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In this episode, Emily and I are kicking off 2026 talking about fresh starts. Why we love them, why they matter, and why they don't always go the way we hope. There's something about a new year that invites us to pause, reflect, and ask what kind of people we actually want to become. I'm sharing 8 books you should read in 2026 - not as a checklist, but as tools that can help shape your thinking, your faith, and the direction of your life. Even one or two of these could make a real difference. If you're stepping into this year with hope, questions, or a desire to grow, I hope this episode will encourage you. Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode:  International Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they're rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org  Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/ Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew References: Holy Bible NLT   Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero   Day by Day Devotional by Peter Scazzero   In the Name of Jesus by Henri J.M. Nouwen   All it Takes is a Goal by John Acuff   Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah   Gospel Patrons by John Rinehart   10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan

What if I told you the government owes you money – possibly tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of dollars – and all you have to do is ask for it back?I know - sounds like complete BS.That's exactly what I thought when my buddy Justin Maxwell told me about the R&D Tax Credit while I was speaking at an event. But he made me an offer I couldn't refuse: "Let me do all the work, show you exactly what you'll get back, and you don't pay me a dime unless you keep the money."Within a couple weeks, I had a fat check deposited directly into my bank account. Then more checks after that. Then we went backwards three years and got even more money back.And here's the kicker – this isn't some sketchy loophole. It's a legitimate government incentive designed specifically for business owners like you who are innovating, creating, building, and testing new things in your business.In this episode, Justin Maxwell from Big Life Financial breaks down exactly how the R&D Tax Credit works, who qualifies (spoiler: way more people than you think), and why your accountant probably has no idea this even exists for small businesses.If you're spending money on AI tools, developing new products, creating new systems, testing new technologies, or basically doing anything innovative in your business – you need to listen to this episode. Like, right now.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYSWhy Nobody Knows About This (And Why Your Accountant Doesn't Either)From 1981 to 2015, the R&D Tax Credit was essentially only for Fortune 500 companies. That's why most accountants still think it's only for engineering firms and people in white lab coats. But the rules changed a decade ago, and small business owners can now tap into this incredible benefit – they just don't know it exists yet.The "Double Dip" That Sounds Illegal But Isn'tHere's where it gets insane: You already deduct your business expenses to lower your taxable income, right? Well, the R&D Tax Credit gives you an additional credit on top of that deduction for any money you spend on innovation, development, and qualified research activities. It's literally a dollar-for-dollar write-off of your tax bill – a credit, not just another deduction.You Can Go Backwards Three YearsThink about everything you spent money on in 2022, 2023, and 2024 developing new products, testing AI, creating new systems, hiring people to build things. You can amend your returns and get that money back. Mike got multiple direct deposits within weeks of filing.The July 2025 Game-ChangerPreviously, you had to depreciate the credit over five years. But the new bill passed on July 4th, 2025 changed everything – now you can take the full credit immediately for 2022, 2023, and 2024. Instead of waiting five years to get your money, you get it all at once. We're talking checks hitting your account in 3-6 weeks.Who Actually Qualifies (Probably You)If you're in tech, software, medicine, manufacturing, engineering, science, or any business where you're testing new technologies, creating new protocols, implementing AI, or developing new systems – you likely qualify. One of Justin's clients with just $450K in revenue got $5,000 back. Another with medical practices got $550,000. The range is anywhere from $2K to $500K+.Zero Risk, Zero Upfront CostJustin's team does all the research, all the work, and tells you exactly what you'll get back before you pay them anything. They only get paid when you get paid. And if the IRS somehow doesn't approve it or takes the money back, they refund everything. There's literally no risk.The Mindset Shift That Changes EverythingWhat Mike loves most about this isn't just the money – it's the permission it gives you to innovate without fear. When you know you'll get a tax credit back even if your experiment fails, you take bigger swings. You hire faster. You test more. You grow. Mike used his R&D credits to hire four new people and expand internationally.It's Not Just For "Lab Coat" BusinessesIf you're creating courses, building AI workflows, developing new client onboarding systems, testing marketing automation, or prototyping new tools with your team – that counts. The key is documentation: videos, transcripts, proof you paid people, proof you spent the money on qualified activities.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] This Is Literally Free Money Mike introduces the R&D Tax Credit and why he was initially skeptical when Justin first told him about it.[00:01:39] Why This Credit Was Hidden From You Justin explains the history – how it was created in 1981 for big automakers and why small businesses didn't qualify until 2015.[00:03:14] The Practical Tactical: How The Double Dip Works Breaking down how you can deduct expenses AND get an additional tax credit on top of those same expenses.[00:06:08] Going Backwards In Time For Money How the 3-year lookback works and why Mike got multiple checks by amending past returns.[00:07:20] The July 4th, 2025 Game-Changer The new law that allows you to take the full credit immediately instead of depreciating over 5 years – and how to capture all that money right now.[00:09:04] Don't Self-Disqualify Justin's plea to business owners: stop putting yourself on the outside of the red velvet rope. Let an expert disqualify you, don't do it yourself.[00:11:18] Rethinking Your Business Through The Innovation Lens How working with Justin's team helps you see your business differently and classify activities you didn't realize counted as R&D.[00:13:49] The Permission To Innovate Why the R&D Credit is actually a government-backed de-risking mechanism that gives you permission to experiment and fail.[00:15:46] What Mike Did With His Money How Mike reinvested his R&D credits into marketing, AI tools, and hiring – growing instead of contracting during uncertain times.[00:17:19] The Timeline: How Fast The Money Arrives From filing to direct deposit – Justin breaks down the typical 3-6 week timeline and what to expect.[00:22:18] Real Numbers: $450K Revenue to $550K In Credits Justin shares actual case studies – from a small business getting $5K back to a medical practice owner receiving $390K net after fees.[00:25:27] The Final Offer: Zero Risk, 100% Guarantee Justin's complete breakdown of the risk-free structure – you only pay when you get paid and keep the money.If you've ever felt like the tax code is written by rich people for rich people, this episode will change your mind.The R&D Tax Credit was literally built for small and mid-market business owners who are innovating and taking risks. And if you haven't claimed it yet, you're leaving your money on the IRS's table for no reason.Go to capabilityamplifier.com/tax to schedule a no-obligation consultation with Justin's team and find out exactly how much you qualify for.Trust me on this one. I was skeptical too. Then I got the checks.– Mike

Are successful entrepreneurs always young prodigies? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff dismantle the myth by showing why most real breakthroughs happen in midlife, after years of sorting out direction, taking financial responsibility, and learning directly from the marketplace—especially from rejection, rough patches, and so-called late starts. Show Notes: Despite the hype about young founders, the average age of successful entrepreneurs is somewhere between 40 and 45. More young people are trying entrepreneurship than ever, but many are still using their twenties and thirties to sort out who they are and what game they want to play.​ The moment that you first have to create the money to pay for yourself is the true starting line of your entrepreneurial life.​ Entrepreneurs don't hunt for “good jobs”; they look for a compelling opportunity, create value, and build jobs around that opportunity.​ Many entrepreneurs initially measure success by reaching a specific financial benchmark, only to discover that progress and impact matter even more.​ Younger entrepreneurs often hesitate to take on overhead because they don't yet feel financially safe enough to make bigger commitments.​ The pandemic pushed many people to experiment with entrepreneurship, but that surge in attempts didn't change the typical age at which real success shows up.​ Every successful entrepreneur has weathered rough periods where cash was tight, models weren't working, or personal setbacks tested their confidence.​ Most people avoid a direct relationship with the marketplace because it involves uncertainty, visible performance, and constant feedback.​ For entrepreneurs, rejection is essential market data; if you treat it as failure instead of learning, you'll do everything you can to avoid it.​ Resources: Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff Your Life As A Strategy Circle by Dan Sullivan

In this New Year's solo episode of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan kicks off 2026 with a high-energy blueprint for business coaches determined to make this their best year yet. Karl offers sharp insights on building unstoppable momentum, creating impactful routines, mastering the power of execution over ideas, and developing unshakable resilience, along with a deep dive on AI, stock market bubbles, and actionable strategies to future-proof your coaching business. Key Topics Covered New Year, New Execution (Not New Year, New You) Karl dismantles the myth that a successful year just "happens," emphasizing the need for daily discipline and consistency. He shares why meaningful change is a product of relentless execution, not inspiration or wishful thinking. Maximizing Impact and Reach Expanding your influence means helping hundreds of people, not just your client list. Karl challenges coaches to launch podcasts, webinars, and value-packed emails, but stresses starting immediately, rather than waiting for the perfect plan. From Studying to Training Karl distinguishes between passively consuming knowledge (studying) and active skill-building (training), arguing that mastery comes from thousands of purposeful reps, not just time spent learning. Resilience, Mindset & Not Getting Offended He suggests that letting go of being easily offended is a powerful way to regain control, both in personal and business interactions, fostering stronger confidence and leadership. Goal Setting Versus Desire Management Karl breaks down why our goals and actual desires often conflict, providing concrete examples, then showing how new goals demand reshaped desires and crystal-clear "whys." Elite Leadership & Creating Space for Success The best leaders subtract drama, friction, and obstacles to create a fertile ground for others' success. Karl likens this to both sports coaching and business, advocating for an environment that evolves followers into leaders. The Dangers of Satisfaction: Staying Hungry Karl details the "crocodile after a meal" syndrome, how complacency kills momentum, and highlights stories of world-class athletes who maintain edge and discipline even after major wins. Planning & Execution: The Eisenhower and Munger Lessons He revisits classic advice: "The magic is not in the plan, but in the planning," borrowing from both Eisenhower and Charlie Munger's inversion principle to stress learning from failure as much as from chasing success. AI, Stock Markets, and Contrarian Thinking Answering questions about AI stock bubbles, Karl draws parallels with sports betting spreads and offers lessons from expert traders: when everyone thinks the same, the edge is lost. He advocates humility, diversification, dollar-cost averaging, and the importance of relevant financial literacy for coaches and their clients. Notable Quotes "New Year, New You is not a thing. Expecting next year to change without effort is like going to the marina and looking for an airplane to land." "I don't care about your ideas; I care about your execution. Your consistency and your discipline are mission-critical." "Stop getting offended. The good news? You'll stop being controlled." "Great leaders don't create followers, they create other leaders." "You can get lucky and make it. You can't get lucky and keep it." "The magic is not in the plan. The magic is in the planning." "I want to know where I'm going to die, so I'll never go there." (Charlie Munger) Actionable Takeaways • Start Now: Don't wait for the perfect moment or plan, your first email, podcast, or event is the hardest. Get it out, then iterate. • Measure Reps, Not Time: True mastery comes from consistent, purposeful practice (training), not just learning or clocking hours. • Get Out and Connect: Calendarize face-to-face time and community-building; loneliness erodes long-term success and well-being. • Shift from Busywork to Impact: Educate your list, serve generously in your free content, and only sell after delivering real value. • Build Resilience: Remind yourself that negative feedback or setbacks aren't personal, focus on execution and staying "hungry." • Set Monster Goals, Then Cut Ruthlessly: Aim high, then eliminate 80% of distractions and low-value activities to focus on what really moves the needle. • Use Inversion for Insight: When setting goals (or helping clients set them), ask: "How do I guarantee failure?" Then avoid those pitfalls. • Be Financially Literate for Clients: Understand core investing concepts (diversification, market math, dollar-cost averaging) so you can intelligently field client questions about wealth-building. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software (by Karl Bryan) AI Business Coaching Dojo at Focused.com The Six-Figure Coach Magazine Books/authors referenced: Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett, Dan Sullivan, Ben Hardy Networking/Community: Chambers of commerce, BNI, local live events If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with a fellow coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Don't wait! Dive into action now and make 2026 your best year yet. Visit Focused.com for more on Profit Acceleration Software™ and join our thriving coach community. Get a demo at: https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration

