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What happens when you pray, you believe, you do everything you think you're supposed to do… and God still doesn't answer the way you expected?In Episode 105 of The Big D Podcast, I'm talking about something a lot of people struggle with but don't always admit: trusting God when life doesn't go according to your plans.I've experienced business challenges, divorce, a heart attack, broken expectations, and seasons when I questioned why things were happening the way they were.And here's what I've learned: Faith isn't just about trusting God when everything is going your way. It's about continuing to trust Him when you don't understand what's happening.Sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes it's not yet. And sometimes life takes you in a direction you never expected.That doesn't mean you stop taking responsibility. It doesn't mean you stop working. And it doesn't mean you give up on your future.IN THIS EPISODE:- Why unanswered prayers can challenge your faith- The difference between trusting God and trying to control the outcome- How disappointment affects entrepreneurs, relationships, and families- Why faith doesn't guarantee an easy life- What to do when your plans fall apart- How to keep moving forward without having all the answers- Why surrender and personal responsibility can exist togetherSCRIPTURE TO REFLECT ON:Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.TODAY'S BIG D TRUTH:You don't have to understand everything God is doing to keep trusting Him. And you don't have to have every answer to take the next responsible step.OUR PODCAST PARTNERSGet With BAMhttps://getwithbam.comUse promo code BIGD10Proud Father Apparelhttps://proudfatherapparel.comUse promo code BIGD15Never Broken Co.https://neverbrokenco.comAbility TreeSupporting families impacted by disability.CONNECT WITH BIG DReady to take your business and leadership to another level?https://bigdcoaching.com/connectExplore The Big D Inner Circle:https://bigdcoaching.com/inner_circleMy upcoming book, Falling Your Way Uphill:https://fallingyourwayuphill.comIf this episode speaks to you, subscribe to The Big D Podcast, leave a comment, and share it with somebody who's going through a difficult season.QUESTION FOR YOU:Have you ever prayed for something that didn't happen the way you expected? What did that experience teach you?Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #FaithOverFear #TrustGod #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth

Everybody sees the success. The businesses. The money. The confidence. The stages.But nobody sees the battles happening behind closed doors.In Episode 104 of The Big D Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on some of the most difficult chapters of my life.My heart attack on August 8, 2022. The struggles in relationships. The pressure of being a father, entrepreneur, and provider. And what it really takes to rebuild yourself while the world expects you to have everything figured out.We're talking about mental health, loneliness, faith, family, and the silent battles so many entrepreneurs face but rarely discuss.Here's my Big D Truth:You can build an empire and still be falling apart inside it. Don't become so focused on building your business that you forget to take care of the person building it.This episode isn't about sympathy. It's about honesty, accountability, and understanding that real wealth means nothing if you're losing yourself along the way.If this message hits home, share it with somebody who needs to hear it.🔗 Coaching & Speaking: https://bigdcoaching.com/connect🔗 Big D Inner Circle: https://bigdcoaching.com/inner_circle🔗 My Upcoming Book, Falling Your Way Uphill: https://fallingyourwayuphill.comProudly supported by:Get With BAM — https://getwithbam.com | Code: BIGD10Proud Father Apparel — https://proudfatherapparel.com | Code: BIGD15Never Broken Co. — https://neverbrokenco.comAbility Tree — Supporting families impacted by disabilityFaith. Family. Freedom.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#TheBigDPodcast #BigD #EntrepreneurMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Entrepreneurship #MensMentalHealth #FaithFamilyFreedom #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #TheSilentBattle

