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- #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 Pack Daddies at PackDaddiesCardCo.com.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - #1085 What if the old trading cards sitting in your closet could become the start of a six-figure side hustle? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Brien Gearin sits down with William Butterton and Eric Braun of Pack Daddies to unpack how two longtime friends turned their love of trading cards into a business generating more than $100,000 a year in sales — all while working full-time jobs. William and Eric share how they started selling sports cards on Whatnot, lost money on their early streams, and eventually found traction by pivoting into Pokémon and ’90s nostalgia. They also break down why flexibility and market research have been critical to their growth, the difference between sealed products and singles, and why beginners may be better off focusing on vintage cards and selling in person!
What we discuss with William and Eric:
+ Turning trading cards into a side hustle
+ Starting out on Whatnot
+ Early streaming mistakes
+ Pivoting from sports cards
+ Pokémon and ’90s nostalgia
+ $100K+ in annual sales
+ Sealed products vs. singles
+ Finding profitable card inventory
+ Selling at in-person card shows
+ Why vintage cards stand out
Thank you, William and Eric!
Check out Pack Daddies at PackDaddiesCardCo.com.
Follow William and Eric on Facebook and Instagram.
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To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors
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17/09/2026 | 41 mins.#1084 What if landing your next client didn’t require spammy pitches, sleazy tactics, or burning bridges? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Lisa Fernandez, founder of Lisa Fernandez Agency, to unpack a practical, real-world approach to cold outreach that actually works. Lisa shares her journey from W-2 life to building a fractional business, why earning your first dollar matters more than chasing big hype numbers, and how specificity, authenticity, and value-first thinking can cut through inbox noise. From crafting subject lines that get opened to using Loom videos, playful follow-ups, and niche-specific offers, this conversation is a masterclass for freelancers, creators, and business owners who want to land clients without burning bridges — or burning out!
(Original Air Date - 1/21/26)
What we discuss with Lisa:
+ Cold outreach that actually works
+ Specificity + authenticity framework
+ Earning your first dollar
+ Quality over quantity emails
+ Subject lines that get opened
+ Using Loom in cold outreach
+ Value-first offers (no hard pitch)
+ Fractional work vs. full-time jobs
+ Building income without burning bridges
Thank you, Lisa!
Check out Lisa Fernandez Agency at LisaFernandezAgency.com.
Follow Lisa on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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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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16/09/2026 | 28 mins.#1083 What does it really take to push through the uncertainty, slow months, and self-doubt that come with building a business? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Brien Gearin continues his conversation with Millionaire University community member Mark Gaynor about the mindset and strategy behind growing his digital agency. Mark shares how he combats the boom-and-bust cycle by setting consistent sales targets, why community can be so valuable when entrepreneurship feels isolating, and how he’s using 15 years of hotel industry experience to niche down and help independent hotels drive more direct bookings. He also reveals his goal of reaching a consistent $25,000 per month, explains why authenticity and industry expertise are powerful tools for building client trust, and opens up about the ongoing shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance and opportunity!
What we discuss with Mark:
+ Power of entrepreneurial community
+ Overcoming business isolation
+ Navigating inconsistent revenue
+ Setting monthly sales targets
+ Managing self-doubt
+ Niching into the hotel industry
+ Leveraging industry experience
+ Building trust with prospects
+ Targeting $25K per month
+ Shifting from scarcity to abundance
Thank you, Mark!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out G Cloud at GetGCloud.com.
Check out Front Door Bookings at FrontDoorBookings.com.
Follow Mark 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/adchoicesThis MU Member Built a 6-Figure Digital Agency From Scratch in 2 Years (Part 1/2)
16/09/2026 | 29 mins.#1082 What if the business you’ve been dreaming about is only a few small actions away from becoming real? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Brien Gearin sits down with Millionaire University community member Mark Gaynor to unpack how he went from listening to the podcast while working a corporate job to building a six-figure digital agency in just over two years. Mark shares how he chose an agency model that fit his skills and family goals, landed his first paying client simply by asking, and grew through referrals, networking, and consistent action. He also breaks down the identity shift that comes with becoming an entrepreneur, how he’s building a lean team with AI and automation, and why taking small steps every day can ultimately change the trajectory of your life and business!
What we discuss with Mark:
+ From corporate job to entrepreneur
+ Taking action on business ideas
+ Choosing the digital agency model
+ Landing the first paying client
+ Growing through referrals and networking
+ Overcoming the entrepreneur identity shift
+ Building a lean remote team
+ Using AI and automation
+ Helping businesses get found online
+ Reaching six figures in two years
Thank you, Mark!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out G Cloud at GetGCloud.com.
Check out Front Door Bookings at FrontDoorBookings.com.
Follow Mark 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
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