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- #1090 What if one simple inspection side hustle could open the door to multiple new income streams? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Brien Gearin continues his conversation with Lou Shaver of Trusted Agent Referrals and Inspections to explore how draw inspectors can expand beyond construction sites and build a flexible business around their skills. Lou shares how he uses a drone to tackle hard-to-reach properties, how short-term rental owners can hire inspectors to check maintenance issues between guests, and where he’s discovered additional inspection opportunities online. He also breaks down some of the unexpected lessons he learned along the way — from mapping new construction sites to managing hundreds of photos — and explains why he created the Draw Inspector Training Academy to help beginners learn the business and start finding paid inspection work!
What we discuss with Lou:
+ Using drones for tough inspections
+ Short-term rental inspections
+ Airbnb maintenance checks
+ Finding additional inspection work
+ Mapping new construction sites
+ Managing hundreds of inspection photos
+ Apps and inspection platforms
+ Lessons from starting out
+ Draw Inspector Training Academy
+ Landing your first inspections
Thank you, Lou!
Check out Draw Inspector Training Academy at DrawInspectorTraining.com.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - #1089 What if you could make $4,500 a month part-time by spending just 20–30 minutes inspecting homes under construction? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Brien Gearin sits down with Lou Shaver of Trusted Agent Referrals and Inspections to break down the surprisingly accessible world of draw inspections. Lou shares how he turned a retirement side gig into a business averaging roughly 66 inspections per month, earning around $65–$75 per inspection, and explains how banks use inspectors like him to verify construction progress before releasing funds. He also walks through how beginners can get started with little more than a reliable vehicle and smartphone, where to find inspection work, how he grew from just one inspection his first month to a steady stream of jobs, and what actually happens during a typical on-site inspection!
What we discuss with Lou:
+ What draw inspections are
+ $4,500/month part-time
+ $65–$75 per inspection
+ Finding inspection platforms
+ Getting your first jobs
+ Minimal startup equipment
+ Planning efficient routes
+ On-site inspection process
+ Documenting construction progress
+ Working with builders and banks
Thank you, Lou!
Check out Draw Inspector Training Academy at DrawInspectorTraining.com.
Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get Paid to Mail Postcards for Local Businesses | Dalton Joyner and Rachel Smith (MU Classic)
20/09/2026 | 43 mins.#1088 What if a simple postcard could open the door to a full-blown, high-margin local marketing agency? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Dalton Joyner and Rachel Smith, founders of Big Sky Automation, to break down a simple (and surprisingly profitable) local-agency growth play: using shared direct-mail postcards as a “foot-in-the-door” offer that brings small businesses in fast — then upselling into higher-value services like web development, Google Business Profile optimization, and reputation management. Dalton and Rachel share their origin story, how they structure the postcard program, the exact tools they use to fulfill mailers through USPS EDDM, and how they keep execution simple with Canva and automation. They also reveal how they’ve turned the model into an online community that helps others launch the same business in their own towns!
(Original Air Date - 1/26/26)
What we discuss with Dalton and Rachel:
+ Shared direct-mail postcards
+ Low-cost “foot-in-the-door” offers
+ Splitting postcard costs
+ USPS EDDM fulfillment
+ Local business lead generation
+ Upselling agency services
+ Google Business Profile optimization
+ Reputation management systems
+ High-margin postcard profits
+ Community-based agency model
Thank you, Dalton and Rachel!
Check out Big Sky Automation at BigSkyAutomation.com.
Get the free Community Card Mini Course.
Follow Dalton and Rachel on YouTube.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesNeed to Free Up More Time? How You Can Hire Earlier Than You Think! | Eric Dingler (MU Classic)
19/09/2026 | 47 mins.#1087 Hiring your first team members doesn’t have to feel scary — or expensive! In this episode, host Brien Gearin welcomes back Eric Dingler, founder of In Transit Studios, to break down one of the biggest growth milestones for any entrepreneur: making your first few hires. Eric shares exactly how to know when you’re ready (hint: it’s earlier than you think), what roles to hire first (often admin around revenue, not “sales”), and where to find great talent — plus the three hiring paths he recommends (direct hire, supported hire, and “gap” hiring). They also dive into building SOPs as you go, the four traits Eric interviews for (character, chemistry, calling, competency), and his “10/10/80” framework to make sure hiring actually increases revenue instead of just adding payroll!
(Original Air Date - 1/23/26)
What we discuss with Eric:
+ When you’re actually ready to hire
+ Starting with 10 hours/week
+ First hires ≠ sales roles
+ Admin vs. revenue work
+ Where to find great hires
+ Upwork vs. agencies
+ Building SOPs while flying
+ Hiring for character first
+ The 10/10/80 framework
Thank you, Eric!
Check out In Transit Studios at InTransitStudios.com.
Get the free First-Hire Readiness Checklist.
Follow Eric on LinkedIn.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices- #1086 What if selling trading cards is only the beginning of the business opportunity? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Brien Gearin continues his conversation with William Butterton and Eric Braun of Pack Daddies to break down how they’re building better margins, sourcing vintage inventory, and expanding beyond simply buying and selling cards. William and Eric explain why vending at card shows can give sellers an advantage, how buying collections and trading can compound profits, and what beginners actually need to start vending in person. They also share their plans to launch their own card shows, grow their website, and diversify into custom accessories and other higher-margin products — revealing just how many different revenue streams can exist inside the trading card business!
What we discuss with William and Eric:
+ Sourcing vintage card inventory
+ Buying collections for better margins
+ Making money through trades
+ Getting started at card shows
+ Pricing and tracking inventory
+ Factoring in the value of time
+ Hosting profitable card shows
+ Building a direct-sales website
+ Creating higher-margin accessories
+ Diversifying beyond trading cards
Thank you, William and Eric!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out Pack Daddies at PackDaddiesCardCo.com.
Follow William and Eric on Facebook and Instagram.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
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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