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Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CAAsk It Your Questions Answered Saturday Jul 19, 2025 with Dan Crabtree and Craig MillerAsk It! | Your Questions Answered! Saturday Evening ServiceDan Crabtree with Craig MillerOriginal Air Date: 2025.07.19Ask it! Your Questions Answered. The questions YOU asked through texting, email, or an app submission are being answered. You have asked questions about anything you wanted to know about - questions about God, marriage, family, struggles, the Bible. Anything. Here are the answers.It’s not too late... You can still ask questions for the next Ask It! weekend. Text your questions to (760) 301-4840, or email ccc@ccc-rc.org, or visit ou...2025-07-2304 min
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CAGod Is Part 3 Powerful by Dan CrabtreeGod Is... Part 3: PowerfulDan CrabtreeOriginal Air Date: 2025.07.20Have you ever tried to define, describe, or understand God?Throughout history mankind has struggled to do this and some pastors, teachers, and devoted followers have given incredible insight and wisdom, but there is no person who can fully grasp or understand God and His ways. He just IS... He defines Himself, He defines love, goodness, mercy, and every other attribute used to describe Him.The series, “God Is...” begins July 5th and 6th and we invite you to jo...2025-07-2148 min
Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#809 Financial Traps, Profit Truths, and What’s Next at TMBAMany founders hit $3M in revenue and stall out. In this episode, Dan and Greg Crabtree break down why—and how to fix it. They discuss “profit truth”, how to spot financial red flags, and what metrics to track to scale beyond the messy middle.
Plus: we’re looking for listener stories. Have you implemented a system or framework that changed your business? Tell us about it. Your story could help 1,000s of entrepreneurs.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00:14) Introduction and the...2025-05-2949 min
Tracer BurnoutQuick Hit 0008 - Honoring the Fallen w/ Mallory CrabtreeIn this Quick Hit episode, we speak with Ms. Mallory Crabtree whose father, SFC Daniel Crabtree, was killed in Iraq when she was barely a year old. She tells us about some of the hardships she faced growing up without her dad, the things her family did to preserve his memory for her, the largest Star Wars collection in Ohio, and a little advice for other Gold Star children.Theme song by EduardBykovets via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/2025-05-1933 min
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CAJESUS LIVES Part 3 In History by Dan CrabtreeJESUS LIVES Part 3: In HistoryDan CrabtreeOriginal Air Date: 2025.05.11When someone we love dies, we take great pains to keep their memory alive through pictures, how they impacted us and stories of things they accomplished. We also “see” them in the faces, personality and mannerisms of their children and grandchildren.Almost 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ, gave His life in exchange for ours – to take the penalty of death for our sin, so that we may live! For those who choose this gift of forgiveness and grace, they have becom...2025-05-171h 00
The Lawn Care CEOInterview with Financal Guru Greg CrabtreeSend us a text🚨 Unlock the Secrets of Business Profitability with Greg Crabtree 🚨In today’s episode of the Lawn Care CEO Podcast, we sit down with a true industry icon—Greg Crabtree, the author of Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits and Simple Numbers 2.0. If you’re a business owner struggling with your financials or just looking to level up your financial literacy, this conversation is for you!From his journey as a chicken farmer to becoming a financial guru, Greg shares his wisdom on how to approach business numbers in a way that tru...2025-04-291h 10
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CAAsk It Your Questions Answered Saturday Mar 29, 2025 with Dan Crabtree and Dionne SalmondsAsk It! | Your Questions Answered! Saturday Evening ServiceDan Crabtree with Dionne SalmondsOriginal Air Date: 2025.03.29Ask it! Your Questions Answered. The questions YOU asked through texting, email, or an app submission are being answered. You have asked questions about anything you wanted to know about - questions about God, marriage, family, struggles, the Bible. Anything. Here are the answers.It’s not too late... You can still ask questions for the next Ask It! weekend. Text your questions to (760) 301-4840, or email ccc@ccc-rc.org, or visit ou...2025-04-0107 min
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CAInfluencers Part 2 The Law of Love and Grace by Dan CrabtreeInfluencers Part 2: The Law of Love and GraceDan CrabtreeOriginal Air Date: 2025.03.30“Influencer,” one who exerts influence: a person who inspires or guides the actions of others. There are millions of influencers across social media platforms today... who are some of the mostfamous influencers today? Who influences you? How have they influenced you?We may follow someone for different reasons, but we may also notice that the influence someone has on a person can be temporary as fads or circumstances change - most often due to...2025-03-3145 min
