Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle

Whether you're a solopreneur or you've got a large team and millions of dollars in revenue, this simple process can help you plan for 2026 in just a few hours. Get ready for your best year in business yet, with clarity and intention. LINKS FREE Resource: Plan Your 2026 With Clarity and Intention (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gfFSgVgexN8bq1gekgc9oHdRnJsWGA6RMp0876NotcQ/edit?tab=t.0) Ryan Deiss on Scoreboards (https://x.com/ryandeiss/status/1991923587347825150?s=20) Get 2 months of Perspective AI FREE with promo code TMBA (https://getperspective.ai/tmba) Share your thoughts about the podcast (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) [takes 2 minutes] Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders (https://dynamitecircle.com/dcbkk) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:00:14) A Reliable Framework for Annual Planning (00:02:13) How to Set the Right Kind of Goal and Plan for the Year (00:08:15) System #1 to Reach Your Goal: Budget (00:13:03) System #2 to Reach Your Goal: Scoreboard (00:18:19) System #3 to Reach Your Goal: Scorecards (00:21:13) System #4 to Reach Your Goal: Cadence (00:24:18) What to Stop Doing & What to Do More Of In 2026 (00:27:59) The Importance of Personal Reflections Before a New Year CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Growth vs. Optimization — 90% of Growth Comes from 10% of Activities? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/growth-vs-optimization) “3 Million in Revenue is a Death Zone" - Financial Strategy with Greg Crabtree (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/3-million-death-zone) Health Advice That Goes Against Everything You Know ft. Jay Feldman (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/health-advice-against-everything-you-know)

One of the stickiest things you can do for marketing and retention in your business… host events. We’ve been doing this for our community over the last 12-ish years, and we feel like we’ve finally (sorta) cracked the code. Our Senior Community Manager at Dynamite Circle, Alex Harling, walks us through the guiding principles for hosting a 10/10 event. Apply these to your next sales call, group onboarding session, webinar, or in-person event. LINKS Share your thoughts about the podcast (takes 2 mins) (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) Get 2 months of Perspective AI FREE with promo code TMBA (https://getperspective.ai/tmba) FREE Checklist: How to Host a Killer Event in 20 Steps (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14e0cea4WGDEPKZEB2Skg7b41KTPZxA9Jy-nwzgRN3q0/edit?usp=sharing) Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in Mexico City (https://dynamitecircle.com/) The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker (https://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gathering) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:01:48) The Man Behind Our Last 10/10 Event: Alex Harling (00:03:00) Why Event Principles Are Important For All Businesses (00:05:14) The Art of Gathering (00:10:40) 10 Ways to Make Money With Events (00:13:00) A New Spin on Sponsorship (00:16:50) Case Study: Breakfast Club Austin (00:18:48) The Costco Method (00:21:23) Bonus Ways to Monetize Events (00:25:08) The Biggest Challenge With Hosting Events (00:29:24) External Event Planner vs Your Ops Manager? (00:32:45) Five Principles for Killer Events CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: “How Can I Get Customers For My New Online Sailboat Mechanic Business?” (Case Study in Location Independence) (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/get-customers-for-online-business) How 1 New Feature Can 10x Your Pricing + 4 More Insights From DCBKK (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/1-new-feature-10x-pricing) How to Instantly Improve Your Lead Pipeline by 20-50% (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/improve-your-lead-pipeline)

