The Money Shop

Marisa Thompson of Arise Accounting joins this episode of The Money Shop to talk about what it's like running a growing bookkeeping business from home with two young kids.Bobby and Marisa talk about:Being an entrepreneurial parentContentment, both in business and their current seasons of lifeMarisa's background in operationsHow Marisa went from FT job to parent to running her own business in a relatively short amount of timeThe good and bad of hiring a teamAnd more!

Chris Orzechoswki of The Email Copywriter joined Bobby to talk about what it's like to work from home with kids. Chris is a copywriter who has helped brands generate over $100 million from email campaigns and flows. He runs the popular Make It Rain Monthly, coaching, and more.This episode covers A LOT, including:Why New Jersey is a big flexParkinson’s LawStructuring efficient sales calls How to quickly find a lead’s pain pointsHow working time varies for entrepreneurs compared to W2 workersCreating opportunity for your kidsCollege vs. entrepreneurial dreams for your childrenBuilding a family legacy

Gather round, kids, and listen to the story of how the Great and Honorable Bobby Hoyt went from very broke high school teacher to helping entrepreneurs at Stellar Brands. It's been nearly 10 years since Bobby started, and this episode covers nearly all of it, including:How much he had in the bank when he left his teaching jobEarly days of Millennial Money ManWhat it was like to make 6 figures in a weekend launch with Laptop EmpiresStarting to hire and manage a teamLaunch Stellar BrandsAcquiring The Bottom Line®And a glimpse of what the future holds!And if you want even more from Stellar, click here to join our free community.

Mike Kim is a personal branding expert and Stellar client through The Bottom Line®, and we were stoked to have him join The Money Shop to talk about branding, AI, his background in blogging and marketing, and his new book. Here's a full rundown of what they discuss:Getting started in blogging and how the blogging world has changed, and why Mike’s going back to itGaining clarity and inspiration through writingArtisinal vs. artificial when it comes to branding and AIUsing AI in a meaningful wayEvolving in your personal brandMike’s new book "Own Your Brand, Own Your Career"

In this episode of The Money Shop, Bobby and Ariel talk about 5 moments as business owners that shaped the way they've run their businesses, approached entrepreneurship, and how some of those things have made their way into Stellar Brands.This is definitely a good, bad, and they ugly of running a business and includes:- First time hiring a lawyer- Seeing the value in strong client relationships- Raising your rates- Hiring employees- Why being delusional is necessary- Dreaming bigger than you ever have beforeAnd more!

Bobby is joined by Ariel, Integrator for Stellar Brands, and Ashley, former Integrator for The Bottom Line®, to talk about what the heck the Integrator job title means, what they do all day, why it can be both incredibly stressful and rewarding, and what to do if you're thinking about becoming or hiring an Integrator.

In this episode of The Money Shop, Bobby interviews Phil Risher from Phlash Consulting. Phlash helps home service based businesses that are in the $1 million+ range with their marketing needs. The two of them chat about:Phil's surprising start through Bobby's blog, Millennial Money ManHow being debt free has helped him launch his businessImportance of digital marketing for home service businessesWhat the funnel looks like for these businessesChallenges with scaling What happens when you find the right clientsPerformance based pay for your teamValue of mentorship

One of the things Bobby and Ariel have in common is their love for is the 2013 Martin Scorsese film The Wolf of Wall Street. Despite it being about a narcissistic cult leader-like CEO, it's a great what to-do and not to-do as you scale and grow your business.The team chats about:- Using charisma to inspire vision instead of manipulation- Importance of a moral compass- Staying humble as you grow- Building a team of good people who you trust- How healthy conflict solves problems- Bro-style sales vs. relationship building sales- What Jordan Belfort did right with his sales team- The foundational systems you need to have in place before scaling- Why sales conversations are the key to scaling as a solopreneur

Bobby is joined by Marilyn Adkerson, the former owner The Bottom Line®, which is the cloud-based accounting firm that Stellar Brands acquired earlier this year. Marilyn has been an entrepreneur for nearly 30 years, and in addition to owning TBL, she is co-owner of several restaurants in Tennessee. She and Bobby chat about:- Why running restaurants is so difficult- How she approaches her business as a ministry- The crucial role an accountant plays in a business- What it was like taking her bookkeeping and accounting firm online in the early days of cloud-based accounting- How AI has changed this industry