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CARomans Impact on Christianity Bible Study Class 4 Road to the Spread of Christianity by Dan CrabtreeSunday Bible StudyThe Romans Impact on Christianity Class 4: The Road to the Spread of ChristianityDan CrabtreeOriginal Air Date: 2025.02.23Take a journey and discover what the Romans impact was on Christianity. Dan Crabtree’s Bible Study is in four different classes:The Players: Who are the players? Where did they come from? What interaction did they have? There are quite a few players with associated history.The Road to the Cross: How did Rome come to dominate the Judean region and who wer...2025-03-3053 min
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CARomans Impact on Christianity Bible Study Class 3B Road to the Temple Destruction by Dan CrabtreeSunday Bible StudyThe Romans Impact on Christianity Class 3B: Road to the Temple DestructionDan CrabtreeOriginal Air Date: 2025.02.16Take a journey and discover what the Romans impact was on Christianity. Dan Crabtree’s Bible Study is in four different classes:The Players: Who are the players? Where did they come from? What interaction did they have? There are quite a few players with associated history.The Road to the Cross: How did Rome come to dominate the Judean region and who were the...2025-03-2325 min
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CARomans Impact on Christianity Bible Study Class 2 Road to the Cross by Dan CrabtreeSunday Bible StudyThe Romans Impact on Christianity Class 2: Road to the CrossDan CrabtreeOriginal Air Date: 2025.02.09Take a journey and discover what the Romans impact was on Christianity. Dan Crabtree’s Bible Study is in four different classes:The Players: Who are the players? Where did they come from? What interaction did they have? There are quite a few players with associated history.The Road to the Cross: How did Rome come to dominate the Judean region and who were their minions? Thi...2025-03-1656 min
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CARomans Impact on Christianity Bible Study Class 1 Who are the Players by Dan CrabtreeSunday Bible StudyThe Romans Impact on Christianity Class 1: The PlayersDan CrabtreeOriginal Air Date: 2025.02.02Take a journey and discover what the Romans impact was on Christianity. Dan Crabtree’s Bible Study is in four different classes:The Players: Who are the players? Where did they come from? What interaction did they have? There are quite a few players with associated history.The Road to the Cross: How did Rome come to dominate the Judean region and who were their minions? This wil...2025-03-1056 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#796 Bigger Business = More Freedom?Dan sits down with Neel Parekh (CEO of MaidThis Franchise) to talk about the shifts that drive real business growth—why decision-making matters more than productivity, how time compression accelerates success, and why bigger businesses can create more freedom.
They dive into the power of accountability, hiring smarter, and using personal branding to attract the right opportunities. Plus, Neel shares how he scaled through franchising—an unconventional path for a lifestyle business—balancing hustle, risk, and long-term rewards.
What’s missing in your business that’s keeping you stuck? Connect with 1000+ global founders running profitable online businesses without sa...2025-02-2749 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder LifestyleBonus Pod: Inside the DC in 2025The team takes you inside the DC. Who we are, what to expect, and how you can grow your business with the support of other founders on the same journey.
Connect with 1000+ global founders running profitable online businesses without sacrificing their unique lifestyles.
Join Dynamite Circle. (https://dynamitecircle.com/)
CHAPTERS
(00:03:36) Introduction to DC
(00:05:11) Genesis of DC
(00:06:55) Culture & Composition
(00:09:59) Application Process and Vetting
(00:19:06) Events and Networking Opportunities
(00:25:20) Support for High-Level Founders
(00:29:14) Joining the Dynamite Circle
CONNECT
Email Dan “at” tropicalmba dot com
Foll...2025-02-2531 min
Ryan Schuiling LiveSusan Crabtree on the Dan Bongino Appointment and Darcy Schoening on Her Plans To Succeed Dave WilliamsIn the second hour of today's edition of Ryan Schuiling Live, Susan Crabtree, Real Clear Politics national political correspondent joins Ryan to discuss the appointment of Dan Bongino, former Secret Service agent and NYPD officer and host of The Dan Bongino Show, as deputy director of the FBI.Susan is also the author of Fool's Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon as is set to be released on Tuesday, March 11.Then, Darcy Schoening, current Director of...2025-02-2536 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#795 "The Tailwind Index" & Dodging Business BlindspotsThe stories we tell ourselves shape our businesses—but how much of it is true? External validation, from market response to honest feedback, is key.
