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- How a Simple "Buy 1, Get 2 Free" Offer Turned into a $30M Eyewear Brand | Jonathan Strauss (MU Classic)#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 million business. He dives into the challenges of breaking into a monopolized industry, how a bold “Buy One, Get Two Free” offer changed everything, and why customer experience and quality matter more than flashy branding. You’ll also hear about Neven’s expansion into prescription lenses, their unique partnership with 3,500+ doctors’ offices, and what it really takes to scale a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand from zero to millions! (Original Air Date - 5/2/25) What we discuss with Jon: + Lost sunglasses sparked the idea + Launched with no initial sales + Breakthrough: buy one, get two free + Self-funded, bootstrapped growth + Found key supplier through trial + Navigated FDA eyewear regulations + $30M+ annual revenue milestone + Partnered with 3,500+ doctors’ offices + Prioritizes affordability and quality + Strong focus on customer service Thank you, Jon! Check out Neven Eyewear at NevenEyewear.com. Follow Jon on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices--------47:53
- Optimizing Google and Facebook Ad Performance in the AI Era | Ryan Burch#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 running a flexible, contractor-powered agency, and explains why small and local service businesses can no longer rely on old-school tactics or “set it and forget it” ad campaigns. They dive into how AI is reshaping search behavior, why brand and video content now play a huge role in ad performance, and the critical importance of clean tracking, clear targeting, and smart PR to stay visible in AI-driven search results! What we discuss with Ryan: + Origin story of Ryan Burch + Transition from print to digital + Rise of flexible, contractor-led agencies + AI disrupting Google and Facebook ads + Shift in consumer search behavior + Importance of branding and video + Open targeting on Facebook + Google’s Performance Max & AI Max + Tracking and conversion setup essentials + Local PR and authority building Thank you, Ryan! Check out Tobie Group at TobieGroup.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices--------45:00
- He Turned Golf Gloves into a 6-Figure Business?! | Randall Pulfer (MU Classic)#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 room ideas to cold-emailing Indonesian manufacturers, putting $10K on the line for their first production run, and fulfilling orders from their living room. You’ll learn how they overcame product issues, transitioned to a 3PL, scaled with Meta ads, and leveraged design-driven branding to stand out in a sea of boring golf gear. If you’re curious about starting a product business, mastering direct-to-consumer marketing, or just love a good entrepreneurial origin story — this one’s for you! (Original Air Date - 5/1/25) What we discuss with Randall: + Origin of Chipp Golf Co + Finding an overseas manufacturer + First $10K inventory investment + Importance of product quality + Early ad testing and iteration + Transitioning to Shopify + Meta ad strategies that worked + Using email to boost LTV + Handling fulfillment with a 3PL + Scaling with new glove designs Thank you, Randall! Check out Chipp Golf Co at ChippGolfCo.com. Use coupon code MILLIONAIRE to get 15% off your first order. Follow Randall on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Email Randall at [email protected]. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices--------56:03
- From Solo Painter to 6 Crews — How He Did It | Joshua Douglas (MU Classic)#708 From solo painter to full-scale CEO, Josh Douglas has scaled A Painter’s Touch into a thriving multi-service business with six crews and multiple DBAs under one brand. In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Josh shares how he transitioned from doing all the work himself to building teams of subcontractors, expanding into services like flooring, crown molding, and fence installation, and systematizing every aspect of the business. He dives into his hiring process, how he uses tools like Jobber and ChatGPT to streamline operations, and why staying organized is the key to scaling sustainably. If you're ready to turn your service-based hustle into a finely tuned machine, this episode is packed with real-world strategies and hard-earned wisdom! (Original Air Date - 4/30/25) What we discuss with Josh: + Starting as a solo painter + Transitioning from employee to CEO + Hiring and managing subcontractor crews + Using Jobber to streamline operations + Leveraging ChatGPT for estimates and emails + Expanding into multiple service lines + Building systems for consistent growth + Importance of customer experience + Adapting to Google Guaranteed changes + Treating team members like family Thank you, Josh! Check out A Painter's Touch at APaintersTouchLLC.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices--------52:44
- Love Satisfying, Repeatable Work? How Striping Parking Lots Yields Quick Cash Flow | Cinco Winston#707 Want a business that turns fresh asphalt into a “blank canvas” — and pays well for satisfying, repeatable work? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel talks with Cinco Winston, founder of Trueline Striping in Central Texas, about how he left a stable construction career, skipped the franchise route, and bootstrapped his own parking lot striping company to cash flow within two months. He shares how he trained with an out-of-state pro, bought only the essentials to get started, and strategically targeted customers who actually value curb appeal and recurring maintenance. Cinco breaks down startup costs, pricing, profit margins, seasonality, and why he’s still running lean while planning for future growth. If you’ve ever wondered how “unsexy” service businesses quietly generate great income and freedom, this conversation will open your eyes! What we discuss with Cinco: + Leaving construction to start striping + Choosing independent over franchise + Training with an out-of-state striping company + Bootstrapping equipment and startup costs + Hitting cash flow within two months + Discounting early jobs to gain clients + Targeting customers who value curb appeal + Door knocking and in-person sales + Managing seasonality and recurring clients + Profit margins, salary, and plans to scale Thank you, Cinco! Check out Trueline Striping at TruelineStripingTX.com. Follow Cinco on Instagram and LinkedIn. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices--------45:37
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