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Building a Calligraphy Brand: From Custom Work to Online Courses | Shinah Chang (MU Classic)
26/08/2026 | 51 mins.Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at MillionaireUniversity.com/AI
#1052 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 — first through custom client work (weddings, luxury events, brand activations), then by shifting into teaching and scalable online courses. Shinah talks about the mindset shift from hobbyist to business owner, how to market a premium creative service, why you don’t need to be “years ahead” to teach, and what it looked like to scale to nearly $1M in revenue during the pandemic — only to step back, reset, and rebuild a leaner business with more freedom. If you’ve ever wondered whether entrepreneurship will really make you happier — or just bring your old patterns with you — this conversation is for you!
(Original Air Date - 12/24/25)
What we discuss with Shinah:
+ Corporate lawyer burnout
+ Leaving with no plan
+ Discovering calligraphy as an outlet
+ Bootstrapping creative income
+ Crooked Calligraphy niche
+ Landing premium clients
+ Networking over viral marketing
+ Teaching before feeling “ready”
+ Scaling with online courses
+ Redefining success and alignment
Thank you, Shinah!
Check out Crooked Calligraphy at CrookedCalligraphy.com.
Get the free Calligraphy Workshop.
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25/08/2026 | 28 mins.Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at MillionaireUniversity.com/AI
#1051 What really makes a business profitable — better technology, or simply getting your team to execute the fundamentals? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin continues his conversation with Ryan Wimpey about scaling Tip Top K9 and using AI, automation, and virtual assistants without losing sight of the numbers that actually matter. Ryan explains why he still prefers humans for emotionally driven sales calls, where AI agents could soon make sense, and how his custom software will help automate everything from scheduling to commission and sales reports. He also pulls back the curtain on the Tip Top K9 franchise model, including its $48,000 franchise fee, six-week training program, and average annual revenue of more than $600,000 for locations open a full year. Plus, Ryan shares one of his biggest lessons for new entrepreneurs: set clear expectations, coach your people to meet them, hold them accountable, and don’t be afraid to make the hard personnel decisions when they don’t!
What we discuss with Ryan:
+ AI agents for customer calls
+ Automating repetitive franchise tasks
+ Building a custom CRM
+ Focusing on profit-driving metrics
+ Holding teams accountable
+ Tip Top K9’s franchise model
+ $600K+ average unit revenue
+ Starting without dog training experience
+ Franchise vs. starting from scratch
+ Hiring and managing employees
Thank you, Ryan!
Check out Tip Top K9 at TipTopK9.com.
Follow Ryan on Facebook and YouTube.
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25/08/2026 | 29 mins.Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at MillionaireUniversity.com/AI
#1050 What if you could replace $150-an-hour work with a $6-an-hour virtual assistant — and use AI to make them even more productive? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin welcomes Ryan Wimpey back to the Millionaire University Podcast to reveal how he’s using virtual assistants, AI, and automation to scale Tip Top K9 to 29 locations across 13 states, with average unit revenue topping $600,000. Ryan breaks down how he pairs tech-savvy VAs with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Manus to automate dashboards, reporting, scheduling, and other time-consuming tasks — including replacing work that can cost $150+ an hour with VAs earning around $6 an hour. Plus, he shares how vibe coding a prototype saved roughly $20,000 in software development costs, his process for finding and training high-quality VAs, and why he believes your core team should spend their time on one thing above all else: work that actually moves the needle!
What we discuss with Ryan:
+ Scaling to 29 franchise locations
+ $600K+ average unit revenue
+ Pairing VAs with AI
+ Automating repetitive business tasks
+ Replacing $150/hour work
+ Vibe coding custom software
+ Saving on development costs
+ Hiring tech-savvy VAs
+ Training VAs on AI tools
+ Focusing on revenue-producing work
Thank you, Ryan!
Check out Tip Top K9 at TipTopK9.com.
Follow Ryan on Facebook and YouTube.
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24/08/2026 | 42 mins.Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at MillionaireUniversity.com/AI
#1049 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 problem. Matthew shares how his journey from concrete work to building multi-million-dollar online stores led him to obsess over data, customer experience, and small optimization “hinges” that swing big revenue doors. The conversation dives into practical CRO insights like website speed, checkout optimization, micro-copy, and working backward through the funnel — while also exploring the often-overlooked role emotional intelligence plays in entrepreneurship, leadership, and decision-making. If you want to increase sales without chasing vanity metrics and build a business that works better for both you and your customers, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways!
(Original Air Date - 12/23/25)
What we discuss with Matthew:
+ Traffic vs. conversion problem
+ Optimizing existing visitors
+ Website speed & load time
+ Data-driven CRO decisions
+ Checkout page optimization
+ Micro-copy that converts
+ Working backward through funnels
+ Customer psychology & trust
+ Emotional intelligence in business
+ Removing ego from decisions
Thank you, Matthew!
Check out Build Grow Scale at BuildGrowScale.com.
Follow Matthew on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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23/08/2026 | 40 mins.Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at MillionaireUniversity.com/AI
#1048 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 shares his origin story (starting a podcast at 15, working his way up to landing Mark Cuban), the hard pivot that saved his business after nearly running out of money, and the simple system they use today: biweekly founder interviews, turning those into high-performing posts, scheduling + approvals, and tracking results. They also unpack the difference between “virality” vs. “pipeline content,” the three ingredients of a winning LinkedIn hook, how often to post, what actually matters on your profile, and why content-first companies will win the next decade!
(Original Air Date - 12/22/25)
What we discuss with Shamus:
+ LinkedIn as a pipeline engine
+ Virality vs. pipeline content
+ Founder-led personal brands
+ Three-part viral hook formula
+ Biweekly SME interviews
+ Content from conversations
+ Posting frequency (3–5/week)
+ Profile optimization basics
+ Month-to-month client model
+ Content-first growth strategy
Thank you, Shamus!
Check out Dealroom Media at Dealroom.media.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan
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