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The Common Good Podcast Ian Simkins: Laughter, Ministry, and MemoriesBrian From welcomes back former cohost and longtime friend Ian Simkins for a lively, heartfelt conversation spanning ministry, fatherhood, spiritual formation, and the early days of The Common Good. Together they reflect on Ian’s work at The Bridge in Tennessee, the power of “table” community, and the encouraging spiritual hunger they see in the next generation. It is equal parts reunion, storytelling, and joyful chaos—including favorite show memories, parenting confessions, and a rapid-fire Christmas movie debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-12-1118 min

LifeAudio The Walk: A Devotional Podcast from Worship Leader... - Ian Simkins: Faithfulness Over Platform in the Age of DistractionIan Simkins: Faithfulness Over Platform in the Age of Distraction In this powerful episode of The Walk, pastor and communicator Ian Simkins shares how God has shaped his calling through quiet faithfulness, spiritual formation, and the tension between comfort and the cross. From preaching his first sermon at 16 to leading The Bridge Church outside of Nashville, Ian opens up about raising sons, resisting distraction, and confronting the pull of platform culture in the American church. If you've ever wrestled with calling, comfort, or the desire to be seen, this conversation will remind you that fruitfulness...

2025-10-1729 min

The Walk: A Devotional Podcast from Worship Leader Magazine Ian Simkins: Faithfulness Over Platform in the Age of DistractionIan Simkins: Faithfulness Over Platform in the Age of Distraction In this powerful episode of The Walk, pastor and communicator Ian Simkins shares how God has shaped his calling through quiet faithfulness, spiritual formation, and the tension between comfort and the cross. From preaching his first sermon at 16 to leading The Bridge Church outside of Nashville, Ian opens up about raising sons, resisting distraction, and confronting the pull of platform culture in the American church. If you've ever wrestled with calling, comfort, or the desire to be seen, this conversation will remind you that fruitfulness...

2025-10-1729 min

A Stroll Through the Library Truth, Goodness, Beauty, and Ian Simkins's Favorite BooksIn this episode of "A Stroll Through the Library," host Matt Walker Thrift sits down with Pastor Ian Simkins for an engaging conversation about faith, creativity, and the transformative power of books. Ian shares insights from his journey in ministry, the impact of literature on his spiritual growth, and the importance of vulnerability and community in the church. Together, they explore the intersection of truth, goodness, and beauty, and discuss how these elements can invite people to see God in fresh ways. Tune in for a thoughtful dialogue that encourages listeners to live from a place of belovedness and...

2025-09-3057 min

Next Up with Grant Skeldon 5 Signs You're A Workaholic & What To Do About It | Ian SimkinsIn this episode, Grant chats with Ian Simkins about the sneaky trap of workaholism—especially for young leaders hustling in ministry or chasing impact. They dive into signs like constant exhaustion, ditching hobbies, and why even "good" busyness can pull us from God's easy yoke. If you're building something big but feeling burned out, this convo will hit home and point you toward real rest and rhythm. Ian's Website: https://iansimkins.com/ Follow Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iansimkins/ Follow Grant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantskeldon Visi...

2025-09-3038 min

Even Just a Little... Creativity, Joy, Entrepreneurship, Ideas, Authors, Artists Ian Simkins – Leading with CompassionLeading with Compassion – Ian Simkins on Faith, Family, and FreedomIn this episode of Even Just a Little, Sherri welcomes Ian Simkins, lead pastor of The Bridge in Nashville, Tennessee. Ian shares his journey of leading with compassion, building a life of purpose rooted in faith, and what it means to trust God in the tiny daily decisions that shape our lives. As a devoted husband and father of three boys, Ian offers profound insights into balancing leadership, family, and personal growth. Listen in for encouragement to live intentionally and embrace the beautiful gift of choice each da...

2025-08-0536 min

She Reads Truth Podcast People in the Old Testament Week 7 with Ian SimkinsWhat does faithfulness look like when life gets hard? This week, Ian Simkins is on the podcast to talk about how the stories in this week’s reading of People in the Old Testament help us answer that question. Ian, Raechel, and Amanda talk about enduring suffering with the God whose love, goodness, and character never change.Open your Bibles with us this week! This episode corresponds to Week 7 of She Reads Truth’s People in the Old Testament reading plan. You can read with the She Reads Truth community on our site, in our...

2025-06-161h 07

Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness 438: Facing Midlife: Ian Simkins on Success, Loneliness in Your 40s, Spiritual Abuse, and Why Efficiency Is a Terrible GodThere's a moment, often quietly, when you realize life didn't turn out the way you thought it would. The dreams you chased, the milestones you reached—they didn't deliver the satisfaction you imagined. And somewhere along the way, loneliness crept in, success started to feel hollow, and the constant pressure to optimize every part of your life became a crushing weight. This week on Win Today, Ian Simkins joins us to talk about the uncomfortable truths no one tells you about midlife. In this conversation, we'll unpack: Why midlife often exposes the false gods we've been serving The uniq...

2025-04-301h 16 $Gateway Church\'s Podcast$

Gateway Church's Podcast “Faith That Carries” by Ian SimkinsHow different would the Christian life be without community? This weekend, Pastor Ian Simkins continues our Made For Each Other series with a powerful message on how our faith is made stronger when it's in partnership with others. It reminds us that within community, we have the opportunity to encourage and help one another!

2025-02-1038 min $Gateway Church\'s Podcast$

2025-02-1038 min

Shame(less) Podcast From Quick Fixes to True Fulfillment: Finding Purpose Beyond the Moment w/ Ian SimkinsGuest: Ian Simkins, Lead Pastor at The Bridge ChurchIn this episode of the Shame(less) podcast, host Ken Freire is joined by Ian Simkins to dive deep into the journey from distraction to purpose, especially as it relates to struggles like pornography and lust. Ian draws from his wealth of pastoral experience to unpack why so many men, even within the church, struggle with distraction and sin. Together, they explore how a lack of purpose leads to these struggles and how embracing God-given purpose can break the cycle.Key Topics Discussed: Why men...

