Dan's Millionaire Code

Today's guest, Lance Bullen, is such a Jedi master that I'm introducing him right out of the gate. Lance is my friend and an unstoppable entrepreneur. He is the founding and managing partner, CEO, and President of Colmena Group, a real estate development and investment company. He has invested over $3.5 billion in commercial real estate assets. He also has a current active portfolio value of $1.6...

This is my great friend Jon Absey. Some of you knew him as the Utah Jazz Bear which he was the Mascot for The Utah Jazz for over 25 years. He's made millions of us laugh and smile for decades and has raised insane amounts of money for charity. Jon has been honored by three individual governors with his very own "Day in Utah", been named Mascot of the Year in the NBA five times. Jon is one of the k...

Today's guest is my friend Danny Woodbury . Danny oversees all leasing efforts of Woodbury Corporation across its office and retail portfolio. His role extends into development and acquisitions, and he works as a project lead on many developments. He was also a senior researcher for the real estate group at Harvard Business School. While he was there, he researched and wrote Harvard case studies a...

Todays mentor is my awesome friend Greg Anderson he started his entrepreneur life in 2000 and since funded $500,000,000 (half a billion) in residential mortgage loans, flipped a couple of thousand pieces of real estate ( yes, a few thousand), sold tens of thousands of clients online training and coaching programs and built over 50 software and business systems. After meditating and spending time w...

Life is a series of breaks A lot of people expect good things in life to come to them in a neat, pretty little package with a bow on top. And while they're sitting around waiting for those packages to be pointed out to them in big flashing lights, they miss all of the incredible opportunities that come their way. Yes, things can work out perfectly sometimes, but the reality is that life isn't clea...

Jason and I have known each other for a long time, and we share similar histories. His mission, direction, focus, and positivity are what make me so proud and grateful to call him my friend. He is exactly the kind of person you want to surround yourself with: someone who focuses on the positive, celebrates your success, wishes for you to improve yourself, and will do whatever they can to help you...

Paul Cardall is an amazing musician, composer, songwriter, and producer. His music spans many genres including Classical Crossover, Contemporary Christian, and New Age and has debuted albums on eight No. 1 Billboard charts. Millions of fans around the world find great comfort in Cardall's melodies, which are born from his passion to help others overcome hardship through the great healing power of...

Today's guest is unstoppable entrepreneur and my friend Clark Stacey! . @clarkstacey @wildworksinteractive @animaljam . Clark is the CEO of WildWorks Inc. and has over 25 years of experience in video game development. . His company's online playground blends social gameplay with STEAM-focused educational content developed in partnership with major research institutions. . Animal Jam has grown to b...

I'm proud to have my good friend and unstoppable entrepreneur Rod Livingston as a guest on this amazing episode of Dan's Millionaire Code Podcast. He founded, scaled, and transacted R & R BBQ.  Knowing your concept is an important part of success in any industry. You need to know that what you are offering is something people want and will pay for.  In just six years he's built an empire that incl...

The experience you create for your customers and employees is an essential part of the success equation and a big part of my discussion with today's guest, Sandi Hendry. A friend and unstoppable entrepreneur, Sandi is the CEO and founder of Minky Couture, which makes amazing hand-sewn, luxurious designer blankets. The first Minky Couture blanket was made during a painful and scary period of Sandi'...

My guest today is my friend and the unstoppable entrepreneur, Jeff Flamm. Jeff is a tech and real estate Titan, yet he grew up on a ranch tending cattle and hauling hay. It's not the origin story you would think someone as wildly successful as he is would have, but Jeff says it's what gave him an edge on his path to success. He can't emphasize enough how knowing how to work and making your custome...

  Today's guest is my friend and amazing entrepreneur, Ali Hynek. She is the CEO and founder of Nena & Co, the "bohemian couture" fashion brand that focuses on handbags and textiles with a strong focus on design and marketing.  Nena & Co. celebrates the unique heritage and talents of artisans around the world working in countries such as Guatemala, Mexico, Ghana, Morocco, and the USA. Responsible...

