dylan’s Podcast

The 2026 U.S. midterms gave me something to think about. Not just politics, but leadership, promises, expectations, and what it actually takes to earn people's trust.

My son recently asked me what I thought about the election results, the big tech sell-off, and Anthropic's anticipated IPO. I decided to record a few thoughts about where things might be heading.

I actually think the election results could be a good thing. With divided government, political leaders are going to have to work together if they want to accomplish anything. I see something similar happening with technology companies investing billions into AI infrastructure and data centres.

But the bigger lesson for me is about leadership.

This week, I spent some time with a business leader who invited me to observe one of his team meetings. Afterward, he asked whether he should make a big announcement about the changes he intended to make.

My advice was simple: just start doing things differently.

You don't always need to announce that you're making improvements. Sometimes the most effective thing you can do is make the change, consistently deliver, and let people see the results.

Every announcement creates an expectation. And when leaders don't deliver on those expectations, trust begins to disappear.

In this episode, I explore:

Why the midterm election results could be a positive development

What divided government might mean for businesses and the economy

My thoughts on AI investments, data centres, and Anthropic

Why people judge leaders by their everyday experiences

The danger of overpromising and underdelivering

A recent conversation about improving team meetings without making big announcements

Why serving people and creating stability matter more than constantly projecting confidence

I think our responsibility as business owners is pretty straightforward: serve our people, build stable businesses, and deliver on what we commit to.

Give your team something worth working toward. Then do the work.

Let the results speak for themselves.

About Dylan Gallagher

I write and talk about business, entrepreneurship, ownership, leadership, and the responsibilities that come with building something of value.

Read more at https://dylangallagher.ca

If you're working through a challenge in your business and would benefit from another perspective, feel free to reach out through my website.

*** Guest on Business as Mission (BAM) Canada ***

What makes someone an entrepreneur? Is it a lengthy resume, a heavy academic record, a successful business? Or does being an entrepreneur mean something else entirely...

Dylan Gallagher, Founder of OndeWork, has been exploring what it means to be an entrepreneur ever since he was a kid. With years of youthful exploration and practical experience in the business world, Gallagher has developed a successful people-driven company that is built on a foundation of trust in God. Through this business, God has shown him what it means to be an entrepreneur and a Kingdom-seeker.

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You’ll discover:

- Why most entrepreneurs burn out after growth, not before

- A simple way to reclaim direction using your balance sheet

- How to move from “job” to “asset” through 3 clear financial stages

- A back-of-napkin method to value your business—even if you're not selling

If you’re stuck scaling your business without a clear win, this episode is for you. It’s time to stop working into the void—and start building something that pays you back.

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I share:

What the E-Myth got right (and what it means today)

Why relying on “good people” is a leadership failure

The danger of letting memory replace systems

Why we’re rebuilding our entire field mobilization process from scratch

If you're trying to build something bigger than yourself—something sustainable, repeatable, and people-first—this one is for you.

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In today’s episode, I explain why I’ve stopped trying to escape Canada—and started building better within it. I explore what it means to personify countries, what Elon Musk’s resignation from public influence really teaches us, and why I’m choosing to double down on people when the economy feels like it’s failing. I’m still going to the U.S. and Spain. But Canada? Maybe it’s not a lost cause—if we build the future ourselves.

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