225. How to Tackle Fears and Turn Your Passion Into Profit With Justin and Tara Williams

Think you know it all when it comes to first-time home buying? Think again! In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by real estate expert and first-time homebuyer advocate David Sidoni, founder of How to Buy a Home. David shares his journey from showbiz to real estate, his mission to help underserved first-time buyers, and the misconceptions that hold many back — like the myth that you need 20% down. He also breaks down how self-employed entrepreneurs can navigate home buying, the impact of recent real estate commission changes, and why working with the right team is critical. Whether you're a future homebuyer or just love smart business insights, this episode is packed with eye-opening advice! What we discuss with David: + Myth: You need 20% down – Not true for first-time buyers + Debt-to-income explained – Lenders assess monthly payments, not total debt + Entrepreneurs & mortgages – Self-employed buyers need strategic planning + Start earlier than you think – Many buy months sooner than expected + First-time buyers are ignored – Most agents prioritize higher-value clients + Scaling a niche business – How David built a national agent network + NAR lawsuit impact – Buyer commissions remain mostly unchanged + Renting vs. buying costs – Long-term financial growth matters + Choosing the right team – A great realtor & lender are key + From showbiz to real estate – David’s journey to homebuyer advocacy Thank you, David! Check out How to Buy a Home at HowtoBuyaHome.com. Listen to the How to Buy a Home Podcast. Follow David on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we have a masterclass taught by Danielle Desir Corbett on how to get grant funding for your business. (Original Air Date - 7/6/23) What we discuss with Danielle: + The Importance of Startup Capital + The Dual Learning Process in Content Consumption + Danielle Desir Corbett's Journey to Success + Introduction to Grant Funding + Danielle's Background and Expertise + Understanding Grants: Misconceptions and Realities + The Pros and Cons of Grants + Types of Grants and How to Find Them + Assessing Opportunities and Best Practices for Submissions For more information go to MillionaireUniversity.com To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burnout is one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face, but managing your time effectively can be the key to avoiding it. In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by Michael Levitt, CEO of Breakfast Leadership Network, to share powerful strategies for preventing stress and burnout while maximizing productivity. Michael opens up about his personal journey — surviving a near-fatal heart attack due to extreme burnout — and how he transformed his approach to work and life. They discuss the early warning signs of burnout, the importance of aligning work with energy levels, and why setting boundaries is crucial for long-term success. Whether you're an entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed or just looking to optimize your time, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you stay balanced and focused on what matters most! What we discuss with Michael: + Michael’s burnout recovery story + Early warning signs of burnout + Small adjustments vs. full reinvention + Aligning work with energy levels + Setting boundaries for work-life balance + Prioritization to prevent overwhelm + Hiring help to scale faster + Overcoming perfectionism and taking action + Smart time management strategies + Managing stress for long-term success Thank you, Michael! Check out Breakfast Leadership Network at BreakfastLeadership.com. Listen to the Breakfast Leadership Show. Follow Michael on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. Watch the video podcast of this episode! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, be a fly on the wall and listen in on my coaching call with Lenny Tim. Lenny is a 6-figure entrepreneur who want to get to 7 figures. We had Lenny on previously and since then, we've exchanged a few emails and I recently hopped back on with him to see if we could work through a few things to get him on the 7 figure track. I won't spoil it for you, but this call didn't exactly end as I had hoped. But the things we talked about, I think impact just about everyone who is trying to go after their dreams and I have no doubt that you will get a ton of value and have a lot of take-aways from listening in to our coaching session. Check it out! (Original Air Date - 7/3/23) What Justin and Lenny discuss on today's episode: + Introduction and Personal Updates + Revisiting Lenny Tim's Entrepreneurial Journey + The Debate: Passion vs Money + The Reality of Chasing Dreams + The Importance of Hiring and Delegation + Understanding the Value of Time and Money + The Power of Leverage in Business + Breaking Down Income Goals + The Importance of Planning and Routine + Setting Clear Business Goals and KPIs + Addressing Fears and Challenges in