Considering a pivot to an online business but not sure where to start? A listener wrote in with the same dilemma, and we’re giving our best tips in this week’s episode of the pod. We also discuss a listener who exited for multi-7 figures, a new offer we’re working on for business owners, key learnings from Vercel’s journey to a $9B valuation, and some community news from Dynamite Circle. LINKS We’ve learned a lot from our listeners, and you can learn a lot from your customers. Try Perspective AI. (https://getperspective.ai/tmba) This week’s sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) Tweet about $9B Vercel (https://x.com/asmartbear/status/1986158736730419394?s=20) Amp It Up by Frank Slootman (https://www.amazon.com/Amp-Unlocking-Hypergrowth-Expectations-Intensity/dp/1119836115) Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in Mexico City (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:01:03) A Listener Who Exited for Multi 7 Figures (00:02:52) How Dan Had a Business Breakthrough in a Tuk-Tuk (00:07:24) DC Accelerator 2.0 Beta (00:11:45) Moving an In-Person Business Online: Listener Case Study (00:23:32) Sponsor Shout-Out: SPP.co (00:24:31) Simple Keys to a $9B Valuation in 5 Years CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Our Lifestyle Business Non-Negotiables (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/lifestyle-business-non-negotiables) How 1 New Feature Can 10x Your Pricing + 4 More Insights From DCBKK (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/1-new-feature-10x-pricing) Lucy Bella Simkins Built a YouTube Channel with 10,000,000 Subscribers (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/lucy-youtube-channel)

There’s something magical about being at a 5-star hotel in Bangkok to talk business nerdery with 300+ location- and time-flexible founders. Actually, scratch magical and replace that with “not normal.” We’re back from DCBKK, our annual founder pilgrimage to Thailand. Here are 5 insights that made us go “hmmm” all week long. LINKS Share your thoughts about the podcast (takes 2 mins) (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) This week’s sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) This week’s sponsor: Smash Digital “Scale your organic traffic with future-proof strategies” (https://smashdigital.com/) DCBKK 2025 official photos (https://jakesvisuals.pixieset.com/dcbkk2025/) Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in Bangkok and Mexico (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:00:44) Back from Bangkok with 5 Insights (00:03:27) Why It’s So Hard to Describe the DC (00:07:18) DCBKK: High-Level Overview (00:09:02) Insight #1: Choose Your Hard (00:12:57) Insight #2: Fractional Hiring (00:17:23) Sponsor Break: Smash Digital & SPP.Co (00:18:57) Insight #3: 10x Pricing with 1 Feature (00:22:31) Insight #4: Simple Event ROI System (00:25:25) Insight #5: Our Messaging Kinda Sucks (00:27:00) Rapid Fire Bonus Insights and Upcoming DC Events CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Dan’s keynote from DCBKK 2024 “The Four Bricks” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZooQo760Ik) The 3 hats of bootstrapping + Insights from DCBKK 2024 (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/3-hats-bootstrapping-dcbkk) From Ex-Special Ops to 6-Figure Performance Coach ft. Itamar Marani (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/from-ex-ops-to-performance-coach)

Could your biggest strength also be sabotaging your success? This week Itamar Marani, ex-Special Ops turned mindset coach, reveals how he turned resilience into revenue, scaled from $2K clients to 6-figure programs, and used battlefield lessons to transform founder performance. LINKS Itamar’s Book: Elite Performance: The Israeli Special Ops Mindset System to Win the War Within and Achieve Audacious Goals (https://itamarmarani.com/book/) Share your thoughts about the podcast (takes 2 mins) (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) This week’s sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) This week’s sponsor: Smash Digital “Scale your organic traffic with future-proof strategies” (https://smashdigital.com/) Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in person and online (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:00:43) This Week’s Guest: Itamar Marani (00:01:09) Turning Your Niche Expertise into a Business Engine (00:04:43) How a Failed Agency Sparked a Coaching Business (00:09:30) Learning the Coaching Game from the Ground Up (00:11:41) The Truth About Feeling Out of Your Depth (00:13:54) The Evolution from $2K Clients to Six-Figure Engagements (00:19:03) From One-on-One to Scalable Group Coaching (00:27:19) Positioning Yourself When You Feel Unqualified (00:33:27) Building Long-Term Value Beyond the First Program (00:43:03) The ‘Drunk Founder’ Question That Reveals Hidden Truths (00:49:12) How to Sell Coaching Without the Sleaze (00:53:44) The Three Success Killers Holding You Back (00:57:55) Understanding the Performance Traps That Limit Growth CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: TMBA 524: Who Do You Think You Are? ft. Itamar Marani (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/pseudonyms) “Scaling on Steroids” with AI Automation ft. Juan Montero (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/scaling-on-steroids-ai-automation) Numbers Gone Wild: The Hidden Cost of Being Data-Driven (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/numbers-gone-wild-hidden-cost)