SummaryIn this episode of Money Mondays, Benjamin Lee emphasizes the importance of reflecting on financial growth as the year comes to a close. He discusses the concept of measuring backwards to assess accomplishments and areas for improvement in personal finances. Drawing from books like 'The Gap and the Gain' and 'The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth', he highlights the need for strategic planning and evaluation of financial habits. Lee encourages listeners to take time to review their financial year, identify successes, and develop strategies for the upcoming year.TakeawaysAlways measure backwards to assess your financial growth.Reflection is key to understanding your financial journey.Using budgeting tools like YNAB can enhance financial accountability.Evaluate your financial habits regularly for improvement.Identify what financial strategies worked and which did not.Consider what you need to do more or less of with your money.Develop a mindset focused on growth and improvement.Take time to reminisce about financial successes and challenges.Planning for the future requires understanding the past.Aim for a strategic approach to financial management.Chapters00:00 Reflecting on Financial Growth06:09 Strategies for Financial ImprovementNewsletter and Blogs: https://benjaminlee.blogI Can Do Podcast: https://icandopodcast.comBooks Mentioned: These books are in my personal library. 1. The Gap and the Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan https://a.co/d/d5vXXC72. The 15 Laws of Invaluable Growth by John Maxwell https://a.co/d/7wIWbZJ

Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan host a LIVE, unscripted 10x Talk episode on why ambition isn't a limited resource—it's a capability you can develop for life. You'll learn how alignment, free days, courage, and human connection (especially in an AI-driven world) keep Entrepreneurs energized, productive, and excited about what's next. Here's a glance at what you'll discover in this episode: Why ambition isn't something you "use up," and how treating it as a capability creates an endless flywheel of growth. The prime directives Dan and Babs use to protect alignment, independence, and momentum—so nothing (and no one) gets between them. The Lifetime Extender exercise that instantly expands your timeline, reignites motivation, and changes how you make decisions. The real reason Entrepreneurs lose ambition: trying to eliminate courage—and the hidden cost of losing excitement. How to use AI without losing the human edge: systematize the predictable, humanize the exceptional, and reclaim your time and attention. If you'd like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com.

Your deepest passion is yours alone, and what lights others up may leave you completely cold. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller explore why every entrepreneur is born unique, how your experiences continually shape that uniqueness, and how doubling down on it leads to greater freedom, happiness, and business success. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:How to strengthen and continually reinforce your passion.What actually grows and develops your uniqueness every day.What gets created when two people collaborate.How AI is multiplying individuality and adding even more variety to the world.  Show Notes: Every person is born with a Unique Ability®, and that's the central starting point for all Strategic Coach® thinking. Your entire life is a process of navigating and giving meaning to the uniqueness of your own experience. As an individual, you are constantly reinforcing a central set of interests and capabilities through every experience you choose. When you go deep with anyone, you quickly discover they're far more unique than you initially assumed. Hundreds of times a day, you're sorting experiences into “more of this, less of that,” steadily clarifying what matters most to you. Entrepreneurs are the people who have bet the most on the thing they're uniquely and intensely interested in. To operate in the world, everyone has to learn a basic level of conformity—showing up, keeping promises, and finishing what they start. Thanks to technology, individuals now have more freedom than ever to pursue and deepen their own interests.​ Whatever someone is passionate about becomes the center of their universe, and they keep reinforcing it by seeking aligned experiences. You're always looking for experiences that make your passion and Unique Ability even more central and valuable in your life. Powerful collaboration happens when people find shared interests where each can bring their own Unique Ability to create a “third thing” together. Resources: Unique Ability® Perplexity Who Not How by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Everybody wants bigger results in 2026—more money, more freedom, more impact. Almost nobody wants the pressure that actually builds the capacity to handle it. In this episode, Jim breaks down the "furnace" moments of life—those seasons of heat, friction, and resistance—and shows how they're not punishment, they're training. Capacity, not talent, is what 2026 will reward. Using the S.A.I.D. principle from strength training, Navy SEAL mental toughness, and Dan Sullivan's Four C's, Jim unpacks how God uses pressure to expose your default operating system and forge you into someone who can hold more wealth, more responsibility, and more calling—without cracking. If you've been trying to avoid the heat, this conversation will help you see pressure as the forge where Breakaway Wealth leaders are made. What You'll Learn Why 2026 will reward capacity, and how to start building it now. How the S.A.I.D. principle (specific adaptation to imposed demands) applies not just to muscle, but to your brain, resilience, and wealth. The four types of pressure to train for 2026, and what training each one actually looks like.

Are you letting data define your story or are you doubling down on what makes you truly exceptional? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff challenge the idea that AI and metrics are enough, and show why entrepreneurs who cast instead of hire, elevate standout performances, and compete on impact, not price, build the most memorable and valuable companies. Show Notes: Casting the right person for a role starts with the story of what they actually do, how their team creates value, and how that supports the company's bigger narrative.​ Data can describe performance, but it can't replace the human story that gives work meaning, direction, and context.​ Computers and AI are designed to find what's the same, which makes them great at patterns but weak at capturing what's truly exceptional.​ Storytelling focuses on the one person, one result, or one moment that stands out from everything else.​ When organizations cut costs by standardizing everything, they usually strip out the exceptional people, offers, and experiences that make them memorable.​ Entrepreneurs are at their best when they continually differentiate themselves, their offers, and their clients instead of trying to fit into industry averages.​ The real question around AI isn't, “Is it good or bad” but rather, “In what context am I using it, and does it amplify or erase what's unique about us?”​ If your company looks and sounds like everyone else, the only thing you can compete on is price.​ Impact is what makes an experience unforgettable, and that memorability is what sets you apart in a crowded market.​ Nothing changes in your business story until you take action and create new experiences worth talking about.​ When you operate from your exceptional strengths, competitors become background noise instead of a threat.​ Many entrepreneurs don't fully step into their unique story until midlife, when experience and clarity finally catch up with ambition.​ Resources: Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff Always More Ambitious by Dan Sullivan Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show On The Front Stage Unique Ability® 

Fear is part of the game, but it does not get to decide your future.In this episode, Todd Toback shares five real fears he faced on his path from sending handwritten letters and using fax machines to building a multi-million-dollar wholesaling business. He talks about feeling unprepared, leaving a six-figure job, spending real money on marketing, hiring a team, and stepping into completely new asset classes. Each fear became a turning point that pushed him toward greater growth.If fear has been holding you back, this episode is your reminder that confidence comes after you take action, not before it.---------Show notes:(0:50) Beginning of today's episode(1:09) Todd sets up the 5 fears he had to overcome in real estate(1:42) Fear #1: Not having the right tools (handwritten letters, no CRM, no systems)(3:52) Taking imperfect action and closing his first deal without contracts or funding lined up(4:25) How one phone call led to a $40,000 payday(5:09) Fear #2: Quitting a high-paying job and stepping into the unknown(6:23) How surviving a market crash made Todd a stronger investor(7:33) Fear #3: Spending real money on marketing(8:32) Turning $7,500 in mailers into a $38,000 deal(9:55) Fear #4: Hiring people and building a team(11:20) Why not hiring is actually more dangerous than competition(12:34) Fear #5: Investing in new asset classes outside of single-family homes(13:50) Defining “no-brainer” deals to reduce risk and fear(15:07) Dan Sullivan's 4 Cs: Commitment, Courage, Competence, Confidence(18:01) Why confidence only comes after you jump----------Resources:Dan Sullivan – The 4 Cs FrameworkBook referenced: Multiple Streams of Income by Robert AllenTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?

