Best Cassi Ryan Podcasts (2026)

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Shawn Freeman: Building Businesses That Last on Relationships 1:25:05

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Some businesses grow fast and disappear. Others last through exits, downturns, and restarts. In this episode, Shawn Freeman talks about why relationships are the real structure holding a business together. Not as a value statement, but as something tested through building companies, selling one, stepping away, and starting again. The conversation m…

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Signs That You Should Pivot Your Business in 2026 — And How to Do It! | Christine Gritmon 43:42

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#747 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 t…

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"What Should I Sell on Amazon?" The Answer Is Right Here! (Live Demo!) | Neil Twa 1:01:10

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#746 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…

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From "Rental Car Rep" to 7-Figure Home Service Consulting Business | Phil Risher (MU Classic) 45:41

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#745 What if scaling your business didn’t require a marketing degree — just the right systems and mindset? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Phil Risher, founder of Phlash Consulting, about how he built a multi-million dollar consulting company from the ground up — without a traditional marketing background. Phil shares his unconvention…

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The Big Lebowski with David Isser 58:56

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Mandy Kaplan continues her slow, deliberate march into Nerd Territory by taking on one of the most sacred cows in cult-movie history: The Big Lebowski. Joining her is editor, bookstore owner, and self-described “hobbyist nerd” David Isser, who arrives armed with deep affection for the film, a working knowledge of Raymond Chandler, and a willingness…

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How to Start a Dog Training Business | Ryan Wimpey (MU Classic) 50:59

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#744 What if your unruly dog could unlock a six-figure business? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Ryan Wimpey from Tip Top K9 to hear how rescuing a misbehaving pup led him to launch a nationwide dog training franchise with 24 locations and counting. He shares how he went from backyard hustle to full-blown CEO, why he beli…

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How to Remove Fake or Damaging Reviews from Amazon | Shane Barker (MU Classic) 51:58

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#743 What if you could actually remove fake or damaging reviews from your Amazon listings? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Shane Barker — longtime entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and founder of TraceFuse — to uncover how he cracked the code on Amazon review removal after two years of relentless testing. Shane shar…

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#316 - Opium War 1: Chasing the Dragon 44:14

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In this empire business, you gotta make the opium first. Then when you get the opium, you get the silver. Then when you get the silver, then you get the tea. Time Period Covered: ca. 1760-1839 CE Major Historical Figures: Qing Empire: The Daoguang Emperor (Minning) [r. 1820–1850] Governor-General of Liangguang, Ruan Yuan [1764–1849] "The Hoppo" (Im…

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Could This Be the Fastest, Cheapest Way to Launch a Brand New App? (Live Demo!) | Alex Mehr 48:05

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#742 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 …

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From Interior Spaces to Entire Homes: Get Paid to Render 3D Models (Live Demo!) | John Kaplar 43:42

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#741 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 jo…

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Dr. Laura: Fear, Risk, and Trusting the Next Step Without Guarantees 1:20:04

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Fear shows up quietly. It shapes how we make decisions, how we measure progress, and how long we stay in situations that no longer feel right. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett, an organizational psychologist, researcher, and author, to talk about what happens when logic, effort, and planning stop being enough on their own. …

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Inventing vs. Innovating: Reimagining "Waste" as Commercially Viable Products | Stuart Jenkins 43:15

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#740 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 …

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How to Write and Publish a Book to Help Grow Your Business | Libby Gill (MU Classic) 43:23

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#739 Ever thought about writing a book to grow your brand or business? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Libby Gill — executive coach, author of You Unstuck, and former head of communications at Turner Broadcasting and Universal. Libby shares her journey from corporate leader to bestselling author, revealing how writing books helped…

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How Adam Haber Created a Platform to Help Small Businesses Compete With Amazon (MU Classic) 52:34

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#738 What does it take to build a business from the ground up that actually helps small businesses survive and thrive in a world dominated by Amazon? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with serial entrepreneur Adam Haber, co-founder and CEO of Trellus, a same-day delivery platform designed to help local retailers compete with big-box gi…

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Xanadu with Jonas Vail 57:29

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This week on Make Me A Nerd, Mandy Kaplan bravely roller-skates into the glittery fever dream that is Xanadu, joined by writer, brand strategist, and lifelong apologist for questionable cinema, Jonas Vail. Jonas has loved Xanadu since kindergarten.What follows is a spirited interrogation of how a movie with no functional script, no clear protagonis…