Dan & Jeff break down common entrepreneurial mistakes, business strategy, product-market fit, sales, opportunity assessment, and why knowing your numbers (even without a finance background) matters.
P.S.
Still taking all the sales calls for your business? You need a wingman.
CHAPTERS
(00:02:43) Building entrepreneurial endurance
(00:03:35) It's easy to be dishonest with yourself
(00:06:49) Tailwind index helps assess market needs
(00:15:43) Focus on solving immediate pain points
(00:18:38) Communicate ef...2025-02-2041 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#794 Success Without Sacrifice?Dan breaks down five key mindset shifts for business owners in the thick of the growth grind. Inspired by Alex Hormozi’s tweet on sacrifice, he explores what it really takes to succeed—reflecting on courage, relationships, and balance—with actionable takeaways to stay productive and happy.
Book referenced in the episode is The Power to be Disliked.
Connect with 1000+ global founders running profitable online businesses without sacrificing their unique lifestyles @ dynamitecircle.com.
CHAPTERS
(00:00:35) Hormozi’s 10-year formula for success
(00:04:29) “The Courage to Be Disliked”
(00:11:01) Change your relationships
(00:15:12) Accept your respons...2025-02-1326 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#793 The Unexpected Downsides of Selling Your BusinessWhy do so many founders feel sad, lost, and even depressed when they come into life-changing money from exiting their business?
Dan contemplates why this happens and how to avoid it.
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Past guests on...2025-02-0619 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#792 Is SEO Dead?Dan discusses the shift in SEO and the decline of content sites, emphasizing the need for B2B niche content. He introduces the concept of the 'influence equation' and stresses the importance of creating engaging, long-form content to capture the audience's attention.
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Find a remote job2025-01-3028 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#791 Is Your Biggest Expense Helping or Hurting?One of the first questions Dan asks in his coaching sessions with 6 & 7-figure entrepreneurs is: would you re-hire your team today? Your team is likely your largest expense, so it’s critical that you know exactly how they’re driving revenue every step of the way. Dan goes through 10 questions that will help you make hard decisions with confidence and clarity.
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Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CAHow We Got the Bible Sunday School Class 4B by Dan CrabtreeSunday School Dec 8, 2024.Class:How We Got the Bible Class 4Bby Dan CrabtreeThis is the conclusion for: "How We Got the Bible" Sunday School classes.If you have missed a message or are viewing from home, you can catch weekend services on our Facebook page and YouTube by going to www.crossroads-ridgecrest.org or through the church app. We also have podcasts available by looking up Crossroads Community Church - available on several podcast apps.For...2025-01-2016 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#790 The 2024 Recap: Business Updates, Financial Insights & Family MattersDan and Ian reflect on their personal and business highlights from 2024, discussing parenting, travel, finance, making hard decisions in business and gaining clarity. They also dive into the systems and frameworks that have driven meaningful progress for them and their coaching clients over the past year.
Learn more at [dynamitecircle.com](dynamitecircle.com)
Chapters
(00:00:27) New Year Reflections and Personal Updates
(00:02:54) Exploring Relationships and Parenting Dynamics
(00:08:00) Travel Goals: Family and Wifi
(00:10:16) Year of Changing Views on Finance
(00:15:01) What people who are making progress have in common
(00:22:10) What those who...2025-01-1747 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#789 You Already Have a Personal Brand—Here’s How to Make It Work for YouA personal brand is all about perception—everyone has one, whether you like it or not. So why not take control and shape it to your advantage?
In this episode, Yota Trom shares actionable strategies for founders to overcome imposter syndrome, craft an authentic personal brand, and confidently integrate more of their true selves into their business.
Start growing your 7-figure business alongside other ambitious and interesting founders from around the globe. Submit your application to join Dynamite Circle at https://dynamitecircle.com/
Links: https://www.yotatrom.com/
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Dan: @Tr...2025-01-0948 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#788 Niche B2B Content = Big Revenue on YouTubeShane Hummus reveals his proven strategy for turning YouTube into a reliable source of new clients and millions in revenue, showing how entrepreneurs can succeed even with modest view counts.