The Senate's vote to extend enhanced ACA subsidies was the clearest sign yet that congressional Republicans are fracturing as they head toward the midterms. Four GOP senators — Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Josh Hawley — joined Democrats to back a three-year extension. The measure failed, but the defectors matter. Two are facing reelection in 2026. All four have been pressured by constituents facing premium spikes. And every one of them knows that allowing subsidies to expire is a political nightmare.The problem is that no Republican-sponsored alternatives have enough momentum to pass. Hardliners insist insurers are bluffing about catastrophic premium hikes and argue that federal subsidies can flow to abortion providers in violation of the Hyde Amendment. Leadership is frozen, moderates are restless, and none of the policy paths available appear functional. My read: the subsidies will expire. And the longer Republicans look divided on health care, the messier 2026 becomes.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Trump Loses Indiana — and a Bit of His Grip on the GOPTrump's aggressive mid-cycle redistricting push hit a brick wall in Indiana, where 21 Republican state senators joined Democrats to defeat a map designed to produce two more GOP-friendly House seats. The vote wasn't close. This wasn't quiet dissent. It was a collective “no.” And the reason is obvious: Republican lawmakers are terrified of a “dummymander,” a map that overreaches and accidentally creates more vulnerable districts in a bad year. If 2026 is shaping up to be a Democratic wave — and every special election suggests it might be — legislators don't want to be caught holding the bag.Trump's allies threatened primaries. Outside groups ran ads. J.D. Vance weighed in personally. None of it mattered. If you want a temperature check on Trump's leverage right now, this is it. He still commands loyalty, but not fear. And when Republicans stop fearing the leader of their own party, they start preparing for the next one. That's how lame-duck dynamics begin — long before anyone says the words out loud.A Hard Pivot on VenezuelaThe administration also announced new sanctions on Nicolás Maduro's inner circle, targeting his nephews, his wife, and a network of businessmen and shippers. This came just after the U.S. seized a tanker carrying Venezuelan crude. For now, this is a sanctions campaign — not military escalation — but it fits a familiar Trump-era pattern: push to the brink, stop just short, and ask adversaries whether they still want to keep playing.With Iran, the strategy eventually led to direct strikes. With Venezuela, nobody knows yet. But every foreign-policy story pulling headlines away from domestic issues is a political risk for Trump. His base doesn't want global adventurism. They want America First, not America Everywhere.Chapters00:00 - Intro02:06 - Nuzzi/Lizza10:46 - Update11:01 - Obamacare12:14 - Indiana Redistricting15:53 - Venezuela Sanctions18:35 - Matt Laslo on the WH Press Corps54:10 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan continue their conversation on commitment, entrepreneurial freedom, and building company structure that expands creativity instead of restricting it—with a deep dive on hiring, delegation traps, and Dan's new "Casting Not Hiring" framework. Here's a glance at what you'll discover in this episode: The "Company vs. Job" Reality Check: Why most entrepreneurs secretly built a high-paying job—and the simple test Dan uses to tell the difference. Reverse Delegation: The silent trap where your "help" creates more work—and how to spot it fast before it becomes your new normal. The 90-Day Truth Window: Why Dan won't let a wrong-fit hire linger—and how acting early saves you months of pain. Casting Not Hiring: Dan's theater-style framework that replaces job descriptions with roles, so your company performs like a great production. Buy Back 10 Hours a Week: The simplest move that can return 500 hours a year—so you finally have time to create, not just cope. If you'd like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com.

In this special episode, Shannon Waller sits down with Program Coach Chad Johnson to explore his entrepreneurial journey, what he's learned along the way, and how he helps Strategic Coach® members grow bigger, simpler, and more rewarding businesses. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:Why many of Chad's early entrepreneurial ventures were short-lived.The turning point that made him get serious about building a real business.How Chad defines the entrepreneurial mindset and lives it daily.What sets Strategic Coach Program Coaches apart from traditional business coaches. Show Notes: There's value around you all the time; often, it just takes a moment of attention to see it. You can't scale a business on ambition and positive attitude alone. It's natural for entrepreneurs to want to jump to the next project, but that impulse needs to be managed. The right life partner can act as an accelerant for everything you want in life. In great organizations, everyone makes everyone else better. The work you do as an entrepreneur is closely tied to the growth you do at home. For entrepreneurs, business is not just what you do—it's part of who you are. Strategic Coach coaches are also members, so they live the tools they teach. Any new concept has to work for the coach first before it's shared with members. Freedom is often the deepest motivation for entrepreneurs. It can take time for your real-world experience to catch up with your mindset and goals. Long-term success comes from committing to a few important things, not chasing every new idea. The right coach relationship helps you turn everyday experiences into breakthroughs. Resources: How to Win a Heart by Chad JohnsonUnique Ability®The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin HardyThe Impact Filter®10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin HardyThe 4 Freedoms That Motivate Successful EntrepreneursHow To Foster A Longevity Mindset & Reap The BenefitsThe Entrepreneur's Guide To Time ManagementThe Bigger Future™ CountdownYour Life As A Strategy Circle by Dan SullivanThe Positive Focus®The Team Success PodcastThe Only Leaders Worth* Following by Tim SpikerG5 SummitThe Big Ski Family

The world's changing faster than ever, and predicting what's next is tougher than it used to be. But some entrepreneurial truths hold steady. Dan Sullivan and Steven Krein explore how staying ambitious, embracing fresh possibilities, and surrounding yourself with the right people lets you keep setting bigger goals no matter what the future brings.Show Notes: New technologies unlock new entrepreneurial capabilities, giving you more ways to grow. Economic policy shifts, like recent tariffs, signal consumption is now more important than production in the U.S. The U.S. is the greatest consumer economy in the history of the world. Over just the last six months, the strength of your consumer base became the new measure of future success. Predicting the future based only on past trends is getting harder, as possibilities matter more now than probabilities. Rapid change means it's a whole new game; fresh opportunities are opening up for the next decade and beyond. Retiring can create social friction because if you're working and your friends aren't, you have less in common to discuss. Ambition is the opposite of envy. Surround yourself with other ambitious thinkers; your environment shapes how far you'll go.​ Resources: Always More Ambitious by Dan Sullivan Ambition Scorecard by Dan Sullivan Unique Ability® The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas Kuhn Bill Of Rights Economy by Dan Sullivan

In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Smith who is a functional medicine dietitian, gut-health expert, and founder of Lisa Smith Wellness. We explore the realities of deep stress and the health impacts that so many accounting firm owners quietly carry. We start by talking about the concept of “deep stress,” how it differs from everyday overwhelm, and why professionals who juggle multiple roles often don't realize their bodies are stuck in long-term survival mode. Lisa breaks down the signs many CPAs ignore: waking up tired, constant tension, reliance on caffeine or wine, disrupted sleep, brain fog, and that ever-present feeling of being “on.”Timestamps:03:55: Introducing the concept of deep stress05:58: How stress impacts sleep and cortisol07:57: What entrepreneurs consistently overlook in wellness10:50: Habit change and understanding personal motivators12:52: Redesigning your life and business through intentionality16:34: Long-term health implications of unmanaged stress18:59: Feeling trapped in your business and how to begin unwinding it23:05: Reducing stress and improving clarity24:26: Price's Law, the Pareto Principle, and understanding real productivity29:14: Pre-tax-season tips for improving energy and well-being30:46: The “campfire method” for stabilizing daily energy34:29: Lisa's book recommendations for leaders and entrepreneursLisa's Resource Recommendations:Prepare Your CPA Firm for A Sale by Brannon Poe [https://poegroupadvisors.com/prepare/]Atomic Habits by James Clear [https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299]The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson [https://www.amazon.com/Slight-Edge-Turning-Disciplines-Happiness/dp/1626340463]Who Not How by Dan Sullivan [https://www.amazon.com/Who-Not-How-Accelerating-Teamwork-ebook/dp/B0867ZJ151]Traction by Gino Wickman [https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837]The Common Path to Uncommon Success by John Lee Dumas [https://www.amazon.com/Common-Path-Uncommon-Success-Fulfillment/dp/1400221099]Journaling Guide: [http://lisasmithwellness.com/the-morning-mindset-journal]Connecting with Lisa:  Listen to my Pretty Well PODCAST https://apple.co/3Y2IbSZ Visit my Website https://lisasmithwellness.com Read my Wellness BLOG  https://lisasmithwellness.com/blog/ Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast/ lisa.lsw@outlook.com Link to full listing: https://poegroupadvisors.com/practice/sc2038/ Firm Highlights:- Young, energetic owner committed to staying 10+ years to run and grow the firm.- Selling 70–100% equity, with plans to offer key employees an ownership stake.- 3+ CPAs on staff and over 20 employees.- High-net-worth clients with strong loyalty and consistent referrals.- 78% of services tied to business clients.

Are your most ambitious years behind you, or still ahead? Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman explain The Six-Year Framework™ from Dan's latest book, Always More Ambitious, and share why recent capabilities are the best fuel for your future. They also discuss how to stay smart in a distracted world so teamwork and technology keep you calm, creative, and increasingly ambitious at every age. Show Notes: The Six-Year Framework keeps you focused on three years of recent achievements and three years of future growth.​ There's a direct connection between capability and ambition: expanding one naturally expands the other.​ The real fuel for your next jump isn't more goals—it's taking your strongest capabilities and deciding where you want them to go next.​ Teamwork and technology are the two biggest multipliers behind entrepreneurs' best decades.​ Pairing your smartest past decisions with your most exciting new possibilities makes the future feel bigger and more achievable overnight.​ A fixed six-year window gives you a clear sense of progress instead of the stress of chasing a constantly moving goalpost. Entrepreneurs need to resist getting lost in new tech and instead let their team find and build the right tools.​ Deciding that your later decades will be your most ambitious changes how you use every year between now and then.​ Resources:Always More Ambitious by Dan Sullivan Perplexity Shannon Waller's Team Success podcast The Strategic Podcast Network