In this episode, Bobby is joined by Beth Brennan of Foothold Finance. Beth is a former corporate boss lady who took a very unexpected situation and completely revamped her career and lifestyle.Beth and Bobby talk about:Beth's former life in corporate AmericaThe Wednesday that changed her lifeThe challenges and rewards of starting a bookkeeping business Insights into the Brilliant Bookkeeper program and its impact Beth's experiences traveling to 20 countries in a year Strategies for acquiring clients and building a successful businessAnd if you're interested in Brilliant Bookkeeper, you can check it out at https://millennialmoneyman.com/bookkeeping-course-waitlist/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic&utm_content=what-services-to-offer-as-a-bookkeeper

This week Bobby is joined by Jessica Mae, our Head of Sales and Partnerships at Stellar Brands. She is a recently retired Visionary of The Bottom Line® CPA, the company Stellar recently acquired, and she and Bobby dive deep into the world of Visionaries and entrepreneurship. They talk about: Defining the visionary roleHow we tried to create a custom operation system for StellarLearning what you want as a business ownerThe emotional rollercoaster that money takes you on in your businessNavigating business cycles and growing along the wayWhat it’s like when a visionary loses their visionRisk vs. wisdom in your businessCommunication challenges as a leaderHow visionaries and entrepreneurs can embrace AIFuture of entrepreneurship and technological innovation

Jill and Katie, the incredibly funny and smart owners of the charm and permanent jewelry business Wood + Wolfe, join Bobby and Ariel on this episode of The Money Shop. They share how they navigated a very viral TikTok moment, the importance of customer service, why hiring is so hard, how they  and their plans for the future. Check out their business here: https://www.woodandwolfe.com/

Bobby is joined by Sean McGarrigle, one of our Brilliant Bookkeeper students, to talk about how his freelance work is helping him navigate a layoff after 20 years in corporate America. They talk about:How being laid off was the push he needed to get serious about starting a businessThe importance in having a system to help your business scaleHow working from home is a curse and a blessing When he realized he didn't have to keep looking for full-time workHow he approached client acquisition to find his first bookkeeping clientsWhere he sees his business headed with EOS, consulting, and AIWhy every business owner needs to be hungry for knowledge (plus a book recommendation!)P.S. The last five minutes of this episode is for you Cowboy fans out there.

Bobby Hoyt is joined by John Meilink, the President of 1905 New Media, a St. Louis-based company with a family legacy that goes back 120 years. They had a great chat that covers:1905 New Media’s legacy and family dynamicsNavigating acquisitions — John has overseen 7 so far!How 1905 New Media is leveraging AI with their new app, KirkWhy print media is booming, including direct mail and how they’re involving AIDriving your team nuts as a leader and how EOS helpsHow John finds peace and quiet through running

In this episode of The Money Shop, Bobby is joined by Ariel Gardner to share networking stories, talk who get benefit most from networking, some of their own horror stories, their favorite ways to network, and more.

In this episode of The Money Shop, we're joined by Madi Waggoner. Madi is an ops mastermind, remote-work hero, and she runs a business that helps pull entrepreneurs out of the day-to-day of their business.This is a great interview for early-stage entrepreneurs, as Bobby and Madi chat about:⭐️ Getting over the fear of hiring your first employee⭐️ Learning to hire and fire quickly⭐️ How good systems can help you find freedom in your business⭐️ Advice for anyone early in their service-based business⭐️ Being told "no" as a bossIf you want to learn more about what Madi does and get in touch, check out https://buildingremote.co/.

The Money Shop is back with Catherine Treme, a current Facebook Side Hustle student, who is running a $6k micro-agency as a side hustle.Catherine is a ton of fun, and she and Bobby chat about:⭐️ Being an introvert in the business world⭐️ Why she's not afraid of sales calls⭐️ Importance of community⭐️ Millennial buying powerIf you're interested in learning more about the Facebook Side Hustle program that helped Catherine start her side hustle, learn more here: https://laptopempires.com/learn/fb-side-hustle-course-waitlist/ 