Links:
https://www.youtube.com/ShaneHummus
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Dan: @TropicalMBA or dan@tropicalmba.com
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Past guests on TMBA include...2025-01-0243 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#787 10 Questions to Gain Clarity and RefocusDan and lan break down 10 essential questions to help you reflect on the year, align your priorities, and set your business up for success-no new books or business coaches required (yet).
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Dan: @TropicalMBA or dan@tropicalmba.com
Ian: @AnythingIan or ian@tropicalmba.com
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Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo...2024-12-2627 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#786 Jay Clouse - Mastering Top-of-Funnel Growth in 2025Dan welcomes back Jay Clouse, founder of Creator Science, for his third appearance on the podcast. Jay has grown Creator Science into a thriving media company, including a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers. In this episode, they discuss recurring vs. one-time products, effective marketing funnels, channel viability, and the difference between discovery and nurture content. Jay’s transparent approach to building his business is truly inspiring. Catch the second part of this conversation on the Creator Science podcast.
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Part 2 of our convo on the Creator Science podcast
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...2024-12-1951 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#785 Scaling to 8-Figures with Ruthless Focus and Unconventional PrinciplesDan talks to Matthew Newton, CEO of Leatherback Travel, about his radically unconventional approach to scaling an 8-figure business. They dive into why it’s crucial to ruthlessly select your opportunities, along with key lessons learned—including when to pivot, balancing flexibility with structure, and ensuring that running a business is always engaging and fun. Lean into some of these insights as you work on your goals for 2025.
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/
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...2024-12-1238 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#784 “$1.5 Million from LinkedIn: Strategies for Building Influence and Consistent Revenue”If you’re sleeping on LinkedIn, let this episode be your wake up call. Dan sits down with Dr. Alex Barker, a pharmacist-turned-entrepreneur who 10X’d his business using LinkedIn. A real LinkedIn success story, proving how this often-overlooked platform can be a game-changer for B2B businesses. If you’ve ever doubted LinkedIn’s potential, this conversation might just change your mind.
Become a TMBA Insider and join thousands of entrepreneurs who’ve started, grown, and exited their businesses for life-changing sums. It all starts here. tropicalmba.com/subscribe
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Dan: @TropicalMB...2024-12-0542 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#783 “It’s easier to 10X than to 2X” + 8 Lessons from CEO BootcampDan and Ian traveled to Barcelona with 12 other CEOs and founders to spend the week with Scaling Up author Verne Harnish. These are the 8 biggest takeaways from the week that you can apply to your own business.
Chapters:
(00:00:21) Introduction
(00:00:34) Insights from the Barcelona CEO Boot Camp
(00:07:52) The Job to Be Done Framework
(00:12:04) Using the Q4 Method for Customer Insights
(00:14:08) Finding a 10X Cost Advantage
(00:16:51) The Importance of Understanding Your Solution
(00:17:27) Thinking Big: The 10x Mindset
(00:23:27) Wealth Through Transactions
(00:24:54) The CEO's Role in Increasing Valuation
(00:27:29) Defining the...2024-11-2839 min
The Unique CPAStreamlining Your Tax SeasonRandy welcomes Dan Berenholtz, co-founder and CEO of StanfordTax, to Episode 187 of The Unique CPA. Dan discusses how his company is revolutionizing the tax season process for accountants and clients alike. Detailing his passion for tech entrepreneurship, Dan explores StanfordTax's innovative approach to automating tax data collection, enhancing both client experience and accountant efficiency. He also highlights the integration of AI and future developments in tax technology that aim to make the profession more profitable and less time-consuming. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com 2024-11-2636 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#782 Building ‘Brick by Brick’: Goals, Plans, Scorecards, CadenceDoes your business feel stuck in 'idea mode,' constantly jumping from project to project? If you’re ready to get on track and build a more focused, scalable strategy for 2025, this episode is for you.
Dan breaks down his proven 4-step framework for driving your next $1 million in revenue. These actionable steps can be implemented in just a few days, with results you’ll notice almost immediately.
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/
Connect with...2024-11-2117 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#781 “Build It Like You’re Gonna Sell It”Dan revives his Re-Readables series with a discussion inspired by Frank Slootman's business book Amp It Up. He delves into the book's core arguments, such as the idea that execution trumps strategy, faster execution can drive better decision-making and growth, and the importance of building for investability.
