Multiplier Mindset® with Dan Sullivan

How Entrepreneurial Advice Became Lifesaving Wisdom — With Guest Scott Proposki

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Persistence and courage will pay off. Just listen to this life and death story from Scott Proposki, a business owner, photographer, adventurer, and St...

How To Harness The Power Of Being Present

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan says you have a key entrepreneurial skill that’s just waiting to be tapped. Learn why being present is one of the greatest assets an en...

How To Harness The Power Of Being Present

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan says you have a key entrepreneurial skill that’s just waiting to be tapped. Learn why being present is one of the greatest assets an en...

What Entrepreneurs Can Gain From Saying No — With Guest Shawn Shepheard

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As entrepreneurs become more successful, their growth depends on getting in touch with what they love to do, the activities that are right for them, a...

What Entrepreneurs Can Gain From Saying No — With Guest Shawn Shepheard

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As entrepreneurs become more successful, their growth depends on getting in touch with what they love to do, the activities that are right for them, a...

Why Lessons Learned From Your Past Need To Be Given Extra Attention

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan is a born storyteller, but to him, his stories aren’t just stories. They’re how he captures the power of his own unique lessons learn...

Why Lessons Learned From Your Past Need To Be Given Extra Attention

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan is a born storyteller, but to him, his stories aren’t just stories. They’re how he captures the power of his own unique lessons learn...

If You Were To Raise An Entrepreneurial Thinker, How Would You Do It?

02 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As the fifth child of two fifth children, Dan Sullivan has a theory about how that contributed to making him the successful independent thinker he is ...

If You Were To Raise An Entrepreneurial Thinker, How Would You Do It?

02 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As the fifth child of two fifth children, Dan Sullivan has a theory about how that contributed to making him the successful independent thinker he is ...

What’s The Real Reason For Procrastination?

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are you frustrated with your own procrastinating? Everyone procrastinates, says Dan Sullivan, but not everyone understands why they do it. Learn the r...

What’s The Real Reason For Procrastination?

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are you frustrated with your own procrastinating? Everyone procrastinates, says Dan Sullivan, but not everyone understands why they do it. Learn the r...

How One Family Has Kept The Word “Success” In Succession — With Guest Anthony Spinato

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Spinato shares his experience with one of the most emotionally fraught transitions in any entrepreneurial business. He and his sister, guided ...

How One Family Has Kept The Word “Success” In Succession — With Guest Anthony Spinato

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Spinato shares his experience with one of the most emotionally fraught transitions in any entrepreneurial business. He and his sister, guided ...

Being Present Is A Skill Every Entrepreneur Must Develop

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares a story about his early career at a top advertising agency, where he learned about being present and its role in achieving consist...

Being Present Is A Skill Every Entrepreneur Must Develop

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares a story about his early career at a top advertising agency, where he learned about being present and its role in achieving consist...

What Superpowers Can Look Like For Any Business Owner — With Guest Joel Zadak

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood talent manager Joel Zadak has taken a completely different approach to his business since zeroing in on his Unique Ability, his own unique c...

What Superpowers Can Look Like For Any Business Owner — With Guest Joel Zadak

07 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood talent manager Joel Zadak has taken a completely different approach to his business since zeroing in on his Unique Ability, his own unique c...

Why Working Too Much Is About Quantity, Not Quality

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares valuable wisdom he gained from seeing his entrepreneur father look hard at his life and realize he was working too much doing some...

Why Working Too Much Is About Quantity, Not Quality

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares valuable wisdom he gained from seeing his entrepreneur father look hard at his life and realize he was working too much doing some...

How To Overcome The 2 Entrepreneurial Betrayals — With Guest Lori Kennedy

08 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan sets up the inspiring story told by entrepreneur Lori Kennedy, a single mom who doubled her revenue in her first year at Strategic Coach ...

How To Overcome The 2 Entrepreneurial Betrayals — With Guest Lori Kennedy

08 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan sets up the inspiring story told by entrepreneur Lori Kennedy, a single mom who doubled her revenue in her first year at Strategic Coach ...

The One Thing Every Product-Based Business Needs To Survive

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Why was Thomas Edison credited as the inventor of the light bulb when at least six working light bulbs had already been in use for 20 to 30 years? Dan...

The One Thing Every Product-Based Business Needs To Survive

26 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Why was Thomas Edison credited as the inventor of the light bulb when at least six working light bulbs had already been in use for 20 to 30 years? Dan...