Most founders are saving time with AI, but few are actually making money with it. In this episode, Juan Montero of Flowgrama reveals how bootstrappers can build practical AI agents and automations that actually drive revenue. LINKS Juan’s AI Automation Business: Flowgrama (http://flowgrama.com/) Contact Juan (mailto:juanra@flowgrama.com) Share your thoughts about the podcast (takes 2 mins) (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) This week’s sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) This week’s sponsor: Smash Digital “Scale your organic traffic with future-proof strategies” (https://smashdigital.com/) Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in person and online (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:00:51) This Week’s Guest: Juan Montero of Flowgrama (00:03:07) Discovering the Power of Automation (00:06:32) How LLMs Changed the Game (00:09:35) The Truth About AI and Job Security (00:14:31) Understanding AI Agents vs. LLMs (00:17:42) APIs: The Backbone of Automation (00:19:29) The Founder’s AI Toolkit (00:24:33) Making Money with Social Automation (00:27:00) How to Avoid Getting Banned on LinkedIn (00:35:38) Using AI Agents for Business Intelligence (00:38:28) Building an HR Agent for Your Team (00:45:44) The Future of CRM Is Custom-Built (00:49:42) Founders Who Are Actually Making Money with AI CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: $400K in Points & 100% Vibe Coded Shopify Forecasting App with “SpyGuy” Allen Walton (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/400k-in-points-vibe-coded-app) Why Founders Shouldn’t Delegate AI (Barcelona Recap) (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/why-founders-should-not-delegate-ai) How to Get Rich on X With a Fake Persona (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/get-rich-fake-persona)

Chasing numbers can actually destroy what made your business great. In this episode, Dan and Ian unpack Goodhart’s Law — the idea that once a measure becomes a target, it stops being useful — and how founders accidentally turn smart goals into bad incentives. Plus, you’ll hear six ways to build healthier systems, lead better, and stop metrics from running your company off the rails. LINKS Share your thoughts about the podcast (takes 2 mins) (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) This week’s sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) This week’s sponsor: Smash Digital “Scale your organic traffic with future-proof strategies” (https://smashdigital.com/) Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in person and online (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:01:16) The Hair-Dye Economy & Durable Businesses (00:03:38) The Problem with Metrics (00:07:44) Fix #1: Revisit Your Brand Promise (00:09:12) Fix #2: Determine a Countervailing Metric (00:12:17) Fix #3: Combine Input and Output Metrics (00:13:12) Fix #4: Refresh Metrics Every 90 Days (00:14:39) Fix #5: Pulse Discipline (00:16:05) Fix #6: The Leadership Lens (00:20:00) The Alt Business School (00:25:42) When a Job Post Becomes a Marketing Hack CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Wealth Without a 7-Figure Exit: 5 Steps (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/wealth-without-7-figure-exit) How to Instantly Improve Your Lead Pipeline by 20-50% (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/improve-your-lead-pipeline) Growth vs. Optimization — 90% of Growth Comes from 10% of Activities? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/growth-vs-optimization)