Ever wonder what sets thriving businesses apart? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Kelly Knight share how strong company systems and personal growth go hand in hand for entrepreneurs. Learn why finding the right people, embracing risks, and focusing on core values lets you solve almost any problem—and why successful companies and individuals both need solid operating systems to keep growing. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:Where Strategic Coach® and EOS® complement each other rather than overlap.How Kelly built on EOS's Strategic Coach legacy.Why EOS is personally meaningful to Kelly.How top entrepreneurs turn mistakes into momentum.What Kelly sees as the number one issue facing entrepreneurs today.Keys to keeping your company laser-focused.How EOS Worldwide faced (and survived) a pivotal crisis.The game-changing impact of Kelly's Strategic Coach experience. Show Notes: An entrepreneur needs two key operating systems—one for running the company and one for running their own life and personal growth. Your passion is often the secret ingredient for long-term success because it's what sets you apart—and keeps you moving.​ Growth comes from leaning into risks and staying open to new possibilities.​ You can't win every time, but you'll learn more from setbacks than from any formal education.​ Don't waste time worrying about what might go wrong in the future; stay focused on what you can control now.​ Turning losses into recoveries energizes your team and inspires loyalty.​ Rapid growth always brings new challenges; expect change and meet it head on.​ Finding your people—the team that truly shares your values—is an ongoing process worth obsessing over.​ When you put the right people in the right seats, everything else in your company starts to click. Resources: Thinking About Your Thinking by Dan SullivanUnique Ability®Kolbe A™ IndexEOS® EOS One® More about Kelly Knight

How much does your upbringing still shape you? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff explore how childhood worldviews, even those you barely remember, set the foundation for your decisions and relationships. Learn why combining old perspectives with new insights helps entrepreneurs understand themselves, connect with others, and identify opportunities in a world that keeps on changing.Show Notes: The beliefs you formed as a child still shape how you approach life and business today.​ Kids once had the freedom to explore, play, and learn without constant supervision.​ School is often a miniature version of society, full of social experiments and life lessons. Asking older generations about their youth is a great way to deepen connection and spark fresh insight. History reminds us that opportunities and limitations were shaped by things like gender and culture.​ The strongest relationships fill gaps in our lives, giving us things we needed but didn't have.​ A narrow worldview can make it hard to accept new ideas or be open to others.​ Everyone wants to feel seen, valued, and understood. Parents often struggle with self-reflection because busy lives leave little room for introspection.​ Resources: Learn about Strategic Coach® Learn about Jeffrey Madoff Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff Who Not How by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy Unique Ability®

Mike Palmer returns to the Thanksgiving table to serve up a side of applied neuroscience. Powered by the recently released Gemini 3, he examines the "gratitude cocktail," a potent neurochemical mix of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin that mimics the effects of antidepressants and strengthens social bonds. Beyond the chemistry, Mike explores the psychological framework of The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. He explains how measuring progress against an ideal future creates unhappiness, while measuring against the past generates resilience and satisfaction. The conversation shifts from theory to practice, detailing why gratitude stories are more effective than rote lists and how specific "Notice, Think, Feel, Do" protocols rewire the brain. Mike also debunks the tryptophan myth, explaining how carbohydrates and compelling narratives—like football—actually drive the post-meal nap. Finally, he reflects on the origins of Trending in Education, shares updates on the new Trending in Higher Ed feed, and previews upcoming live events from SXSW EDU to Alexandria, Virginia. Key Takeaways The Gratitude Cocktail: Gratitude activates the brain's reward centers. Dopamine drives motivation, serotonin stabilizes mood similar to SSRIs, and oxytocin fosters trust and bonding. Mindset Shift: "Gap thinking" focuses on the distance between your actual self and an unreachable ideal, leading to burnout. "Gain thinking" measures your actual self against your past self, highlighting progress and abundance. Stories Over Lists: Rote gratitude lists often lead to mechanical habituation. Constructing gratitude narratives creates stronger neural pathways and emotional connections. The Science of the Nap: It isn't just the turkey. Tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin and melatonin, but the heavy carbohydrate load and the relief of social bonding are the real drivers of sleepiness. Podcast Expansion: Trending in Education is expanding its network with a dedicated Trending in Higher Ed feed to allow listeners to dive deeper into specific verticals. Why You Should Listen This episode moves beyond the platitudes of "giving thanks" to reveal the biological mechanisms that make gratitude a high-performance tool. If you find yourself doomscrolling or fixating on what you haven't achieved, the "Gap and The Gain" framework offers a practical method to reset your cognitive baseline. Mike connects these mental models to tangible brain health, offering a compelling argument for why gratitude is essential fuel for resilience and innovation. Like, follow, and subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Neuroscience of Gratitude 00:49 The Science Behind Gratitude 02:01 Neurochemistry and Brain Health 04:01 The Gap and the Gain Framework 07:05 Practical Applications of Gratitude 09:18 Gratitude in Daily Life 13:48 Personal Stories and Reflections 19:49 Upcoming Projects and Gratitude 25:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

As we step into December, MOST of the world begins to slow down. But for business owners… the end-of-the-year season can be one of the most stressful and hectic times. Maybe you want to rest and take a couple of weeks off — but you know that an entire new year of business is just around the corner. So how can you close out 2025 strategically, and then move into 2026 feeling ready (and rested!)? That's how you'll finish this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast feeling. Ready. Prepared. And able to finally relax. I'll be walking you through a series of strategic reflection questions that will help you analyse what really worked in 2025, what needs to change in your business in 2026, and how to lean more into aligned and intentional action this next year. Here's What You'll Discover in the Episode:  Why reflection is a business strategy (NOT just a 'feel good' exercise) and how it can completely shift how you look at your next year in business. The first step to unlocking a full and honest overview of your 2025, and how to use it to assess what actually worked. The one unexpected question that every woman business owner needs to ask herself if she expects genuine improvement and change next year. My method for identifying the key decisions that truly created momentum in your business (and which were actually shiny distractions). Discover the habits, systems, and boundaries that give you LEVERAGE in your work – so you can do more of what you love in 2026, and less of what you don't. How to identify what needs to be cut out completely in your business plan. My sworn-by structure for setting time aside for a reflection session – to review your calendar, finances, wins, challenges, and unspoken realisations of 2025. The ONE question you need to answer for yourself to feel ready to move into 2026 intentionally.   Mentioned in This Episode: The HerBusiness Network Justeen Parsons | Founder of The Lever HerBusiness Podcast Episode 326: When You've Outgrown Your Business: How to Reignite Your Spark in Midlife The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan

Too many parent entrepreneurs think the only way to get into real estate is to flip houses or buy a single-family home and manage it themselves. Not so. Investing in multifamily real estate is an amazing way to leverage the resources of an expert and get into real estate in a 100% passive way. Meet Chris Lento who started from the ground up with his first property being a multifamily unit. Since then he's scaled up tremendously and is still looking higher.   Find Chris at… https://emcapitalgroup.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlento/    Chris' top 3 resources… Who Not How by Dan Sullivan https://amzn.to/4nYq0KW  Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book by Joe Fairless https://amzn.to/4o8NXzp  Emerging Real Estate Markets: How to Find and Profit from Up-and-Coming Areas by David Lindahl https://amzn.to/42RLvEW    ---   If you want to explore other ways to get involved in passive fractional real estate, check these out… Lofty https://lofty.ai/refer?grsf=8uq251  Fundrise https://fundrise.com/r/08yz75  Groundfloor https://app.groundfloor.us/r/dad6e8    This podcast is sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement Stores. Check out my curated Lowe's store at https://shoplowes.me/4gqzFa7    Click here to change your life- http://eepurl.com/gy5T3T   Hit me up for a one-on-one brainstorming session- https://militaryimagesproject.com/products/brainstorming-session-1-hour    Check out my Linktree for different ways to rock your world! https://linktr.ee/ruggeddad    Check out the sweet Hyper X mic I'm using. https://amzn.to/41AF4px    Check out my best-selling books: Rapid Skill Development 101- https://amzn.to/3J0oDJ0 Streams of Income with Ryan Reger- https://amzn.to/3SDhDHg Strangest Secret Challenge- https://amzn.to/3xiJmVO This page contains affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and buy one of the products on this page, I may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you!) This doesn't affect our opinions or our reviews. Everything we do is to benefit you as the reader, so all of our reviews are as honest and unbiased as possible. #passiveincome #sidehustle #cryptocurrency #richlife

Isolation is more than just uncomfortable—it distorts your thinking and drains your creativity. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller open up about the risks of going it alone as an entrepreneur and why strong relationships make all the difference. Listen now to learn smart, actionable ways to reconnect, recharge, and keep yourself moving forward with clarity and confidence. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:Why isolation causes the mind to invent stories and distort reality.The reasons entrepreneurs are particularly vulnerable to feeling isolated.Why isolated entrepreneurs develop outrageous aspirations.What makes Strategic Coach® the perfect place for entrepreneurs to make long-lasting connections. Show Notes: Being an entrepreneur can be a lonely path, especially without external feedback.​ When there's no outside input, your mind starts making things up. Isolation causes your brain to respond just like it would to sensory deprivation. Entrepreneurs thrive on constant change, while most people resist change. An entrepreneur's creative imagination needs to be rewarded with real opportunities. Many entrepreneurs feel truly stimulated only when they're working productively. Isolated entrepreneurs use their imaginations to give themselves the sense that they're actually connected to the world. Feeling misunderstood quickly morphs into paranoia and makes isolation worse. Entrepreneurs are better than most at finding their own clarity, even in tough situations. The entrepreneurial journey means creating brand-new ideas and selling them, time after time. Seeing life from other people's perspectives keeps you connected and tuned in to reality. The more you understand and appreciate other people's experiences, the richer and more meaningful your own life becomes. Resources: Unique Ability® Always Be The Buyer by Dan Sullivan

Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan unpack why Entrepreneurs stall when they treat growth as a transaction—and how commitment ("will that builds skill") creates transformational results. They cover lifelong learning, referability habits, and Dan's 100-books-in-100-quarters project as a model for creating the future through commitment. Here's a glance at what you'll discover in this episode: Transactional vs. transformational: why "provisional" commitments stall growth Will ↔ Skill flywheel: commitment builds capability; capability strengthens commitment Lifelong learning mindset: treat programs as investments, not costs "Creative insurance": why Dan doesn't decide event-by-event—he decides for life Handling dropouts: empathy without enabling; relationships over extraction Referability Habits: show up on time; do what you say; finish what you start; say please & thank you Recovery insight: rebuilding self-trust by keeping your own word If you'd like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com.

