Multiplier Mindset® with Dan Sullivan

The tiny town of Milan, Ohio, near where Dan Sullivan grew up, was famous worldwide for two significant reasons — and also for its downfall. Being a history buff, Dan thought a lot about his hometown’s two “claims to fame” and found that each shaped his strong belief in embracing the future and new ways of thinking for entirely opposite reasons — a powerful life lesson about past vs. future.

Are there childhood experiences you’ve had that have influenced your life in far-reaching ways? Dan Sullivan shares one that set the benchmark for creating first-class experiences that he’s drawn upon personally and in his business.

For their businesses to grow and thrive, every entrepreneur must simplify. Dan Sullivan shares his strategy for how to simplify your life to achieve the results that really matter.

Finding your purpose in life is one of the surest ways to keep your ambition alive and always enjoy happiness and satisfaction in life. Dan Sullivan shares how he discovered his purpose and what that has meant for him as an entrepreneur.

Dan Sullivan champions the change-makers, the entrepreneurs who care deeply about initiating positive change and progress, making the world a better place on a daily basis and in a very practical way for the greatest number of human beings.

Dan Sullivan looks at why his generation, the “Quiet Generation” or the “Lucky Few” born from 1929 through 1945, has always experienced an abundance of opportunities for success in life — and why it hasn’t happened in generations since.

Dan Sullivan questions the concept of retirement for entrepreneurs. Why would you give up being a hero to your clients and the applause that keeps you giving your best performance no matter your age?

Dan Sullivan shares a personal story about his divorce and bankruptcy, two failures that coincidentally came to a head on the same day, which he transformed into the two greatest successes of his life.

Dan Sullivan traces the thread from his first experiences of childhood freedom to the personal strengths that have shaped his successful career as a coach to top entrepreneurs.

Dan Sullivan’s time in the U.S. army in the ‘60s illustrates why and how creating value in situations where no one else is can open up life-changing opportunities.

Dan Sullivan shares the Outward Bound experience of his youth and its foundational mindsets that he later built into the framework of the company he founded, Strategic Coach.

Dan Sullivan on the important lessons he learned as a young boy who loved to spend time with his entrepreneur father, and the payoffs that would later come from being his own boss.

Dan Sullivan shares a personal childhood story that illustrates the beginning of his career as a successful entrepreneur and coach to entrepreneurs, as well as a clue to finding your true entrepreneurial path.

Dan Sullivan shares a personal story that taught him a valuable lesson he’s found not only useful but transformational in his success as an entrepreneur.

Are you skipping a crucial step in getting your new ideas to market? Dan Sullivan says many entrepreneurs are — and are getting hit hard. Hear his advice.

Dan Sullivan compares two types of successful entrepreneurs through an “ambition lens” and explains why one continues to reach for exponential results while the other stops growing.

Dan Sullivan believes that aiming for a 100% result is the cause of a lot of procrastination and unhappiness. Learn more about his 80% Approach™.

Dan Sullivan tells you exactly who will give you the best, most constructive, and most usable feedback on your new idea.

Dan Sullivan shares his solution to a self-imposed roadblock many entrepreneurs set up when they come up with a new idea they want to market.

Dan Sullivan says that entrepreneurs are the planet’s greatest game changers, and it all starts with a shift in mindset.

Dan Sullivan shares his belief that accepting “maybe” or “I’ll think about it” as a response in any selling situation is a worst-case scenario for an entrepreneur, even worse than “no.”

Dan Sullivan explains why happiness is a choice — and why it’s especially important for entrepreneurs to make the “happiness decision.”

Dan Sullivan talks about the great entrepreneurs of this century and a crucial habit an entrepreneur today has to develop to stay at the top of their game.

Dan Sullivan shares simple habits he’s practiced for 40 years to always have credibility with his most important relationships.

Dan Sullivan answers the question, "Why are some entrepreneurs successful while others aren’t?" Surprisingly, it all comes down to one commitment.

Dan Sullivan explores the idea that how you measure your progress on your goals can make or break your own personal perception of your success, with life-changing outcomes.

Dan Sullivan talks about ambition and the three types of entrepreneurs who have the potential freedom to increase their own ambition throughout their entire careers to create the future they want. Only one type of entrepreneur actually does this.

In a world of technologically-driven change, Dan Sullivan says the mindsets a person develops are the single biggest determinant of their success in life.

Dan Sullivan notes that busyness has become a badge of honor and explains the risks of continually being distracted as a result. He also shares his own “3 important things” focusing strategy to always be present.

Dan Sullivan says technological change demands that growth-minded entrepreneurs embrace technology’s multiplier capabilities to create the greatest value in their most important relationships.

Dan Sullivan sees the continual increase in complexity as one of the biggest changes in the entrepreneurial world this century. He also sees it as a tremendous opportunity for entrepreneurs to multiply their results exponentially.

If you make it your mindset to give up the idea of employees as costs and start looking for great team players, the returns will be endless.

Dan Sullivan believes that the only way to be one of the world’s leading entrepreneurs today is by cultivating the attitude that you’ll be the next Game Changer in the marketplace, fundamentally changing the way your industry operates.

Dan Sullivan shares the thinking that underlies a transformational concept from the Strategic Coach Program and why it’s the key to achieving entrepreneurial happiness in every area of life.

The transformative process of turning obstacles into forward motion is the key to reaching your bigger future vision.

Dan Sullivan notes that successful entrepreneurs have a certain mindset around their experiences in life that greatly contributes to their success and happiness. They see every experience in life either as a win or as learning.

Use this strategic mindset to lighten the load of your past and brighten the path to your future.

True freedom is not about freeing yourself from everything you dislike. It’s about who you become after you’ve achieved freedom from.

Are the people in your life supportive and excited or upset and critical of your success? Who you hang out can determine how far you'll go.

For successful entrepreneurs, the weight of their past experience can feel like a burden. Lighten the load and get future-focused by being selective about what you bring with you from your past.

Use one simple but powerful question to transform your relationships, your business, and your life.

Are you in the business of transactions or transformations? It's crucial to understand the difference between the two — and where your business stands — so you don't fall into the chasm in between.

Many people think of entrepreneurs as rule breakers. But successful entrepreneurs are also profound rule makers, creating a game of their own design.

Dan Sullivan asked himself a game-changing question over 25 years ago and immediately decided to give up his office. He shares the question and his No-Office Solutionâ„¢ that immediately upped his focus, productivity, and creativity.

Dan Sullivan sees a clear line separating elite entrepreneurs from those who peak at a certain level of success. He explains why the latter are as successful as they need to be, while elite entrepreneurs are as successful as they want to be.

There's a deep-rooted notion among entrepreneurs that to be a great leader, you have to be a great manager. Dan Sullivan says the most successful businesses are ones in which the entrepreneur is an extraordinary leader who delegates.

There's a distinction that can be made between entrepreneurs and very successful entrepreneurs. It begins with the way they think. Really great entrepreneurs, the true innovators, are excited, not by problem-solving, but by creating new capabilities.

Dan Sullivan has observed that entrepreneurs can experience breakthrough results by going through a four-step thinking, deciding, and action process. Repeat this process to achieve more breakthroughs throughout your entire entrepreneurial career.

Anyone who wants to train their mind for extraordinary success can do so. What it takes is a mindset that seeks out the "multipliers" in every situation to make certain that growth is not just incremental, but exponential. We call this having a "Multiplier Mindset," a state of always being alert, curious, responsive, and resourceful in your business and your personal life. Having this mindset greatly increases your ability to take existing resources and opportunities and transform them into bigger and better future breakthroughs.