🚨 MORE REVENUE DOESN'T MEAN MORE PROFIT!Your business could be generating $1 MILLION in revenue and still be struggling financially.Why? Because making money and keeping money are two completely different things.In Episode 103 of The Big D Podcast, I'm breaking down why more sales won't fix a broken business.🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:- Revenue vs. gross profit vs. net profit- Why cash flow can destroy a growing business- How pricing and margins impact profitability- The hidden costs eating away at your profits- The numbers every business owner MUST know💪 BIG D TRUTH:"Revenue feeds your ego. Profit feeds your family."Stop chasing revenue. Start building a business that creates WEALTH and FREEDOM.👇 COMMENT: Do you know your actual profit margin?🔥 CONNECT WITH BIG DPrivate coaching, speaking, and masterminds:https://bigdcoaching.com/connect🔥 THE BIG D INNER CIRCLEGet in the right room with the right entrepreneurs:https://bigdcoaching.com/inner_circle📖 FALLING YOUR WAY UPHILLMy upcoming book. Sign up for updates:https://fallingyourwayuphill.com🔥 FORT LAUDERDALE MASTERMINDDecember 3–4, 2026https://bigdcoaching.com/connect🤝 PROUD PODCAST PARTNERSGET WITH BAMhttps://getwithbam.comCode: BIGD10PROUD FATHER APPARELhttps://proudfatherapparel.comCode: BIGD15NEVER BROKEN CO.https://neverbrokenco.comABILITY TREESupporting families impacted by disability.🎙️ THE BIG D PODCASTReal business strategies, leadership, entrepreneurship, faith, family, and freedom.👍 LIKE | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE | 💬 COMMENT | 📲 SHAREWEALTH. FREEDOM. RELENTLESS EXECUTION.#BigDPodcast #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Profitability #BusinessCoaching

Your business is growing. Revenue is increasing. You've hired employees. But somehow, you're working harder than ever.What if YOU are the reason your business can't reach the next level?In Episode 102 of The Big D Podcast, I'm breaking down one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face: outgrowing the skills that built their businesses.The same hustle, control, and hands-on approach that got you started could now be holding you back.Every entrepreneur eventually needs to evolve:aDOER → PRODUCER → MANAGER → LEADER → CEOIn this episode, we're talking about:- Why successful entrepreneurs become bottlenecks in their own companies- The difference between hiring employees and developing leaders- Why delegation fails and how to fix it- How to stop being involved in every decision- The hidden cost of doing low-value work- How to buy back your time and start operating like a CEO- Why building a bigger business doesn't automatically create more freedom🔥 THE BIG D TRUTH"Your business doesn't need more of you. It needs a better version of you doing fewer, higher-value things."Here's my challenge:If you disappeared from your business for 30 days, what would break first?That's where your work begins.🔥 CONNECT WITH BIG D | COACHING & EVENTSReady to grow your business, become a stronger leader, and create more freedom?Explore private coaching, speaking engagements, masterminds, and upcoming events.👉 https://bigdcoaching.com/connect🔥 JOIN THE BIG D INNER CIRCLESuccess isn't just about what you know. It's about who you surround yourself with.The Big D Inner Circle is an exclusive community for established entrepreneurs and business owners who want to build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, create opportunities, and grow alongside other driven individuals.This isn't another coaching program. It's about getting in the right room with the right people.👉 https://bigdcoaching.com/inner_circle📖 MY UPCOMING BOOK | FALLING YOUR WAY UPHILLMy new book, Falling Your Way Uphill, launches November 20, 2026, on my birthday!It's my story of building, losing, rebuilding, and discovering that sometimes the setbacks in life are actually redirecting us toward something greater.What you call a setback, God calls a setup.Be among the first to know when the book launches.👉 https://fallingyourwayuphill.com🔥 FORT LAUDERDALE MASTERMIND | DECEMBER 3–4, 2026Join me in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for two days of business growth, leadership, networking, and real conversations with entrepreneurs committed to reaching the next level.👉 https://bigdcoaching.com/connect🤝 PROUD PARTNERS OF THE BIG D PODCASTGET WITH BAM\🌐 https://getwithbam.com\🎟️ Promo Code: BIGD10PROUD FATHER APPAREL\🌐 https://proudfatherapparel.com\🎟️ Promo Code: BIGD15NEVER BROKEN CO.\🌐 https://neverbrokenco.comABILITY TREE\Proud to recognize Ability Tree and the incredible work they do supporting families impacted by disability.🎙️ ABOUT THE BIG D PODCASTHosted by entrepreneur, business coach, speaker, and author Dan Sachkowsky, The Big D Podcast delivers real conversations about entrepreneurship, business growth, leadership, faith, family, freedom, and execution.No fluff. No excuses. Just practical lessons to help you build a better business and become a better leader.👍 Like this episode.\🔔 Subscribe for new episodes.\💬 Comment below: What's the one responsibility you need to stop handling yourself?\📲 Share this with an entrepreneur who's doing everything themselves.WEALTH. FREEDOM. RELENTLESS EXECUTION.#BigDPodcast #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessCoaching

Sometimes the thing keeping you trapped is the thing you refuse to let go of.You can build the business.Make the money.Buy the house.Take the vacations.Provide for your family.And still realize something inside of you isn't right.In Episode 101 of The Big D Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur and mentor Stephen Scoggins for a conversation that goes way beyond business.We talk about entrepreneurship, mentorship, faith, surrender, leadership, fatherhood, adversity, validation, and what happens when success on the outside doesn't fix what's happening on the inside.Stephen's journey took him through loss, homelessness, business failure, rebuilding, and eventually exiting a major company.But some of his biggest lessons weren't about making money.They were about humility, control, presence, and learning to listen.We get into why entrepreneurs often start businesses looking for freedom and eventually build themselves a prison.We talk about finding mentors who have actually walked the road you're trying to walk.We talk about the difference between providing for your family and actually being present with them.And we go deep into surrender.Stephen describes surrender as letting go of the chain instead of spending your life trying to break it.Sometimes the prison door is already open.You're just still holding onto the chain.One of the biggest business lessons from this conversation:You can't scale dysfunction.If the leadership is dysfunctional, the systems are dysfunctional, the relationships are dysfunctional, or the person at the top refuses to confront their own blind spots, growth doesn't solve the problem.Growth exposes it.This episode is about building businesses, but it's also about becoming the person capable of leading the life you're trying to build.Because success isn't only about building more.Sometimes it's about finally letting go.CONNECT WITH BIG DIf you want to connect with me about 1-on-1 coaching, masterminds, live events, or anything we're building, go to:BigDCoaching.com/connectFORT LAUDERDALE MASTERMIND | DECEMBER 3–4I'll be in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, December 3rd and 4th for an intimate mastermind with entrepreneurs who are serious about growing their businesses, becoming better leaders, and building something that doesn't own them.If you want information about getting in the room:BigDCoaching.com/connectPARTNERSThank you to the partners supporting The Big D Podcast:Get With BAMGetWithBAM.comPromo code: BIGD10Proud Father ApparelProudFatherApparel.comPromo code: BIGD15Never Broken Co.NeverBrokenCo.comAbility TreeProud to support their work serving families impacted by disability.Subscribe to The Big D Podcast, and send this episode to somebody who's accomplished a lot but is still holding onto something they need to release.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #StephenScoggins #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Faith

In Episode 100 of the Big D Podcast, host Dan Sachkowsky sits down with speaker, author, and influence expert Michael Bernoff. Together, they break down why "Average Sucks" and explore the three core pillars of success: Wealth, Freedom, and Relentless Execution.Michael shares powerful insights on shifting your perception of wealth beyond just money, overcoming self-sabotage and the "can't" mindset, and using communication to inspire true transformation. They also discuss smart parenting as an entrepreneur, replacing constant hustle with execution, and building a lasting legacy for the next generation.If you feel stuck at your current level and are ready to stop playing small, this episode is your wake-up call.🔥 Ready to become the leader your business and family need?BigDCoaching.com🔥 Want to get around entrepreneurs who will challenge you to grow?BigDMastermind.comIf this episode makes you uncomfortable, good.Don't just listen to it.Do something with it.Subscribe, leave a comment, and send Episode 99 to another entrepreneur who needs to look in the mirror.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #SelfLeadership #BusinessGrowth

