Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle

Mar 13 2025 801 ep. 37 mins 2k
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With 10M+ downloads and thousands of listener meetups worldwide, the TMBA Podcast is the hub for 7 & 8-figure founders who’ve built life-changing businesses while attaining personal freedom. New episodes every Thursday morning.

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#798 Observations From our Trip to Thailand

Mar 13 2025 32 mins  
Dan and Ian share key insights from their Thailand mastermind event, exploring how successful entrepreneurs balance curiosity, diverse business models, and personal life. They talk about navigating market uncertainties, implementing AI workflows to enhance business operations, and the irreplaceable value of in-person networking events. And unlike magic mushrooms, the benefits of

#797 DOGE, Team Resets & The 1,000-Day Playbook

Mar 06 2025 26 mins  
Dan unpacks what business owners can adapt from DOGE’s new strategy, delivers a practical cure for practitioner syndrome (that paralyzing fear of putting yourself out there), and shares fresh insights on the legendary 1,000-day principle. Plus, strategies for accountability and effectiveness and answering questions about profitability from hosting events. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Int

#796 Bigger Business = More Freedom?

Feb 27 2025 49 mins  
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 opportuniti

Bonus Pod: Inside the DC in 2025

Feb 25 2025 31 mins  
The 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 o

#795 "The Tailwind Index" & Dodging Business Blindspots

Feb 20 2025 41 mins  
The 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 sale

#794 Success Without Sacrifice?

Feb 13 2025 26 mins  
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

#793 The Unexpected Downsides of Selling Your Business

Feb 06 2025 19 mins  
Why 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. Learn more at [dynamitecircle.com](dynamitecircle.com) Connect with us: Dan: @TropicalMBA or [email protected] Ian: @AnythingIan or [email protected] Useful links: Connect with other entreprene

#792 Is SEO Dead?

Jan 30 2025 28 mins  
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. Learn more at [dynamitecircle.com](dynamitecircle.com) Connect with us: Dan: @TropicalMBA or dan@tropi

#791 Is Your Biggest Expense Helping or Hurting?

Jan 23 2025 14 mins  
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. Learn more a

#790 The 2024 Recap: Business Updates, Financial Insights & Family Matters

Jan 17 2025 47 mins  
Dan 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)