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Licensing Foreign Products in the US That No One Has Ever Seen, Building the Wall Printer Business Model, Creating Revenue Share for Employees, and Identifying Products With Potential l Paul Baron (MU ... 52:04

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#737 What if your next big business move came from discovering a product no one else has seen? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by longtime entrepreneur Paul Baron, founder of The Wall Printer. At 73 years old, Paul shares the lessons learned across decades of business ownership — starting in sales and evolving into launching …

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Death of Niche Sites and SEO, Common Mistakes in Site Flipping, YouTube Success, AI and What's Working Today | Ron Stefanski (MU Classic) 51:51

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#736 What happens when you spot a tech shift before everyone else? Ron Stefanski did just that! When ChatGPT hit the scene, Ron saw the writing on the wall and quickly sold his entire portfolio of niche websites — dodging the fallout that crushed others in his space. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Ron shares his journey from corporate ma…

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Is It Possible to Build an Entire Brand in Just One Week Using AI? Find Out How | Mike Koenigs (MU Classic) 1:06:50

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#735 AI is radically changing how fast entrepreneurs can build authority and personal brands — and this episode is packed with actionable proof! Host Kirsten Tyrrel interviews Mike Koenigs, a serial entrepreneur, digital marketing pioneer, and creator of groundbreaking tools, who joins us to share how he's using AI to collapse the speed of trust, b…

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How to Turn LinkedIn into a Lead Generating Machine for Your Business | Joe McKay (MU Classic) 42:04

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#734 Want to turn LinkedIn into your best business-building tool? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, we’re joined by Joe McKay, a LinkedIn expert and ghostwriter who helps online entrepreneurs scale their businesses from scratch using smart content strategies and authentic outreach. Joe shares how he transitioned from a government job in Austr…

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"What Do You Really Want?" Leveraging Identity-Driven Business Growth | Cassie Shea 48:16

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#733 What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn’t strategy or execution — but the identity you’re operating from? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Cassie Shea, founder of The Possibility Investor, to unpack what it really means to iterate with your identity as a business owner. Cassie shares how her journey from runni…

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How to Run a Successful Dry Cleaning Business in 2026 | Ian Noble 48:58

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#732 What if one of the most overlooked “boring businesses” is actually one of the most scalable — and most AI-resistant — opportunities out there? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with entrepreneur Ian Noble — founder of Run Steady Investments and former dry cleaning operator who spent 14 years growing, scaling, and ultimately selling …

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How Elite Performers Succeed When Pressure Is High and Clarity Is Low | Itamar Marani 51:29

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#731 What if the only thing standing between you and your next level of success isn’t strategy — but the way your mind handles pressure, uncertainty, and fear? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Itamar Marani — former Israeli special operations and undercover agent turned elite performance coach — to unpack how high achievers unloc…

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#315 - Qing 46: Tripping Toward Taiping - Tribes, Triads, & Theology 40:47

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Great Qing begins to buckle under early 19th c. internal pressures. Unrest first erupts not at the imperial core but along its social and geographic margins. This time, we look at three of the early warning shocks: the Miao frontier rebellions, the rise of Triad networks across the southern coastal cities, & the formation of the apocalyptic White L…

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How to Turn Customers into Walking Billboards! l Samantha Irwin (MU Classic) 48:40

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#730 Is your business leaking customers without you realizing it? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, we chat with Samantha Irwin, founder of Kaizen Coaching and Consulting, about why customer experience is everything — and how failing your team means failing your customers. Samantha shares her journey from middle school teacher to boutique hot…

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Resilience Against Tariffs, Future of SEO, AI and 7-Figures with Handkerchiefs. How to Thrive with E-Commerce in 2025! l Steve Chou (MU Classic) 49:27

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#729 What if a simple wedding handkerchief could unlock your path to financial freedom? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Steve Chou, founder of Bumblebee Linens and MyWifeQuitHerJob.com, shares how he turned a niche e-commerce idea into a thriving seven-figure business — allowing his wife to quit her job and stay home with their kids. Stev…

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How to Start and Grow a 7-Figure Peach Stand Business | Shannon Houchin (MU Classic) 44:14

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#728 What if you could flip fruit into a seven-figure business? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Shannon Houchin, founder of Roadside Republic, shares how she turned a humble $200 peach stand into a booming operation with dozens of stands and a powerful community impact. We dive into everything from sourcing farm-fresh peaches, negotiating w…

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How to Use AI and Other Tools to Hire Your Next Employee I Jessica Miller-Merrell (MU Classic) 56:15