2024-12-1048 min

Jesus Over Everything Image-Bearer vs. Work-Doer (with Ian Simkins)In another powerful conversation of the “Love & Clarity” season, Lisa Whittle sits down with Ian Simpkins, internet personality and Lead Pastor of Bridge Church in Nashville, to explore the deep truths of what it means to be an image-bearer of Christ versus a work-doer. Together, they tackle the tension between spiritual hunger and productivity, discussing how both intimacy and humility require intentionality. Ian opens up about the struggles of balancing family, ministry, and self-care while offering practical insights into building deeper connections with God and others. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of life, work, or faith, or a...

2024-11-1352 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #780 How do you grow from 7 to 8 figures?Dan & Ian talk to Lucas Peters, founder of Journey Beyond Travel, about his plans to get to $10M in 5 years. They break down the business and shift thinking from a project-oriented mindset to an approach rooted in financial analysis: What are your gross margins? What does it take to aquire a customer? What is your rebuy rate and LTV? They consider the highest leverage paths to growth. Want to get in the company of other entrepreneurs to help you kickstart your 2025 goals? Submit your application to join Dynamite Circle at https://dynamitecircle.com/

2024-11-0741 min

Worship Probs Episode 308 - A Conversation With Ian SimkinsWelcome to Episode 308 of the Worship Probs Podcast - We’re glad you’re here! Brian & Jen share some hilarious Prayer Concerns that you can't miss. Plus, Brian & Jen share their incredible conversation with Ian Simkins. This is an inspiring conversation that you do not want to miss. You will be equipped in new ways. Be sure to share! Check it out - and like, comment, subscribe, and share with a friend! Learn more and stay connected with >>> Worship Probs (instagram.com/worshipprobs) // Brian Tabor (instagram.com/briantabor) // Jen Smale (instagram.com/jensmale) // Ian Simkins (instagram.com/iansimkins) Special thank you...

2024-11-051h 01

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #779 The 3 hats of bootstrapping + Insights from DCBKK 2024Dan and Ian discuss the importance of three key executive roles—CEO, COO, and CFO—within bootstrapped businesses, emphasizing the need for founders to embrace responsibilities beyond visionary tasks. They share insights from this year’s DCBKK and a sneak peek into the upcoming DC Black event in New York. (00:00:22) Welcome and Introduction (00:01:03) The Three Hats of Bootstrapping (00:09:51) Trends from DCBKK Event (00:12:34) The Importance of Financial Planning (00:19:30) LinkedIn as a Top Funnel Tool (00:22:50) Reflections and Future Events Useful links: Access our free business resources Connect with other entrep...

2024-10-3128 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #776 The 4 Most Eye-Opening Lessons I’ve Learned From My Coaching ClientsDan 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. Newsletter subscribers will get our GPS (Goals/Plans/Systems) worksheet. Sign up for the newsletter. 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 financi...

2024-10-1030 min

The Church Digital Podcast EP314 - Online Ministry, Vulnerability and Punk Rock Jesus with Ian SimkinsWhile Jeff is in Korea representing theChurch.digital at Lausanne, Andy and Ashley take over the episode, diving into the intricate relationship between digital and physical discipleship within the church. The discussion begins by emphasizing the importance of bridging the digital and physical aspects of disciple-making, recognizing that while digital spaces offer significant opportunities for broadening reach and influence, physical face-to-face interactions remain crucial for deeper, incarnational relationships. This theme is embodied in their conversation with guest Ian Simpkins, who shares insights from his experience as a pastor and digital content creator. Ian explains how his social media presence, p...

2024-09-3057 min

The Church Around the World Pastor-Ian-Simkins-The-Bridge-Church-NashvilleIan Simkins, lead pastor of teaching at The Bridge Church in the Nashville area joins Dan Ehrman on the Church Around the World podcast today. He shares insights about the unique leadership structure at The Bridge (where he shares duties with lead pastor of strategy, Craig McKown) and his trajectory from heading up a fledgling community church on the brink of closing to holding lead teaching roles at larger churches. He also talks about his influential Instagram account where he weaves art and poetry with biblical insights and the everyday challenges of raising a young family with his wife...

2024-09-3000 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #774 “You’re Gonna Mess It Up The Way Everybody Messes It Up”Dan paid big money for a business coach who only gave him one piece of advice. Listen to the episode to find out what it was and if it worked. Connect with us: Dan: @TropicalMBA or dan@tropicalmba.com Ian: @AnythingIan or ian@tropicalmba.com Chapters (00:00:22) The Perfect Storm for Entrepreneurs (00:03:41) Introducing the System (00:05:37) Implementing the System in Your Business (00:06:50) Defining Roles and Outcomes (00:09:51) The Hiring Process Revolutionized (00:11:01) Performance Conversations and Team Dynamics (00:12:53) Leveraging the System for Business Growth (00:16:37) Recap and Final Thoughts

2024-09-2618 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #773 6 Keys to a Successful Bootstrapped BusinessDan & Ian get real about what it takes to create and maintain a successful business. They’ll walk you through their Goals/Plans/Systems (GPS) worksheet that’s specifically designed to help you plan for business growth. They use it with their coaching clients on a weekly basis. Newsletter subscribers can download and complete their very own GPS worksheet. Through completing this worksheet, you will: Discover key insights about the state of your business that you probably didn’t realize before Define clear goals for your business moving forward Develop a plan based on your h...

2024-09-1935 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #772 “When is my LTV good enough?” + Founder Mode for Bootstrappers“Manager mode is so tempting…” Dan & Ian discuss Paul Graham’s most recent essay titled “Founder Mode”, and how lifestyle bootsrappers can harness the power of founder mode to grow their businesses. They’ll also address a question they get asked all the time: “But when is my LTV good enough?” How to figure out your LTV to CAC ratio and more in this week’s episode. Subscribe to the newsletter to access Dan & Ian’s business resources used with their coaching clients. Subscribe to the TMBA newsletter. This week’s episode brought to you by Remote First R...

2024-09-1229 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #770 You Don’t Have an Operations Problem. You Have a Sales & Marketing Problem.Many founders think they have an operations problem - delivery, trust, staffing, leadership. But Dan thinks you might actually have a sales & marketing problem. Dan & Ian also talk about becoming better leaders and how to fight against the erge to control your team. Last but not least, Dan shares the invaluable relationship advice he learned from President Barack Obama and reflects on the benefits of owning a lifestyle business when it comes to parenting. Want to work through your current challenges with Dan & Ian? TMBA listeners can apply to get business coaching from...