In this episode of The Money Shop, Bobby sits down and chats with an old friend and former Facebook Side Hustle Student, Brien Gearin. Brien joined FBSH back in 2018, and grew his side hustle to a nearly $30k/month ad agency. He's also a coach for the Facebook Side Hustle CommunityBrien shares a ton of wisdom for new entrepreneurs in this episode, like:⭐️ How he's grown his agency by adapting to meet his client's needs⭐️ The reality of being uncomfortable⭐️ Dealing with shiny object syndrome⭐️ What financial freedom means for him⭐️ How he's a self-proclaimed late bloomer⭐️ His other business ventures, like Millionaire UniversityIf you're interested in learning more about the Facebook Side Hustle program that helped Brien start his $30k/month agency, learn more here: https://laptopempires.com/learn/fb-side-hustle-course-waitlist/

n our latest episode of The Money Shop, Bobby sits down with Zoe, who joined Brilliant Bookkeeper in November of 2023, and she landed her first client around March or April of 2024. Zoe shares her favorite personal finance books and how they inspired her to change her trajectory, her double major in government and history, what it's like working for the government, living frugally, the first deposit after taking her bookkeeping business live, and more   If you want to learn more about building a bookkeeping business, learn more here 👇https://millennialmoneyman.com/bookkeeping-course-waitlist/

In our latest episode of The Money Shop, Bobby sits down with Jacob Reeves, a former Facebook Side Hustle student who took the course in 2019 and has since grown a 6-figure digital marketing agency.Jacob and Bobby discuss:- What made Jacob decide to go full time with his side hustle- What your first freelance money feels like- Bobby's advice for scaling Jacob's business- How Jacob is making $10k-$12k/month primarily with Upwork clients- Jacob's advice for new digital marketers looking for a niche- How Facebook has changed over the past 4 years- Jacob's goal to get to $20k and start investing in real estate- How the Facebook Side Hustle Course changed Jacob's lifeIf you want to learn more about running Facebook and Instagram ads for small businesses, learn more here 👇https://laptopempires.com/learn/fb-side-hustle-course-waitlist/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic&utm_content=tms-episode-19

In our latest episode of The Money Shop, Bobby sits down with Alexis, who started her remote bookkeeping mini-agency back in January of 2024, and in about 6 months she had her first $5,000 month.Alexis shares how she got started, what it's like being a working mom, and her plans.If you want to learn more about building a bookkeeping business, check out our free training 👇https://millennialmoneyman.com/brilliant-bookkeeper-webinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=organic&utm_content=tms-episode-18

In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Meador, who owns a remote bookkeeping business called Gradient Accounting. She left her safe job at an accounting firm to build her bookkeeping business and travel the world. Now, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃Timestamps:(05:58) Accounting Career Path and Personal Journey(15:08) What do you do inside of a  Big Four Accounting Firm(23:40) Exiting Careers for Entrepreneurship(32:33) Lessons Learned From Being a Digital Nomad(39:01) Why America Is Still One of The Best Countries(44:31) My Teaching From Traveling The World

In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Hoyt, Ariel Gardner, and Tom Harrigan to discuss Reddit posts and stories about being the a-hole in financial situations. If you want to learn more about personal finance, check out our website👇Millennialmoneyman.comNow, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃Timestamps 👇(00:08) - Favorite Quotes(03:20) - Perfect Weekend Plans and Estate Sales(15:58) - Family Money Dilemma(26:53) - Family Financial Boundaries(36:10) - Family Financial Support and Car Expenses(45:07) - Social Media Promotion Strategy

In this episode, we sit down with personal finance expert Erin Lowry. She's the author of the book: Broke Millennial and founder of brokemillennial.com.If you want to learn more about Erin Lowry, check out her website👇https://brokemillennial.com/Now, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃(00:00) Financial Influencers on TikTok(10:27) Influencers, Mental Health, and Moving On(18:44) Navigating Personal Finance Content (24:15) Entrepreneurship and Remote Work Loneliness(35:31) Media Literacy in the AI Era(40:14) Challenges Facing Millennials and Gen Z(54:00) Retirement, Work, and Life Balance(01:05:04) Family, Growth, and Trying New Things(01:16:47) Generational Shift in Financial Literacy(01:22:58) Generational Divide and Societal Change(01:32:31) Gender Disparity in the Workforce