Plus, how exactly to improve your execution and boost your business’s performance.
Amp It Up by Frank Slootman
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/
...2024-11-1419 min
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CAHow We Got the Bible Sunday School Class 3 by Dan CrabtreeSunday School Nov 10, 2024Class:How We Got the Bible Class 3by Dan CrabtreeIf you have missed a message or are viewing from home, you can catch weekend services on our Facebook page and YouTube by going to www.crossroads-ridgecrest.org or through the church app. We also have podcasts available by looking up Crossroads Community Church - available on several podcast apps.For questions or information, please contact us at: (760)384-3333 Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm, text (760)301-4840 or email ccc@ccc-rc.org2024-11-1254 minTropical 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 minTropical 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
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We’re joined this week in a business breakdown session with Alexej Pikovsky of Alphawellbrands.com. Alexej raised 4MIL to build a CBD marketplace. They were forced to pivot and have currently acquired an Amazon FBA brand and started up a success agency in the process, the combined revenue of both is on track to be over 4MIL this year.
We’ll dig into the Peter Paul problem– how to choose where to focus your energy when you have multiple businesses?
We’ll al...2024-10-2452 min
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CAHow We Got the Bible Sunday School Class 2B by Dan CrabtreeSunday School Oct 20, 2024Class:How We Got the Bible Class 2Bby Dan CrabtreeIf you have missed a message or are viewing from home, you can catch weekend services on our Facebook page and YouTube by going to www.crossroads-ridgecrest.org or through the church app. We also have podcasts available by looking up Crossroads Community Church - available on several podcast apps.For questions or information, please contact us at: (760)384-3333 Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm, text (760)301-4840 or email ccc@ccc-rc.org2024-10-2242 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#777 Create and Communicate an Offer (That Doesn’t Suck) in 30 MinutesSelling your product or service requires using words to convey what you offer. But words alone don’t convert on-the-fence prospects into paying customers. Great conversion copy is a mix of persuasion, UX, and decision-making psychology. Sound hard? We promise it isn’t.
Chris, the founder of Conversion Alchemy, takes us for a deep dive into all things copywriting and how the power of your messaging can impact your business growth, for better or worse.
Plus, he shares a simple five-step copy audit process that transforms agency websites into lead generation machines, with principles you can...2024-10-1736 minTropical 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.
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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 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle#775 A Business Idea That Might Actually WorkDan considers why many of us are resistant to a certain type of business idea even when it’s been proved time and time again.
He’ll also explore that often what stands between your business and positive change is some structured thinking.
Lastly, we’ll hear from a listener who’s working to take his lifestyle brand to $1M and what his plans are to get there.
Featured in this episode:
Founder Robby McClung of the McClumsy lifestyle brand.
This week’s episode brought to you by Smash Digital. They’ll bu...2024-10-0351 minTropical 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.
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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
Dan Proft - Counterculture ~ Presented by American GreatnessDan Proft Counterculture - Ep. 56 - Susan Crabtree ~ Presented By American Greatness & Restoration NewsDAN PROFT COUNTERCULTURE INTERVIEW: Watch the latest episode with Dan Proft and Susan Crabtree discuss the rank and file of the Federal government, the assassination attempt and more! EP. 56: "Federal Government Is a Blackhole of Coverups" Susan Crabtree, political correspondent for RealClearPolitics.com. Crabtree has also worked for media outlets including The Washington Free Beacon, and the Washington Examiner and The Hill. Presented by AMERICAN GREATNESS and RESTORATION NEWS https://amgreatness.com/ | https://www.restorationofamerica.com/restoration-news/ Listen to full episodes below: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_krhVq2...2024-09-2428 minTropical 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
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CAHow We Got the Bible Sunday School Class 1B by Dan CrabtreeSunday School Sep 15, 2024Class:How We Got the Bible Class 1Bby Dan CrabtreeIf you have missed a message or are viewing from home, you can catch weekend services on our Facebook page and YouTube by going to www.crossroads-ridgecrest.org or through the church app. We also have podcasts available by looking up Crossroads Community Church - available on several podcast apps.For questions or information, please contact us at: (760)384-3333 Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm, text (760)301-4840 or email ccc@ccc-rc.org2024-09-1652 min
Crossroads Community Church Ridgecrest, CAHow We Got the Bible Sunday School Class 1A by Dan CrabtreeSunday School Sep 7, 2024Class:How We Got the Bible Class 1Aby Dan CrabtreeIf you have missed a message or are viewing from home, you can catch weekend services on our Facebook page and YouTube by going to www.crossroads-ridgecrest.org or through the church app. We also have podcasts available by looking up Crossroads Community Church - available on several podcast apps.For questions or information, please contact us at: (760)384-3333 Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm, text (760)301-4840 or email ccc@ccc-rc.org2024-09-1611 minTropical 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.
