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Beekeeping Hobby Turned Full-Time Business: What It Takes to Monetize a Passion | Nicole Buergers (MU Classic)
08/10/2026 | 40 mins.#1114 What happens when a side hobby turns into a life-changing business built around passion, risk, and a whole lot of bees? In this episode, host Britlyn Williams sits down with Nicole Buergers, founder of Bee2Bee Honey Collective, to unpack how a simple beekeeping hobby turned into a full-time, purpose-driven business. Nicole shares her leap from B2B internet marketing into urban beekeeping, the realities of monetizing a passion, and the challenges — both physical and mental — of building a business from scratch. From crowdfunding her launch and finding her first customers to learning boundaries, community building, and what it really means to work with nature, this conversation is an honest look at entrepreneurship, sustainability, and designing a life around what you love!
(Original Air Date - 2/19/26)
What we discuss with Nicole:
+ Turning a hobby into a business
+ From B2B marketing to beekeeping
+ Urban beekeeping fundamentals
+ Mentorship as a revenue stream
+ Crowdfunding the business launch
+ Building a local beekeeper community
+ Physical realities of beekeeping
+ Learning to say no
+ Selling hyperlocal honey
+ Designing a lifestyle business
Thank you, Nicole!
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices- #1113 What if the secret to growing your business isn't getting more traffic, but making it easier for customers to buy? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Millionaire University founders Justin and Tara Williams continue their live “Fix My Funnel” coaching session with e-commerce expert Matthew Stafford, who shares more actionable strategies to help MU members Kalen and Derrick increase conversions for their swimwear brand, Janela Bay. Discover how customer surveys can reveal hidden obstacles to sales, why optimizing product filters and automating back-in-stock notifications can improve the shopping experience, and how small website changes can lead to big results. Plus, MU member Yvonne joins the conversation to brainstorm ways to attract more customers to her brick-and-mortar furniture store, sparking a discussion about local marketing, building your own website, and using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to simplify the process. Learn why you don't need to be a tech expert to grow a successful business and how making small, consistent improvements can help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals!
What we discuss on the call:
+ Identifying customer friction points
+ Using post-purchase customer surveys
+ Optimizing product filters for conversions
+ Automating back-in-stock notifications
+ Improving the shopping cart experience
+ Driving traffic to brick-and-mortar stores
+ Building websites with ChatGPT and Claude
+ Simplifying website design and customization
+ Finding the right marketing experts
+ Growing through small, consistent improvements
Thank you for listening!
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - #1112 What if a few simple changes to your website could dramatically increase sales without spending another dollar on advertising? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Millionaire University founders Justin and Tara Williams welcome e-commerce expert Matthew Stafford for a live “Fix My Funnel” coaching session with MU members Kalen and Derrick, who run Janela Bay, a growing swimwear brand. Matthew breaks down their website to reveal how simplifying navigation, highlighting best-selling products, improving product filters, and using customer reviews can help turn more visitors into paying customers. Discover why making it easier for shoppers to find exactly what they want is essential to increasing conversions, how to reduce abandoned carts and improve the checkout experience, and why optimizing your existing traffic could be the key to growing your online business without increasing your marketing budget!
What we discuss on the call:
+ Increasing sales without more traffic
+ Simplifying website navigation
+ Highlighting best-selling products
+ Improving product filters
+ Reducing customer decision fatigue
+ Optimizing product pages
+ Building trust with customer reviews
+ Reducing abandoned carts
+ Improving the checkout experience
+ Increasing conversions with simple changes
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06/10/2026 | 43 mins.#1111 Live selling is no longer a gimmick — and for some brands, it’s quietly becoming one of the most profitable growth channels out there! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with returning guest John Roman, CEO of BattlBox (a $20M+ e-commerce brand for outdoor survival/EDC gear), to break down what’s working right now for them: live selling. John shares the BattlBox origin story — including launching in 2015, riding the 2020 wave (and a Netflix series), selling the business, then buying it back in 2023 — before diving into how platforms like Whatnot are changing the game with auction-style shopping, community-driven features (boosts, raids), and high-intent buyers. You’ll hear practical details on show formats, timing, hosting, profitability, and why John believes live shopping is still the “Wild West” with massive upside for brands willing to jump in early!
(Original Air Date - 2/13/26)
What we discuss with John:
+ Live selling explained
+ BattlBox origin story
+ Selling, buying back the business
+ Whatnot vs other platforms
+ Auctions vs buy-it-now
+ Community boosts & raids
+ Show timing & frequency
+ Hosts and formats that convert
+ Profitability vs TikTok Shop
+ Early-mover advantage
Thank you, John!
Check out BattlBox at BattlBox.com.
Check out John's blog at OnlineQueso.com.
Follow John on LinkedIn.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices- #1110 What if you could turn a handful of viewers into a thriving online business without spending a fortune on advertising? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Brien Gearin continues his conversation with Stephen Somers, founder of Marketplace SuperHeroes, to reveal how beginners can build a profitable business on Whatnot, even without an existing audience. Stephen breaks down the platform's selling fees, shipping process, and how to choose the right products and source inventory without taking on unnecessary risk. Discover how to attract your first viewers through giveaways, grow your audience using strategic partnerships and raids, and turn casual shoppers into repeat customers. Plus, Stephen shares his strategies for finding reliable wholesalers, testing different niches, and building a loyal community that keeps coming back to your live shopping shows!
What we discuss with Stephen:
+ Whatnot selling fees and shipping
+ Choosing a profitable niche
+ Sourcing products and inventory
+ Finding reliable wholesalers
+ Attracting viewers with giveaways
+ Growing your audience through raids
+ Building a loyal customer community
+ Turning viewers into repeat buyers
+ Boosting sales with paid advertising
Thank you, Stephen!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out Marketplace SuperHeroes at MarketplaceSuperHeroes.com.
Follow Stephen on Instagram and YouTube.
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Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan
To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors
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