Dan Sullivan
The world’s authority on entrepreneurship in action, Dan has spent five decades helping ambitious entrepreneurs thrive in both their professional and personal lives.
As co-founder and president of Strategic Coach®, Dan’s life’s work is dedicated to freeing entrepreneurs and their teams to grow in a world of rapid change and unpredictability. Alongside co-founder Babs Smith, his partner in business and in life, Dan and his talented team help visionary entrepreneurs achieve 10x growth and lasting impact.
As the author of bestsellers 10x Is Easier Than 2x, Who Not How, and The Gap and the Gain, along with more than 50 other publications, he provides the framework and community to attain the four results that define a successful life: Freedom of Time, Money, Relationships, and Purpose.
Dan and Babs reside in Toronto.
Entrepreneurship
50+ years as a highly-regarded speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to entrepreneurial individuals and groups.
50+ publications, including Who Not How, The Gap And The Gain, and 10x Is Easier Than 2x.
1,000+ podcast episodes and 10 podcast series.
25,000+ entrepreneurs empowered to transform their lives by implementing Dan’s concepts and ideas, as taught through The Strategic Coach® Program.
Published Resources & Thought Leadership
Book: 10x Is Easier Than 2x
Book: The Gap And The Gain
Book: Who Not How
Book: The Greater Game
Podcast: Multiplier Mindset
Podcast: Inside Strategic Coach
Documentary: Game Changer: The Dan Sullivan Story
Fun Facts
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First Job
Worked for the FBI in Washington -
Family
Babs Smith — wife and business partner -
Favorite Travel Destination
London, UK -
Favorite Podcast
The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series -
Favorite Movie
"Casablanca" -
Favorite Free Day™ Activity
Reading murder mysteries and political articles
What Members Have To Say About Dan
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“Dan has given me permission to be an entrepreneur in my own way. His wisdom helped me feel comfortable in my role, focusing on impact without daily involvement. My Unique Ability is combining ideas, inspiring others, and building a team to bring it to life.”- Jay Jacobs, Co-Founder, Paperless Parts
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“Dan brings novelty and variety—I’m never bored. His workshops are a roller coaster of ideas, leaving me with dreams, insights, and motivation. Dan is one of my top influences and has helped me impact many others. I’m grateful for his thinking, tools, and transformative mindsets.”- Kary Oberbruner, CEO, Igniting Souls and Instant IP
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“Dan is one of the most innovative thinkers today, with deep insight into the mind of entrepreneurs and our unique challenges. His humor and quick wit make his coaching memorable. Dan pushes me to be honest and consistently challenges me to become a better version of myself.”- Mark Young, CEO, Jekyll + Hyde Labs