What if the biggest obstacle to your happiness wasn't your boss, your bank account, or your relationships… but the voice inside your own mind?In this episode of Learn How to See Better, we are confronting the "Hater in Your Head." We often think of the Ego as arrogance, but it's actually a defense mechanism that keeps us trapped in the past, obsessing over mistakes, and refusing to let us move forward.If you have ever felt like you broke a promise to yourself, or if you constantly focus on the gap between where you are and where you want to be, this episode is for you. It's time to evict the "Crazy Roommate" living in your head rent-free.In this episode, you will learn: *

Do you ever feel behind, inadequate, or unworthy of praise? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Charlie Ward and Dr. Rachel Ward, faculty members at The Pankey Institute, to share how to overcome the comparison trap in dentistry that is sabotaging your practice. If you're constantly questioning yourself, this episode is for you! To learn how to reframe your thinking and focus on the positives, listen to Episode 971 of The Best Practices Show!Learn More About Dr. Charlie Ward & Dr. Rachel Ward:Send Dr. Charlie Ward an email: charlie@bmoredentalarts.com Follow Dr. Charlie Ward on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcwardddsWatch Dr. Charlie Ward's webinars: https://restorativenation.comJoin Dr. Rachel Ward on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelWardDMDFollow Dr. Rachel Ward on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelwarddmdMore Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaDownload ACT's BPA app on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/best-practices-association/id6738960360Download ACT's BPA app on the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actdental.join&hl=en_USJoin ACT's To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/tttGet The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazinePlease leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218Episode Resources:Watch the video version of Episode 971: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videosRead Good to Great by Jim Collins: https://bookshop.org/p/books/good-to-great-why-some-companies-make-the-leap-and-other-s-don-t-jim-collins/ec0b317c56aaceb4?ean=9780066620992&next=tRead The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy:...

In today's world, busyness has become a badge of honor – but it's secretly burning people out, dulling their creativity and damaging their client relationships. That is especially true for those in real estate, who often feel they must be “on 24/7.” In this powerful conversation, Brian Buffini sits down with Juliet Funt, the founder and CEO of an efficiency firm, as well as the author of the book, A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work, to talk about why we're so addicted to activity. Drawing on her decades of research and work with top organizations, Juliet shares advice on how you can build more “white space” into your schedule. She also explains the concept of “hallucinated urgency” and how the “four thieves of time” hijack your day. Whether you're a perpetually “on” entrepreneur, a frenzied realtor or a leader trying to refocus your team, this episode will help you slow down, think clearly and show up as your calm, confident best self. YOU WILL LEARN: What white space really is and why time “without assignment” is the missing oxygen that fuels your creativity, focus and long-term success. How to use strategic pauses and wedges to build brief but powerful moments of thinking time into even the busiest schedule. How to spot – and stop – the “four thieves of time” so you can reduce frenetic busyness, prioritize what matters and work with more focus and intention. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free Business ConsultationA Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work by Juliet Funt Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Why are we just doing every single thing as opposed to figuring out where our strengths are?” — Juliet Funt “White space is simply time without assignment – the open, flexible time that used to live between things and let us recalibrate.” – Juliet Funt “We all want to do every single project and plan, but we need to learn the gear of taking things out as well.” — Juliet Funt “If you do start dialing down into the population, there's a lot of people in much more pain than I would guess you're in because every single day is a chaotic, fearful, reactive flow.” — Juliet Funt “I have a practice all day long, I will stop and say, ‘What am I doing?' And I just stop for a second and I'll see if the thing that I am actually doing is of value to my dreams. And a lot of times you catch yourself and it's not.” — Juliet Funt itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if I told you your biggest obstacle to growth isn't competition or burnout – but other people's envy? In this powerful new episode, Dan Sullivan and I unpack the hidden forces that shape (and sometimes sabotage) entrepreneurial ambition and reveal how to protect, amplify, and sustain it for life. Dan also debuts his brand-new “Four-Day Future” method for staying focused, fulfilled, and future-ready.SHOW NOTES:Ambition is the fuel that powers entrepreneurs but it's also fragile – Dan Sullivan reveals how to safeguard your drive from the silent forces of comparison, guilt, and envy.We explore why envy is the most dangerous ambition killer, how modern culture has engineered it into our daily lives, and what you can do to stay immune. Dan unveils his newest framework, The Four-Day Future a simple but profound way to measure progress, recalibrate quickly, and keep your ambition expanding at every stage of life.You'll also hear how Dan's recontextualizing Strategic Coach's entire curriculum to help entrepreneurs turn every “thinking tool” into an “ambition tool.”Whether you're an established founder or just reawakening your drive, this episode is a masterclass in staying focused, fulfilled, and fearless no matter what the world throws your way.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:Ambition Is a CapabilityDan shares how ambition isn't about chasing goals it's about building the capability to think bigger, act faster, and stay confident through every stage of growth.The True Enemy of Ambition: EnvyDiscover how envy operates like gravity pulling ambitious people down, and how to protect yourself from its influence (especially when you're tired or doubting yourself).Socialism, Social Media & the Envy MachineDan explains why modern culture is engineered to make you feel guilty for succeeding, and how to escape that mental trap.From “The Gap” to “The Gain”Learn to measure your progress backward (not forward), and instantly turn frustration into fuel for the next level of growth.The Four-Day Future Method Dan unveils his new tool to measure progress and recalibrate your goals in real-time, staying focused, happy, and ambitious every week.Ambition Killers vs. Amplifiers Mike and Dan break down how guilt, fatigue, and overcommitment can kill drive, and how mini-calibrations and micro-wins keep ambition alive.TIMESTAMPS:[00:00:00] Introduction: Why NASA is betting on Ai to reach Mars by 2040[00:01:48] The biggest challenges: health, food, sanitation, power, mental health[00:06:20] How a simple brainstorm led to CoughSense - an Ai-powered astronaut health app[00:09:04] The “Genius Stack” Framework: stacking 10+ Ais for breakthroughs[00:13:12] The truth about trusting Ai platforms (and why speed beats loyalty)[00:16:13] Turning ideas into code prompts (even if you can't code)[00:19:52] Testing 10 Ai coding tools in parallel - winners and losers revealed[00:26:47] What my son built with Ai at 23 (and why it landed him equity in a company)[00:30:45] The Americium Story: turning nuclear waste into power for space exploration[00:38:22] Ai storytelling: from scripts to synthetic video to pitch decks in minutes[00:44:20] Why founders must lead by example - culture, behavior, and mindset shifts[00:47:08] The Four Quadrants of Ai: Superpowers, Marketing, Top-Line Growth, Automation[00:53:20] Real stories from Ai Accelerator Live - teams, families, and breakthroughs[00:57:59] Final message: The 18–36 month window before Ai becomes non-optionalPS – When you're ready, here's how I can help: Want to discover your next big opportunity? Meet me for a Cup of Coffee at my Digital Cafe (this is where we can meet): www.MikeKoenigs.com/1kCoffeeCAReady to reinvent yourself, your business, and your brand, and experiencing a massive personal and professional breakthrough? Watch this.

COACHING | Stop trying to do everything. Dan Sullivan's ABC Model reveals why success isn't about efficiency—it's about elimination, delegation, and expansion. Dylan, Angela and Abbie discuss the ABC Model and what they've discovered about where their time is spent, the insights & challenges that eliminating and delegating activities can bring, and how intentional use of the ABC Model can lead to working more in your Unique Ability®.  Access the ABC Model handout, Delegation Filter, and Unique Ability® workbook at C21Forge.com/coaching.   Subscribe to the More Than More Podcast for new weekly episodes as we discuss building meaningful and impactful businesses, careers, and lives through real estate. Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube 

When entrepreneurs retire from their businesses, it doesn't always result in the freedom they imagined. In this episode, Tricia Wingerter shares why structure, teamwork, and purpose matter just as much after retirement—and how discovering your Unique Ability® and staying in contribution aren't just good for business, but for your mind, energy, and happiness too. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:Why Tricia didn't see herself as an entrepreneur until joining Strategic Coach®.How Tricia unlocked the skills and confidence needed to hire the right people.What entrepreneurs might unintentionally give up when they step away from meaningful work.How a family illness inspired Tricia to purchase her Visiting Angels home care agency.Show Notes:The Strategic Coach® Program allows already ambitious people to become more ambitious. Choosing work you love and do best keeps your brain sharp, engaged, and full of energy. Spot someone doing outstanding work? Acknowledging and celebrating it is a sign of real leadership. Retirement doesn't have a set age or template—your path is your own. All of your problems, discouragements, and heartaches are great opportunities in disguise. When entrepreneurs stop growing and contributing, boredom sets in fast. Retirement often feels very different, and sometimes much emptier, than most entrepreneurs expect. Too much unstructured time can leave even the busiest people restless or blue. Discovering and honoring your Unique Ability® validates what you do best and brings energy back to your work. There's no rulebook for when or how to step back—keep growing as long as you want to grow. Structure, teamwork, and deadlines give meaning and momentum to day-to-day life, even after “retirement.” Staying focused in your Unique Ability isn't just good for your business, it keeps your mind fresh and your purpose strong. Fulfillment comes from contribution, not withdrawal. When you feel lost or bored, helping others and pursuing your mission can reignite your spark. Valuing your strengths, asking others for help, and building a team you trust makes leadership a richer, more collaborative adventure. There's no one way for entrepreneurs to age; finding purpose every day is the true marker of success. Resources:Unique Ability® How To Foster A Longevity Mindset & Reap The Benefits EOS® My Plan For Living To 156 by Dan Sullivan Who Not How by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Do you ever wish difficult emotions would just disappear? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller reveal why every feeling, especially the bothersome kind, is actually a valuable resource for entrepreneurial growth. Discover how turning frustration into clarity and action can lead to your next breakthrough, and learn the thinking tools that transform emotional energy into future results. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:How technology has increased conversations about feelings in daily life.Why your feelings serve as a built-in warning system for your thinking.How to quickly gain clarity instead of staying stuck when something bothers you.Why others struggle to truly understand your personal feelings.How Dan's own feelings inspired all of the Strategic Coach® thinking tools. Show Notes: Feelings are signals, not solutions—they alert you to something worth thinking about. Feelings don't transform themselves; vision and capability do. The real power lies in transforming emotional energy into future-focused action. Feeling “bothered” is raw material for entrepreneurial creativity and improvement. Successful entrepreneurs treat bother as a resource, turning it into planning and innovation. Asking, “If I weren't bothered, what would I be doing?” can pivot your mindset and open new possibilities. Responding thoughtfully, rather than reacting emotionally, leads to better results for you and your team. You can't control others' reactions, but you can fully own your own process and responses. Ignoring your feelings (or acting out impulsively) usually makes things worse. Every feeling brings energy—use it to fuel thinking, problem solving, and the creation of new tools. Mastery comes from skillfully transforming negative emotions into positive action, not from avoiding them. The entrepreneur's job is to turn low-productivity “bother” into high-productivity breakthroughs. Don't aim for perfect detachment; instead, get better at using what bothers you for future advantage. Resources: Not Being Bothered by Dan Sullivan The Impact Filter™ The Entrepreneurial Attitude Multiplication By Subtraction by Shannon Waller