Delegation + The Power of Empowerment and Trust in Team Building + The Potential of the Scooter Rental Business + Life and Business: It's All a Game + Leveraging Existing Income Streams + Planning for Business Growth + Outsourcing to Increase Productivity + The Importance of Focus in Business + The Journey to Financial Freedom + Automating Business Operations + Exploring Potential Business Opportunities + The Power of Delegation + Overcoming Business Challenges + The Role of People in Business Success + The Importance of Business Commitment + Reflections on the Business Discussion + Final Thoughts and Future Plans For more information go to MillionaireUniversity.com To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that buying a business can be a smarter path to success than starting one from scratch? In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by Chris Hillier, an entrepreneur and adjunct professor at the University of Denver, to break down the search fund model — a unique way for aspiring business owners to secure funding while searching for the right company to acquire. Chris shares his journey from building businesses in healthcare and brokerage to helping entrepreneurs navigate acquisitions. We explore financing options, key traits of successful searchers, and why boring businesses can be the best investments. Whether you're new to business ownership or looking for creative ways to scale, this episode is packed with actionable insights and expert advice to help you make your next move! What we discuss with Chris: + Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA): A lower-risk path to business ownership + Search Fund Model: Investors fund entrepreneurs to acquire and run businesses + Acquisition Financing: SBA loans, seller financing, and investor-backed deals + Ideal Acquisition Targets: Profitable businesses with recurring revenue + Role of a CEO: Skills needed to successfully take over a business + Boomer-Owned Businesses: Growing opportunities as owners retire + Getting Started: How to find and vet businesses + ETA vs. Startups: Key differences and advantages + Scaling with Acquisitions: Building a portfolio through multiple purchases + Boring Businesses = Profits: Why overlooked industries can be goldmines Thank you, Chris! Follow Chris on LinkedIn. Email Chris at [email protected]. Watch the video podcast of this episode! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I interview Garret Kruger of the I Know Dino podcast on how he and his wife Sabrina have created a business talking about dinosaurs! You heard that right. Garret and Sabrina were able to quit their well-paying day jobs after creating a podcast where they talk about something they both love! In this episode, we talk about how Garret and Sabrina have grown and monetized their podcast and how you can start to grow and monetize your own podcast. We also discuss some things to consider before starting a podcast. Whether or not you have or want to start a podcast you'll find plenty of gold nuggets in this episode! (Original Air Date - 6/29/23) What we discuss with Garret: + Introduction and Overview + The Power of Passion in Business + Interview with Garrett Kruger: The Dinosaur Podcast + The Journey of 'I Know Dino' Podcast + Rekindling Childhood Love for Dinosaurs + The Role of Pop Culture in Dinosaur Interest + The Love Story Behind 'I Know Dino' + The Power of Internet in Niche Interests + The Journey from Love to Business + Transitioning from Jobs to Full-Time Podcasting + The Birth of 'I Know Dino' Podcast + The Importance of Passion in Podcasting + The Role of Podcasting in Business Growth + The Process of Starting a Podcast + The Importance of Editing in Podcasting + Choosing the Right Hosting Platform for Podcast + Monetization and Growth in Podcasting + The Importance of Consistency in Podcasting + The Importance of Growth and Monetization + Strategies for Growing and Monetizing a Podcast + Leveraging Collaborations and Partnerships for Growth + Using Freebies and Added Value to Attract Listeners + The Power of Exponential Growth in Podcasting + Monetizing Your Podcast: Advertising and Sponsorships + Finding and Working with Advertisers + Exploring Other Monetization Methods: Patreon and Merch + The Future of Podcasting and Final Thoughts For more information go to MillionaireUniversity.com To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to discover the secret behind a business that practically runs itself? In this fifth and final installment of our special series featuring Module 8 of the Build My Money Machine program, we bring everything together with a behind-the-scenes look at how Millionaire University operates today. From the strategies driving our growth to the powerful concept of "money buckets," this episode offers a detailed blueprint for scaling a business in 2025. Discover the leverage points that transformed our podcast into a sustainable income stream and learn actionable steps to build your own money machine. If you missed any previous episodes in the series, go back to