Today's guest, my friend John Sloan, shows you how to make a fortune in Software and Application Development. He is the president and founder of GrowTix, a Utah based event management software company. A development and software Jedi, John and his team created a killer video gaming show called Geex, launched the Salt Lake Tribunes first iPad and iPhone apps in 2011, and built a content management...

Success is not a lack of failure; it is the result of pushing through failure. I've faced roadblocks and fallen flat on my face plenty of times on my journey to success. Every one of my guests on my podcast has too. Failure means you are doing something, and every failure brings you a step closer to success as long as you keep going.    Today's guest, Brooke Mangum, believes that to an extraordina...

Tanya is a leader and a pioneer. As Vice President for Bonneville SLC, she is the first woman not only in her organization but the entire state of Utah to hold that position. Tanya has over 25 years of experience in media (TV, radio, digital and podcasts). She was an award-winning journalist for CBS and has led operations and acquisitions. She currently serves on the board of United Way of Salt La...

Today's guest, my friend Brock Blake, is proof of that. He is the CEO and founder of Lendio, an Inc. 500 CEO, national keynote speaker, Forbes columnist, and Utah's Emerging Executive of the Year. Lendio is the largest online marketplace of business loans in the U.S. Brock believes that access to capital should be simpler and quicker for small business owners. Lendio has facilitated over $1.5 bill...

Today's guest my friend Brody King. With more than a decade of experience advising top executives within Fortune 100 companies (Toyota, Proctor & Gamble, Nestle USA, General Electric, The Kroger Co, Nissan and Hyundai), Brody King is skilled at strategically utilizing data to drive meaningful organizational change and increase profitability. He has established his reputation as a determined leader...

Today's guest is my good friend Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad. OUR assists governments around the world in the rescue of human trafficking and sex trafficking victims. OUR has been documented for their covert operations with jump teams consisting of former CIA agents, U.S. Special Operations Forces Members.

Today's guest is my friend Lyman Winn. One of the best photographers on the planet! In 2010, he quit his 9-5 grind to pursue his passion for photography and form L1quid Studios. Originally known for his work in the Fitness Photography world, Lyman does awesome work for clients such as Coca Cola, Vida Tequila, Glock and NBC. His work has been published on the cover of over 50 magazines. In addition...

If you're anything like me, whenever someone talks about the finer points of financials and financial strategy it starts to sound like the "wah wah" voice of the teacher in the Peanuts. There is a lot out there that, frankly, you wouldn't know unless you are an expert in the field.  Today's guest, my friend Garrett Gunderson, is one of those experts. He is the Founder and Chief Wealth Architect of...

Often times, there is so much more to a person than what you see. I've noticed doing these podcasts is that most, if not all, of the amazing friends and guests that have been part of the show have very humble beginnings. It's difficult to imagine that these super successful, Jedi masters of business didn't always have the golden touch. Today's guests are my great friends Flynn and Teri Paulson. Fl...

Today's guest is a long-time friend and mentor, Brandon Fugal. This guy is an absolute titan, and the most successful person I know in the Commercial Real Estate Industry. He is Chairman of Colliers International, the number one real estate firm in the Intermountain West. Recently, Brandon was named CCIM Utah Agent of the Year and 2019 Broker of the Year, for which he has been recognized for the m...

Today's guest is the most successful person I know in the Restaurant Industry - Andrew Smith $200,000,000 5000+ employees 156 restaurants With two decades of experience and a proven executive management track record of driving sales growth in the retail, technology, finance and restaurant industries, Andrew K. Smith founded Four Foods Group in 2008 and acts as Chief Executive Officer. Currently An...

Today I'm proud to have Sean Reyes a great friend for many years and is Attorney General for the State of Utah.  Sean took over an office racked with scandal and inefficiency in the midst of some of the most significant constitutional issues in state history. Within a year, he reorganized and re-energized the office internally and recaptured the trust of the State with striking leadership, innovat...

This week's guest is Stu Stanek, president of the Great West Region for iHeart Media, the nation's leading media company. With 41 years of experience, he's done it all. Stu worked his way up from a salesperson to region president for two public companies. You'd think he would be burnt out after this much time in the business, but I swear this guy's energy level just keeps going up. He's brilliant...