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A Location in Every Major Metro? Cleaning Grills Across North America | Michael Sutton (Part 1/2) (MU Classic)
23/10/2026 | 27 mins.#1136 What if a simple college side hustle could turn into a fast-scaling franchise brand across North America? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Michael Sutton, founder and CEO of Grill Hero, to unpack how a door-to-door summer experiment cleaning barbecues evolved into a rapidly expanding franchise system. Michael shares the early scrappy days of landing customers before even knowing how to clean a grill, the lessons learned while building systems and playbooks, and the strategic decision to pursue franchising instead of corporate expansion. They also dive into how Grill Hero identifies ideal markets, builds community-driven marketing strategies, and creates scalable systems that allow franchise partners to launch successfully from day one!
(Original Air Date - 3/4/26)
What we discuss with Michael:
+ College side hustle origins
+ Door-to-door customer acquisition
+ Learning by doing
+ Building scalable systems
+ Transition to franchising
+ Franchise vs corporate growth
+ Ownership mentality advantage
+ Market selection strategy
+ Neighborhood-to-national marketing
+ Launching new franchise locations
Thank you, Michael!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out Grill Hero at GrillHero.com.
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22/10/2026 | 28 mins.#1134 What does it really take to build multiple streams of income, manage several businesses, and still have time to enjoy life? In Part 2 of this two-part episode of Millionaire University, we continue our conversation with 71-year-old entrepreneur Maria Romano as she shares the behind-the-scenes strategies that keep her thriving across multiple ventures. Maria breaks down how she prices her wedding officiating services, manages business expenses, and uses outsourcing, social media, and user-generated content (UGC) to create new income opportunities. Discover how she structures her busy days, prioritizes self-care, and stays productive while balancing weddings, podcasting, speaking engagements, and brand partnerships. Plus, Maria explores the growing opportunities with TikTok Shop, explains why mentorship and a strong online presence are essential for new entrepreneurs, and shares her biggest advice for anyone hesitant to take the leap: trust your gut, embrace failure, and never stop trying new things!
What we discuss with Maria:
+ Pricing wedding officiating services
+ Upselling and premium packages
+ Managing business expenses
+ Creating multiple streams of income
+ Outsourcing to save time
+ Making money with UGC
+ TikTok Shop opportunities
+ Time management and productivity
+ Finding mentors and learning new skills
+ Embracing failure and taking risks
Thank you, Maria!
Check out True Love Knots at TrueLoveKnots.com.
Follow Maria on Instagram and TikTok.
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22/10/2026 | 32 mins.#1133 What if the best years of your entrepreneurial journey are still ahead of you — even in your 60s or 70s? In Part 1 of this two-part episode of Millionaire University, we sit down with Maria Romano, a 71-year-old entrepreneur who proves it's never too late to reinvent yourself, build a business, or pursue a new passion. Maria shares her inspiring journey from running a successful car rental company to becoming a sought-after Las Vegas wedding officiant, professional speaker, podcaster, and user-generated content (UGC) creator. Discover how she broke into a competitive, male-dominated industry, built a steady stream of clients through persistence and relationships, and learned to grow her businesses without doing everything herself. Plus, Maria reveals how she leverages social media, outsourcing, and AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to streamline marketing, create content, and save valuable time — proving that age is no barrier to entrepreneurship and success!
What we discuss with Maria:
+ Reinventing Yourself at Any Age
+ Breaking Into the Wedding Industry
+ Building a Steady Client Base
+ Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt
+ Outsourcing and Delegating Tasks
+ Growing Your Business With Social Media
+ Using AI to Save Time
+ Automating Marketing and Email Campaigns
+ Making Money With UGC Content
+ Leveraging Podcasting to Build Your Brand
Thank you, Maria!
Check out True Love Knots at TrueLoveKnots.com.
Follow Maria on Instagram and TikTok.
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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21/10/2026 | 35 mins.#1132 What if you could charge $75 to $150 an hour helping people preserve their memories — all while keeping your overhead surprisingly low? In Part 2 of this two-part episode of Millionaire University, Cheryl DiFrank, founder of My Memory File, dives into the financial side of running a photo organizing business and shares how entrepreneurs can turn this overlooked service into a profitable venture. Cheryl breaks down how she prices projects, manages client expectations, and uses a phased billing approach to build trust and maintain steady cash flow. She also reveals the realistic earning potential of photo organizing, the biggest ongoing expenses to consider, and how hiring independent contractors can help scale the business without taking on full-time employees. Plus, discover why joining a professional community can accelerate your growth, how protecting clients' irreplaceable memories adds value to your services, and why passion, patience, and a willingness to learn are often all you need to get started!
What we discuss with Cheryl:
+ Hiring independent contractors to scale
+ Pricing photo organizing projects
+ Building trust through phased billing
+ Managing client expectations and cash flow
+ Earning $75–$150 per hour
+ Keeping ongoing business expenses low
+ Protecting and backing up irreplaceable photos
+ Growing revenue by outsourcing tasks
+ The value of professional communities
+ Starting small and learning as you go
Thank you, Cheryl!
Check out Part 1 of this episode.
Check out My Memory File at MyMemoryFile.com.
Check out The Photo Managers at ThePhotoManagers.com.
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 "Boring" Business Can Make $150/Hour (And Almost Nobody Knows About It) (Part 1/2)
21/10/2026 | 40 mins.#1131 What if you could turn something as simple as organizing family photos into a profitable business with little startup investment and virtually no competition? In Part 1 of this two-part episode of Millionaire University, we sit down with Cheryl DiFrank, a professional photo organizer who turned a favor for a friend into a thriving business she's been running for 15 years. Cheryl shares how she got started, the growing demand for organizing and preserving physical and digital photos, and why this overlooked niche offers incredible opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Discover how to launch a photo organizing business with minimal equipment, offer services remotely, and attract clients through word of mouth, community connections, and SEO rather than expensive advertising. Plus, Cheryl explains why you don't need to know everything before getting started and how building trust, leveraging professional networks, and learning as you go can help turn a simple skill into a successful business!
What we discuss with Cheryl:
+ Turning Photo Organizing Into a Business
+ Finding an Underserved, Low-Competition Niche
+ Starting With Minimal Investment
+ Organizing Physical and Digital Photos
+ Offering Remote Photo Organizing Services
+ Attracting Clients Through Word of Mouth
+ Using SEO to Generate Leads
+ Leveraging Community Connections for Marketing
+ Building Trust With Clients
+ Getting Started Without Knowing Everything
Thank you, Cheryl!
Check out Part 2 of this episode.
Check out My Memory File at MyMemoryFile.com.
Check out The Photo Managers at ThePhotoManagers.com.
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
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