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#800 Our Lifestyle Business Non-Negotiables
Dan and Ian break down what makes a great lifestyle business in 2025—one that delivers both strong cash flow and location freedom. They dive into the nuanced tension between building a lifestyle-friendly business and “going big,” and share five essential design principles for creating a business that supports the life you want.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:14) Intro
(00:04:25) Lifestyle Business vs “Going Big”
(00:10:25) Cash Flow Logic that Solves Financial Needs of Founders
(00:19:04) Solid Perspective on Acquiring Customers (Strong Channel Logic)
(00:24:05) You’re Actively Turning Away Customers
(00:28:26) You Can Leave the Business for 4 Weeks Minimum (Cash Flow Does Not Suffer)
(00:34:07) Cash Flow Does Not Suffer Based on Your Location
CONNECT
Dan “at” tropicalmba dot com
Ian “at” tropicalmba dot com
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PLAYLIST
"The Tailwind Index" & Dodging Business Blindspots
The Unexpected Downsides of Selling Your Business
Success Without Sacrifice?
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By Dan Andrews; Ian Schoen
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Dan and Ian break down what makes a great lifestyle business in 2025—one that delivers both strong cash flow and location freedom. They dive into the nuanced tension between building a lifestyle-friendly business and “going big,” and share five essential design principles for creating a business that supports the life you want.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:14) Intro
(00:04:25) Lifestyle Business vs “Going Big”
(00:10:25) Cash Flow Logic that Solves Financial Needs of Founders
(00:19:04) Solid Perspective on Acquiring Customers (Strong Channel Logic)
(00:24:05) You’re Actively Turning Away Customers
(00:28:26) You Can Leave the Business for 4 Weeks Minimum (Cash Flow Does Not Suffer)
(00:34:07) Cash Flow Does Not Suffer Based on Your Location
CONNECT
Dan “at” tropicalmba dot com
Ian “at” tropicalmba dot com
LINKS
Join the DC
Follow us on Instagram
PLAYLIST
"The Tailwind Index" & Dodging Business Blindspots
The Unexpected Downsides of Selling Your Business
Success Without Sacrifice?
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