Education Businesses That Actually Work in 2025 | Ray Blakney (MU Classic)
#686 Think selling online courses is the key to success? Think again! It’s no longer enough to just package information and hope people stick around. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, serial entrepreneur Ray Blakney breaks down how to turn decades of expertise into a thriving online education business. He shares why traditional course models are fading and how connection and accountability are the real keys to success in today’s AI-saturated world. You’ll learn his step-by-step framework for launching a productized education business, how to price based on real transformation, and the simple tools you need to start with low overhead. Ray also reveals why giving away your knowledge for free can actually help you grow faster — and more profitably. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build impactful, scalable education businesses that deliver real results!
(Original Air Date - 4/19/25)
What we discuss with Ray:
+ Why knowledge is now commoditized
+ The 3 pillars of real education
+ Connection and accountability over content
+ Productized education vs. coaching
+ How to price based on transformation
+ Giving away information for free
+ Low-cost tools to start teaching
+ Scaling through systems and teachers
+ Building community for long-term growth
+ Turning decades of experience into impact
Thank you, Ray!
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Flexible, Profitable, and In-Demand: Could a Bookkeeping Business Be Your Golden Ticket? | Kate Johnson (MU Classic)
#685 Ever thought a “boring” business could be your golden ticket to freedom and flexibility? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we chat with Kate Johnson, founder of Heritage Business Services, who built a thriving bookkeeping business during preschool pick-up hours. What started as a $0 side hustle turned into a profitable, scalable career — all by tapping into a skill most businesses desperately need but few entrepreneurs want to learn themselves. Kate breaks down the real path to getting started in bookkeeping, the essential skills you need, and how to know if this unglamorous (but wildly rewarding) business could be a fit for you. Whether you're looking for a side hustle or a full-fledged business, this episode is packed with practical steps, honest insights, and encouragement for every aspiring entrepreneur!
(Original Air Date - 4/18/25)
What we discuss with Kate:
+ Turning bookkeeping into a business
+ Starting with $0 and no clients
+ Essential accounting skills to learn first
+ Free software certifications to test interest
+ How to find your first clients
+ Why niching down can help
+ Pricing strategies that scale
+ Subcontracting as a side hustle
+ Building passive income through bookkeeping
+ The importance of networking and referrals
Thank you, Kate!
Check out Heritage Business Services at HeritageBusinessServices.com.
Check out Bookkeeping Side Hustle at BookkeepingSideHustle.com.
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The Email Strategy That Took Course Creators from $3k to $50k Months | John Ainsworth (MU Classic)
#684 What if the only thing standing between you and five-figure months is a better email strategy? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're joined by John Ainsworth, an expert in helping course creators skyrocket their revenue through strategic sales funnels. John shares the simple, repeatable system he uses to help clients go from $3K months to $50K and beyond — without creating more content or changing their offers. We break down exactly how to grow your email list, what to send (and when), and how to structure mini-launches each month that build trust and drive sales. Learn how to turn your audience into eager buyers using effective lead magnets, high-converting email sequences, and simple optimization tactics that make a big impact. If you’re sitting on a gold mine of untapped potential, this episode is your blueprint to finally cashing in!
(Original Air Date - 4/17/25)
What we discuss with John:
+ Why most course creators undercharge
+ The 3-part sales funnel formula
+ High-converting lead magnet ideas
+ Doubling opt-ins without more traffic
+ How often to run email promotions
+ Writing nurture + promo email sequences
+ Common mistakes in email marketing
+ How order bumps increase revenue
+ Why urgency and scarcity still work
+ Turning content into consistent sales
Thank you, John!
Check out Data-Driven Marketing at DataDrivenMarketing.co.
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$6,000+ per Month in Passive Income?! Buy, Evaluate, and Grow a Profitable Laundromat | Jordan Berry
#683 Thinking about buying a laundromat? This episode will completely change the way you see this “boring” business — and show you why it might be one of the most powerful cash-flow plays in America! In this conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jordan Berry, founder of Laundromat Resource, to break down exactly how to buy, evaluate, and grow a profitable laundromat. Jordan shares his personal journey from pastor to laundromat owner, the painful lessons he learned from buying a “zombie mat,” and the systems he’s built to help others avoid the same mistakes. You’ll learn the earning potential of laundromats, what to look for in a deal, how to verify income in a mostly cash business, where technology is taking the industry, and why this overlooked asset class is becoming a serious opportunity for everyday entrepreneurs. Whether you’re exploring your first acquisition or searching for passive income, this episode is a must-listen!
What we discuss with Jordan:
+ Jordan’s path from pastor to laundromat owner
+ Buying a “zombie mat” and early mistakes
+ Typical laundromat income + deal sizes
+ How to find off-market laundromat deals
+ Key due diligence steps to avoid bad buys
+ Cash-flow potential and common multiples
+ Benefits of owning the real estate too
+ Attended vs. unattended store models
+ Growth opportunities with subscriptions
+ Why private equity is circling the industry
Thank you, Jordan!
Check out Laundromat Resource.
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How to Stop Settling, Embrace Authenticity, and Finally Own Your Story | Celinne Da Costa
#682 If you’ve ever felt misaligned with your own story, this episode will show you how to reclaim it! In this powerful conversation, host Brien Gearin sits down with transformational storytelling expert Celinne Da Costa, who helps visionary leaders step into their authentic identity and express it through story. Celinne shares her remarkable journey — from chasing the American Dream to circumnavigating the globe by couch-surfing — and how it led her to build a business guiding executives to rewrite their internal narratives, master communication, and live in alignment with their truth. This episode dives deep into belief systems, time scarcity, authentic expression, and the profound impact of owning your story!
What we discuss with Celinne:
+ Celinne’s immigrant-to-executive journey
+ Chasing the American Dream
+ Breaking down belief systems
+ Storytelling as transformation
+ Time scarcity vs. time alignment
+ Authentic communication fundamentals
+ Fear of judgment & self-expression
+ Attracting aligned relationships
+ Rewriting internal narratives
+ Living in soul-level alignment
Thank you, Celinne!
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