2024-09-0526 min

There is More The Jesus Way - Ian SimkinsIan Simkins is the Lead Pastor of Teaching and Vision at The Bridge Church, but you might better know him as an author, writer, and thought leader on Instagram. He talks with us about letting our beliefs and thoughts be more easily interrupted by the Holy Spirit and finding Jesus in the muck. Learn more about Ian: https://iansimkins.com/about Support There is More: https://bestillministries.kindful.com/?campaign=1284937 Get 10% discount on Father's House Study with code: FH10 Get the Father's House Study: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fathershousestudy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the Free Spiritual Warfare Course: https://bestillministries.teachable.com/p/spiritual-warfare-works

2024-09-0347 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #770 $30K a Month on Upwork in Less Than 2 YearsThis founder started an Upwork agency less than 2 years ago and is making $30K a month… JUST on Upwork alone. We talk about how to take it to $80K a month and beyond in the next year. In this week’s newsletter, we include our ICP exercise. Your next breakthrough in under 30 minutes. TMBA email subscribers can also apply to get business coaching from Dan & Ian live on the pod (it’s free). Subscribe to the TMBA newsletter. Today’s guest is Phil Kuehnen, founder of Rev Gravy. Connect with us...

2024-08-2927 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #769 - $100K MRR in 12 Months… Can They Do It?These co-founders want to more than triple their revenue in the next 12 months. Despite stagnation the past few years, they believe they can get there. Dan & Ian dissect their plans to achieve this goal and offer some counterintuitive advice. They cover repackaging a product for a higher cost, focusing on your premium customers, and how to lead a sales call. In this week’s newsletter, we include our favorite resources for getting started with sales calls. TMBA email subscribers can also apply to get business coaching from Dan & Ian live on th...

2024-08-2246 min

The Walk: A Devotional Podcast from Worship Leader Magazine Ian Simkins Devotional: The Power of WeaknessEpisode 96: Embracing Weakness – Ian Simkins' Powerful Testimony In this moving episode of The Walk, Pastor Ian Simkins shares his deeply personal journey with a lifelong neurological condition that causes his eyes to shake uncontrollably. Join host Joshua Swanson as Ian recounts a transformative encounter during a mission trip to India, where his perceived weakness became a powerful vessel for God’s grace. Through his story, Ian reflects on the profound truth of 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, reminding us that our weaknesses can be the very channels through which God reveals His power. In a world obsessed with stre...

2024-08-2216 min

The Collectives Conversations with Jeff Pitts Ian Simkins : At the Table & Why Christians Should Throw the Best PartiesIn this episode of The Collectives Conversations, we sit down with Ian Simkins, pastor of The Bridge in Spring Hill, TN. Ian shares his heart on creating meaningful community, especially around the table. He offers practical insights on how to navigate difficult conversations with grace and empathy, a skill that's more important now than ever. We also dive into his intriguing Instagram project, where he shares his "little black boxes," and explore the inspiration and purpose behind them.Key Topics Discussed:The importance of creating space for community at the table.Strategies for having hard conversations w...

2024-08-1952 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #768 “Lifestyle Business” vs “Real Business”Go from being trapped in the job you’ve built for yourself to building a wealth-generating machine. Dan & Ian challenge service businesses to determine their LTV to CAC ratio so they can improve their cashflow and run a “real” business that gives them the lifestyle they want. Calculating the LTV to CAC ratio may sound hard (and boring), but it’s no harder than solving all those other things you’re struggling with in your business. Also, Dan’s hot take on the digital nomad ratio and being “relatively” wealthy. Plus, one lucky listen...

2024-08-1537 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #767 “1,000 Customers from One Channel”Dan & Ian talk to a listener who’s running a SaaS business that within one year got to $8K MRR. The business is full of potential and opportunities, but the risks involved with having all of your customers come from one channel looms heavily in the background. They discuss topics like how to build relationships with customers, increase average cart value, how to grow your business when you’re not a sales and marketing expert, and more. Dan & Ian brainstorm ideas about how this founder can future-proof his business while still maintaining his ideal lifestyle.

2024-08-0848 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #766 “I’m Scared to Raise the Price”Dan & Ian talk to a listener who’s running a $1M D2C e-commerce business about the challenges and opportunities he faces as he plans for future growth and a potential exit down the road. They discuss topics like decreasing customer acquisition costs, increasing profit margins, the absolutely essential role of a CFO, and not letting your passion for the product get in the way of your growth. At the end of the call, Dan & Ian will recommend key next steps this founder should take in order to scale their business effectively and aggressively. ...

2024-08-0136 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #765 Only 3 Ways to Grow…What Would Plato DoTackling one of the biggest problems entrepreneurs struggle with: separating their business from their own narrative and looking at it with fresh eyes. This episode will uncover the simple but hard truths to every business and reveal the three (and only three) ways to grow any business. We talk about customer acquisition, order value, retention, risk-free offers, and more. TMBA email subscribers will get access to the platonic business calculator discussed on today’s show. Subscribe to the TMBA newsletter. Connect with us: Dan: @TropicalMBA or dan@tropicalmba.co...

2024-07-2534 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #764 The 5 Approaches for Getting Rich + Budgeting for WealthWe speak to hundreds of entrepreneurs every year through one-on-one coaching and live events. Many of those entrepreneurs have gone on to become very wealthy, and throughout our conversations with those people, we have found some common threads to the ways that wealthy people behave. This was one of our most popular episodes of 2019 so we’re bringing it back with updated thoughts. This week, newsletter subscribers will get Dan’s personal monthly budget template. Sign up for our newsletter to receive TMBA-exclusive business-building resources weekly. Chapters ● (00:02:20) Every Dollar...

2024-07-1842 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #763 10 ideas for businesses seeking $1 Mil in RevenueIn this week's conversation, Dan and Ian discuss 10 ideas that provide valuable insights and strategies for entrepreneurs looking to grow their revenue to $1 Million and beyond. From years of experience and countless coaching calls, Dan and Ian cover topics such as finding a product with a tailwind, getting out of delivery, hiring a key badass, understanding your business model, optimizing your marketing funnel, and much more… These strategies can provide a roadmap for entrepreneurs to focus on the most impactful areas of their business and make informed decisions to drive growth. Dan & Ian’s St...