Dan and Ian share 5 money tips for bootstrappers—from prioritizing personal finance and investing to getting in the company of other entrepreneurs. Follow this playbook and you could build wealth without a 7-figure exit (spoiler: only about 5% of businesses achieve this.) Free resource below! LINKS Share your thoughts on the podcast (takes 2 mins) (https://getperspective.ai/interview/tmba-feedback) This week’s sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) This week’s sponsor: Smash Digital “Scale your organic traffic with future-proof strategies” (https://smashdigital.com/) FREE RESOURCE: Personal Financial Dashboard for Bootstrappers (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Li7LuETq2k8tfXSC9WrB-xTwtm_YOkxZOFBOT-bk8CM/edit?gid=1717697031#gid=1717697031) Olly Meaking’s musings on entrepreneurship and crossing 7 figures ARR: (https://x.com/helloitsolly/status/1971549899188580447) Hang out with us at DCBKK this month (https://dynamitecircle.com/dcbkk) Connect with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS Audio: (00:00:50) How Dan Got Fired For Having Too Many Ideas (00:02:07) 5 Money Tips for Bootstrappers (00:03:00) Tip #1: Focus on Your Knowledge, Skillset, and Business Model (00:04:14) Case Study: Olly Meakings, Founder of Senja.io (00:07:13) Tip #2: Be Realistic About Your Liquidity Potential (00:11:42) Tip #3: Keep Your Second Bottom Line Sacred (00:16:47) Sponsor Shout-out: Smash Digital (00:17:43) Sponsor Shout-out: SPP.co (00:18:44) Tip #4: Be a Bull About 1 Non-Business Thing (00:23:47) Tip #5: Surround Yourself With Other Entrepreneurs CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: How to Get Rich on X With a Fake Persona (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/get-rich-fake-persona) How to Instantly Improve Your Lead Pipeline by 20-50% (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/improve-your-lead-pipeline) Why $120K From Your Biz Beats $150K at a Job (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/balancing-wealth-freedom-mindset)

This week, Dan and Ian continue the “Get Rich on X” saga with fresh updates, and a reality check. From hiring $4K ghostwriters to creating a new online persona, is X really worth the hype for growing fast—and getting rich—in 2025? LINKS Hang out with us at DCBKK this October (https://dynamitecircle.com/dcbkk) Connect with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) This week’s sponsor: https://spp.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) Remote First Recruiting: Hire Your Next Remote Team Member in 21 Days or Less (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) X’s Head of Product’s projections for the algorithm (https://x.com/nikitabier/status/1969057240578748723) LindyMan: an example of using a character or persona online (https://x.com/PaulSkallas) Moving From A Solopreneur Mindset To An Operator Mindset with Leila Hormozi (https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/moving-from-a-solopreneur-mindset-to-an/id1663834553?i=1000681647344) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS Audio: (00:00:34) Business Lessons from the Lemonade Stand (00:02:41) How to Get Rich on X: New Thoughts
 (00:10:16) Be Yourself… Or Create an Online Character? (00:13:49) The Realistic Cost of Hiring a Ghostwriter for X (00:16:46) Sponsor Shout-out: SPP.co
 (00:17:47) Leila Hormozi’s Simple System for Delegation (00:26:12) Location as Leverage: What if the USA Were More Affordable? CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: X’s Head of Product: How to Get Rich in 6 Months (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/outsourcing-shake-up) How to Instantly Improve Your Lead Pipeline by 20-50% (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/improve-your-lead-pipeline) Location Is Leverage: How Advanced Digital Nomads Build Faster (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/location-is-leverage)

Most founders are leaving money on the table without realizing it. Are you one of them? This week, Dan and Ian break down how a tiny shift in how you handle leads can completely change your pipeline. Plus, a counterintuitive approach to networking and why big brands are paying founders to create content. LINKS Hang out with us at DCBKK this October (https://dynamitecircle.com/dcbkk) Connect with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) This week’s sponsor: https://spp.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) “Amp It Up” by Frank Slootman (https://www.amazon.com/Amp-Unlocking-Hypergrowth-Expectations-Intensity/dp/1119836115) Harvard Business Review: “The Short Life of Online Sales Leads” (https://hbr.org/2011/03/the-short-life-of-online-sales-leads) MIT Lead Response Management Study (https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/25649/file-13535879-pdf/docs/mit_study.pdf) “The 4-Hour Work Week” by Tim Ferriss (https://fourhourworkweek.com/) Remote First Recruiting: Hire Your Next Remote Team Member in 21 Days or Less (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) My First Million Podcast (https://www.mfmpod.com/) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:01) Business Idea: “Lifestyle” Services for 7-Figure Businesses
 (00:08:30) How to Improve Your Lead Pipeline 20-50% Overnight (00:11:50) How Responding Faster to Leads Impacts Your Business (00:16:46) Sponsor Shout-out: SPP.co (00:17:47) Conference A or Conference B? (00:19:38) Business Idea: Partner Podcast with Big Bucks Brand CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: The Outsourcing Shake-Up: LATAM vs. Philippines (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/outsourcing-shake-up) Financial Traps, Profit Truths, and What’s Next at TMBA (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/financial-traps-profit-truths) “Build It Like You’re Gonna Sell It” (Dan’s “Amp It Up” Review) (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/build-it-sell-it)