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#727 Are you overlooking the best places to find top talent? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Jessica Miller-Merrell, a trailblazer in digital recruiting who’s been using social media and blogs to source candidates since the early 2000s. Jessica breaks down exactly how business owners can leverage their existing digital ass…

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Building a Calligraphy Brand: From Custom Work to Online Courses | Shinah Chang 51:34

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#726 Former corporate lawyer turned creative entrepreneur, Shinah Chang shares the real (and refreshingly honest) journey of building a business that actually feels aligned. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Shinah breaks down how she went from a risk-averse, straight-line “traditional success” path to bootstrapping a calligraphy brand — fi…

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Want More Conversions Without More Traffic? Here's How to Fix Your Website | Matthew Stafford 42:26

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#725 What if the fastest way to grow your e-commerce revenue isn’t more traffic — but fixing what happens after customers land on your site? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Matthew Stafford, founder of Build Grow Scale, to unpack why most e-commerce businesses don’t actually have a traffic problem — they have a conversion proble…

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Veronica Mars with Sloan Just 1:05:38

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Mandy brings on longtime friend Sloan Just—former Broadway performer, professional quote-reciter, and unapologetic teen-drama connoisseur—to finally introduce her to Veronica Mars. Somehow, Mandy has made it through adulthood without seeing a single minute of the show, which feels as statistically likely as living in New York City and never seeing …

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Posting on LinkedIn Might Be the Fastest Way to Build Your B2B Pipeline | Shamus Madan 40:04

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#724 LinkedIn isn’t just a “nice to have” anymore — it might be the fastest way to build real B2B pipeline if you know how to play the game! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Shamus Madan, founder of Dealroom Media, to break down how his team helps founders go viral on LinkedIn and turn content into sales conversations. Shamus share…

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How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business and Break the 6-Figure Ceiling | Jason Moss (MU Classic) 51:09

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#723 Are you grinding away in your business but still not seeing the income you want? In this powerful episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, business coach Jason Moss breaks down why working harder isn’t the answer — and what to do instead. Jason shares how shifting your identity from operator to CEO can unlock real leverage, freedom, and income growth…

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Why Your Sales Page Isn’t Converting (And It’s Not Your Offer) | Martin Cris (MU Classic) 41:50

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#722 If your sales page isn’t converting, it might not be your offer — it might be your presentation! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, web designer Martin Cris shares the formula behind high-converting landing pages, drawing on over 15 years of experience helping founders, creators, and course sellers increase their online revenue. Martin …

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How Web Hosting Can Be the Ultimate Recurring Revenue Business | Dylan Bost 47:14

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#721 What if you could build a simple, high-demand business that prints predictable monthly revenue — while solving one of the biggest frustrations business owners have with their websites? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Dylan Bost, founder of Sunny HQ, to break down how to start a web hosting business built on recurring revenue.…

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Want to Build an App Around Your Passion? How Limon Is Changing Travel | Ramon and Lili Montes 48:30

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#720 What if your next favorite travel recommendation came from a 60-second voice note instead of a blog post? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with sibling co-founders Ramon and Lili Montes to unpack how they’re building Limon — a social, short-form audio app that captures the “photo album storytelling” experience for travel, with a …

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Michael Chiasson: Carrying On Without Knowing What Comes Next 1:30:48

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Life doesn’t usually offer clarity when you need it. In this episode, reflects on what it means to keep moving forward through uncertainty. From early responsibility and family instability to becoming a husband, father, and leader while still figuring things out, his story unfolds without clean timelines or clear answers. Michael is a Canadian spea…

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Turn Your eComm Data into Pure Profit | Adam Callinan (MU Classic) 47:41

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#719 If you've ever wondered how a SaaS business gets off the ground — or how math and spreadsheets can evolve into a powerful, profit-driving platform — this episode is for you! Host Brien Gearin sits down with Adam Callinan, founder of Pentane and host of the Growth Mavericks podcast, who shares his journey from building a multi-million dollar be…

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How a Simplified Approach to Quilting Is Generating 7-Figures | Mike O'Dell 40:31

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#718 Quilting might not sound like a “high-growth” business at first glance — until you meet Mike O'Dell, founder of Legit Kits, a company turning quilt patterns into ready-to-sew works of art! In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Mike to unpack how he went from working as a certified registered nurse anesthetist to building a fast-s…

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Hangman Adam Page with Kevin Ryan 56:58

