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 were short-lived.
The turning point that made him get serious about building a real business.
How Chad defines the entrepreneurial mindset and lives it daily.
What sets Strategic Coach Program Coaches apart from traditional business coaches.

Show Notes:

There’s value around you all the time; often, it just takes a moment of attention to see it.

You can’t scale a business on ambition and positive attitude alone.

It’s natural for entrepreneurs to want to jump to the next project, but that impulse needs to be managed.

The right life partner can act as an accelerant for everything you want in life.

In great organizations, everyone makes everyone else better.

The work you do as an entrepreneur is closely tied to the growth you do at home.

For entrepreneurs, business is not just what you do—it’s part of who you are.

Strategic Coach coaches are also members, so they live the tools they teach.

Any new concept has to work for the coach first before it’s shared with members.

Freedom is often the deepest motivation for entrepreneurs.

It can take time for your real-world experience to catch up with your mindset and goals.

Long-term success comes from committing to a few important things, not chasing every new idea.

The right coach relationship helps you turn everyday experiences into breakthroughs.

Resources:

How to Win a Heart by Chad Johnson

Unique Ability®

The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

The Impact Filter®

10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

The 4 Freedoms That Motivate Successful Entrepreneurs

How To Foster A Longevity Mindset & Reap The Benefits

The Entrepreneur's Guide To Time Management

The Bigger Future™ Countdown

Your Life As A Strategy Circle by Dan Sullivan

The Positive Focus®

The Team Success Podcast

The Only Leaders Worth* Following by Tim Spiker

G5 Summit

The Big Ski Family