It’s another mixed bag of business topics on this week’s episode of the pod: X’s Head of Product shares the suspiciously simple playbook to getting rich on the platform, Google’s “Photoshop Killer” is officially on the loose, emerging thoughts on pivoting away from the Philippines for outsourcing remote talent, luxury lifestyle for a fraction of the cost in Thailand, and more. Quick reminder that we’ll be in Bangkok next month with Dynamite Circle for a week of sheer business nerdery. Details in the links below! LINKS Hang out with us at DCBKK in Bangkok this October (https://dynamitecircle.com/dcbkk) Connect with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) X’s Head of Product shares how to get rich on X in 6 months (https://x.com/nikitabier/status/1963498520805007470) Google’s “Photoshop killer” Nano Banana (https://gemini.google/overview/image-generation/) Nick Huber’s thoughts on outsourcing to the Philippines in 2025 (https://x.com/sweatystartup/status/1963588036102348943) Dan’s next read (https://www.amazon.com/100M-Money-Models-Make-Acquisition-com-ebook/dp/B0FMXTZ4MH) This week’s sponsor: https://spp.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (https://spp.co/) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS Audio: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:29) How to Get Rich on X in 6 Months (00:04:51) How to Stay Consistent with Content (00:10:14) Google’s “Photoshop Killer”: Nano Banana (00:13:58) PH No Longer a Hotspot for Remote Recruiting?
 (00:18:29) Sponsor Shout-out: SPP.co
 (00:19:47) Luxury Location-Independent Lifestyle in Thailand
 (00:27:22) Hits of the Week: Hormozi, Feldman, DCBKK CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Why $120K From Your Biz Beats $150K at a Job (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/balancing-wealth-freedom-mindset) The Content Flywheel Behind a 7-Figure Education Business ft. Timothy Moser (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/content-flywheel-behind-7-figure-business) Health Advice That Goes Against Everything You Know ft. Jay Feldman (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/health-advice-against-everything-you-know) The Freedom Line, 7+ Figure Founders, and Extended DCBKK Recap (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/dcbkk-recap-2023)

Why are so many chasing $10M exits when $3-4M plus a paid-off house might be the real freedom number? Should you be betting big on Bitcoin in 2025, and did we miss out on a massive opportunity 9 years ago? And if you’re “unemployable,” is that a badge of honor... or a red flag? This week, Dan and Ian crack open the reality behind location-independent entrepreneurship: from sipping wine in Europe (and still gaining weight) to navigating whether your side hustle cash flow can really replace that W-2 paycheck. LINKS Join Dynamite Circle and hang out with us in Bangkok in October (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Connect with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) The episode that could have made us $1.6 million (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/bitcoin) @levels.io’s investment portfolio (outperforming the S&P 500) (https://levels.vc) BowTied Bull’s article “Think Twice After You Make It” (https://bowtiedbull.io/p/think-twice-after-you-make-it) This week’s sponsor: spp.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (http://spp.co) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:44) What percentage of W-2 Income is Small Biz income worth? (00:13:48) This Week’s Sponsor: SPP.co (00:15:12)  Are Entrepreneurs Truly Unemployable? (00:18:34)  “Financially Cozy” Level of Wealth (00:26:18) Europe for the summer: overrated, underrated, or properly rated? (00:27:26) Company news CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: The Changing Landscape of SEO and the Influence Equation (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/changing-landscape-seo) What is the Michael Jordan of Business Models? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/michael-jordan-business-model) “When is my LTV good enough?” + Founder Mode for Bootstrappers (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/ltv-good-enough)

