Become a Matchmaker and Get Paid to Pair Singles Looking for Love | Siobhan Copland
#652 What does it take to build a thriving matchmaking business while raising three kids and empowering others to find love? In this inspiring episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Siobhan Copland, founder of Cupid in the City and Project 143, to hear how she transformed her side passion into a full-fledged career helping busy professionals find meaningful relationships. Siobhan shares her journey from getting laid off to becoming a sought-after “female Hitch,” the lessons she’s learned about knowing your worth and pricing accordingly, and how she balances entrepreneurship with motherhood. From the power of authentic connection to the freedom of working for yourself, this episode is a masterclass in following your passion and creating a life you love!
What we discuss with Siobhan:
+ Siobhan’s journey into matchmaking
+ Launching Cupid in the City after redundancy
+ Early success finding her first clients
+ Lessons from running London singles events
+ Transitioning from side hustle to full-time business
+ Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship
+ The importance of self-awareness in dating
+ Coaching clients to become “ready for love”
+ Competing with dating apps through personal touch
+ Scaling her business and raising her prices
Thank you, Siobhan!
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Why Middle-Class Money Advice Is Flawed | Jeff Farrer - Part 1 of 3 (MU Classic)
#651 Is your paycheck secretly keeping you from living the life you want? In this powerful first episode of a three-part series hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Jeff Farrer shares his incredible journey from a successful academic career to becoming an entrepreneur. Jeff opens up about the moment he realized his high-paying job was draining his creative energy and preventing him from living the life he truly wanted. He explains how he and his wife took a leap of faith, navigated the challenges of financial insecurity, and ultimately built a path toward true financial freedom. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to pursue your dream or if you should stick it out in a "safe" career, Jeff’s story will inspire you to rethink your approach to money, work, and life. Tune in to discover how financial independence starts long before you hit millionaire status — and how to reclaim your creative energy along the way!
(Original Air Date - 4/1/25)
What we discuss with Jeff:
+ The hidden cost of a paycheck
+ Why creative energy matters
+ Financial freedom vs. financial independence
+ The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur
+ Overcoming fear of leaving a secure job
+ How Jeff’s wife supported the transition
+ The importance of building a financial runway
+ Why middle-class money advice is flawed
+ How to create long-term financial security
+ Reclaiming your ability to dream big
Thank you, Jeff!
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Building a 6-Figure Business as an Online Fitness Coach for Women | Amber Brueseke
#650 How do you turn a passion for fitness into a thriving online empire? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Amber Brueseke, founder of Biceps After Babies, to explore how she built a multi-six-figure business helping women lose fat, gain muscle, and transform their confidence. Amber shares how her nursing background and early exposure to strength training inspired her mission to empower moms, the story behind launching her first coaching program, and how she scaled from one-to-one clients to global group programs and a certification for coaches. You’ll hear her lessons on pricing, marketing, and why confidence — not perfection — is the real key to entrepreneurial success!
What we discuss with Amber:
+ Origin of Biceps After Babies
+ Early influence from her mom’s fitness journey
+ Transition from nursing to entrepreneurship
+ Discovering macro counting and body transformation
+ Starting with one-to-one online coaching
+ Scaling to group programs and certifications
+ Importance of starting small and learning by doing
+ Pricing evolution and market-driven adjustments
+ Building a team and coaching structure
+ Confidence as the foundation for sales success
Thank you, Amber!
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How You Can Get Paid to Organize Photos, Videos, and Keepsakes for Families | Catherine Nelson
#649 What started as helping a friend organize old photos turned into the creation of an entirely new industry! In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Catherine Nelson, founder of The Photo Managers, about how she turned her passion for preserving memories into a thriving international business. Catherine shares how she built a global community of professionals who help families and entrepreneurs organize and tell their stories through photos, videos, and keepsakes. She dives into her journey from running local projects to leading a worldwide membership organization, the challenges of pricing and scaling, and the deeper emotional purpose behind helping people reconnect with their memories. It’s a heartfelt and insightful conversation about innovation, storytelling, and building a business that truly matters!
What we discuss with Catherine:
+ Creating an entirely new industry
+ From photo organizer to global founder
+ Building a membership-based business
+ Helping families preserve memories
+ Balancing analog and digital storytelling
+ Overcoming early pricing challenges
+ Turning passion into purpose
+ The emotional value of photos
+ Scaling through community and collaboration
+ The future of photo management
Thank you, Catherine!
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How to Get Rich and Buy Your Freedom | Justin Williams and Andrew Giancola (MU Classic)
#648 From $120,000 in debt to millionaire by 40 — how did he do it? In this episode, cross-posted from The Personal Finance Podcast, Justin Williams sits down with host Andrew Giancola to share his incredible journey from being $120,000 in debt to achieving financial independence by the age of 40. Justin opens up about the challenges he faced after dropping out of college with one semester left, how he built a successful business, and the pivotal moment when he turned his financial situation around through real estate investing and strategic risk-taking. He also reflects on the lessons he learned from early mistakes, his surprising success with Bitcoin, and why building systems and taking calculated risks were key to his success. This conversation is packed with valuable insights on business, investing, and the mindset shifts necessary to create lasting wealth!
(Original Air Date - 3/31/25)
What Justin discusses on today's episode:
+ Dropping out of college with $120K debt
+ Early business failures and lessons learned
+ Turning things around with real estate investing
+ Scaling a business using systems and leverage
+ Bitcoin success story — buying at $75
+ Balancing risk and reward in investing
+ Achieving financial independence by 40
+ Lessons from business partnerships gone wrong
+ Why mindset matters more than intelligence
+ The importance of financial freedom beyond money
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