Everybody wants to know what’s holding their business back.Their employees.The economy.Marketing.Customers.Their partner.Their circumstances.But eventually, every leader has to be willing to look in the mirror.In Episode 99 of The Big D Podcast, we’re going deeper than business strategy.We’re talking about you.There are three versions of you:Who you think you are.Who other people experience.And who your actions prove you are.The question is: Do they match?Your business can become a mirror of your leadership. Your family experiences the version of you nobody on social media sees. Your children are watching how you handle pressure. Your team sees whether your actions match your expectations. And your faith is tested by how you live when nobody is watching.This episode is about closing that gap.We dig into ego, control disguised as leadership, emotional discipline, delegation, self-awareness, private character versus public brand, family, health, faith, and why success can sometimes hide the very things we need to confront.Ask yourself:Would I want to work for me on my worst day?Does my family get the best version of me or whatever is left over?What problem keeps repeating in my business because I haven't changed?Does my private life match the person I tell the world I am?And maybe the biggest question:Am I actually the leader I think I am?BIG D TRUTH:“The mirror doesn’t care about your intentions. It only reflects what you’re actually doing.”This isn't about beating yourself up.It's about having enough self-awareness to recognize what needs to change and enough courage to actually change it.Because sometimes your next level doesn't require another strategy.It requires another version of you.🔥 Ready to become the leader your business and family need?BigDCoaching.com🔥 Want to get around entrepreneurs who will challenge you to grow?BigDMastermind.comIf this episode makes you uncomfortable, good.Don't just listen to it.Do something with it.Subscribe, leave a comment, and send Episode 99 to another entrepreneur who needs to look in the mirror.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #SelfLeadership #BusinessGrowth

Your environment is either helping you grow or helping you stay exactly where you are.Think about the conversations you have every day.Are people talking about opportunities or excuses?Growth or gossip?Solutions or problems?In Episode 98 of The Big D Podcast, I’m breaking down something I’ve learned over and over again in business and in life:The room you’re in is shaping the person you’re becoming.Sometimes you don’t need another book, podcast, course, or piece of information.You need a different room.We’re talking about why proximity matters, how the people around you influence your standards, why successful entrepreneurs intentionally invest in relationships and masterminds, and how one conversation with the right person can completely change the direction of your business.BIG D TRUTH:“Your future changes the moment your circle changes.”In this episode, we get into leadership, business, faith, family, mentorship, relationships, and why you need people around you who challenge you instead of allowing you to remain comfortable.And remember, getting into better rooms isn’t only about what you can GET.Ask yourself:Am I becoming the type of person other successful people want in the room?🔥 Ready for a different level of coaching, accountability, and execution?Apply to work with me at BigDCoaching.com🔥 Want to get in the room?Seven Figure Syndicate — September 24, New JerseyAruba Mastermind — November 20Learn more at BigDMastermind.com The7figuresyndicate.com OUR PARTNERSJobberSmartCreditGet With BAMPromo Code: BIGD10Proud Father ApparelPromo Code: BIGD15Never Broken Co.And thank you to Ability Tree for the work they do serving families raising children with disabilities.If this episode hits you, subscribe to The Big D Podcast, leave a comment, and send it to an entrepreneur who needs to get into a different room.Stop investing only in information. Start investing in proximity.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Mastermind

