Multiplier Mindset® with Dan Sullivan

On August 15, 1978, Dan Sullivan experienced both divorce and bankruptcy. But instead of feeling sorry for himself, he made the decision to learn from the experience in order to find the success he wanted in both areas of his life. In this episode, Dan shares the mindsets that let him turn his biggest failures into his greatest successes.

As part of our ongoing efforts to embrace diversity and make sure no one feels discriminated against in the workplace, Strategic Coach has teamed up with international speaker, entrepreneur, and author Justin Jones-Fosu who’s figured out how to communicate tough topics in simple ways in order to help people develop inclusive mindsets as opposed to just following inclusive mandates. Find out what he’s learned about giving away value and how he teaches others to find the truth by using courage and curiosity.

Carrie Coppinger Carter owns a litigation law firm, and while the systems of her profession and the demands of her days could have limited her potential, she’s managed to free herself to focus only on what she’s good at and loves to do. In this episode, she shares the methods she’s used to keep growing, energize her employees, and improve her community.

Dan Sullivan has 30 years’ experience in coaching entrepreneurs, and his success relates back to the three core principles that Strategic Coach® programs are structured around. In this episode, he shares those principles, which have led to Coach helping entrepreneurs around the world, taking on an important role in their lives, and being referred to others.

Maurice Patane was unsuccessful in getting a standard job in the financial services industry, but he didn’t let that put an end to his goals. He’s an entrepreneur who’s now been in business for over 30 years, and in this episode, he shares what’s led to his success in business and to enjoying his life.

Financial advisor Bart Hunter has grown so much in his field that other financial advisors now seek out coaching from him. Find out how he gained the freedoms that all entrepreneurs aspire to and how these freedoms improved his business and personal life.

Ninad Tipnis’s company creates ideal workspaces for some of the biggest organizations in the world, and it’s still growing and evolving. Find out how he’s made five years’ worth of progress in the last few months.

Fifteen years ago, Tom Moore’s life was unbalanced—like so many other entrepreneurs, he wasn’t allowing himself to fully take time off from work. Now, he’s taking more days off every year than ever, and his business has become more and more successful. Find out how he’s made it work.

As a documentary filmmaker, Nick Nanton’s life includes a lot of travel, which came to a sudden stop during COVID-19. Find out how Nick embraced his role as a leader in this new situation, including holding discussions about what the future holds, and how he created a new business model out of it.

Lee Richter has grown as an entrepreneur in the veterinary medical field every year for decades. Find out how she’s learned the importance of paying attention to mentors and experts, and how her veterinary hospital actually thrived during the pandemic.

In 2011, Steve Krein founded Startup Health, a community that now includes over 300 companies operating out of 26 countries, with the goal of cooperating to achieve massive breakthroughs in health care. Find out how they were well prepared for the unexpected global pandemic and what they’ve learned in this time.

Paul VanDuyne’s company has stepped up and assisted health care organizations in a variety of ways, including building new ICU rooms. Find out how they took action and what he thinks has changed for his business.

David Reiling knows that the success of his banking business coincides with the success of the community it’s a part of, and that hasn’t changed during the COVID-19 lockdown. Find out what led them to go from a period of panic to helping individuals, and how pivoting their business will help them serve thousands more prospects.

As soon as Lisa Cini, an entrepreneur in the field of senior living, saw change coming due to COVID-19, she took steps to make sure that her clients knew her company would be there for them. Find out how she’s managed the best possible communication and what she’s learned about what works during these potentially scary times.

Entrepreneur Tony Caldwell, whose company helps insurance agencies run their businesses more efficiently, has taken steps so that his company is actually operating at a higher level right now than it was at the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown. Find out the attitudes, mindsets, and communication he’s used in these potentially scary times to grow his business and the businesses of his clients.

Since the mid-2000s, entrepreneur Richard Wilson has helped investors make money and wealthy families run their family offices. When COVID-19 hit, he had to change how his business operates. Learn how he figured out how to be just as effective while doing things differently.

Entrepreneur Norman Dunagan creatively combined new technologies, bars, restaurants, and shuttle services to create a thriving business in a small town. Find out how he did it and how his business model could be successful in any small town.

When normal life gets disrupted, it can fall to entrepreneurs to take the most significant action. Find out how Paul Abel’s career in the safety business led him to assisting frontline medical workers during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Steven Palter and Michele Lang, entrepreneurs in the field of in vitro fertilization, had to shut down their practice when the coronavirus hit. But instead of taking time off, they pivoted and used their platform to bring medical experts from around the world together to discuss and share information about the pandemic and what they could do. Find out exactly how they creatively moved to help find solutions.

When life threw curveball after curveball at entrepreneur David Van Buskirk, he chose to have the right outlook and continue to strengthen what was already working in 4 key areas that must be a focus for any growth-minded entrepreneur.

Dan Sullivan links a cherished childhood experience to his entrepreneurial success today, crediting his parents for a decision he believes developed the sense of exploration, creativity, and responsibility crucial to the success of any entrepreneur.

Entrepreneur Rod Gibbings knew the impossible-sounding time management strategy introduced at his first Strategic Coach workshop was a “no-brainer.” Even when his goal of doubling his income meant doubling his days off first. Hear how it went!

Dan Sullivan tells the story of his challenging Outward Bound experience at age 20 and shares the life lesson he immediately took to heart: how to get the best result in any situation. Decades later, it became a cornerstone of Strategic Coach.

Like many entrepreneurs, Will Duke was obsessed with his competition—until he implemented a simple framework for his entire business and even his personal life. Biggest reward? Getting back to why he became an entrepreneur in the first place.

Are you in the habit of asking questions geared toward the future? In this episode, Dan Sullivan explains how he developed this skill and why it's important for any entrepreneur striving to create a bigger future.