How can entrepreneurs build a high-performing team that operates like a well-cast theatrical production? Evaluate candidates not just for skills, but for their ability to work seamlessly with your existing team. Put together a cohesive group wh

Bridging The Creative-Business Divide

May 14th, 2024 55m 49s

Jeffrey and Dan dive deep into creativity, innovation, and the intricate dance between good business and exciting innovation. Inspired by Dan's quarterly book, Everything Is Created Backward, they discuss how integrating existing technologies a

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome And The Psychology Of Success

Apr 23rd, 2024 54m 49s

Dan and Jeffrey reveal the psychological complexities behind why some people feel like frauds despite their achievements, and how self-doubt can be a significant hurdle for entrepreneurs. If you’ve ever had the nagging suspicion you were foolin

The Magic Of Creativity And Courage In Storytelling

Apr 3rd, 2024 1h 5m

What makes a movie great? And why are some movies timeless, while others are forgotten? Jeffrey and Dan delve into the essence of what makes a great movie story, discussing the magical and timeless qualities that allow characters and narratives

How Your Audience Makes You Great

Mar 13th, 2024 54m 51s

While a great many things are different than they were, there are certain principles and ideals that people are always striving for. Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff explain what’s changed since they were kids, and share some new tricks and stra

How Customers And Clients Can Be Sure You’re Authentic

Feb 13th, 2024 1h 5m

While customers and clients don’t need to know what goes on behind the scenes of an organization, they will know if there’s a lack of consistency between a company’s “front stage” and “backstage.” Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff delve into the

How To Commit Completely To Your Passion

Jan 16th, 2024 1h 3m

Jeffrey and Dan discuss the importance of following your passion. How do you identify it and then what do you do? They share their experiences and the challenges involved in pursuing passions, particularly in creative entrepreneurial careers. I

“No” Is A Complete Sentence

Dec 12th, 2023 56m 2s

Jeffrey and Dan dive into the power of saying no and the valuable lessons this word holds for entrepreneurs. They discuss how saying no can open doors to bigger and better opportunities. With insightful anecdotes and practical advice, this epis

Collecting Years And Only Gaining Momentum

Nov 8th, 2023 51m 25s

Jeffrey and Dan discuss the importance of community in overcoming the isolation of being an entrepreneur, and the pitfalls of being obsessed with productivity. Discover how these two highly successful entrepreneurs focus only on their interests

Creating Art, The Entrepreneurial Way

Oct 4th, 2023 1h

How entrepreneurial can you be if you’re creating art? The answer is, entirely entrepreneurial. Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff discuss the challenges and opportunities encountered in putting together a new stage musical. In This Episode: Fail

How The Best Respond To Changing Audiences And Events

Sep 6th, 2023 43m 46s

The pressures and unpredictability of live theater come to life in this episode. Jeffrey and Dan delve into the tightrope walk of mounting a Broadway-bound production, from last-minute illnesses to navigating reviews. In theater, as in any busi

The Art Of Context: An Entrepreneur's Guide To Price And Value

Aug 2nd, 2023 1h 3m

Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan share how they’ve turned ideas into tangible success. Discover how your greatest asset might not be a product or service, but the intellectual property you haven’t realized that you own. Explore how your innovati

The Art Of Context: An Entrepreneur's Guide To Price And Value

Aug 2nd, 2023 1h 3m

The Beauty of Simplicity: Unpacking Complexity in Music, Design, and Business

Jul 6th, 2023 37m 17s

Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan explore the concept of complexity within simplicity in various forms of entertainment. Drawing parallels to other fields like watch-making, architecture, and design, they emphasize the importance of presenting in

The Journey To Opening Night Of “Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical”

Jun 6th, 2023 54m 33s

Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan provide a captivating behind-the-scenes look into the world of theater production, as Jeffrey’s play Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical enters previews at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater. From the initial table re

Unlocking Insights: Powerful Questions For Deeper Connections

May 31st, 2023 32m 42s

Jeffrey and Dan discuss the importance of philosophy and psychology in entrepreneurship. They explore how The Strategic Coach® Program helps clients think differently, and the value of building relationships based on trust. Dan shares his uniqu

Technology And Originality In The Age Of AI

May 10th, 2023 1h

Jump into the next conversation with Dan and Jeffrey as they explore the impact of technologies like ChatGPT on productivity, creativity, and critical thinking, while emphasizing the importance of context and the human touch. From the fashion w

The Rhythm Of Business: Learning From The Performing Arts

Apr 26th, 2023 45m 53s

Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff explore the importance of collaboration in both entertainment and business, using examples from stellar performers. Discover the dedication and skills required and how these can enhance collaboration and improvis

Build Your Business On Curiosity

Apr 12th, 2023 1h 12m

In this episode, Jeffrey quizzes Dan about his unique journey from being a curious child engaging with adults to becoming the trusted coach to some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. They discuss the power of asking questions, the co

Leading With Talent: What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Broadway

Mar 29th, 2023 50m 2s

Dan and Jeffrey discuss the similarities between producing a hit musical and running a successful business. As Personality moves toward its opening at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago next summer, Jeffrey shares insights into talent management

Fairy Dust And Magic 8 Balls: How Good Is Your Data?

Mar 8th, 2023 57m 43s

More and more major business decisions are being made by analyzing data. But, as Dan Sullivan points out, data has a major flaw: It’s only about the past. Listen in as Dan and Jeff look past the hype about Big Data and artificial intelligence t

Entrepreneurs Take Their Biggest Leaps Through Excitement And Fear

Feb 22nd, 2023 29m 14s

Everyone wants to be an achiever, but not all achievers are chasing the same thing. Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff explain the difference between status-based goals and excitement-based goals, why excitement and fear go hand in hand, and how d

Is Luck All In Your Head?

Feb 1st, 2023 34m 39s

Join the show as Jeffrey Madoff asks business coach Dan Sullivan about luck: Are you just born with it? Or is it something you can cultivate? From his decades of experience coaching successful entrepreneurs, Dan suspects that luck might be some

Can You Upgrade Your Productivity?

Jan 11th, 2023 57m 54s

Unlike salaried employees, entrepreneurs are only as successful as the results they produce in the time available, so it’s natural that the entrepreneurial community is obsessed with “productivity hacks.” Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff discuss

How To Win The Right Friends And Influence The Right People

Dec 14th, 2022 53m 30s

Archetypes have been with us for as long as we’ve been communicating, and they hold immense power over public perception and imagination, regardless of whether they live up to the truth. Listen in as Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff explore the