If you’ve been living under a rock, you might have missed Alex Hormozi’s record-breaking launch of his latest book $100M Money Models (yep, reps from Guinness World Records were there to verify.) One of the most prominent internet business gurus of our time, Alex’s marketing and launch strategies paint a vivid picture of the power of “the influence equation.” Love him or hate him, his journey is inspiring for all entrepreneurs. Here are 5 takeaways from the launch, specifically for bootstrappers in the trenches. LINKS This week’s sponsor: spp.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (http://spp.co/) Alex Hormozi’s $100M book series (https://www.acquisition.com/books) Dan’s book “Before the Exit” (https://www.amazon.com/Before-Exit-Thought-Experiments-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B07BN2KD1J) “The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life” by Nick Maggiulli (https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Ladder-Proven-Strategies-Financial/dp/0593854039) Nick Maggiulli’s interview on the Afford Anything Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/nick-maggiulli-the-wealth-ladder-has-six-rungs-and/id1079598542?i=1000719716621) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) Meet the world’s most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders like Allen inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:07) $87M in 8 Hours: Hormozi’s Record-Breaking Launch (00:06:05) Takeaway #1: The Power of the Influence Equation (00:11:53) Takeaway #2: Three Types of Media Strategy (00:14:35) This Week’s Sponsor: SPP.co (00:15:53) Takeaway #3: Choose Your Extreme (00:18:40) Takeaway #4: Aggressively Do the Hardest Thing (00:20:06) Takeaway #5: Risk - The Secret to Stratospheric Wealth (00:25:08) Final Thoughts: The Corner Office Test CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: The Changing Landscape of SEO and the Influence Equation (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/changing-landscape-seo) What is the Michael Jordan of Business Models? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/michael-jordan-business-model) “When is my LTV good enough?” + Founder Mode for Bootstrappers (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/ltv-good-enough)

In this week’s episode, Allen Walton (SpyGuy) shares how he’s using AI to build custom tools with almost zero coding experience, and how founders can turn everyday business spending into first-class flights. From AI-powered inventory forecasting to unlocking elite travel perks, this episode is packed with practical tips for bootstrapped entrepreneurs ready to work smarter and travel better. LINKS This week’s sponsor: spp.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” (http://spp.co/) Connect with Allen on X (https://x.com/allenthird) Allen’s ecomm company (https://www.spyguy.com/) “The 4-Hour Work Week” by Tim Ferriss (https://fourhourworkweek.com/) “StoryBrand” by Donald Miller (https://storybrand.com/) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) Meet the world’s most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders like Allen inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) Today’s Guest: Allen Walton (00:07:35) How Allen is Using AI for Business & Personal Life (00:09:45) LLM Deep Research for Competitor Analysis & ICP Creation (00:12:58) Vibe Coding Apps with Zero Technical Experience (00:22:32) This Week’s Sponsor: SPP.co (00:23:50) How Airlines Actually Make Their Money (00:26:34) The Competition of Points and Rewards in 2025 (00:30:40) The Worst Way to Redeem Points (00:33:13) How to Maximize Points Accumulation (00:35:48) Why Business Owners Should Pay More Attention to Points (00:38:44) ‘Mozi Madness: Alex Hormozi’s Record-Breaking Launch CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Top 5 SEO Tactics That Still Work in 2025 with Sean Markey (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/top-5-seo-tactics) TMBA 256: Making Sense of Awards Points and Business Class Upgrades w/ Erik Paquet (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/mileage) TMBA 540: Are You Generating Income or Wealth? w/ Nat Eliason (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/income-wealth-running-agency)