Comfort feels good… until you realize what it’s costing you.In Episode 96 of The Big D Podcast, I’m talking about one of the biggest traps entrepreneurs, leaders, and honestly all of us fall into: getting too comfortable.You say you want to grow the business. You want more freedom. You want to become a better leader. You want to strengthen your faith, your health, and your family.But growth requires something from you.It requires you to get uncomfortable.In this episode, we break down why comfort can quietly kill your growth, why the next version of you requires different standards, and how to recognize the areas where you've started settling.We’ll talk about:• Why comfort becomes dangerous• The difference between being grateful and becoming complacent• Why growth requires discomfort• Raising your standards as a leader• Getting uncomfortable in business• Discipline when nobody is watching• Faith when God is stretching you• Leading your family by example• How to stop settling for less than you're capable ofBIG D TRUTH:“Everything you want is going to require a version of you that your current comfort zone cannot create.”If you know you're capable of another level, this episode is for you.🔥 Ready to take your business and leadership to another level?Apply to work with me at BigDCoaching.com🔥 Want to get in the room?Learn more about our live events and masterminds at BigDMastermind.comOUR PARTNERSJobber[go.getjobber.com/BigD](https://go.getjobber.com/BigD?utm_source=chatgpt.com)SmartCredit[smartcredit.com/bigdanofficial](https://www.smartcredit.com/bigdanofficial?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Get With BAM[getwithbam.com](https://getwithbam.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Promo Code: BIGD10Proud Father Apparel[proudfatherapparel.com](https://proudfatherapparel.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Promo Code: BIGD15Never Broken Co.[neverbrokenco.com](https://neverbrokenco.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)And thank you to Ability Tree for the incredible work they do supporting families raising children with disabilities.Subscribe to The Big D Podcast and share this episode with someone who's gotten a little too comfortable.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #ComfortZone

There comes a point in your life where you have to stop waiting.Waiting for someone to believe in you.Waiting for the perfect opportunity.Waiting for business to get easier.Waiting for more money.Waiting for your team to change.Waiting for somebody to give you permission.Nobody is coming to save you.And that isn't bad news.It's freedom.In Episode 95 of The Big D Podcast, we're talking about taking complete ownership of your business, your leadership, your health, your family, your faith, and ultimately your future.Because one of the biggest transformations I've seen in successful entrepreneurs happens when they stop asking:"Why is this happening to me?"And start asking:"What am I going to do about it?"We're getting into personal responsibility, leadership, execution, excuses, discipline, difficult decisions, and what happens when you finally accept that the next chapter of your life is going to require a different version of YOU.You can't control the economy.You can't control your competitors.You can't control your employees.You can't control what happened yesterday.But you can control how you respond today.And that's where your power is.In Episode 95, we talk about:• Why waiting is quietly killing your momentum• The difference between responsibility and blame• Why leaders stop making excuses• How victim thinking shows up in business• Taking ownership when things aren't your fault• Why execution beats intention• Leading your family by example• What faith looks like when it's combined with action• Why nobody cares about your excuses as much as you do• How to stop waiting and start building• The decisions that separate leaders from followers• Your Big D Weekly ChallengeBIG D TRUTHYou don't have to be responsible for what happened to you to be responsible for what happens next.Read that again.Your past may explain where you are.It doesn't get to decide where you're going.WORK WITH BIG DIf you're an entrepreneur who's tired of guessing and you're ready for accountability, strategy, leadership development, and real execution, apply to work with me:BigDCoaching.comGET IN THE ROOM📍 Seven Figure Syndicate — New Jersey — September 24🏝️ Aruba Mastermind — November 20Learn more:BigDMastermind.comOUR PARTNERSJobberhttps://go.getjobber.com/BigDSmartCredithttps://www.smartcredit.com/bigdanofficialGet With BAMhttps://getwithbam.comUse code: BIGD10Proud Father Apparelhttps://proudfatherapparel.comUse code: BIGD15Never Broken Co.https://neverbrokenco.comAnd thank you to Ability Tree for the incredible work they do supporting families raising children with disabilities.If this episode hits you, subscribe, like, leave a comment, and send it to another entrepreneur who needs to stop waiting and start moving.Nobody's coming.Now go build the life you've been talking about.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Accountability #BusinessGrowth