Is growth always the goal, or is there wisdom in slowing down? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff share how real breakthroughs happen when you pause, build new capabilities, and stop chasing cookie-cutter success. True progress as an entrepreneur means playing your own game and having the freedom to shape your life, not just your business. Show Notes: Growth comes in two forms: expanding outward and building new capabilities internally. It's difficult to maximize your existing capabilities and create new capabilities at the same time. Lasting breakthroughs often start when entrepreneurs get bored and look for new challenges. Every capability, even the ones learned under pressure, adds to your entrepreneurial tool kit. Treating your capabilities as unique assets, rather than just checking off boxes, leads to bigger, better opportunities. Strategic Coach® draws inspiration from the entertainment industry, not the corporate world. Not every business needs to scale endlessly; staying small can give you more freedom and satisfaction. A tightly scheduled entrepreneur can't transform themselves. Most people want to retire because they need time off, but entrepreneurial growth happens when you realize you can take time off now. If you want your business to support the life you want, be deliberate about choosing both growth and downtime. Resources: Learn about Strategic Coach® Learn about Jeffrey Madoff The Entrepreneur's Guide To Time Management Your Business Is A Theater Production: Your Back Stage Shouldn't Show On The Front Stage Who Not How by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin HardyAlways More Ambitious by Dan Sullivan

RE-THINK REAL ESTATE | Success brings its own challenges. Many real estate agents ("Rugged Individuals") hit an invisible ceiling that creates pressure and can lead to burnout and a loss of passion. In this episode, Dylan and Angela discuss the Ceiling of Complexity® and why the very personality traits that make real estate agents successful are also what can hold them back. They also dig into how rethinking time, money, relationships and purpose can help agents break through the ceiling and rediscover their love of real estate.   Access the resource and the rest of this series in the Forge at c21forge.com/rethink-real-estate-revisited. “Ceiling of Complexity” is a term coined by Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach™.   Subscribe to the More Than More Podcast for new weekly episodes as we discuss building meaningful and impactful businesses, careers, and lives through real estate. Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube 

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Joseph Varghese from Success Circles, Life and Fitness Coach Jen Rulon and Alice Frankel from The Clutcher Pillow.     Ready to level up without burning out? In this episode, Joseph Varghese, founder of Success Circles, shares how accountability, community, and a little play can completely transform the way you chase goals. If you're tired of “hustle culture” and want a more joyful, sustainable path to success—this one's for you. Read more at: https://successcircles.com/     Meet Jen Rulon — a 15x Ironman triathlete, life coach, and author helping women turn midlife transitions into powerful reinvention! She guides women through perimenopause, empty nests, and life's plot twists to rebuild strength, clarity, and purpose. Read more at: https://jenrulon.com/   Meet Alice Frankel, the co-inventor behind The Clutcher Pillow —the groundbreaking, ergonomic body pillow transforming the way side sleepers rest. From a late-night dream to a life-changing sleep solution, Alice is helping people wake up pain-free, supported, and energized! Read more at: https://theclutcherpillow.com/     Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes. Chapters (00:00:00) - Starting a Business in 2020(00:00:27) - Passive to Profit(00:01:58) - What's the One Startup Myth(00:05:05) - Why Accountability Is So Difficult(00:07:12) - In the Elevator With Success Circles(00:08:38) - How Do Authenticity and Leagueness Work Together?(00:10:23) - What kinds of success stories do you share with your Peer Group?(00:16:36) - The Law of Attraction(00:17:44) - Living Life as a Game(00:22:57) - Apple Orchard Visits(00:23:15) - Passive to Profit(00:24:45) - The Cruise Call(00:25:43) - The Power of Having a Coach(00:30:47) - Dan Sullivan on Progress and the Business of It(00:35:11) - How AI is Affecting Your Business(00:36:04) - Michael Gerber's Top 5 Blind Spots(00:37:43) - In the Elevator With AI's Trainer(00:38:29) - Joseph on the Road to Entrepreneurship(00:39:45) - What's The Secret to Having a Great Podcast?(00:40:49) - 5 Reasons Why Do You Call Me G.I.(00:41:22) - GI Joe vs. ChatGPT(00:42:54) - How AI Is Affecting My Business(00:49:13) - How to Make a Marketing Plan With AI(00:50:31) - What AI Would You Want to See?(00:52:49) - Intellectual Property: AI and Business Use Cases(00:53:46) - Passage to Profit(00:56:25) - Trade Dress in the News(00:59:17) - 15 Times Ironman Triathlete Jen Rulon on Training(01:04:35) - Jennifer Rulon on Finding the Strength in Her(01:06:19) - Have you found the transition to coaching athletes?(01:08:15) - How to Change a Mindset(01:10:40) - Jen's Fight for Alcohol in Her Life(01:12:43) - Jennifer Ellington on Her New Book and Retreat(01:13:50) - Elise Frankel With The Clutcher Pillow(01:14:48) - Meet the Clutcher Pillow(01:17:47) - How to Make a Dream Pillow(01:24:24) - Getting a Good Sleep(01:25:30) - Clutcher Pillow(01:29:50) - Passage to Profit: The Need for Personal Prayer(01:31:07) - 7 Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:33:37) - Developing a Routine for Entrepreneurs(01:36:25) - Passage to Profit

Have you ever felt trapped by stress, trauma, or unresolved emotions that keep you stuck in cycles of pain and disconnection?In this transformative episode, I'm joined by my dear friend and world-renowned Qi Gong Master, Mingtong Gu, founder of The Chi Center. Together, we unpack how Qi Gong – an ancient, powerful practice – is changing lives by reconnecting us to our true selves, healing deep trauma, and unlocking profound freedom.Mingtong shares incredible insights from his 30+ years of practice, revealing how simple yet profound Qi Gong techniques empower high performers, CEOs, and even those facing incurable diseases to shift from mere survival to thriving.If you're longing for true inner peace, vibrant health, and emotional freedom, this is your gateway.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:Why Qi Gong is Your Missing LinkDiscover how simple, gentle movements and meditative practices reconnect your mind, body, and spirit, reversing years—even generations—of trauma.Healing Trauma, Creating FreedomMingtong shares astonishing case studies, including how Qi Gong reversed seemingly incurable illnesses and transformed broken marriages and lives stuck in despair.Releasing Multi-Generational PatternsLearn how hidden emotional patterns passed through generations are held in your body—and how Qi Gong gently releases this trapped energy.Transforming Relationships with Qi GongFind out why couples who practice Qi Gong together experience profound reconnection, healing, and deeper intimacy beyond the honeymoon phase.Ai,  Technology, and Embodied AwarenessUnderstand the urgent importance of reconnecting with your physical body and emotions in the age of AI—and why this embodied connection is key to preserving our humanity.From Surviving to ThrivingHear how Qi Gong empowers you to reclaim your health, emotional vitality, mental clarity, and spiritual purpose, giving you lasting internal freedom.TIME STAMPS:[00:00:00] Introduction: Trauma, Stress & Qi Gong[00:03:32] Meet Master Mingtong Gu[00:04:25] Biggest Mistake in Health & Life[00:07:26] What Exactly is Qi Gong?[00:11:47] Qi Gong vs. Meditation & Yoga[00:16:05] Mingtong's Journey from Trauma to Healing[00:21:41] The Qi Gong Healing Miracle[00:23:12] Mike's Personal Trauma & Language Patterns[00:30:20] Multi-Generational Trauma Release[00:39:29] Qi Gong's Power to Release Disease[00:44:36] What Happens at a Qi Gong Retreat?[00:49:06] Healing Marriages Through Qi Gong[00:54:30] Why Embodied Awareness is Essential in the Age of AI[01:02:53] True Freedom is EmbodiedIf you've ever felt stuck or held back by deep emotional wounds, unresolved stress, or just a lack of true inner freedom, this episode will open doors you didn't know existed.To your freedom,– MikePS – When you're ready, here's how I can help: Join me for one of my upcoming One-Day Ai Workshops at Genius Network Headquarters, this coming March 25th or May 20th: www.AiAccelerator.com/OneDay   Want to discover your next big opportunity? Meet me for a Cup of Coffee at my Digital Cafe (this is where we can meet): www.MikeKoenigs.com/1kCoffeeCAReady to reinvent yourself, your business, and your brand, and experiencing a massive personal and professional breakthrough? Watch this.