2024-07-1146 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #762 Winning and Losing Millions with Nathaniel EliasonThis week’s conversation revolves around the book 'Crypto Confidential' and explores author Nathaniel Eliason’s experience during the crypto mania. From the moment he decided to go all-in on crypto and the impact it had on their personal life, Nathaniel delves into the mechanics of farming and the process of launching decentralized exchanges. Enjoy insights deep insights from the crypto world including off-ramping, the risks and challenges of early wallets, the mindset of crypto whales, the experience of losing and making millions, the rise and fall of the Titan project, and the author's biggest win...

2024-07-041h 02

Rethinking God with Tacos PODCAST Ian Simkins / The TableJason and Brooke connect with Ian Simkins and talk about community, the role of the table in ministry, and our identity being discovered in knowing ourselves as "the one Jesus loves." They dive into the challenges of tribalism and division and the need for curiosity and humility in engaging with others. Themes of self-worth, identity, and the concept of being loved are discussed as they explore the impact of workaholism, the need for validation, and the struggle to find value beyond accomplishments. The conversation addresses the practical implications of...

2024-07-031h 04

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #761 - Less Than 5% of Businesses Get to 1MIL+ - A Process to Reach the GoalDan and Ian discuss the fundamental principles of change and how they apply to both weight loss and entrepreneurship. The conversation explores the three key components of successful change: knowledge, accountability, and identity. Listen in for how these principles are practical and applicable to your business growth, cause ass we know breakthroughs in our business don’t happen through epiphanies, they happen through small and consistent accumulations of change. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: Our book: Before the Exit The Newsletter “The DC” DC Accelerator DC Black Global events

2024-06-2733 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #760 - The 7 Most Common Money Mistakes for BootstrappersDan and Ian discuss the biggest money problems they’ve seen in their own business and hundreds of other bootstrapped businesses. Learn how to craft a sustainable financial model, the importance of owner compensation, how to avoid being under-invested, and more. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: Our book: Before the Exit The Newsletter “The DC” DC Accelerator DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote job Listen on YouTube Follow on Instagram @TropicalMBA @AnythingIan Chapters ● (00:00:45) Introduction and Setting the Stage ...

2024-06-2051 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #758 - The Secret Weapon to Pricing PowerDan and Ian explore the concept of power in business and how businesses can transition from being a grind for the owner to having sustainable pricing power. Derived from the book 'Seven Powers' by Hamilton Helmer, they delve into the idea of cornered resources as a source of power and discuss examples of cornered resources such as patents, unique brain trust, and exclusive partnerships. You’ll be challenged to consider how you can identify and leverage counter positioning, networked effects, distribution, and brand to sustain margins and pricing power over time. This is an...

2024-06-0642 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #757 - How Healthy is Your Business?Dan and Ian challenge listeners to answer five questions about your business that will help you evaluate how healthy your operations are. They cover everything from doubling down on what’s working best to effective resource allocation and working “on” your business instead of “in” your business. You’ll also be challenged to ask yourself: “What would a skilled entrepreneur do with my business?” Take out your pens and notepad (very important), and consider this episode a free coaching session and a little taste of DC Accelerator. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: Our book: Befo...

2024-05-3042 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #756 - The Million Dollar Service Business PlaybookIn this week's episode Dan and Ian discuss the importance of the concept of Labor Efficiency Ratio (LER), to scale your business to a million dollars in revenue. They highlight the challenge of transitioning from being a craftsperson to a CEO and the importance of building a profitable business model that can operate without the founder's constant involvement. They continue this concept by focusing on the importance of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) in growing a business. Having someone to provide structure and make data-driven decisions can lead to some shocking discoveries and...

2024-05-2346 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #755 - Run Any Business With Just Two Simple ThingsDan reflects on his trip to Mexico last week where he hung out with 200 founders and listeners of the pod. Vulnerability, lessons from exiting a business, and a secretive membership called “being parents” were common themes. Another major topic was the launch of our new coaching program, DC Accelerator. Dan talks about how getting to $1M and beyond takes not just willpower or desire, but most importantly, it takes discipline. He shares the two tools required to run a business of any size. Whether you’re a 1-person operation of have 1000’s of employees, these two tools re...

2024-05-1632 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #754 - Mastering Consistency with Adam GilbertHealth and wellness is the ultimate productivity hack, impacting every aspect of life. Adam Gilbert, founder of My Body Tutor, discovered that consistency is key, and accountability, mindset, and personalized plans help clients stay on track. It’s also what sets his business apart. My Body Tutor has been generating demand for their service for 17 years, having a flawless reputation, and obsessively focusing on getting clients results. In this episode Adam shares his strategies for pricing demand, how to handle client churn, and balancing family life with his passion. Dan & Ian’s St...

2024-05-0947 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle Lessons From an 18-Month Trip Around the World on $100 a DayThis week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Barry O'Brien, a global traveler, as he shares his 18-month journey to 15 countries on just $100 a day or less. Barry tells us stories about his experience in Vietnam, the most surprisingly underwhelming destination he visited, the most expensive and inexpensive destinations, how he saved, prepared, and what he learned in the end. He discusses his journey from following Dave Ramsey's steps to discovering the FIRE movement and combining the principles of both to pay off $51,000 of debt, and give him the financial freedom to pursue...

2024-05-0244 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #752 The 1 Million Dollar QuestionCrafting your value proposition into an irresistible offer is not an easy task. Andrew Jacoby, entrepreneur and visionary behind Growth Era, a thriving outbound sales company, knows this all too well. Andrew shares his journey, highlighting the pivotal role of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) in driving business success. Discover the power of focusing on what you know best and building a business around recurring services as Andrew unveils the concept of risk reversal and its impact on skyrocketing conversion rates. From navigating the challenges of educating a market to the transition from CEO to operator, Andrew...

2024-04-2545 min

It Starts With Attraction MOMENT - Why Pastor Ian Simkins Became Voluntarily Homeless For A WeekHave a question you want answered? Submit it here!In this compelling and heartfelt video, Pastor Ian Simkins of The Bridge Church in Spring Hill, TN, delves into the transformative week he chose to experience homelessness firsthand. With vivid detail and raw emotion, Pastor Ian shares insights from his journey—challenges faced, lessons learned, and the profound impact it had on his faith and ministry. From the streets of Philadelphia to interactions with the homeless community, his story reveals the depths of human kindness and the societal gaps that often go unnoticed. Join Pastor Ian as...