The Surprising Thing My Mother Taught Me About Life Goals And GMOs

12 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A trip to Italy gave Dan Sullivan and his mother time to talk about life. In one conversation, she surprised him with why she had married his dad. As ...

The Surprising Thing My Mother Taught Me About Life Goals And GMOs

12 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A trip to Italy gave Dan Sullivan and his mother time to talk about life. In one conversation, she surprised him with why she had married his dad. As ...

How Do You Motivate Yourself Using Childhood Dreams?

28 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan looks back to what fascinated and motivated him at the age of six, and shares why reconnecting with your childhood passions can create a ...

How Do You Motivate Yourself Using Childhood Dreams?

28 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan looks back to what fascinated and motivated him at the age of six, and shares why reconnecting with your childhood passions can create a ...

Success: Natural Talent Or Learned Skill?

13 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan looks at his ability to perform effortlessly in the spotlight, from speaking in front of challenging audiences of highly successful entre...

Success: Natural Talent Or Learned Skill?

13 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan looks at his ability to perform effortlessly in the spotlight, from speaking in front of challenging audiences of highly successful entre...

Sometimes The Most Useful Lessons Come Simply By Observing

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you have big plans for the future of your business, you’ll enjoy the story Dan Sullivan shares about a daily routine from his grade school years ...

Sometimes The Most Useful Lessons Come Simply By Observing

31 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you have big plans for the future of your business, you’ll enjoy the story Dan Sullivan shares about a daily routine from his grade school years ...

What Surfing The Web Looked Like In The 1950s

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As a child, Dan Sullivan hated school, so he created his own school based on a simple, no-tech process he shares here. In the end, it taught him that ...

What Surfing The Web Looked Like In The 1950s

16 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As a child, Dan Sullivan hated school, so he created his own school based on a simple, no-tech process he shares here. In the end, it taught him that ...

How Extraordinary Teamwork Can Turn Negative Into Positive

03 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Worrying over unpleasant situations we have no control over wastes valuable time and energy. Top coach to entrepreneurs, Dan Sullivan, says we all hav...

How Extraordinary Teamwork Can Turn Negative Into Positive

03 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Worrying over unpleasant situations we have no control over wastes valuable time and energy. Top coach to entrepreneurs, Dan Sullivan, says we all hav...

What It Takes To Recognize A Life-Changing Lesson

17 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Right after high school, in order to earn money for college, Dan Sullivan had the opportunity to work in a filing job at the FBI in Washington, D.C. T...

What It Takes To Recognize A Life-Changing Lesson

17 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Right after high school, in order to earn money for college, Dan Sullivan had the opportunity to work in a filing job at the FBI in Washington, D.C. T...

3 Business Principles To Keep Clients Coming Back

03 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan looked to one of the world’s most successful "learning organizations," the Boy Scouts of his youth, for bit of guidance when creating T...

3 Business Principles To Keep Clients Coming Back

03 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan looked to one of the world’s most successful "learning organizations," the Boy Scouts of his youth, for bit of guidance when creating T...

New Is Not Always Better … Until It Is

20 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The tiny town of Milan, Ohio, near where Dan Sullivan grew up, was famous worldwide for two significant reasons — and also for its downfall. Being a...

New Is Not Always Better … Until It Is

20 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The tiny town of Milan, Ohio, near where Dan Sullivan grew up, was famous worldwide for two significant reasons — and also for its downfall. Being a...

Create An Exceptional Experience You Can Put Any Price On

06 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are there childhood experiences you’ve had that have influenced your life in far-reaching ways? Dan Sullivan shares one that set the benchmark for c...

Create An Exceptional Experience You Can Put Any Price On

06 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are there childhood experiences you’ve had that have influenced your life in far-reaching ways? Dan Sullivan shares one that set the benchmark for c...

How To Simplify Your Life And Multiply Your Results

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For their businesses to grow and thrive, every entrepreneur must simplify. Dan Sullivan shares his strategy for how to simplify your life to achieve ...

How To Simplify Your Life And Multiply Your Results

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For their businesses to grow and thrive, every entrepreneur must simplify. Dan Sullivan shares his strategy for how to simplify your life to achieve ...

Why Finding Your Purpose Is The Key To Reaching Your Life Goals

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your purpose in life is one of the surest ways to keep your ambition alive and always enjoy happiness and satisfaction in life. Dan Sullivan s...

Why Finding Your Purpose Is The Key To Reaching Your Life Goals

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your purpose in life is one of the surest ways to keep your ambition alive and always enjoy happiness and satisfaction in life. Dan Sullivan s...

Why Entrepreneurs Are The Greatest Change-Makers In The World.

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan champions the change-makers, the entrepreneurs who care deeply about initiating positive change and progress, making the world a better p...

Why Entrepreneurs Are The Greatest Change-Makers In The World.

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan champions the change-makers, the entrepreneurs who care deeply about initiating positive change and progress, making the world a better p...

The Truth About Luck And Success

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan looks at why his generation, the “Quiet Generation” or the “Lucky Few” born from 1929 through 1945, has always experienced an abu...

The Truth About Luck And Success

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan looks at why his generation, the “Quiet Generation” or the “Lucky Few” born from 1929 through 1945, has always experienced an abu...

What Every Entrepreneur Can Gain From Being A Real Life Hero

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan questions the concept of retirement for entrepreneurs. Why would you give up being a hero to your clients and the applause that keeps you...

What Every Entrepreneur Can Gain From Being A Real Life Hero

14 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan questions the concept of retirement for entrepreneurs. Why would you give up being a hero to your clients and the applause that keeps you...

Transform Your Biggest Failures Into Your Biggest Successes

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares a personal story about his divorce and bankruptcy, two failures that coincidentally came to a head on the same day, which he trans...

Transform Your Biggest Failures Into Your Biggest Successes

16 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares a personal story about his divorce and bankruptcy, two failures that coincidentally came to a head on the same day, which he trans...

Can Childhood Freedom Shape A Future?

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan traces the thread from his first experiences of childhood freedom to the personal strengths that have shaped his successful career as a c...

Can Childhood Freedom Shape A Future?

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan traces the thread from his first experiences of childhood freedom to the personal strengths that have shaped his successful career as a c...

How To Create The Kind Of Value That Gets Noticed — And Rewarded

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan’s time in the U.S. army in the ‘60s illustrates why and how creating value in situations where no one else is can open up life-changi...

How To Create The Kind Of Value That Gets Noticed — And Rewarded

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan’s time in the U.S. army in the ‘60s illustrates why and how creating value in situations where no one else is can open up life-changi...

The 2 Commitments That Get You The Best Results In Life

05 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares the Outward Bound experience of his youth and its foundational mindsets that he later built into the framework of the company he f...

The 2 Commitments That Get You The Best Results In Life

05 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares the Outward Bound experience of his youth and its foundational mindsets that he later built into the framework of the company he f...

A Childhood Lesson On Freedom And Being Your Own Boss

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan on the important lessons he learned as a young boy who loved to spend time with his entrepreneur father, and the payoffs that would later...

A Childhood Lesson On Freedom And Being Your Own Boss

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan on the important lessons he learned as a young boy who loved to spend time with his entrepreneur father, and the payoffs that would later...

Starting A Business Based On What You’re Very, Very Good At

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares a personal childhood story that illustrates the beginning of his career as a successful entrepreneur and coach to entrepreneurs, a...

Starting A Business Based On What You’re Very, Very Good At

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares a personal childhood story that illustrates the beginning of his career as a successful entrepreneur and coach to entrepreneurs, a...

Courage: The Key To Confidence

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares a personal story that taught him a valuable lesson he’s found not only useful but transformational in his success as an entrepr...

Courage: The Key To Confidence

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares a personal story that taught him a valuable lesson he’s found not only useful but transformational in his success as an entrepr...

Why Falling In Love With Your New Idea Is A Bad Idea

09 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Are you skipping a crucial step in getting your new ideas to market? Dan Sullivan says many entrepreneurs are — and are getting hit hard. Hear his a...

Why Falling In Love With Your New Idea Is A Bad Idea

09 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Are you skipping a crucial step in getting your new ideas to market? Dan Sullivan says many entrepreneurs are — and are getting hit hard. Hear his a...

How To Be Intentional And Grow Your Future

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan compares two types of successful entrepreneurs through an “ambition lens” and explains why one continues to reach for exponential res...

How To Be Intentional And Grow Your Future

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan compares two types of successful entrepreneurs through an “ambition lens” and explains why one continues to reach for exponential res...

Forget About Giving 110 Percent

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan believes that aiming for a 100% result is the cause of a lot of procrastination and unhappiness. Learn more about his 80% Approach™.

Forget About Giving 110 Percent

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan believes that aiming for a 100% result is the cause of a lot of procrastination and unhappiness. Learn more about his 80% Approach™.

Test Or Guess? How The Legendary Entrepreneurs Do It

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan tells you exactly who will give you the best, most constructive, and most usable feedback on your new idea.

Test Or Guess? How The Legendary Entrepreneurs Do It

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan tells you exactly who will give you the best, most constructive, and most usable feedback on your new idea.

How To Overcome The Biggest Obstacle To Innovation

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares his solution to a self-imposed roadblock many entrepreneurs set up when they come up with a new idea they want to market.

How To Overcome The Biggest Obstacle To Innovation

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares his solution to a self-imposed roadblock many entrepreneurs set up when they come up with a new idea they want to market.

Why Entrepreneurs Are The Planet's Greatest Game Changers

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan says that entrepreneurs are the planet’s greatest game changers, and it all starts with a shift in mindset.

Why Entrepreneurs Are The Planet's Greatest Game Changers

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan says that entrepreneurs are the planet’s greatest game changers, and it all starts with a shift in mindset.

What Yes, No, And Maybe Really Mean

15 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares his belief that accepting “maybe” or “I’ll think about it” as a response in any selling situation is a worst-case scenar...

What Yes, No, And Maybe Really Mean

15 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares his belief that accepting “maybe” or “I’ll think about it” as a response in any selling situation is a worst-case scenar...

The Happiness Decision

03 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan explains why happiness is a choice — and why it’s especially important for entrepreneurs to make the “happiness decision.”

The Happiness Decision

03 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan explains why happiness is a choice — and why it’s especially important for entrepreneurs to make the “happiness decision.”

How To Stay At The Top Of Your Entrepreneurial Game

19 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan talks about the great entrepreneurs of this century and a crucial habit an entrepreneur today has to develop to stay at the top of their...

How To Stay At The Top Of Your Entrepreneurial Game

19 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan talks about the great entrepreneurs of this century and a crucial habit an entrepreneur today has to develop to stay at the top of their...

How To Strengthen Your Best Relationships

04 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares simple habits he’s practiced for 40 years to always have credibility with his most important relationships.

How To Strengthen Your Best Relationships

04 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan shares simple habits he’s practiced for 40 years to always have credibility with his most important relationships.

The Difference Between Successful And Unsuccessful Entrepreneurs

21 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan answers the question, "Why are some entrepreneurs successful while others aren’t?" Surprisingly, it all comes down to one commitment.

The Difference Between Successful And Unsuccessful Entrepreneurs

21 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan answers the question, "Why are some entrepreneurs successful while others aren’t?" Surprisingly, it all comes down to one commitment.

How To Measure Success

08 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan explores the idea that how you measure your progress on your goals can make or break your own personal perception of your success, with l...

How To Measure Success

08 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan explores the idea that how you measure your progress on your goals can make or break your own personal perception of your success, with l...

How To Keep Increasing Your Entrepreneurial Ambition

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan talks about ambition and the three types of entrepreneurs who have the potential freedom to increase their own ambition throughout their ...

How To Keep Increasing Your Entrepreneurial Ambition

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan talks about ambition and the three types of entrepreneurs who have the potential freedom to increase their own ambition throughout their ...

Why Mindset Matters

26 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of technologically-driven change, Dan Sullivan says the mindsets a person develops are the single biggest determinant of their success in l...

Why Mindset Matters

26 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of technologically-driven change, Dan Sullivan says the mindsets a person develops are the single biggest determinant of their success in l...

How To Avoid The Busyness Trap

16 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan notes that busyness has become a badge of honor and explains the risks of continually being distracted as a result. He also shares his ow...

How To Avoid The Busyness Trap

16 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan notes that busyness has become a badge of honor and explains the risks of continually being distracted as a result. He also shares his ow...

How To Thrive In An Age Of Technological Change

30 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan says technological change demands that growth-minded entrepreneurs embrace technology’s multiplier capabilities to create the greatest ...

How To Thrive In An Age Of Technological Change

30 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan says technological change demands that growth-minded entrepreneurs embrace technology’s multiplier capabilities to create the greatest ...

Why You Need To Simplify To Multiply

14 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Sullivan sees the continual increase in complexity as one of the biggest changes in the entrepreneurial world this century. He also sees it as a t...