In the second half of their discussion on ambition, Dan Sullivan and Steve Krein explore how ambition can remain fresh and exciting at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. They reveal why measuring progress correctly, creatively managing your time, and building personalized systems help you stay motivated, resilient, and focused on a bigger future. Show Notes: Ambition means always having a future that feels bigger and more exciting than your past. The urge to see how far you can really go unlocks an endless cycle of growth and new achievements. Progress is best measured by looking back at how far you've come, not by comparing against some distant, moving target. Focusing only on what's next makes it hard to appreciate the real gains you've already made.​ Most Strategic Coach® tools are created to solve the feeling of being stuck or falling short.​ Celebrating even small wins keeps momentum strong, and progress doesn't have to take forever.​ Structuring your time around a handful of priorities, like five tasks over three days, offers creative flexibility and less pressure.​ Every thriving entrepreneur has built their own time system that fits how they work best.​ Working nonstop isn't a badge of honor; you're better off building in time for rest and recovery.​ Resources: The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin HardyThe Impact Filter™ Time Management Strategies For Entrepreneurs (Effective Strategies Only) The Positive Focus® Primal Intelligence by Angus Fletcher Always More Ambitious by Dan Sullivan

Hugh discusses the markets, the NYC Mayoral race, the New Jersey and Virginia Gubernatorial races, with Michael Duncan, David Drucker, Bret Baier, Sen. Dan Sullivan, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, and James Lileks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing new systems in your Med Spa? You're almost guaranteed to meet resistance. But that doesn't mean your team is lazy or broken. In this episode, I talk about how to lead your team through the discomfort of doing things differently with clarity, encouragement, and structure. I break down Dan Sullivan's 4Cs framework and how to build a positive accountability system that drives results (without creating resentment). Get ready to turn resistance into momentum and become the kind of leader your business needs for its next level.   HIGHLIGHTS Why resistance is a normal (and expected) part of growth. The reason your team avoids change (hint: it's not laziness). Dan Sullivan's 4 C's framework to help you and your team build confidence. What to do when a team member resists selling premium packages. How to tell if someone's coachable or just not the right fit. How to build a growth mindset culture in your practice.   RESOURCES + LINKS Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE  Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE    FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com

What if ambition isn't something you're born with, but a capability you can keep growing?In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller explore why ambition is the single master capability for entrepreneurs and how to nurture it. Learn why talking about ambition is difficult, how to grow it continually, and why community and capability are the true accelerators of progress. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:Why entrepreneurs rely on ambition more than most people.The most common misconception about ambition.How to navigate the social dynamics around ambition.Why envy threatens ambition and how to spot it.How Strategic Coach® creates a safe space for honest, open ambition. Show Notes: Entrepreneurs succeed because they decide to rely on their own ambition and capability, taking a road most people won't choose.​ Ambition is not a fixed trait—it's a capability, and it grows each time you acquire new skills or take on new challenges.​ Ambition is the single master capability that enables you to achieve all other capabilities. Openly talking about ambition can be uncomfortable because people often feel there's a pecking order with ambition, but this discomfort is natural, and moving past it leads to greater freedom and fulfillment. Comparing yourself to others works against ambition; entrepreneurs thrive by measuring progress from their own efforts and growth, not against external ideals or other people.​ Envy is the true enemy of ambition—it's driven by comparison and leads to stagnation rather than growth.​ The Strategic Coach community is designed for entrepreneurs to talk about ambition openly, celebrate wins, and receive genuine support and collaboration.​ Unique Ability® is central: focus on a few activities that truly make use of your strengths, and surround yourself with others who do the same.​ Collaboration among unique, ambitious people isn't accidental; when you support someone else's ambition, you reinforce your own.​ Every Strategic Coach tool you master is meant to help you grow ambition, navigate obstacles, and create new opportunities.​ If you want ambition to keep expanding, focus on what gives you energy and leverage your team so you can multiply your results.​ Growth as an entrepreneur isn't about fitting in; it's about continually becoming more useful and unique in the marketplace. Resources: Always More Ambitious by Dan Sullivan The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin HardyThe Impact Filter™ Unique Ability® Who Not How by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Dusty Holcomb is the Founder and CEO of The Arcqus Group, an executive coaching and leadership consulting firm that helps leaders connect purpose to performance through clarity, consistency, and accountability. With a background that spans senior leadership, operations, and culture building, Dusty works with executives and their teams to unlock potential and lead with intention. Before founding The Arcqus Group, Dusty served as CEO of National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car, where he led thousands of employees across North America. He holds an MBA from Auburn University and completed the Advanced Management Program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. A member of the National Association of Corporate Directors, the Private Directors Association, and YPO, Dusty also serves on multiple private and nonprofit boards and is a five-time Ironman finisher. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT EFFECTIVE LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP When people don't understand why their work matters or how it connects to where the firm is going, they show up differently. They do what's required but not much more. And that gap between doing the minimum and bringing your best? That's discretionary effort. Law firm leaders deal with this all the time. You've got talented people who care about their work, but they're buried under billable hours and competing priorities. It's difficult to step back and create the clarity that actually helps people engage. In this episode of The Lawyer's Edge, Elise talks with executive coach Dusty Holcomb about practical ways to lead more intentionally. Dusty shares five questions that help leaders connect their teams to purpose and vision and explains why you have to repeat key messages far more often than feels comfortable. They also dig into how to shift from constant reaction mode to intentional leadership and what it really takes to lead yourself before you can effectively lead others. 4:52 — Why leadership is influence, not authority, and why it starts with leading yourself first 8:07 — The five questions that help leaders bring purpose and clarity to their teams 11:36 — How simplifying expectations keeps people focused and accountable 15:10 — The role of consistency and repetition in creating alignment and culture 19:24 — Shifting from reactivity to intentional leadership and controlling your calendar before it controls you 23:18 — How reflection and planning build self-awareness and better decision-making 27:42 — When to delegate, what to let go of, and how trust frees leaders to lead 31:56 — Why discretionary effort is the measure of a healthy, engaged team 35:27 — What lawyers can learn from leadership practices outside the legal profession MENTIONED IN CONNECTING THE DOTS: HOW TO EFFECTIVELY LEAD YOURSELF AND OTHERS The Arcqus Group Dusty Holcomb on LinkedIn 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben Hardy Chick-fil-A's "My Pleasure" Example Get connected with the coaching team: hello@thelawyersedge.com The Lawyer's Edge SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE Today's episode is brought to you by the Ignite Women's Business Development Accelerator, a 9-month business development program created BY women lawyers for women lawyers. Ignite is a carefully designed business development program containing content, coaching, and a community of like-minded women who are committed to becoming rainmakers AND supporting the retention and advancement of other women in the profession. If you are interested in either participating in the program or sponsoring a woman in your firm to enroll, learn more about Ignite and sign up for our registration alerts by visiting www.thelawyersedge.com/ignite.

Moving abroad won't magically change who you are — you bring you with you.In this episode, I share what I've learned since moving to Spain: how living in a walkable, sunny place has changed some habits (like walking more and spending time outside), but how others — like overworking — still follow me wherever I go.I share:The myth that moving abroad automatically creates a “slower life”How environment can support change, but not cause itWhy intentionality matters more than locationSetting work-life boundaries as an entrepreneurBuilding routines that match the life you actually wantIf you want your life to change, you have to create that change — no matter where you live.Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights.

This week, we're sharing a recast of Chris Thomson's feature on Canadians Leading With Impact, where he sat down with Troy Treleaven and Kevin Robert Crone from Dale Carnegie Canada to talk about leadership, mindset, and building Canada's next generation of entrepreneurs.Chris shares how he's spent over three decades developing thousands of young Canadian entrepreneurs, turning ambitious students into confident leaders capable of running six-figure businesses before graduation.From the fundamentals of accountability and time freedom to the psychology of stress and the discipline behind leadership, Chris breaks down what it really takes to lead with integrity, contribute value, and create lasting impact in both business and life.Timestamped Highlights[00:00:00] – Troy and Kevin introduce Chris Thomson and the Student Works legacy[00:01:00] – Chris on betting on young entrepreneurs and the three freedoms: economic, decision, and time[00:05:30] – Why mindset and stress management are critical to leadership success (“No pressure, no diamonds”)[00:07:10] – Troy recalls door-to-door lessons and finding flow through challenge[00:08:20] – Chris explains why knocking on doors builds sales mastery and confidence[00:12:50] – Turning mistakes into “miss-takes”: why failure is the best teacher[00:14:50] – Chris shares his entrepreneurial roots, from university athlete to Student Works leader[00:18:20] – The 1,000-Millionaire Vision: teaching students to build wealth through leadership[00:20:15] – Why contribution comes before profit[00:21:45] – Alumni success stories: from Student Works to Wall Street and corporate leadership[00:26:30] – The truth about generational differences and why each wave of leaders must evolve[00:30:00] – Managing social media, FOMO, and the discipline of focus in the digital age[00:35:00] – The Four Referability Habits (Dan Sullivan's framework) and restoring integrity[00:41:20] – Coaching accountability: helping young leaders see the real cost of inaction[00:43:30] – The concept of willingness and the habits of elite performers[00:46:00] – Chris on what Canadians need to raise the bar: high standards, high support[00:51:10] – How Dale Carnegie's teachings shaped Chris's coaching philosophy[00:53:40] – Are we missing positive psychology today? Chris on modern motivation and lifelong learning[00:54:43] – Closing reflections: leadership, contribution, and becoming your best selfResources MentionedHow to Stop Worrying and Start Living – Dale CarnegieThe Four Referability Habits – from Dan Sullivan's Strategic CoachThe Fourth Turning – William Strauss & Neil HowePositive Psychology / Flow Theory – Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiLeaders of Tomorrow Podcast – hosted by Chris ThomsonDale Carnegie Training CanadaImportant LinksConnect with Chris: Website |

Dan Sullivan and Peter Diamandis dive into the evolving concept of longevity, reframing it as age reversal. They discuss the ground-breaking work of David Sinclair, a leading researcher at Harvard Medical School, and his contributions to epigenetic age reversal. The conversation highlights the public's perception of aging and longevity, emphasizing the desire for not just a longer life, but a healthier and more vibrant one. In this episode: The shift from longevity to age reversal is now a more immediate and measurable goal in health and wellness. AI and robotics is accelerating research and development in age-reversal therapies and diagnostics. Muscle strength, particularly leg strength, is a key indicator of longevity and overall health.

