Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle

#776 The 4 Most Eye-Opening Lessons I’ve Learned From My Coaching Clients


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Dan and Ian talk to 100s of listeners a year via 1:1 coaching. In this episode they distill those calls into 4 breakthrough ideas that can change your quarter for the better.

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Takeaways

● Be sure you pack enough underwear for your next trip abroad.
● Getting aligned on goals is easy, but aligning on plans is hard.
● Hiring should be based on unique business needs, not generic roles.
● Confidence is essential for entrepreneurs, especially in challenging times.
● Discipline in financial management is crucial for sustainable growth.
● Regularly reviewing financials helps maintain business health.
● Accountability in coaching can drive significant progress.
● Sacrifices are often necessary to achieve business goals.
● Effective hiring requires a clear understanding of ROI.
● Facing reality and challenges can build confidence.
● Entrepreneurship allows for a lifestyle designed by personal choice.

In honor of traveling to DCBKK this week, here’s Dan’s original packing list from 2010. And an updated list in 2015. Is it time for a new list?

Chapters

  • (00:00:59) Dan’s Packing List Ahead of DCBKK
  • (00:02:28) 4 Breakthroughs From Our Coaching Calls
  • (00:05:20) The Importance of Goal Alignment
  • (00:09:54) Hiring for Unique Situations
  • (00:16:36) Good Confidence vs Bad Confidence
  • (00:21:03) Discipline in Entrepreneurship
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