Sky Zone Trampoline Parks Average $2.27M in Revenue, This Guy Owns 10 (Part 1/2)
18/03/2026 | 31 mins.
#822 What happens when life forces you to reinvent your identity — and that reinvention ultimately leads to entrepreneurial success? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Josh Rathweg — president of Sky Zone and Cloudbound and one of the largest Sky Zone franchise operators — for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and scaling businesses with purpose. Josh shares his emotional journey from being a Division I athlete whose career was cut short by injury, to building a successful executive career at JP Morgan Chase, and eventually stepping into entrepreneurship following a life-changing family health crisis. Along the way, he reveals the mindset shifts, leadership principles, and operational strategies that helped him grow underperforming franchise locations into high-performing businesses — starting with building trust, leading shoulder-to-shoulder with his team, and mastering every role inside the organization!
What we discuss with Josh:
+ Athlete identity loss
+ “Find a new sport” mindset
+ Pivot to business career
+ Mentorship at JP Morgan
+ Learning to scale teams
+ Daughter’s cancer battle
+ Leadership under pressure
+ Entrepreneurship decision
+ Sky Zone turnaround strategy
+ Lead shoulder-to-shoulder
+ Culture through action
+ Master every role first
Thank you, Josh!
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How Grant Baldwin Turned Speaking Into a 7-Figure Business | Grant Baldwin (MU Classic)
17/03/2026 | 45 mins.
#821 What if you could get paid to share your story, your knowledge, or your passion on stage? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Grant Baldwin — founder of The Speaker Lab — to talk about how he turned a love for speaking into a thriving business and how you can too. Grant shares his journey from youth pastor to full-time speaker, eventually launching a company that helps aspiring speakers land paid gigs. You’ll learn why you don’t need to be a bestselling author or TEDx speaker to get started, how to find your niche, and the exact steps to build momentum — even with zero experience. Whether you want speaking to be your career or just a powerful tool to grow your business, this episode lays out the blueprint!
(Original Air Date - 7/17/25)
What we discuss with Grant:
+ From youth pastor to paid speaker
+ How to find your speaking niche
+ Overcoming imposter syndrome
+ The SPEAK framework explained
+ Creating your first demo video
+ Getting paid without a huge following
+ Using speaking to grow your business
+ What event planners look for
+ Income potential for speakers
+ How to turn one gig into more
Thank you, Grant!
Check out The Speaker Lab at TheSpeakerLab.com.
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Where the Rubber Hits the 7-Figure Road (BMMM, Module 6) | Justin Williams (MU Classic)
16/03/2026 | 15 mins.
#820 What if the only thing standing between you and success is simply taking the next step? In this episode — from Module 6 of our Build My Money Machine program — host Justin Williams brings it all together with one powerful theme: action. This module is your wake-up call to stop overthinking and start doing. You'll hear 25 inspirational quotes that hammer home why taking consistent, focused action is the only path to real results. Learn how to turn big goals into small, manageable to-do lists, track your progress with KPIs, and overcome fear by simply moving forward. Whether you're just starting out or stuck in planning mode, this lesson is your blueprint for building momentum and making massive progress — one step at a time!
(Original Air Date - 7/16/25)
What Justin discusses on today's episode:
+ The power of taking action
+ 25 quotes to spark momentum
+ From planning to doing
+ Breaking goals into to-do lists
+ Tracking progress with KPIs
+ Imperfect action beats inaction
+ Learning by doing, not just thinking
+ Action as the key to clarity
+ Overcoming fear through movement
+ Building success one step at a time
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He Built a Sunglasses Brand for First Responders — While Still Working Firehouse Shifts | Mike Ettenberg (MU Classic)
15/03/2026 | 41 mins.
#819 What if your side hustle could one day replace your full-time career — and give you your life back in the process? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Mike Ettenberg, a former firefighter turned full-time entrepreneur and founder of Frontline Optics, a sunglasses brand built specifically for first responders. Mike shares how a childhood obsession with emergency services and a side gig in college led him to both firefighting and eventually e-commerce. You'll hear how he spent a full year developing a product he knew the market needed, why he swears by the “5 to 9” side hustle strategy, and how he scaled his business while still on shift at the fire station. From bootstrapping with overtime pay to leveraging AI for inventory and ad copy, Mike’s journey is packed with insights for anyone ready to turn a passion into a profitable brand — without burning out along the way!
(Original Air Date - 7/15/25)
What we discuss with Mike:
+ From firefighter to founder
+ Childhood obsession with emergency services
+ Starting a side hustle on shift
+ Solving a real problem with sunglasses
+ Bootstrapping with overtime checks
+ Year-long product development process
+ Building brand loyalty with first responders
+ Using AI for inventory forecasting
+ Growing through Meta ads and Shopify
+ Advice on scaling smart and staying healthy
Thank you, Mike!
Check out Frontline Optics at Frontline-Optics.com.
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From Zero to 300: How Rolling Suds Became America’s Fastest-Growing Power Washing Franchise | Aaron Harper (MU Classic)
14/03/2026 | 43 mins.
#818 What does it take to scale a franchise from zero to 300+ locations in just two years? In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined once again by Aaron Harper, founder and now Chairman of the Board at Rolling Suds — America’s first and largest power washing franchise. Aaron breaks down how he fired himself as CEO, built a national brand from scratch, and why 60–70% of their business is commercial power washing. He also shares how strategic content marketing and personal storytelling helped drive over 40% of franchise sales in 2024. If you're curious about franchising, scaling service-based businesses, or building authority online — this one's packed with insights!
(Original Air Date - 7/14/25)
What we discuss with Aaron:
+ From CEO to Chairman of the Board
+ 300+ locations in under 3 years
+ National accounts and commercial focus
+ $400K+ average first-year revenue
+ Two-employee teams per truck
+ Residential vs. commercial balance
+ Multi-unit ownership mindset
+ Content marketing drives franchise sales
+ Personal branding builds trust and scale
+ Importance of storytelling in business growth
Thank you, Aaron!
Sign up to be a Rolling Suds franchisee at RollingSudsFranchise.com.
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