2024-04-2013 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #751 “The Death of the Follower” + How I’d Make $250K in 3 Days a WeekIs it possible to bootstrap a high-level business if you’re broke? Listen to Dan & Ian’s take on what kinds of businesses are best to start when you’re starting with basically nothing. Also, what the hell does a visionary do? Dan suggests that the best visionaries have integrator tendencies. They’ll consider how Kevin Kelly’s “100 True Fans” can lead to sustainable revenue through a concept called “The Death of the Follower”. Lastly, Dan pitches a business idea that requires zero startup cost, 3 days a week of effort, and could easily net you $250K....

2024-04-1834 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #750 What is the Most Simple OS for <$5M?The hard part shouldn’t be how to implement an OS in your organization. The hard part is answering the question: Are the right people in the right roles at your company? In this episode, Dan and Ian share their own OS that’s extremely simple. It’s called GPS. They’ll explain how GPS helps you put a plan in place to meet your goals, and deliver on that plan. That’s it. Also, hiring for specific tasks, the impact of remote work on hiring, and more. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: Our book: Be...

2024-04-1130 min

It Starts With Attraction Uncovering Faith, Hospitality, and Humanity with Ian SimkinsHave a question you want answered? Submit it here!Is hospitality just about dinner parties and nice guest rooms? Or is there something deeper at play? Ian Simkins, joins Kimberly Beam Holmes of "It Starts with Attraction" as they explore hospitality through a powerful lens – the heart of God.They delve into how the story of the Prodigal Son reveals God's "lovesick" nature and the challenge of overcoming our "older brother" mentality. Discover how hospitality is a grand act of grace, echoing a greater story of welcome and belonging.This conversation will challenge an...

2024-04-091h 16

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #749 Do Things That Don’t ScaleIn this episode, Ian and Dan discuss the concept of doing things that don't scale, inspired by Paul Graham's influential article 'Do Things That Don't Scale.' They explore the idea of taking risks and gambling in entrepreneurship, and how it relates to increasing one's locus of control. The conversation covers various strategies for founders, including recruiting users manually, building something fragile, delighting users, focusing on experience, and niche marketing. In this conversation, Ian and Dan discuss Paul Graham's article 'Do Things That Don't Scale' and explore the principal themes and takeaways. They cover topics such as the idea...

2024-04-0447 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #748 Three Phases to 1 MillionDan and Ian discuss the different phases of bootstrapping a business and the common challenges that arise at each stage. They walk through three phases: Zero to $250k “Mindset”; $250k to 1 million "We're seeking a reliable/repeatable source of new customers"; and $1 million + "We need to hire, fire, improve/change team members more effectively”. They explore everything from adjusting the offer to the marketplace and developing a strong customer base to making a rule that the founder should be responsible for growth up to $5M. They also explore the crucial role that team composition plays in the profes...

2024-03-2842 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #747 Quiet Crypto, The Demand Question, and Difficult Decisions ft. Jordan GalDan talks to Jordan Gal, founder of Rally and co-host of the Bootsrapped Web podcast about challenges in the ecommerce space, product-market fit and demand, partnerships and veto power, the quietness of crypto, risking other people’s money, and more… There’s one thing that founders tend to really struggle with when it comes to growing their business and that’s getting the right team in place. Listen as Jordan shows Dan how and why he fires unfit team members. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events

2024-03-211h 01

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #746 “Full-Service Agencies Are Out” & Other Productized-Service IdeasDan & Ian talk to John Doherty, the founder of Editor Ninja, former owner of Credo, and cohost of the Working Sessions podcast about three major trends he’s seeing in the agency space that could impact your strategy and profitability for the year and beyond. John talks about the challenges of running a full-service agency, a shift towards specialization in productized services, the need for outsourced strategic layers, focusing on profitability, and more. Stick around for the guys to reveal six productized-service business ideas. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC...

2024-03-1454 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #745 “3 Million in Revenue is a Death Zone" - Financial Strategy with Greg CrabtreeTransitioning through the death zone requires careful execution and a focus on profitability. The $3 million dollar mark is a critical milestone for businesses, and many struggle to push through it. In this episode, Dan talks to Greg Crabtree, author of Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits! about how founders can push through the death zone (otherwise known as the messy middle) and grow their profit far beyond that $3M mark. Some of the common mistakes made by founders include not understanding profit truth, not investing in finance and accounting, and not effectively managing labor efficiency.

2024-03-0744 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #744 How Transparent Should You Be? Thoughts on Queen Bee Roles & a Ticket GiveawayThis week Dan & Ian share a few thought experiments you can do to improve your business and reach your next breakthrough. They cover the value of a writing-first culture, the Queen Bee Role & how transparent should you be with your team? Plus, a ticket giveaway to one qualified founder. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote job Listen on YouTube Follow on Instagram @TropicalMBA @AnythingIan Show Notes (00:00:41) Intro (00:01:33) Busine...

2024-02-2941 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #743 Spotting Taboo Business Ideas Through the Overton WindowGoing deeper on shiny object syndrome, Dan & Ian open the mailbag to read responses to last week’s episode. A listener shares his success story with shiny object syndrome, revealing how he pursues his entrepreneurial impulses without growing crazy. The listener emphasizes the value of muscle memory when it comes to going from zero to one successfully. Dan & Ian will also discuss how to use societal and scene shifts to gain traction on an idea and even build a successful business out of an idea that might seem a little stupid (to everyone else) at the time. ...

2024-02-2253 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #742 A Podcast About Shiny Object SyndromeDan & Ian delve into the complexities of combating shiny object syndrome, a challenge that plagues all entrepreneurs at one time or another (or all the time). They’ll talk about six strategies for tackling “the syndrome” and how to harness your skill of going zero-to-one to grow your business to the next level. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote job Listen on YouTube Follow on Instagram @TropicalMBA @AnythingIan Show Notes: (00:00...

2024-02-151h 04

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #741 The Roadmap for Turning a Skill Into a 1M+ Productized ServiceIn this episode Dan uncovers The Ultimate TMBA Business: a productized service business built on a skill set. Tom Kent started his business based on a very specific skill set of his: he was good at getting jobs. Now Tom is the founder and CEO of Career Nerds, a 7-figure productized service that he’s doubling every year because of his precise lead generation strategies and very clear goals. In this episode, Tom gives us a roadmap for turning a skill into a powerful productized service business. Plus, how he avoids the distraction of other ta...