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This week, Mandy dives into one of the most intimidating corners of nerd culture she’s ever faced: professional wrestling. Yes. Wrestling. AEW wrestling. The one with the hair flips, the pyrotechnics, the questionable fashion choices, the crowd chanting things you can’t say in front of your kids… that wrestling.And she didn’t do it alone. Mandy is …

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Reclaim Your Time with AI: How Business Owners Are Freeing Up Hours Each Week | Corey Ganim 40:25

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#717 Corey Ganim is back with a brand-new mission: helping small business owners reclaim their time through AI! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Corey shares why he walked away from a wildly successful Amazon and e-commerce career to launch Return My Time — a company dedicated to identifying operational bottlenecks and prescribing simple, lo…

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#314 - Qing 45: The Big Squeeze 37:23

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The Qing Empire did not collapse because it stopped working. It collapsed because it kept working — just barely — under pressures that compounded faster than reform could relieve them... Time Period Covered: ~1790s-1840s CE Major Works Cited: Jones, Susan Mann and Philip A. Kuhn. “Dynastic Decline and the Roots of Rebellion.” The Cambridge History …

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How to Build a 7-Figure Agency That Runs Without You | Jay Owen (MU Classic) 52:58

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#716 What if your origin story isn’t what wins clients — but your ability to solve their problems is? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Jay Owen, founder of Business Builders and host of Building a Business That Lasts, shares how he turned a teenage side hustle into a thriving multimillion-dollar agency that now runs mostly without him. Jay o…

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They Turned Their Voices into a 6-Figure Business — Here’s How | Dominick and Nicole Draper (MU Classic) 55:41

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#715 What if your voice could become your most valuable asset? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Dominick and Nicole Draper — aka The Voiceover Couple — who turned a side hustle on Fiverr into a thriving voiceover business earning five-figure contracts. From recording commercials for major brands like Nike and Yahoo Sportsb…

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Entrepreneurs Who Scale Fast Do THIS with Masterminds | Cliff Ravenscraft (MU Classic) 1:06:45

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#714 Ever wonder how some entrepreneurs skyrocket their growth while others stay stuck for years? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by Cliff Ravenscraft, a pioneer in the podcasting world who has helped over 40,000 people launch their shows and generated millions through online courses, coaching, and live events. Cliff shares h…

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Want to Make Money as an Introvert? High-Income Side Hustles for "Anti-Influencers" | Megan Spencer 48:11

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#713 What if you could make multiple 5-figures from “introvert side hustles” without ever becoming an influencer? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Megan Spencer (“Meg the Creator”), a small-town, introverted mom who helps people build high-income side hustles through UGC, Amazon onsite commissions, TikTok Shop, and freelancing — …

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He Quit Drinking… Then Built a $10M Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand | Joe Chura (MU Classic) 47:26

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#712 When Joe Chura quit drinking during the 75 Hard challenge, he didn’t just transform his health — he found his next business! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Joe shares how that personal decision sparked the launch of Go Brewing, a non-alcoholic beer company built from his garage that’s now on track to hit $10 million in revenue. With a…

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How a Simple "Buy 1, Get 2 Free" Offer Turned into a $30M Eyewear Brand | Jonathan Strauss (MU Classic) 47:53

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#711 What happens when you flip a jet ski, lose a $500 pair of sunglasses, and decide to build a better solution? You create one of the fastest-growing independent eyewear brands in the country! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Jon Strauss, founder of Neven Eyewear, shares how that frustrating experience sparked a journey that led to a $30 m…

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Cassie Hawrysh: Rebuilding After Real Disappointments 1:44:51

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Cassie Hawrysh has lived most of her life in high pressure environments. She grew up around adults, learned responsibility early, and carried that into sport where effort and expectations shaped almost everything she did. When she became one of the top skeleton athletes in the world, the drive that pushed her forwardalso became the thing she had to…

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Optimizing Google and Facebook Ad Performance in the AI Era | Ryan Burch 45:00

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#710 What happens when AI completely rewrites the rules of Google and Facebook ads — and most businesses don’t even realize it yet? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Ryan Burch, founder of the Tobie Group, to break down how Google and Facebook ads are changing in the age of AI. Ryan shares his journey from print advertising to runni…

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He Turned Golf Gloves into a 6-Figure Business?! | Randall Pulfer (MU Classic) 56:03

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#709 What if your next big business idea was hiding in plain sight — like on your golf glove? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, we sit down with Randall Pulfer, co-founder of Chipp Golf Co, a company reinventing the golf glove with bold designs and premium materials. Randall shares how he and his college friend went from brainstorming dorm ro…