#29: Dan Martell

Dan Martell is a Canadian entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author of "Buy Back Your Time," and coach to over 1000+ SaaS founders.In this episode, Dan shares how a chaotic childhood and bad decisions landed him in prison as a teenager; how a conversation with a guard and a single book changed the course of his life; and how he applies business principles to improve his health and well-being while deepening his relationships with his wife and sons.He also speaks about:- Being diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, getting involved with drugs and crime, and ending up in prison twice before the age of 17- How a respected guard questioned why he was in prison and expressed that he doesn't belong there, which motivated him to make positive changes in his life- His journey as a self-taught programmer and becoming a millionaire at 30- Why he hired a business coach for $1500/month before he even had an idea for a company- How to avoid building a business you come to hate- Applying business planning and tracking methods to improving your relationship with your family- How to get your kids to listen to you by becoming someone they want to emulate- The importance of choosing words carefully when describing children- The value of auditing your time and energy- The ‘Buyback Loop’ for hiring people to buy back your time, rather than hiring them solely to grow your business- Buying a jet (!) as the ultimate "buy back your time" moveBooks mentioned in this episode:Buy Back Your Time by Dan MartellThe E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. GerberLove Is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends by Tim SandersThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillDan’s charitable cause:The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, which has a vision of “assuring success is within reach of every young person who enters their doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle”.BONUS:Send Dan an Instagram DM with the keyword ‘EA’ and he will send you his assistant SOP document.Connect with Dan on socials:Https://www.instagram.com/danmartellhttps://www.facebook.com/Danmartellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dmartell