In this episode, host Steven Padernacht talks with business growth expert and keynote speaker Dan Sakowsky, also known as Big D. Dan helps entrepreneurs tighten systems, strengthen leadership, and scale with confidence.
Dan shares his incredible story of overcoming adversity:
* After facing bankruptcy at age 24 and a heart attack at 40, Dan rebuilt his life.
* He went on to build and sell three companies, scaling over $30 million in business.
Key discussion points and strategies covered in this episode:
* Dan's upbringing in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and starting his first construction company at 17.
* How Dan went from netting $3.8 million between the ages of 17 and 24 to going bankrupt at the end of that year.
* The shift from chasing money to chasing purpose.
* Why hiring a business coach after his bankruptcy was a life-changing decision.
* The difference between an entrepreneur and a "want-trepreneur".
* The importance of systems and processes for business growth.
* Why many business owners are trapped in a “glorified job” because they are the bottleneck.
* The value of a coach who challenges your current thinking.
* The mindset of an unshakable leader.
Dan Sakowsky shares raw truth and real strategies through his platforms, the Big D Podcast and the Intrepidus Podcast.
