Chelsea! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out The Business Whisperer at Business-Whisperer.com. Follow Chelsea on Instagram. Email Chelsea at chelsea@business-whisperer.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

#952 If your business is stuck in feast-or-famine mode, this episode will change the way you think about sales forever! In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we sit down with Chelsea Quint of The Business Whisperer to break down her powerful approach to campaign-based selling — and why the traditional "launch" model may be burning you out and costing you money. Chelsea walks us through her step-by-step framework for designing simple, sustainable sales campaigns, including how to craft an irresistible offer promise, tap into your audience's emotional schedule, and answer the three questions every buyer needs resolved before they'll open their wallet: what do they need to know, believe, and experience? Plus, hear the incredible story of how one client went from a six-month sales drought to $11,000 in just four weeks! What we discuss with Chelsea: + Campaign-based selling vs. traditional launching + Why launches delay getting paid + Crafting a compelling offer promise + Tapping into your audience's "emotional schedule" + Reactive mode is killing your business + The danger of over-relying on AI for planning + Know, believe, and experience: the three buyer buckets + The "trust recession" and why it matters + Real case study: $0 to $11K in four weeks Thank you, Chelsea! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out The Business Whisperer at Business-Whisperer.com. Follow Chelsea on Instagram. Email Chelsea at chelsea@business-whisperer.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

#951 Ever wondered how creators turn brand deals into serious revenue? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Justin Moore, founder of Creator Wizard and author of Sponsor Magnet, to uncover the secrets behind landing, pricing, and negotiating high-value sponsorships. Justin shares how he and his wife went from free product collaborations to earning over $5 million through brand partnerships — and how he now teaches creators and business owners to do the same without giving up a percentage to agencies or managers. From understanding sponsor goals to crafting irresistible pitches and maximizing negotiation leverage, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to monetize their platform through strategic partnerships! (Original Air Date - 10/17/25) What we discuss with Justin: + Turning free products into paid deals + Building a $5M brand partnership business + Why most creators don’t need managers + Understanding sponsor goals (ARC framework) + Pricing based on awareness vs. conversions + Negotiation strategies that increase payouts + The DUE rule: deliverables, usage, exclusivity + Crafting pitches with the ROPE method + How small creators can land sponsors + Transitioning from one-off deals to retainers Thank you, Justin! Check out Creator Wizard at CreatorWizard.com. Subscribe to Justin's newsletter. Buy a copy of Sponsor Magnet. Listen to Sponsor Magnet. Follow Justin on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, 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

#950 Ever wonder how to sell your online program on autopilot? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with email marketing expert Allison Hardy, who helps online coaches and entrepreneurs automate their sales through strategic email funnels. Allison shares how being laid off while six months pregnant led her to launch her first business — and eventually discover her passion for sustainable, system-driven marketing. She breaks down what makes an email funnel truly convert, how to overcome the fear of selling, and why unsubscribes can actually be a good thing. You’ll also get a peek behind the scenes of her membership, Emails That Sell, and learn how she blends automation, authenticity, and AI to help clients scale with ease! (Original Air Date - 10/16/25) What we discuss with Allison: + Turning job loss into entrepreneurship + Building a sustainable online business + Transitioning from fitness to email marketing + Finding clients and building trust early on + The psychology of selling without being “salesy” + Email funnel structure and must-have sequences + Importance of consistent email frequency + Plain text vs. image-heavy email strategy + Using AI to streamline email creation + Growing recurring revenue through memberships Thank you, Allison! Check out Allison Hardy at AllisonHardy.com. Follow Allison 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

#949 What if you could build digital real estate that pays you every month? In this special episode, we're sharing a fan-favorite interview from Nick Loper's The Side Hustle Show, featuring rank-and-rent expert Luke Van Der Veer. Luke breaks down how he builds simple local service websites, ranks them in Google, and rents them to business owners for recurring monthly income. He shares his process for choosing profitable niches, finding low-competition opportunities, generating leads, and scaling a portfolio that eventually grew into a six-figure-per-month business. Plus, stick around for an updated conversation where Luke reveals how his business has evolved, how AI is changing local SEO, and why he believes lead generation remains one of the most powerful online business models today! What Nick discusses with Luke: + Rank and rent business model + Local SEO fundamentals + Finding profitable niches + Blue-collar service opportunities + Keyword research strategies + Google Business Profile optimization + Lead generation websites + Finding contractor partners + Pricing monthly site rentals + Scaling digital real estate + Revenue-share partnerships + AI and local SEO trends Thank you, Nick and Luke! Check out The Side Hustle Show. Check out Luke Van Der Veer. 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