2024-02-0847 min

BROKEN CATHOLIC – Live With Courage ™Fast For Intimacy Not For Answers| Ian Simkins Lead Pastor of Teaching at The Bridge Church, Ian Simkins joins Joseph to talk about how to pray and fast effectively to get real answers and solutions from Jesus. LINKS IanSimkins.com The Bridge Church SUBSCRIBE BrokenCatholic.com SHREDDED FATHERS™ Work Life Harmony For Elite Businessmen 45+™ If you're looking for a brotherhood of high performers, CEOs and elite dads 45-60 to help you find purpose/meaning, build a strong body/mind, and become an epic husband, father, and businessman, then get our FREE...

2024-02-0350 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #740 The Anti-Agency Agency + High ROI Customer AcquisitionVince Nguyen joins Dan to share how he resurrected his agency from semi-retirement and in the first month resumed making 5+ figures per client. He runs his agency solo and shares some of his biggest hacks for success. Vince essentially delivers a masterclass in running a successful solo-agency as well as how to improve Facebook Ads for your business (hint: it’s pretty simple!). But first, Dan & Ian have some fun catching up about some big company news and how to operate on a profit-first system from day one and why that’s actually critical for scale. Th...

2024-02-011h 26

The Living Room Disciple Snippets of Wisdom—Feat. Ian SimkinsSupport us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3paiqn3 Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/vJcHEmLeKJgNPbgA8 On This Week's Episode: And last but not least, our 4th highlighted episode from 2023 featuring Pastor Ian Simkins. Ian is pastor of The Bridge Church just outside of Nashville, TN. This conversation is around the intersection of mental health, emotions, and spiritual formation. Questions like “Am I interruptible?” And “am I doing this FOR God or WITH God?” will help us address the posture we’re taking as we’re on a journey to be more like Christ.

2024-01-2956 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #739 The Three Horsemen Holding Your Business Back from Breakthrough with Mike MichalowiczDan interviews business author and entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz, delving into the transformative concepts from Mike's books — "Profit First," "The Pumpkin Plan," Clockwork", and more. They explore the power of prioritizing profit and why most small businesses are often “crushed” by the owner. Mike discusses his concept of the Queen Bee Role and advocates for specialization to scale effectively. Stick around as Mike reveals the three horsemen that keep businesses right on the brink of success, often never finding breakthrough. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global e...

2024-01-2551 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #738 Under the Hood of an 8-Figure Business + Million Dollar Weekend with Noah Kagan“Noah’s new book Million Dollar Weekend has so many nuggets for aspiring and mature entrepreneurs alike. Specifically, if you’re launching a new product, starting a new business, or you want to keep things simple for your team, you’ll find tangible guidance in this book.” - Dan In this episode, TMBA host Dan Andrews sits down with Noah Kagan to talk about operating an 8-figure company at scale, something Noah does every day as the CEO of AppSumo. Noah dives into specific processes around leadership, managing team members, setting achievable goals, making room for creati...

2024-01-1835 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #737 Business Basics: Revenue Durability, “Small” Goals, & High-Leverage MeetingsToday Dan & Ian challenge you to consider: How durable is your revenue? They’ll explore the concepts of profit now vs profit later, investing profits to build durability, network effects, marginal profitability calculation, and more. But first, in some lighter conversation, Dan argues that setting smaller goals and reconfiguring your team meetings can lead to higher productivity and higher yield in your business. Plus, the 6 principles to a high-leverage meeting learned from running millionaire masterminds. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire...

2024-01-1133 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #736 How to Have Your Best Year $$$Wise EverThis week, Dan reveals a strategic approach to decision-making intervals for achieving top-line revenue and personal income goals. Join him as he explores how this decision-making cadence serves as a compass in navigating the challenging 'messy middle' of entrepreneurship. What’s the messy middle? You’ve found some type of product-market fit, customers are buying, and you've set revenue and profit goals. Yet, you lack an exit strategy, millions in your bank account, and an executive team running your company. In this episode, Dan invites you into his end-of-year meeting with co-founder Ian Schoen, unveiling the...

2024-01-0433 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #735 An 8-figure exit and revisiting the 1,000-day principleCan you make a life-changing decision based on assumptions you pulled off the internet? This question and many others are answered in today’s fascinating interview with two of Dan’s mentors and longtime friends. They recently exited one of their businesses (they’re still running the other!) for 8-figures, and they share the details of their process from deciding to sell, preparing for the sale, vetting acquirers, and what happens after. Hear how they spun up another business on the side and are maintaining the cash flow from that as they sit on the cash p...

2023-12-2851 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #734 Non-Obvious Ways to Grow Your Business + Favorite Moments of 2023As 2023 comes to a close, Dan & Ian reflect on how their business did in 2023 and share some of their favorite moments from the year. They’ll also talk about what makes a compelling offer, the “non-obvious ways” to grow your business in 2024, and why you should dream bigger than the numbers when goal setting. But first, Dan shares the top business books and podcast episodes that inspired him this year just in time for your holiday travels. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events H...

2023-12-2156 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #733 End-of-Year Brainstorming, Goal-Setting, and a Mexico MeltdownDan & Ian offer up some end-of-year thought experiments for founders, including how to re-visualize your business, capitalize on strategy, and ensure that you are in the right role in your business. Most founders assume they are the “executive” in the business, but more often than not, their daily behaviors are that of a director or manager. Understanding where you sit in your organization can make a huge difference in your ability to scale. Plus, explore the business diagnostic: what would a PE firm do with your business? A helpful exercise to get you thinking objectively abou...

2023-12-1436 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #732 Can Org Charts Be Sexy? + NYC Drinking StoriesDan & Ian unravel the complexities of job titles and organizational frustrations post-DC Black event, offering solutions through org chart brainstorming, a new business idea, and how much you should be investing into networking strategies based on your income. Plus, see what UI and API score they give NYC after spending the weekend there. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote job Listen on YouTube Follow on Instagram @TropicalMBA @AnythingIan Show Notes: ...