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This week’s episode brought to you by Remote First R...2024-09-1229 minTropical 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 minTropical 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.
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Today’s guest is Phil Kuehnen, founder of Rev Gravy.
Connect with us...2024-08-2927 minTropical 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 minTropical 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 minTropical 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
VINCESunday Special with Sen. JD Vance, Susan Crabtree and epic Dan rants 08/04/24First up we talked with Trump VP running mate JD Vance about the disaster Kamala Harris has been on the border and about his life story. Next Dan exposes the horrible record of Kamala Harris. Then we talked with Susan Crabtree about the breaking news on the Secret Service leadership ridiculous response to the Trump assassination attempt. Finally, Dan does a deep dive on Ron Rowe and Secret Service leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-08-0457 minTropical 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 minVINCESunday Special: Comprehensive Secret Service Breakdown, plus Susan Crabtree and Chuck Marino 07/28/24First up, Dan explains the Secret Service walk disarray going on right now in that organization and key missed elements in the Trump assassination attempt. Next, Susan Crabtree, who has done some of the best reporting on this story, talked about this as she was getting a first hand account of the Kim Cheatle hearing. Then, Dan debunks some conspiracy theories going around about the botched assassination attempt. Finally, Dan talked with former colleague Chuck Marino, who gives some different perspective about what’s going on in the secret service. Learn more about your ad ch...2024-07-2855 minTropical 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.
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Dan: @TropicalMBA or dan@tropicalmba.co...2024-07-2534 minTropical 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.
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● (00:02:20) Every Dollar...2024-07-1842 minTropical 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 minTropical 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 02The Unique CPACreating a Thriving Corporate CultureDan Luthi, Partner at Ignite Spot Outsourced Accounting joins Randy for Episode 163 of The Unique CPA. They discuss the importance of corporate culture in maintaining a positive work environment, through highlighting Dan's journey at Ignite Spot, his approach to leadership, and how a supportive culture can attract and retain top talent. Dan explores unique strategies for developing a cohesive virtual team, emphasizing the significance of vulnerability and personal connection in leadership, and they both share valuable insights on building a healthy and fulfilling workplace for accounting professionals. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.c...2024-07-0235 minTropical 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.
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Learn how to craft a sustainable financial model, the importance of owner compensation, how to avoid being under-invested, and more.
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● (00:00:45) Introduction and Setting the Stage
...2024-06-2051 minTropical 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 minTropical 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
The Ian Furness ShowFurness Show 5-28: Dan Bylsma Announced as New Kraken Head Coach.Ian Furness and Mike Benton are live from the Kraken Ice Plex to welcome in Dan Bylsma as the new head coach of the Seattle Kraken. We bring you live to the press conference with GM Ron Francis and new head coach Dan Bylsma. Ron Francis, Kraken GM joins Ian and Benton for an in-depth look at the team's new head coach and where their priorities lie with this new era. Development is very important, but improving and winning now is imminent. He takes us back through his first interview with Dan in North Carolina and what...2024-05-282h 01Tropical 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 minTropical 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 minTropical 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 minTropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder LifestyleLessons 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 minTropical 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 minTropical 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 minTropical 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
Late To The Party - a podcast on Autism, AuDHD and NeurodivergenceEpisode 45 - The incredible value of Support CoordinatorsSend us a textOn this episode we welcome Jason Crabtree from Bubble Support, a disability services and support organisation. Disability support coordinators play a vital role in improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. They assess needs, develop personalized support plans, coordinate services, monitor progress, advocate for participants, and link them with community resources. Their dedication contributes significantly to the well-being of those they serve.This is a very valuable episode if you have considered if you may need a support coordinatory OR if you would consider doing this work yourself. 2024-04-031h 11