#948 Ever wonder how to build a multi-million-dollar business without a single W-2 employee? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Ian Page, the founder of Bullseye Sellers, an e-commerce agency that helps CPG brands scale on Amazon, Shopify, and TikTok Shop. Ian shares how he turned a side hustle into an $11 million-a-year empire by reinventing the agency model into a franchise-style network of independent entrepreneurs. From his “doors theory” on business growth to why speed beats intelligence and how affiliates are reshaping e-commerce marketing, Ian delivers a masterclass in building scalable systems and empowering others to win alongside you! (Original Air Date - 10/15/25) What we discuss with Ian: + Building Bullseye Sellers from scratch + Franchise-style agency business model + Why speed beats intelligence in business + Turning side hustles into scalable systems + Power of affiliate marketing for growth + Managing 120 contractors, not employees + Using TikTok Shop for e-commerce success + Coaching and empowering independent teams + Importance of choosing the right clients + Adopting a “doors theory” mindset for success Thank you, Ian! Check out Bullseye Sellers at BullseyeSellers.com. 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

#947 What if raising your test score could completely change your life — and lead to a multimillion-dollar business deal with Mark Cuban? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Dr. Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of Prep Expert, the test prep company that’s helped over 100,000 students earn more than $100 million in scholarships. Dr. Patel shares how he turned his own SAT score improvement from average to perfect into a multimillion-dollar business — all while completing medical school and residency. He opens up about landing a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, scaling Prep Expert from a local class in Las Vegas to a nationwide online platform, and how he’s now leveraging AI tutoring technology to revolutionize test prep. This episode is packed with lessons on perseverance, proof of concept, and building authority that opens unexpected doors! (Original Air Date - 10/14/25) What we discuss with Shaan: + Turning a low SAT score into success + Founding Prep Expert from a rejected book idea + Growing from local classes to nationwide reach + Balancing med school with entrepreneurship + Winning a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank + Scaling through word-of-mouth and online marketing + Transitioning from in-person to digital learning + Developing an AI-powered tutoring platform + Pricing based on value, not competitors + Lessons in proof, perseverance, and authority-building Thank you, Shaan! Check out Prep Expert at PrepExpert.com. Follow Shaan on Instagram and 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

#946 Ever wondered how to make your business more memorable — and more fun? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jan McInnis, comedian, keynote speaker, and comedy writer known as The Work Lady, to explore how humor can be a secret weapon in business and marketing. Jan shares her journey from a marketing career to the comedy stage, and how she now helps companies use humor to connect with clients, engage employees, and make their messages stick. From the psychology behind why humor works to practical tips for finding your “funny” without crossing the line, this conversation will have you rethinking how you communicate — and laughing while you learn! (Original Air Date - 10/13/25) What we discuss with Jan: + Using humor to connect in business + Overcoming fear of “bombing” + How to find everyday humor + Writing comedy for brands and keynotes + Examples from Progressive and Geico ads + Tips for adding humor to emails and presentations + Common sense rules for appropriate humor + The link between humor and storytelling + Humor as a business differentiator + Building confidence to “be funny” at work Thank you, Jan! Check out The Work Lady at TheWorkLady.com. Follow Jan on Facebook 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

#945 What if you could make money while you sleep, at Disneyland, or anywhere else — just by creating a simple one-page PDF checklist? In this episode, we're featuring an interview from Nick Loper's Side Hustle Show, where Nick sits down with Chelsea Shelton, a former teacher, mom of three, and digital products coach at Gold City Ventures. Chelsea breaks down how she built a passive income stream selling simple printables and digital downloads on Etsy — think checklists, games, seasonal templates, and fillable forms. She shares how she made her first sale just five days after posting her first product, the research tools she uses to find high-demand, low-competition niches (eRank, EverBee, InsightFactory), and how she's grown her shop to over 700 products. She also touches on expanding to Teachers Pay Teachers, bundling products to increase average order value, and using AI to help with design and ideation. Whether you're looking to build a new income stream or just dip your toes into the world of digital products, Chelsea's story is proof that you don't need a big idea or a design background to get started! What Nick discusses with Chelsea: + First sale in just 5 days + "Riches are in the niches" + Best tools for product research + High search, low competition = sweet spot + Seasonal products run on autopilot + Bundling to increase average order value + Using AI for design and ideation + Expanding from Etsy to Teachers Pay Teachers + 700+ products and counting + Just start before you feel ready Thank you, Nick and Chelsea! Check out The Side Hustle Show. Check out Gold City Ventures. 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