EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 46 MIN
How an Online Tutoring Business Scaled from a Single Class to Shark Tank and Beyond | Shaan Patel (MU Classic)
from Millionaire University · host Millionaire University
#947 What if raising your test score could completely change your life — and lead to a multimillion-dollar business deal with Mark Cuban? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Dr. Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of Prep Expert, the test prep company that’s helped over 100,000 students earn more than $100 million in scholarships. Dr. Patel shares how he turned his own SAT score improvement from average to perfect into a multimillion-dollar business — all while completing medical school and residency. He opens up about landing a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, scaling Prep Expert from a local class in Las Vegas to a nationwide online platform, and how he’s now leveraging AI tutoring technology to revolutionize test prep. This episode is packed with lessons on perseverance, proof of concept, and building authority that opens unexpected doors! (Original Air Date - 10/14/25) What we discuss with Shaan: + Turning a low SAT score into success + Founding Prep Expert from a rejected book idea + Growing from local classes to nationwide reach + Balancing med school with entrepreneurship + Winning a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank + Scaling through word-of-mouth and online marketing + Transitioning from in-person to digital learning + Developing an AI-powered tutoring platform + Pricing based on value, not competitors + Lessons in proof, perseverance, and authority-building Thank you, Shaan! Check out Prep Expert at PrepExpert.com. Follow Shaan on Instagram and LinkedIn. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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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#947 What if raising your test score could completely change your life — and lead to a multimillion-dollar business deal with Mark Cuban? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Dr. Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of Prep Expert, the test prep company that’s helped over 100,000 students earn more than $100 million in scholarships. Dr. Patel shares how he turned his own SAT score improvement from average to perfect into a multimillion-dollar business — all while completing medical school and residency. He opens up about landing a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, scaling Prep Expert from a local class in Las Vegas to a nationwide online platform, and how he’s now leveraging AI tutoring technology to revolutionize test prep. This episode is packed with lessons on perseverance, proof of concept, and building authority that opens unexpected doors! (Original Air Date - 10/14/25) What we discuss with Shaan: + Turning a low SAT score into success + Founding Prep Expert from a rejected book idea + Growing from local classes to nationwide reach + Balancing med school with entrepreneurship + Winning a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank + Scaling through word-of-mouth and online marketing + Transitioning from in-person to digital learning + Developing an AI-powered tutoring platform + Pricing based on value, not competitors + Lessons in proof, perseverance, and authority-building Thank you, Shaan! Check out Prep Expert at PrepExpert.com. Follow Shaan on Instagram and LinkedIn. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. 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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