2023-12-0740 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #731 Special Edition Pod: Meet us in MexicoIn this special Tuesday edition of the pod, Dan & Ian make the hard sell for listeners to meet them in Mexico. If you’re into five-star resorts, good food, frosty drinks, and nerding out about your business, consider this your official invite. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote job Listen on YouTube Follow on Instagram @TropicalMBA @AnythingIan Show notes: (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:57) Meet us in Mexico Links: Ge...

2023-12-0509 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #730 Cash Flowing Your Early Retirement (10K/mo+)This week, Dan continues delving into the world of coaching with a story about one company that provides highly paid professionals with a low-stress way to earn a living in the sunset phase of their careers. Dan also interviews Sarah Weaver, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, who has achieved an impressive monthly cash flow of over $10,000 from her real estate portfolio in under five years. Join us to glean insights from Sarah's journey, as she shares strategies for cash-flowing retirement through smart real estate investments. Sarah talks about how she bought 19 properties, the six...

2023-11-3045 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #729 What is the Michael Jordan of Business Models?All we can say is that it’s extremely powerful and extremely profitable. Dan and Ian nerd out on what might be the GOAT business model of all time. They analyze some of the best examples of said business model, and talk about ways that you can rip, pivot, and jam these ideas for your own business. Plus, two books you should pick up that Dan simply couldn’t put down. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote j...

2023-11-2344 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #728 Mailbag: Hang-ups, Power-ups, and Cheat Codes for EntrepreneursDan & Ian open up the metaphorical mailbag to answer some listener questions. They reveal cheat codes for bootstrappers and how to activate them, the top reasons people can’t scale to 7+ figures, and the difference between F U money and Freedom Line money. All that and more, including a big announcement regarding Ian’s car collection. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote job Listen on YouTube Follow on Instagram @TropicalMBA @AnythingIan Show...

2023-11-1658 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #727 The Freedom Line, 7+ Figure Founders, and Extended DCBKK RecapThis week Dan & Ian talk about a topic that came up countless times at this year’s DCBKK: Whether to exit or stay in your business. They’ll revisit frameworks from their book Before The Exit and discuss how to figure out what's best for your business. After that, Dan chats with DCBKK Master of Ceremonies Adam Palmeter about his experience at this year’s event compared to years past. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote job...

2023-11-091h 05

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #726 Insights from DCBKK 2023: The UI vs API of a Location, How Bootstrappers Are Getting Wealthy, 2024 Business Strategy, and MoreDan & Ian are back in Austin and have fully recovered from what was the biggest event in DC history: DCBKK 2023. Over 400 entrepreneurs gathered in the world-class city of Bangkok to swap stories, participate in masterminds, and fuel each other to reach new business heights in 2024. In the episode, they covered many topics, including a framework for analyzing locations by their UI versus API, why Thailand's UI beats America, and what’s next for DC Black, a community for 7 & 8-figure founders. Dan & Ian also share their biggest conference takeaways, some of their business strategy fo...

2023-11-0254 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #725 How One Entrepreneur Built a 7-Figure Brand Around a Very Niche AudienceThis week, Dan is joined by a listener who wrote in with some compelling insights on community, camaraderie, and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Anthony Fosano, founder of Engineering Management Institute, built a 7-figure brand with a coaching business and a YouTube and podcast network that has garnered over 3 million downloads. They cover many topics like how to leverage skills and resources from your full-time job to start your own business, how to build a business around a very niche audience, and why many entrepreneurs might find themselves coming “full circle” in sear...

2023-10-2635 min

Digital Missions Podcast with Justin Khoe 036 - Balancing Full-Time Ministry & Content Creation w/ Ian SimkinsIan Simkins:https://iansimkins.com/https://www.facebook.com/iansimkins1/https://www.instagram.com/iansimkins/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-cltfQnU_tMk4fkwC3EQrQhttps://twitter.com/iansimkinsJustin Khoe:Check out the Empty Pews to a Million Views Masterclass (click here) or book (click here)

2023-10-2348 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #724 Hyper Niche Business Ideas with Big End Game PotentialThis week Dan invites Dana Lindahl, founder of Legendary Podcasts, as a special guest on the pod. They’ll discuss how you can generate cash flow and demand for your product immediately using cold email and identify high-earning potential business ideas by seeking out hyper niches. They’ll also talk about the difficulties of running service businesses, plus the opportunities and the end games, including a strategy called the “Split and Sale.” Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote...

2023-10-1949 min

Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness 362: Ian Simkins on Why Grieving Prevents Bitterness, the Invitation to Intimacy, The Distorted Rubric for Readiness (It's Not Charisma), and Why Public Fruit is the Result of Private FormationThis week, my friend Ian Simkins is back for part two of a conversation we started in the spring. And let me tell you right now: You aren't ready for what's about to go down in this conversation. Ian is such a wise, intentional, deliberate, thoughtful person, and as you'll hear today, we took out the shovels and dug deep. Here's where we're headed with Ian today: why grieving prevents bitterness, the costly invitation to intimacy, and the distorted rubric for readiness in life. In other words, our ability to bring lasting value to the world has little to...

2023-10-181h 11

Lasting Change #018: The Importance of Leading with Curiosity - Ian SimkinsEvery leader knows that leading people requires embracing vulnerability and learning from failures. But as leaders, we often cling to the desire to project confidence and intelligence all the time. What if leadership was less about having expert intelligence and more about cultivating humility, curiosity, and openness?Join us today on the Lasting Change Podcast, where we’re talking with Ian Simkins, Teaching Pastor at Bridge Church about the importance of adopting a posture of humility and curiosity when leading others- and how embracing this posture leads to a transformative shift - from performance-driven mindsets to hu...

2023-10-1739 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #723 4 types of business coaches for 7+ figure founders and reflecting on our 15-year partnershipIan and Dan agree that partnerships can create polarized outcomes, either leading to a successful collaboration or a complete failure, depending on a few essential factors they’ve learned over the years. Find out whether they think business partnerships are a net positive or negative amongst the most successful businesses we've seen, and why every partnership would benefit from a business coach. Stick around for a free business idea ripe for the taking. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire remote talent

2023-10-1234 min

The Power of Connections Ian Simkins: From Distractions To Devotion - A Father’s Journey Of Transforming Parenting Through PresenceDiscover the power of presence as thought leader Ian Simpkins embraces the irony of slowing down to truly connect with his family, unraveling the profound impact of being fully engaged and the challenge of balancing it all.In this episode, Rich and Ian discuss:Personal and professional success through connections and relationshipsParenting, prioritizing family, and finding balancePersonal development strategies and book summariesOvercoming childhood struggles and using them for goodHealing through listening and presenceIn this episode, you will be able to:Discover the power of being fully present...