Organic traffic is getting weird… and kinda looks like an alligator’s mouth (you’ll have to listen to the episode to see what we mean). SEO expert Sean Markey joins Dan to break down 5 strategies still working in 2025: from parasite SEO to aged domains and Reddit "hacks." If you’re trying to cut through the LLM noise, this episode is the ultimate SEO rabbit hole. LINKS Sean’s SEO newsletter for CEOs and founders that hate SEO newsletters (https://ranks.com/newsletter/) Sean’s SEO community (https://advise.so/) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) Meet the world’s most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Today’s Guest: Sean Markey (00:02:53) The State of SEO in 2025 (00:03:49) What SEO Leaders Are Doing (Instead of Panicking) (00:04:44) How to Own Page 1 Without Ranking (00:07:25) Buy Your Way Into the SERPs (00:09:23) The Reddit Mod Hack No One Talks About (00:12:58) How Small Channels Are Printing 60K MRR (00:14:46) Ranking in LLMs Without a Prompt Engineer (00:17:26) The Aged Domain Shortcut That Still Works (00:20:54) What Is Parasite SEO (And Why It Works) (00:22:50) The AI Prompt Stack SEO Founders Are Gatekeeping (00:25:25) Why Local SEO Still Wins in 2025 (00:26:45) Is SEO Even SEO Anymore? (00:29:36) Why Community > Courses in 2025 (00:33:03) The 1-1-1 Model: Simple, Scalable, Profitable CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: TMBA 588: Embracing Growth Through Setbacks w/ Sean Markey (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/sean-markey-growth-through-setbacks?rq=sean%20markey) From Struggling Plumber to $57K MRR w/ Tom Richards (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/from-struggling-numbers-to-57k-mrr?rq=tom) Why Founders Shouldn’t Delegate AI (Barcelona Recap) (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/why-founders-should-not-delegate-ai)

How are legit 7- and 8-figure founders leveraging AI in their businesses? Spoiler alert: they’re not just handing it off to their teams. From cutting high level consultants to redefining metrics and leadership, Dan shares 7 takeaways from our recent DC BLACK event in Barcelona for million-dollar founders. LINKS: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss (https://fourhourworkweek.com/) Growth Levers and How to Find Them by Matt Lerner (https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Levers-How-Find-Them/dp/1738426203) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) Meet the world’s most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) CHAPTERS: Audio: (00:00:46) AI Is a Founder-Level Problem (00:01:16) Real AI Use Cases From 7-Figure Founders (00:05:15) Financial Freedom Starts Earlier Than You Think (00:07:45) Million-Dollar Nomads Are Rare (And That’s Powerful) (00:10:38) How to Hire For Less in Latin America (Quick Plug) (00:11:38) The Rise of the Lifestyle Business CEO (00:14:39) Why Fringe Curiosity Is a Superpower (00:16:21) What’s Your North Star Metric? (00:22:22) The Meta Takeaway: Define Your Constraint CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: The Brutal Truth About Business Exits with Rob Walling (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/brutal-truth-about-exits) The Content Flywheel Behind a 7-Figure Education Business ft. Timothy Moser (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/content-flywheel-behind-7-figure-business) Health Advice That Goes Against Everything You Know ft. Jay Feldman (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/health-advice-against-everything-you-know)

Timothy Moser, founder of LearnCraft Spanish, shares how he scaled a 7-figure education business in today’s fast-changing online landscape. From why SEO is collapsing to the surprising rise of YouTube as a high-converting channel, Timothy breaks down the strategies behind his content flywheel, email list growth, and powerful giveaway launches that turn listeners into paying customers. Dan and Timothy also discuss what founders really get from in-person Dynamite Circle events, how a 30-person remote team stays aligned, and the realities of carrying entrepreneurial responsibility—even when you “unplug.” LINKS: LearnCraft Spanish (https://www.learncraftspanish.com/) Contact Timothy to talk business (mailto:timothy@learncraftspanish.com) “Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business” by Gino Wickman (https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837) Meet the world’s most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) CHAPTERS: (0:00:13) Welcome & Today’s Big Question (00:01:48) Meet Timothy Moser & LearnCraft Spanish (00:07:38) How DC Events Unlock Growth (00:12:16) The SEO Collapse in 2025 (00:14:01) YouTube vs Podcasting in 2025: What Actually Works? (00:17:04) The Flywheel Effect of Great Long-Form Content (00:21:24) Timothy’s Counter-Culture Giveaway Strategy (00:29:50) Scaling and Delegating: Challenges for Bootstrapped Founders (00:36:24) Can Founders Ever Unplug? CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Health Expert EXPOSES the "Eat Less, Exercise More" Movement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifN_JJdt5qo) Going Deep With Your Customers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-pNiE9WYzc) Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/entrepreneurial-leap-gino-wickman)