Parts 1 through 4 for foundational principles that build up to this finale. Eager to take the leap and create your own entrepreneurial success story? Let’s get to work! What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Millionaire University’s growth strategy + The "money buckets" framework + Leveraging people, systems, and processes + Focusing on one key area (F.O.C.U.S.) + Lessons from failures and adaptation + Sponsorships, collaborations, and promotion + Podcast profitability and scaling + Untapped opportunities: ads and promotions + Future growth ideas and revenue streams + Building a money machine is worth it Watch the video podcast of this episode! Ready to create a 7-figure business of your own? Go to BuildMyMoneyMachine.com to get started today! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to adapt traditional business principles to thrive in the digital age? In this fourth installment of our special five-part series on Module 8 of the Build My Money Machine program, we explore how Justin and Tara transitioned from traditional business ventures to the online space, culminating in the creation of Millionaire University. Learn how they applied their money machine principles to build sustainable online income streams, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned. This episode is packed with practical advice for leveraging systems, processes, and technology to scale a business in 2025. If you haven’t already, catch up on Parts 1 through 3 for foundational insights, and be sure to tune in for the series finale! What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Transitioning to digital business + Adapting money machine principles + Scaling a real estate business + Leveraging systems, people, and money + Overcoming challenges and setbacks + Staying within the genius zone + Impact of podcasting on growth + Building and scaling with software + Balancing risks and strategy + Scaling businesses for 2025 success Watch the video podcast of this episode! Ready to create a 7-figure business of your own? Go to BuildMyMoneyMachine.com to get started today! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to scaling your business is hidden in learning how not to repeat others' mistakes? In this third installment of our special five-part series featuring Module 8 of the Build My Money Machine program, we explore the transformative power of leverage in business. Drawing from hard-earned lessons and real stories — from satellite businesses to real estate ventures — we uncover the key mistakes to avoid and the strategies that can truly scale your business. Learn how to leverage time, people, and resources effectively, and discover how even small service businesses can become seven-figure opportunities with the right approach. If you missed Parts 1 and 2, start there for the foundational elements of creating your money machine. Stay tuned for Part 4, where Justin reveals how he and Tara adapted these principles to thrive in the digital age! What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Leveraging time, people, and resources + Avoiding costly business mistakes + Scaling through real-life examples + Vetting and structuring partnerships + Prioritizing revenue over expenses + Testing and pivoting strategies + Applying principles to service industries + Building sustainable business systems + Learning through failure and adaptation + Executing proven growth strategies Watch the video podcast of this episode! Ready to create a 7-figure business of your own? Go to BuildMyMoneyMachine.com to get started today! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the only thing standing between you and entrepreneurial success is the courage to take imperfect action? In this second installment of our special five-part series, we dive deeper into Module 8 of the Build My Money Machine program. Picking up where we left off, this episode focuses on one of the most critical aspects of entrepreneurial success: selling and promoting your product or service. Learn why taking quick, imperfect action is more valuable than waiting for perfection, and discover practical strategies to test, adapt, and refine your approach. We'll explore real-world examples, highlight lessons learned from failures, and provide actionable tips you can apply immediately. If you missed Part 1, be sure to listen back and start from the beginning. And don’t miss the next episode, where we’ll reveal how to leverage key resources to build momentum and scale your business! What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Take quick, imperfect action + Fail forward to success + Test and refine strategies + Use a minimum viable product + Learn from successful competitors + Real-world sales examples + Embrace failure as growth + Adapt to customer needs + Build traction before scaling + Preview: leveraging for growth Watch the video podcast of this episode! Ready to create a 7-figure business of your own? Go to BuildMyMoneyMachine.com to get started today! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices