Best Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller Podcasts (2025)

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How To Build AI Around Your Most Valuable Strengths 20:29

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Your deepest passion is yours alone, and what lights others up may leave you completely cold. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller explore why every entrepreneur is born unique, how your experiences continually shape that uniqueness, and how doubling down on it leads to greater freedom, happiness, and business success. Here’s some of wh…

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The Community Where Ambitious Entrepreneurs Belong, with Chad Johnson 46:13

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In this special episode, Shannon Waller sits down with Program Coach Chad Johnson to explore his entrepreneurial journey, what he’s learned along the way, and how he helps Strategic Coach® members grow bigger, simpler, and more rewarding businesses. Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode: Why many of Chad’s early entrepreneurial ventures …

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The High Price You’ll Pay For Creative Isolation 23:07

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Isolation is more than just uncomfortable—it distorts your thinking and drains your creativity. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller open up about the risks of going it alone as an entrepreneur and why strong relationships make all the difference. Listen now to learn smart, actionable ways to reconnect, recharge, and keep yourself movin…

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The Emotional Edge Top Entrepreneurs Can’t Ignore 18:00

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Do you ever wish difficult emotions would just disappear? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller reveal why every feeling, especially the bothersome kind, is actually a valuable resource for entrepreneurial growth. Discover how turning frustration into clarity and action can lead to your next breakthrough, and learn the thinking tools tha…

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Why Ambition Is Often A Dirty Word For Entrepreneurs 24:12

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What if ambition isn’t something you’re born with, but a capability you can keep growing? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller explore why ambition is the single master capability for entrepreneurs and how to nurture it. Learn why talking about ambition is difficult, how to grow it continually, and why community and capability are the t…

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Why Entrepreneurs Who Keep Playing Always Win, with Lee Brower 37:56

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Are you thriving or just arriving? In this episode, Shannon Waller and Program Coach Lee Brower explore the lifelong mindset that keeps entrepreneurs in motion long after the initial motivation fades. Discover practical ways to make growth and gratitude central to your business, family, and life—plus the powerful impact of asking the right question…

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Entrepreneurs Grow Stronger With Community Over Isolation 17:30

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Do you feel alone navigating the entrepreneurial journey, even in a room full of peers? This episode uncovers the power of a shared language, showing how entrepreneurs elevate their growth, tackle obstacles, and celebrate wins together. Discover how Strategic Coach’s thinking tools turn isolation into collaboration, making progress possible for eve…

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The False Story We Hear About Ambitious Entrepreneurs 15:26

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Do you see ambition as a fixed trait or an ever-expanding capability? In this episode, Dan Sullivan reframes ambition as the platform for all growth. Discover why ambition expands with every capability you build, how it empowers collaboration, and why this mindset leads to greater innovation, freedom, and lasting entrepreneurial success. Here’s som…

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The Hidden Trap That Steals Your Energy And Blocks Business Success 16:26

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If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve taken complete responsibility for your financial welfare, choosing to make a living based on what makes you unique. When entrepreneurs get frustrated and start focusing on what isn’t working, it means they’ve strayed from their uniqueness. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller explain how to recognize wh…

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Get Bigger, Better Results By Doing Less, with Gina Pellegrini 36:06

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Do you think your business must always depend on you? In this episode, Shannon Waller and Program Coach Gina Pellegrini reveal how empowering your team and building a business that runs without you creates true entrepreneurial freedom. Learn why letting go, focusing on your strengths, and shifting your mindset lead not only to business growth but t…

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One Bold Move That Separates Top Entrepreneurs From Everyone Else 21:02

4M ago21:02

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Do you strive to stand out or fit in? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller challenge the myth of equality and reveal why entrepreneurs are hardwired to pursue uniqueness. Learn how comparing yourself to others can hold you back, while focusing on being usefully different fuels impact, happiness, and growth in life and business. Here’s s…

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Business Success Starts With Context Over Content 17:33

5M ago17:33

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Worried about competitors copying your ideas? Dan Sullivan reveals why context—not just content—makes your thinking truly unique. Learn how The 10x Mind Expander® tool helps entrepreneurs reframe their past successes as springboards for growth, why AI is creating exciting new contexts for creativity, and how to protect your best ideas while staying…

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Unlocking The Secret Fuel That Powers Entrepreneurs 20:04

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Do you embrace the fear that comes with chasing bigger goals, or do you let it hold you back? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller explore why excitement and fear are inseparable for ambitious entrepreneurs—and how reframing fear as fuel, not a foe, is the key to lifelong growth and fulfillment. Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this …

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The Surprising Reason Great Salespeople Fail At Hiring 19:07

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Just because someone excels in their role doesn’t mean they should interview new hires—especially if they’re a salesperson. In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller reveal why great salespeople often make the worst hiring decisions, how to spot the right evaluators for your team, and the mindset shift that separates a persuasive seller from…

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Bad Decisions Beat No Decisions For Entrepreneurs 17:18

6M ago17:18

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Are you holding back, waiting for the “right” decision? In this episode, Shannon Waller and Dan Sullivan reveal why taking action—even imperfect action—is the key to entrepreneurial momentum. Discover how making any decision unlocks feedback, reduces anxiety, and activates your best thinking, while indecision keeps you stuck. Plus, learn practical …

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How Entrepreneurs Rise Stronger After Setbacks, with Gary Mottershead 33:23

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An entrepreneur for over 35 years, Gary Mottershead is the founder and president of GCP Industrial Products, the largest U.S. importer of industrial sheet rubber, serving customers across North America. In this episode, he shares the highs and lows of his career, as well as his goals as a Program Coach for The Strategic Coach® Program. Here’s some …

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Why Entrepreneurs Should Sell Opportunity Instead Of Fear 19:27

7M ago19:27

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Many entrepreneurs use negatives to make a sale. But why sell fear when you can sell opportunity, and why sell pain when you can sell growth? Dan Sullivan reveals why positive messaging attracts the best clients, how ambition fueled by principles keeps you young, and why your community determines your growth. Learn why the most successful entrepren…

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How To Turn Your Solutions Into Profitable Intellectual Property 27:20

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What if the solutions you’ve already created could generate value for decades—without more of your time? In this episode, Dan Sullivan reveals how packaging, naming, and protecting your ideas transforms them into scalable intellectual property. Learn why your “second company” (your multiplier) could soon be worth more than your entire business—and …

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The Secret Behind Why Every Entrepreneur Has Two Companies 27:16

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Do you feel torn between the company you have and the one you wish you had? In this episode, Dan Sullivan reveals The Second Company Secret—how successful entrepreneurs leverage their first (real) company to fuel a second (multiplier) company built on intellectual property. Discover how to eliminate tension between the two, protect your creativity,…

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Turning Tariffs Into Your Unbeatable Advantage 38:18

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Are you prepared for the biggest economic shift in 80 years? In this episode, Dan Sullivan reveals how the new global tariff landscape creates unprecedented opportunities for agile entrepreneurs. Learn why the post-WWII economic order is over, how to adapt your business model, and why being alert, curious, and resourceful is the secret to success i…

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Growing Great Leadership 26:09

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What if leadership isn’t about titles, but about creating new capabilities others can observe? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller break down the shift from bureaucratic management to self-leadership in the networked economy. Learn the four-step process to transform uncertainty into confidence—and why focusing on problems is the death …

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Clarify Your Thinking To Become A Better Entrepreneur, with Erik Solbakken 27:27

9M ago27:27

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The Strategic Coach® Program has been helping entrepreneurs achieve accelerated growth and personal freedom for over 35 years. Now, Strategic Coach® is excited to welcome a new coach to the Program. In this episode, Associate Coach Erik Solbakken shares his unique journey from chartered accountant to successful entrepreneur, and what excites him ab…

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All Entrepreneurs Need To Have Courageous Creativity 15:52

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Is complaining holding you back from your full potential? In this episode, Dan Sullivan and Shannon Waller discuss the surprisingly simple choice between complaining and creating when facing obstacles. Discover how shifting to a creative mindset, embracing courage, and taking full responsibility can unlock new capabilities and exponential growth. H…

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Why Entrepreneurship Is The Safest Career Move You Can Make 28:33

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Organizations have changed a lot over the past 50 years, and it’s vital for entrepreneurs to be aware of these changes if they want to achieve great business success. In this episode, Dan Sullivan, who has been coaching entrepreneurs for 50 years, talks to fellow business coach Shannon Waller all about the changes in companies that have taken place…

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How Lucky Are You As An Entrepreneur? 21:45

10M ago21:45

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Do you believe in luck, or do you make your own success? In this episode, Dan Sullivan explores the concept of luck in entrepreneurship. Drawing from 50 years of coaching experience, he reveals how successful entrepreneurs create their own paths, often starting young by seeking opportunities to grow their wealth. Discover how self-made success inte…

Dan Sullivan And Shannon Waller Podcasts

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How To Build AI Around Your Most Valuable Strengths 20:29

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The Community Where Ambitious Entrepreneurs Belong, with Chad Johnson 46:13

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The High Price You’ll Pay For Creative Isolation 23:07

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The Emotional Edge Top Entrepreneurs Can’t Ignore 18:00

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Why Ambition Is Often A Dirty Word For Entrepreneurs 24:12

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Why Entrepreneurs Who Keep Playing Always Win, with Lee Brower 37:56

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Entrepreneurs Grow Stronger With Community Over Isolation 17:30

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The False Story We Hear About Ambitious Entrepreneurs 15:26

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The Hidden Trap That Steals Your Energy And Blocks Business Success 16:26

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Get Bigger, Better Results By Doing Less, with Gina Pellegrini 36:06

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One Bold Move That Separates Top Entrepreneurs From Everyone Else 21:02

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Business Success Starts With Context Over Content 17:33

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Unlocking The Secret Fuel That Powers Entrepreneurs 20:04

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The Surprising Reason Great Salespeople Fail At Hiring 19:07

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Bad Decisions Beat No Decisions For Entrepreneurs 17:18

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How Entrepreneurs Rise Stronger After Setbacks, with Gary Mottershead 33:23

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Why Entrepreneurs Should Sell Opportunity Instead Of Fear 19:27

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How To Turn Your Solutions Into Profitable Intellectual Property 27:20

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The Secret Behind Why Every Entrepreneur Has Two Companies 27:16

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Turning Tariffs Into Your Unbeatable Advantage 38:18

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Growing Great Leadership 26:09

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Clarify Your Thinking To Become A Better Entrepreneur, with Erik Solbakken 27:27

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All Entrepreneurs Need To Have Courageous Creativity 15:52

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Why Entrepreneurship Is The Safest Career Move You Can Make 28:33

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How Lucky Are You As An Entrepreneur? 21:45