When Dan started training for an intense cycling season, he needed more energy... without wrecking his health. That led him to Jay Feldman, a health researcher who believes most mainstream advice is dead wrong. In this episode, Jay explains why “eat less, exercise more” backfires, and what to do instead. You’ll learn how metabolism really works, which foods help or hurt, and how to eat in a way that actually fuels your life. LINKS: FREE Energy Balance Food Guide (https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/) The Energy Balance Podcast (https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/podcast/) 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) Meet the world’s most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) CHAPTERS: (00:00:28) Why This Episode Matters (00:04:17) What Is the Bioenergetic View of Health? (00:08:02) Why ‘Eat Less, Exercise More’ Doesn’t Work (00:13:39) The Food Industry’s Role in the Diet Lie (00:20:15) What Should You Actually Eat? (00:22:30) Why Gut Health Affects Energy (00:27:24) Are Seed Oils Destroying Your Cells? (00:31:01) Why PUFAs May Accelerate Aging (00:35:52) What a Metabolism-Friendly Day of Eating Looks Like (00:38:49) How to Eat Like a Baby (and Why That’s Good) (00:42:59) Where the Research Is Heading CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: What is the World's Best Diet? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/diet?rq=health) The True Cost of Burnout, Anxiety, and Entrepreneurial Depression (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/benny-lewis-mental-health?rq=health) Talking Smart Drugs (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/smartdrugs?rq=health)

Dan and Ian respond to a series of spicy "unpopular opinions" about entrepreneurship, employment, digital nomadism, and lifestyle design, sourced straight from Reddit. They weigh in on whether boring businesses really win, if you can get rich working a 9-to-5, and whether meeting locals is overrated when traveling as a nomad. LINKS: 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/resources) Meet the world’s most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:08) Unpopular Opinion #1: Boring Businesses Actually Win (00:05:26) Unpopular Opinion #2: A Job Can Make You Rich (00:11:22) Unpopular Opinion #3: Strategic Planning Is a Waste (00:13:49) Unpopular Opinion #4: Meeting Locals is Overrated (00:17:49) Unpopular Opinion #5: Entrepreneurship Isn’t All Sacrifice CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: “Lifestyle Business” vs “Real Business” (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/lifestyle-vs-real-business) Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/entrepreneurial-leap-gino-wickman) A Game of Would You Rather ft. Noah Kagan (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/would-you-rather)

We’re halfway through 2025! This episode is a raw look at what’s working, what’s not, and the experiments we’re doubling down on. From running premium events at zero profit to building lean teams with talent from Latin America, we share the trade-offs and results behind every decision. Dan and Ian open the books on DC BLACK and DC Accelerator, plus they uncover how Remote First Recruiting quietly had one of its best quarters yet. LINKS: Dan’s Four Bricks presentation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZooQo760Ik&ab_channel=TropicalMBA) Meet the world’s most generous global entrepreneurs inside Dynamite Circle (https://dynamitecircle.com/) Connect with 7+ figure founders inside DC BLACK (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black) Remote First Recruiting: Find your next best remote hire in 21 days (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/) CHAPTERS: (00:00:42) Can You Break a Plateau Without Spending $200K? (00:01:45) Why Your Next Growth Phase Starts With You (00:06:45) What Happened When Our CFO Left (00:11:27) Why We Finally Launched a Premium Tier (00:16:01) The Real Results of Our $5K Coaching Program (00:22:03) Is Our Recruiting Arm About To Have Its Best Quarter Yet? (00:28:01) We’re Going to Bangkok This October CONNECT: Dan@tropicalmba.com Ian@tropicalmba.com Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: “It’s easier to 10X than to 2X” + 8 Lessons from CEO Bootcamp (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/easier-10x-than-2x) Building ‘Brick by Brick’: Goals, Plans, Scorecards, Cadence (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/brick-by-brick) 90-Day Growth Plan in 10 Questions (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/90-day-growth) The Wheel of Despair and the Paradox of Growth (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/wheel-despair-paradox-growth)