If you've ever ended your day feeling like you didn't do enough, or wondered why everyone else seems to have it all together while you're just trying to keep up, you're in the right place. Midlife can be messy and full of changes, comparisons, and that constant feeling that we're falling short. But what if there's another way to see yourself and your life? In this episode, I'm diving into a concept from the book The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. It's all about learning to measure your progress by how far you've come, not by how far you still have to go. And when you look at it through a faith lens, it's powerful and it shifts your focus from striving and comparison to gratitude, peace, and seeing the hand of God in your everyday life. So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and join me for a real and grace-filled conversation. Together we'll talk about how to step out of the gap, live in the gain, and see yourself the way God sees you...loved, growing, and right where you're meant to be. Jennie Guinn is a Catholic life coach, retreat leader, and founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. With over 26 years of experience as an educator, administrator, and Director of Religious Education, she is passionate about walking with midlife women through life's transitions—especially those that come from unexpected changes in relationships, identity, or purpose. A devoted mother of three grown sons and proud grandmother of two, Jennie creates sacred spaces where women can encounter the love of the Father, be transformed by the Holy Spirit, so they can magnify Christ in their everyday lives. Jennie is the host of the Catholic Moms in the Middle podcast and a featured voice on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, where she shares encouragement and faith-filled wisdom with women navigating the twists and turns of midlife.

Are you ready to break through your next ceiling? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Kevin Dick reveal how boosting your energy, surrounding yourself with growth-minded people, and structuring your time unlocks new levels of success. Learn how resilience, community, and self-belief help entrepreneurs thrive—especially when the market gets tough. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:How The Strategic Coach® Program guides entrepreneurs to their next level of success.​Why entrepreneurism is really an energy game.​How your response to crisis changes once you've overcome one before.​The unexpected benefits of being a Strategic Coach® member.​How Kevin's entrepreneurial drive started early in life. Show Notes: Entrepreneurs hit ceilings when their environment isn't pushing them toward bigger goals.​ Raising your goals demands greater capability from your team, not just yourself.​ Breakthroughs are most likely during market crises, if you structure your time and attention to seize new opportunities. Independence only works if you build a truly great company around yourself.​ Entrepreneurial energy and resilience are shaped by who you surround yourself with every day.​ Being around ambitious, positive people makes growth contagious. You can reinvent yourself in times of adversity if you stay proactive and open to change.​ The first year at Strategic Coach is about personal growth; after that, it's about scaling your business practice.​ Introspection is an entrepreneur's secret weapon for overcoming major challenges and bouncing back from setbacks. Your brain is wired to pursue what you focus on—feed it bigger goals, not limitations.​ Self-belief matters more than anything, and it's a daily discipline, not something that happens by luck.​ Building a community with your clients creates trust, accountability, and lasting business success.​ Even setbacks, mistakes, and crisis moments are raw material for entrepreneurial growth and transformation.​ Resources: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy The Kolbe A™ Index The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin HardyThe Unique EDGE® Program

Are you navigating division in your business or community? Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff explore how entrepreneurial thinking helps bridge the gap between opposing sides, keeps innovation moving, and fosters practical empathy. Learn how to find common ground, how to stay curious during challenging times, and why focusing on what you can control leads to real progress. Show Notes: American identity is complex, shaped more by shared beliefs than by politics.​ Deep divisions often go back generations, but most people want similar things: safety, health, and prosperity.​ Entrepreneurial thinking is about agency—owning your choices, not chasing quick money.​ Entrepreneurship is a patriotic act, showing belief in the country you're in and its future. The entrepreneurial journey is a lifetime commitment; few ever return to “normal” jobs.​ Genuine curiosity and empathy help bridge gaps between differing viewpoints.​ In many ways, being American feels almost like having a shared faith—it's deep, personal, and instinctive.​ Americans define themselves by their nationality, while Canadians mostly just know they aren't American; there's less focus on a single national identity up north. Informed, vigorous debate is healthier than shutting out people who disagree with you.​ Find common ground with others; sometimes, a practical approach gets the bills paid and the team moving forward.​ Agency and passion, not money, are what keep entrepreneurs motivated over the long haul.​ Challenging experiences build empathy, resilience, and a shared humanity among entrepreneurs.​ Resources: Learn about Strategic Coach®Learn about Jeffrey MadoffCasting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff

Podcast Notes   Episode 487 Identity Focus and Exponential Change Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: October 16, 2025 In this episode, Brian and Chad discuss the ideas behind 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, exploring how exponential growth often requires less effort than incremental progress—because it demands focus, simplicity, and internal transformation. They connect these principles to coaching, sharing personal insights about mindset shifts, self-perception, and giving oneself permission to grow beyond current limits. Key Highlights The “10x” mindset represents transformation, not a numeric goal—it's about thinking differently, not doing more. Exponential growth starts with simplification and focus, freeing you from the clutter of incremental progress. True change requires an identity shift before a strategy shift—you must first see yourself differently to act differently. The story of a stay-at-home mom turned top realtor captures how mindset and identity transformation drive lasting growth. Permission emerges as a key theme—letting go of old methods, embracing new approaches, and redefining success with freedom and purpose. Takeaways Real growth begins internally—with clarity of purpose and identity. Simplicity and focus often create more progress than constant effort. Transformation happens when identity shifts, not just strategy. Coaching invites both permission and courage to grow into what's next.   Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Follow us on social media for updates and resources!

What do you do when a business fails, a market collapses, or an entire strategy dries up? For serial entrepreneur Joe Downs, the answer has always been reinvention. From bars and restaurants to mortgages, tax liens, distressed second mortgages, and now self-storage, he shares how he built wealth by leaning into niches within niches.   Key Takeaways To Listen For How business failures forced Joe to reinvent and ultimately led him into real estate Tax lien seminars to distressed second mortgages and 25% IRA yields The largest distressed second mortgage businesses in the U.S. Why mom-and-pop ownership creates massive opportunity A loan that lets investors acquire self-storage with as little as 10% down   Resources/Links Mentioned In This Episode Self Storage Academy Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy | Kindle and Paperback The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham | Kindle and Hardcover   About Joe DownsJoe Downs is a Managing Partner at Belrose Storage Group, where he focuses on acquiring and managing self-storage facilities across the United States. With more than 25 years of experience in real estate and private equity, Joe has overseen the acquisition, financing, and development of projects totaling over $1 billion. At Belrose, he leads strategy, capital raising, and investor relations, helping deliver strong returns through value-add and opportunistic self-storage investments. His background includes senior roles in finance, acquisitions, and development, giving him a broad perspective on creating value in alternative real estate assets.   Connect with Joe Website: Belrose Storage Group LinkedIn: Joe Downs Email: joe@bellroseam.com   Connect With UsIf you're looking to invest your hard-earned money into cash-flowing, value-add assets, reach out to us at https://bobocapitalventures.com/.   Follow Keith's social media pages LinkedIn: Keith Borie Investor Club: Secret Passive Cashflow Investors Club Facebook: Keith Borie X: @BoboLlc80554

1. FBI Spied on Republicans: The FBI performed a “toll analysis” (a term for examining phone call records and metadata) on eight Republican senators and one congressman. This was supposedly part of a secretive investigation codenamed “Arctic Frost”. The surveillance allegedly occurred after Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago raid and during Jack Smith’s investigation into Trump and the January 6th events. The senators targeted include: Lindsey Graham, Bill Haggerty, Josh Hawley, Dan Sullivan, Tommy Tuberville, Ron Johnson, Cynthia Lummis, and Marsha Blackburn — with Representative Mike Kelly also mentioned. An introductory narrator asserting the FBI’s wrongdoing. Quoted remarks from Senators Ron Johnson, Chuck Grassley, Bill Haggerty, and others, condemning the alleged surveillance. Repeated claims that this represents “weaponization of government” and “political persecution.” Statements linking this case to prior alleged abuses under the Obama administration and investigations into Trump. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh discusses the Schumer shutdown and talks with Leland Vittert, anchor and national correspondent for NewsNation, and author of "Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism," as well as Phil Balboni, Sen. John Cornyn, John Campbell, Salena Zito, John Podhoretz, Sen. Dan Sullivan, and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thinking about hiring a second in command? Getting it wrong can stall your growth, drain your energy, and wreck your culture. Getting it right can unlock scale, freedom, and balance.In this solo episode, Cameron Herold, founder of the COO Alliance and author of Second in Command, walks you through how to start the process of hiring a COO. He explains how to build a scorecard, define the role with precision, and identify the yin to your yang, so you can avoid a bad “marriage” and find the partner who actually complements your strengths.Cameron also shares why the CEO and COO should sit at the bottom of the org chart supporting their team, how to lean into your Vivid Vision to reverse-engineer the right fit, and why clarity on your weaknesses is the single most powerful step you can take before you hire.If you're a CEO considering a second in command, this episode gives you a proven roadmap for making one of the most important hires of your career.Highlights[00:30] – Why great COOs are rarely “on the market” and where to actually find them[01:27] – The scorecard exercise that reveals exactly who you need[02:11] – How to spot the yin to your yang (and avoid culture clashes)[03:43] – Why you don't have to be the cheerleader CEO if that's not you[05:00] – Flipping the org chart upside down: why CEOs and COOs belong at the bottom[06:08] – Using your Vivid Vision to clarify the COO role before you hire[08:00] – Why “Who Not How” should guide your hiring decisions[09:32] – The mistake of trying to become good at what you suck at and what to do instead[12:12] – Why hiring a COO is more like marriage than recruitment[13:28] – Why most CEOs who ask Cameron to be their COO would be a terrible fitResources & MentionsWho Not How by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Ben HardyImportant LinksWebsiteLinkedInCOO AllianceSecond in Command: Unleash the Power of Your COO BookInvest In Your Leaders Online CourseDelphiThe Second in Command Podcast is an original production hosted by Cameron Herold. Brought to you by COO Alliance. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.