2023-10-0928 min

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #721 Dissecting the American Dream & Business Lessons from the Elon Musk BioDan & Ian react to a viral article that asks the question: Does the American Dream still make sense in 2023? They point to the internationality of the concept, and muse about how the American Dream is changing and how it’s particularly relevant to digital nomads and founders. Dan also gives a rundown of the Elon Musk bio and extracts the business lessons he gleaned from the book. Lastly, with DCBKK less than a month away, Dan & Ian reminisce about why they started this event in Bangkok over 10 years ago, and why it’s still worth the trip.

2023-09-281h 03

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle #718 Lucy Bella Simkins Built a YouTube Channel with 10,000,000 SubscribersYouTube creator, English teacher, and CEO Lucy Bella Simkins joins Dan on the pod to share some of the behind-the-scenes challenges, strategies, and reflections on turning a passion project into one of the world’s largest language learning YouTube channels and a thriving 7-figure+ business. She also shares the challenges and pitfalls of building an operation of 15 team members capable of turning viewers into customers. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote job Listen on YouTube Follow on Instagra...

2023-09-0750 min

Across the Counter Breaking Down Barriers with More in Common | Ian Simkins | Episode 12Send us a textDo you know the feeling of hearing a story that completely captivates you? Our guest, lan Simkins, has a story worth hearing! From his childhood in Detroit to a remarkable spiritual awakening. Learn how this 'denominational mutt' found his calling, embraced different perspectives, and became a leader for a struggling church.In this ATC episode:• A journey is about just about growing faith as we listen to understand. • How recognizing the sacred dignity in others helps to bridge the divide. • Our conversatio...

2023-08-231h 17

The Living Room Disciple Reflection is Resistance—Featuring Ian SimkinsWe’re incredibly excited to introduce you to our guest today, Ian Simkins, pastor at The Bridge just outside of Nashville, TN. We can’t wait for you to hear this conversation as he reflects on the teaching series that he just finished on mental health in the church. The whole conversation is on the intersection of mental health, emotions, and spiritual formation. Questions like “Am I interruptible?” And “am I doing this FOR God or WITH God?” will help us address the posture we’re taking as we’re on a journey to be more like Chri...

2023-06-1656 min

Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness 344: [Formed.] Ian Simkins on Developing Critical Thinking Skills, Why Echo Chambers Are Killing Us, Why Knowledge without Wisdom Leads to Arrogance, and the Importance of Embracing Mystery in Pain It's week two of [Formed.] and if you missed last week with Lee Cummings, listen as soon as you're finished with today's episode. This week, we have a double-header, and today, my new friend Ian Simkins is here to talk about developing critical thinking skills, why echo chambers are killing us, why knowledge without wisdom leads to arrogance and the importance of embracing mystery in pain. Ian is a writer and the Lead Pastor of Teaching and Vision at a beautiful church called The Bridge just outside of Nashville, TN. Of note, Ian is an excellent follow on Instagram...

2023-05-241h 06

Kent Lapp Podcast 121. Ian Simkins on Formation, Tribalism, Shabbat, Biblical Literacy, & more | KLPKent Lapp and Ian Simkins explore faith and culture, discussing formation, politics, sabbath, social media, habits, Covid, and more. SHOW LINKS » https://www.instagram.com/iansimkins/ » https://iansimkins.com/about » https://www.bridge.tv/ ABOUT THE GUEST Ian Simkins is the Lead Pastor of Teaching and Vision at The Bridge Church in Spring Hill, TN. Previously, he served as Teaching Pastor at Community Christian Church in Chicagoland and hosted a radio show called The Common Good. He is a husband and father to three young boys.

2023-03-241h 55

Becoming Church Ian Simkins: We Aren't in Gangs.As an internet pastor - and pastor IRL - Ian bravely shares about the dark side of writing content both for sermons and for social media. He shares the missing key to communication with a metaphor that will leave you thinking about how you use a shovel. Ian also gives a peek behind the curtain into pastoral relationships that might surprise you. If you're wondering if there is anything good left in the church, this episode will leave you hopeful. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: The Bridge Church ———— SCRIPTURE...

2022-10-1651 min

Can I Listen?96. Be Ready When Your Name Is Called? Ft Ian Simkins | Can I Talk ?In this Episode, The heart and roots of how one Pastor "Ian Simkins" of many developed. You never know this might be what you are called to do. His Website: Iansimkins.com His Instagram: @iansimkins Below is a link to his churches Youtube: https://youtu.be/aw1h1DtcIIU Email: canilistenpod@gmail.com Instagram: @Canilisten --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canilisten/message Support...

2022-08-311h 17

Worship Probs Episode 191 - A Conversation with Ian Simkins of The Bridge Church, and Sliding Into the DMsWelcome to Episode 191 of the Worship Leader Probs Podcast! Get ready - This is an episode jam-packed with conversations that are sure to entertain, encourage, and equip you in your ministry! Brian and Jen answer a key question in the segment, Sliding Into The DMs, about effective systems and strategies for communication and organization. Then, they share their tremendous conversation with Ian Simkins, Lead Pastor of Teaching at The Bridge Church in Spring Hill, TN. As always, Brian and Jen are sharing a handful of crazy Prayer Concerns - Get ready to laugh and feel like the world is just a...

2022-08-0958 min

The Wise Idea Episode 188 – Making Sense Of Life & Leadership with Ian SimkinsEpisode 188 - Making Sense Of Life & Leadership with Ian Simkins Episode sponsored by DiverseChurchJobs.com Have you ever had that social media influencer who always posted and never seemed to miss? The quality of their content and insight was next level? Well...that's the case for most of the individuals who follow and engage with Pastor Ian Simkins. And that was never his intended goal. His goal was to simply share his daily insights and musings, hoping that they would inspire and encourage others. And the result is him going viral over and over again...just from his daily brain...

2022-03-1030 min