The Business of Buying Businesses With Jaryd Krause (MU Classic)
#393 In this episode of Millionaire University, we meet Jaryd, a former plumber from Australia turned successful online entrepreneur. Through his platform, Buying Online Businesses, Jaryd shares his journey from initial failures with a travel blog and e-commerce venture to finding success and freedom by purchasing existing online businesses. He emphasizes the importance of due diligence when acquiring online ventures, offers insights into various business types suitable for beginners, and provides strategies for risk mitigation. Jaryd underscores the crucial role of mindset in overcoming fears and achieving goals, cautioning against unrealistic expectations perpetuated by social media. The discussion also delves into the motivations behind selling profitable online businesses and the value of these ventures as cash-flowing assets. Jaryd's guidance offers listeners invaluable insights to navigate the complexities of the online business world and embark on their own paths to financial success.
(Original Air Date - 4/29/24)
What we discuss with Jaryd:
+ Jaryd's Journey: From Plumber to Online Entrepreneur
+ he Evolution of an Online Business Empire
+ The Art of Buying and Growing Online Businesses
+ Due Diligence: The Key to Successful Online Business Acquisitions
+ From Blogs to SaaS: Understanding Different Online Business Models
+ Selling Your Online Business: Motivations and Strategies
+ Building a Business with the Future in Mind
+ Maximizing Business Attractiveness for Sale
+ Investing in Businesses vs. Real Estate: A Deep Dive
+ The Power of Cash Flow in Business Investments
+ Overcoming Fear and Achieving Success in Business Investments
+ Realistic Expectations and the Journey to Success
Links and resources from this episode:
Due Diligence Framework
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Why Your Sales Page Isn’t Converting (And It’s Not Your Offer) | Martin Cris
#392 If your sales page isn’t converting, it might not be your offer — it might be your presentation! In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, web designer Martin Cris shares the formula behind high-converting landing pages, drawing on over 15 years of experience helping founders, creators, and course sellers increase their online revenue. Martin walks us through the essential structure every landing page needs, the power of clear copywriting, and why design is far less important than most people think — especially in the early stages. You'll learn how to craft a compelling hero section, structure your offer to highlight real benefits, and collect the kind of social proof that builds trust fast. We also dive into how to use AI to support your writing (without sounding robotic), where to find the actual language your audience is using, and how to fix a landing page that just isn’t working. If you're launching a course, community, or product, this episode will help you build a page that actually sells!
What we discuss with Martin:
+ Structure and copy matter most
+ Hero section as the hook
+ Sales page vs. full website
+ Importance of knowing your audience
+ Use testimonials for social proof
+ Benefits over features in copy
+ Long vs. short sales pages
+ When and how to use video
+ Avoid looking like AI-written
+ Start simple, improve over time
Thank you, Martin!
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Mastering Time Using Virtual Assistants With Robert Levin (MU Classic)
#391 This episode of Millionaire University, hosted by Erik Fisher, he chats with Robert Levin, Co-Founder and Chairman of Work Better Now. They chat about Robert's personal journey from CPA to media company founder, to the visionary behind Work Better Now, the strategic benefits of sourcing talent from Latin America and how it aligns with US work culture and time zones, successful empowerment of remote assistants, the essential nature of AI in today's business operations, and secrets to effective time management and delegation skills that will free you from being the bottleneck of your business.
(Original Air Date - 4/26/24)
What we discuss with Robert:
+ The transformative experience of hiring a virtual assistant
+ The strategic advantages of sourcing talent from Latin America
+ The importance of prioritizing time and effective time management for business owners
+ Steps for business owners to take to start delegating tasks
+ Creating job descriptions and handbooks for new remote assistants
+ Examples of various roles and functions that a remote assistant can fulfill
+ Importance of onboarding and training assistants properly
+ Sharing of the hosts' own experiences and hesitations with delegation
Links and resources from this episode:
Work Better Now
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Turn Your eComm Data Into Pure Profit | Adam Callinan
#390 If you've ever wondered how a SaaS business gets off the ground — or how math and spreadsheets can evolve into a powerful, profit-driving platform — this episode is for you! Host Brien Gearin sits down with Adam Callinan, founder of Pentane and host of the Growth Mavericks podcast, who shares his journey from building a multi-million dollar beverage accessory company (that landed a deal on Shark Tank) to launching a SaaS platform that helps consumer brands and service businesses optimize their profitability. Adam reveals how he scaled his first business to $8 million in revenue without employees or investors, the painful realities of running a startup, and how the operational tools he built for himself eventually became Pentane. You'll learn why he’s cautious about AI, how Pentane gives clear, prescriptive financial recommendations, and why even non-sexy, service-based businesses deserve world-class tools to make smarter decisions!
What we discuss with Adam:
+ From coolie cups to software
+ Scaling to $8M with no employees
+ Behind-the-scenes of Shark Tank
+ Solving problems with spreadsheets
+ Why most SaaS is built backwards
+ Math > AI for financial clarity
+ How Pentane guides business decisions
+ Real-world use cases for Pentane
+ Helping service businesses with numbers
+ Building lean, profitable companies
Thank you, Adam!
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Debt-Free Dreams - Mastering the SHRED Method for Financial Freedom With Adam Carroll - Part 3 of 3 (MU Classic)
#389 In this final episode of our three-part series with financial expert Adam Carroll, we're exploring innovative strategies for achieving financial freedom. Carroll introduces us to his groundbreaking "SHRED method," a system designed to accelerate the payoff of mortgages and high-interest debt using bank systems and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) effectively. He stresses the importance of understanding the energetics and psychology of money, alongside prudent expense management and strategic reduction of major lifetime costs like taxes and debt interest.
Throughout the discussion, Carroll shares invaluable tips for wealth creation, tax minimization, and real estate investment. He emphasizes the need for disciplined spending, consistent income, and a willingness to adopt a fresh perspective on money management to succeed with the shred method. Additionally, Carroll dives into the FIRE movement (Financially Independent, Retire Early), offering guidance for individuals at different stages of their financial journey. He highlights the potential to leverage current assets and income to significantly enhance long-term financial stability and freedom.
Join us as we conclude this series with a wealth of insights and practical advice for mastering your finances and building a path to lasting prosperity and freedom.
(Original Air Date - 4/19/24)
What we discuss with Adam:
+ Diving Deep into Debt, Mortgages, and the Shred Method
+ The Real Cost of Debt and How to Minimize It
+ Exploring the Shred Method: A Revolutionary Approach to Debt
+ Understanding the HELOC Strategy and Its Impact
+ Exploring Underutilized Financial Strategies
+ Navigating Estate Settlement and Early Retirement
+ The Shred Method: A Game-Changer in Debt Management
+ Embracing the FIRE Movement for Financial Independence
+ Strategies for a Comfortable Retirement
+ The Power of the Shred Method in Real-Life Scenarios
+ Final Thoughts on Financial Health and Wealth Building
+ Reflecting on the Journey and Future Possibilities
Tune in for more with Adam in Parts 1 and 2 of this series!
Links and resources from this episode:
The Shred Method
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Thank you, Adam!
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