In this episode, we sit down with Ariel Gardner, and Tom Harrigan to discuss whether the Financially Independent Retire Early movement is viable for a happy and fulfilling life. If you want to learn more about personal finance, check out our website👇Millennialmoneyman.comNow, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃(06:06) - Exploring the FIRE Movement(13:28) - Retirement in the FIRE Movement(25:08) Is the FIRE community Toxic?(39:25) - Workplace Social Networks and Personal Changes(42:49) - Planning for Financial Independence and Retirement(46:43) - Financial Samurai's Warning(48:56) - Finding Fulfillment in Work(57:54) - Work-Life Balance and Entrepreneurship Advice

In this episode, we’re interviewing Ryan Guina a U.S. veteran, founder of themilitarywallet.com, and serial entrepreneur.If you want to learn more about Ryan, check out his website👇http://themilitarywallet.com/Now, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃

In this episode, we’re interviewing Chris Orzechowski founder of the theemailcopywriter.com, and author of the best-selling copywriting book: Make it Rain.If you want to learn more about Chris, check out his website👇https://theemailcopywriter.com/Now, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃(00:06) Exploring Twitter Ads and E-Commerce Marketing(09:11) Entrepreneurship, Success, and Overcoming Challenges(18:03) Entrepreneurship Challenges and Strategies(24:17) Building a Legacy Business(31:01) Twitter Strategy and Authenticity(37:22) Marketing Strategies for Growing Brands to $100M In Revenue(48:52) Building a Podcast

In this episode, we’re interviewing Grant Sabatier, founder of the peronal finance website, Millennial Money and Author of the best-selling book, Financial Freedom. If you want to learn more about Grant, check out his website👇https://millennialmoney.com/Now, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃

PT Money is a personal finance expert, CPA, and founder of Fincon, the largest personal finance expo in the U.S.A. He is also the owner of ptmoney.com,  a site that teaches millions of people how to handle their money and escape from the 9-5 grind, which was started in 2007.Now, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃

In this episode, we’re interviewing Deacon Hayes — Well Kept Wallet, a personal finance blog that teaches millions of people each year, how to build wealth. Deacon paid off $50K in consumer debt in 18 months and shared his journey with millions of readers. If you want to learn more about Deacon, check out his website 👇https://wellkeptwallet.comNow, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃

In this episode, we’re interviewing J Money — Founder of Budgets are sexy, a personal finance blog that showed readers J Money's journey to over $1M Net worth. The company was sold to Motley fool and later acquired back by J Money. If you want to learn more about J Money, check out his website 👇https://budgetsaresexy.com/Now, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃

In this episode, we’re interviewing Marko Zlatic — Creator & Host of WhiteBoard Finance, a financial education YouTube channel with 975K Subscribers.If you want to learn more about Marko, check out his Youtube Channel 👇https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBoardFinance/videosNow, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃

In this episode, we’re interviewing Kelan Kline — Who together with his wife Brittany Kline, are the founders of Savvy Media which owns brands like The Savvy Couple and The Savvy Mama.If you want to learn more about Kelan and Brittany's journey, check out their page 👇https://thesavvycouple.com/Now, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃

In this episode, we’re interviewing Julie Berniger — who started a million dollar business that teaches people how to sell printables on Etsy as well as many other side hustles. She is also the owner of https://millennialboss.com/Follow Julie on Instagram 👇https://www.instagram.com/millennialbossNow, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃

Bobby sits down with Steve Chou from mywifequitherjob.com — Who together with his wife has grown a 7-figure business selling physical and online products.If you want to learn more about Steve Chou check this out  👇https://mywifequitherjob.com/Now, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃

In our third episode, we’re interviewing Jillian Johnsrud — Who retired at age 32, and now helps thousands of people take mini retirements as a way to live a life with more freedom. If you want to learn more about mini retirements check out Jillian's page 👇https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/Now, grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃

Robert Farrington is a personal finance expert, and the founder of The College Investor. He is also an expert in American Student Loan Debt and a regular contributor to publications like Forbes and Huff post.Follow Robert on X: https://twitter.com/rrobfarrington

Welcome to The Money Shop! In our inaugural episode, we’re interviewing Larry Ludwig — SEO guru, tracking wizard 🧙, and founder of http://larryludwig.com/. Larry is a long-time friend and current M$M team member, and we cover what it was like to sell his first site for $6m 💰, off-track horse racing, and more. So grab a drink because it’s time for The Money Shop. 🥃