Multiplier Mindset® with Dan Sullivan

In our fast-paced society, it’s pretty easy to believe that greater output will lead to greater results, especially as an entrepreneur. But this “more is more” mentality is a one-way ticket to burnout, not great performance. In this episode, we hear from two successful interior design entrepreneurs, Elyssa Barksdale and Paige Byrd, who talk about the pressure to put in more hours every week, the t...

Learning from mistakes isn’t a new idea, but its transformative power is underplayed. Successful entrepreneur Michael Reddy shares his biggest setbacks, how he transformed them, and then breaks down the mindset you can adopt to turn setbacks into success.

No matter their industry, every entrepreneur has a few specific activities that generate the most results, have the biggest impact, and keep them happy, fascinated, and motivated. The key is identifying them and spending more time doing them. In this episode, Strategic Coach client Joe Posillico explains how he stopped getting his boots dirty every day to instead focus on growing his construction...

Every entrepreneur knows the road can be bumpy. Business owner Teresa Easler personally learned that it's possible to overcome obstacles in business that could have been crushing. She shares how she got super focused and designed a new future.

Having a business that allows you to do what you love and do best is the ideal for most entrepreneurs. But discovering exactly what that is can be a process that takes time and energy but will reward you 10x. In this episode, you'll meet Carl Castledine, a remarkable entrepreneur with an inspiring story of how discovering his Unique Ability® led to more clarity, confidence, and, best of all, steep...

The answer to your biggest questions, the bypass to your current roadblock, and your next big idea aren't far from reach. According to fitness entrepreneur Sarge Avon, having a network of smart people to support, mentor, and advise your growth is central to entrepreneurial growth. The key is being honest about your struggles, open to advice from others, and willing to ask for help. His transformat...

Entrepreneurial failure is an ever-present possibility — but how you view failure, and make choices around it, can mean the difference between failure and success. “In the trenches” insights and tips from Kim Butler, one highly successful entrepreneur who chose to persevere.

Work smarter, not harder. Busyness, fatigue, and overworking are not the keys to entrepreneurial success. Just ask fitness entrepreneur Adam Schaeuble who landed himself in the hospital three times before discovering the importance of balance. In this episode, he shares his transformational story and his secret to happiness, health, and business success.

For entrepreneurs who want to hone their decision-making skills, top entrepreneur Lee Brower shares his strategy for making the right decisions to keep moving forward in a complexity-filled environment.

Is working longer and harder to grow your business no longer working? Dan Sullivan shares a personal story about the game changer that led to Strategic Coach and its continuing success, plus a growth exercise to get your own thinking started!

What is one of the biggest contributions of good leaders in any entrepreneurial business? We look to one of our key growth strategies, plus tap into the wisdom of successful entrepreneur and leader Chad Johnson, who puts it into practice.

What's one of the top reasons entrepreneurial businesses get stuck on the growth path? We look to one of our key growth strategies to answer that, plus tap into the wisdom of a good leader and valued coach, Gary Mottershead, who has that one all figured out.

Being an entrepreneur can feel isolating. Your friends and family may want to be supportive, but it's difficult for them to comprehend the pressures that come with an entrepreneurial lifestyle. And you can't reach the top if your only sounding board is your own head. In this episode, Hugo Brooks, a Strategic Coach client from the UK, shares his story about finding accelerated success when he reach...

Dan Sullivan takes more than 150 days off each year while still growing his business and coaching over 40 workshops annually. In this episode, he describes the systematic process he created for entrepreneurs to continually and increasingly buy back their time in order to do more of the things they love.

Persistence and courage will pay off. Just listen to this life and death story from Scott Proposki, a business owner, photographer, adventurer, and Strategic Coach client. Scott shares a personal experience where he used some entrepreneurial coaching advice to safely get him out of an otherwise dangerous situation.

Dan Sullivan says you have a key entrepreneurial skill that’s just waiting to be tapped. Learn why being present is one of the greatest assets an entrepreneur can have, plus Dan’s 3-step exercise to get you in the habit.

As entrepreneurs become more successful, their growth depends on getting in touch with what they love to do, the activities that are right for them, and the type of people they should be working with. In this episode, Strategic Coach® client Shawn Shepheard shares with Dan Sullivan why he let go of one of his biggest clients, the magic that happened as a result, and the freedom he's experienced by...

Dan Sullivan is a born storyteller, but to him, his stories aren’t just stories. They’re how he captures the power of his own unique lessons learned in life to build the brand that continues to create his success. Learn his process!

As the fifth child of two fifth children, Dan Sullivan has a theory about how that contributed to making him the successful independent thinker he is today. Looking back, he sees that his innate need for freedom, the busyness of his parents’ home life, and their steady positive encouragement created the perfect storm that benefited him personally as well as his future as an entrepreneur.

Are you frustrated with your own procrastinating? Everyone procrastinates, says Dan Sullivan, but not everyone understands why they do it. Learn the real reason for procrastination and how it can be the tool you need to get unstuck and get growing!

Anthony Spinato shares his experience with one of the most emotionally fraught transitions in any entrepreneurial business. He and his sister, guided by Strategic Coach planning tools, transformed their parents’ thriving, decades-old restaurant—with their blessing—into a multifaceted business bound for even greater success. The end result is a win for everyone—and a level of personal peace in ever...

Dan Sullivan shares a story about his early career at a top advertising agency, where he learned about being present and its role in achieving consistent wins — and how this plays out for him today as an entrepreneur and coach.

Hollywood talent manager Joel Zadak has taken a completely different approach to his business since zeroing in on his Unique Ability, his own unique combination of talent, passion, and life experiences. He talks with his coach, Dan Sullivan, about doing a complete 180 from industry thinking to become his clients’ superhero.

Dan Sullivan shares valuable wisdom he gained from seeing his entrepreneur father look hard at his life and realize he was working too much doing something he didn’t love. His breakdown led to a complete transformation as a person and as an entrepreneur.

Dan Sullivan sets up the inspiring story told by entrepreneur Lori Kennedy, a single mom who doubled her revenue in her first year at Strategic Coach and is on track for a repeat, yet has the freedom to hang out, cook, and read bedtime stories with her kids.