Strategic Coach

The premier business coaching membership and entrepreneurial community founded by @DanSullivanSC. Trusted by 25,000 entrepreneurs worldwide.

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Growing a business requires more than working harder inside it.

As Jennifer Borislow shares, The Strategic Coach Program created the space and energy to think differently—to focus on the business instead of constantly being caught in the business.

That shift gives entrepreneurs the perspective to evolve their ambitions, clarify where they’re going, and remain involved where their Unique Ability creates the greatest value.

Sometimes the best way to move a business forward is to step back and see it differently.

#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #StrategicThinking #StrategicCoach

[Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach]

Twenty years in the UK. So much to celebrate. 🇬🇧

This milestone belongs to the people who have made Strategic Coach a community: our members, coaches, and team members.

To every entrepreneur who has stepped away from the day-to-day to think bigger about their future. To everyone who has shared an idea, offered a new perspective, or encouraged someone to take their next step. Thank you.

For 20 years, our work in the UK has centered on helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses while creating more freedom for the lives they want to lead.

Today, we’re celebrating the relationships, conversations, and shared ambition that make that work meaningful—and looking forward to what we can create together next.

What’s a favourite memory or connection from your time with Strategic Coach? Share it below!

#StrategicCoach #StrategicCoachUK #EntrepreneurialFreedom #EntrepreneurialCommunity #20Years

[Kary Oberbrunner® @karyoberbrunner]

Today we launch our biggest book of 2026, Casting Not Hiring. Thrilled to moderate this special event with Dan and Jeff. @madoffprod @StrategicCoach @hayhouse

[Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach]

Your ambition sets the direction. Clarity helps you decide what to do next.

Meet Charlotte Johnson, Founder and CEO of Drew + Rose, a marketing company focused on helping businesses turn strategy, creativity, and technology into measurable results.

Charlotte also runs Marketeer Moments, a training and development program that helps marketing teams build their capabilities.

Join Charlotte, Dan Sullivan, and other Strategic Coach members on November 12 for a free, live virtual introductory workshop.

Explore tools to align your goals, vision, and actions—and discover how Strategic Coach could support your growth in 2027 and beyond.

November 12, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET, including Q&A
Live virtual event

Learn more about attending:
https://t.co/R35m52guNC

#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurialFreedom #Leadership #StrategicCoach

[Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach]

Entrepreneurial leadership begins before certainty, consensus, or approval.

It begins with a commitment to a personal future bigger than current circumstances.

Once that commitment is made, the company has to evolve with it—developing new capabilities, stronger systems, better relationships, and the right “Whos.”

A bigger company isn’t the goal for its own sake.

It’s the vehicle that enables greater freedom, purpose, impact, and opportunity for everyone involved.

Leaders don’t wait for someone else to validate the future they see. They commit to it—and build the organization capable of making it real.

What does your company need to become to support your bigger future?

#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #FutureThinking #StrategicCoach

[Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach]

Anthony Rice’s multimillion-dollar opportunity began with a letter that threatened everything he and his co-founder had built.

Their company employed more than 90 people, operated from a three-story office, and managed a fleet of 17 vehicles.

Then the government funding responsible for most of its revenue was cut by 70%—effective immediately.

Anthony and his co-founder had just 13 weeks to reshape the business.

As they examined the organization, they discovered that the crisis wasn’t the underlying problem. It had simply revealed one that was already there.

The business had been growing wider—but not stronger.

Talented people were overwhelmed by responsibilities that didn’t align with their natural strengths. Hiring more employees had added complexity without addressing the way the work itself was structured.

So Anthony and his team stopped asking who they needed to hire and instead began asking what work needed to be done—and who was naturally suited to do it.

They redesigned roles around outcomes, aligned responsibilities with individual strengths, and moved decisions closer to where the work happened.

Productivity increased. Morale improved. And over time, the new structure uncovered $2.14 million in additional profit.

That experience became the blueprint for PeoplePartners where Anthony now helps other entrepreneurs build more effective, aligned, and scalable teams.

His story is a powerful reminder:

You can’t outgrow inefficiency.

When a crisis exposes the cracks in your business, stay open-minded. The challenge threatening your future may contain the opportunity that transforms it.

#Entrepreneurship #BusinessResilience #WorkforceDesign #BusinessGrowth #StrategicCoach

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You’re already thinking about what’s next. Does your business have the support to get there?

New possibilities can be energizing. Turning them into progress takes focus, clear priorities, and a team that can keep today’s commitments moving forward.

If you recognize yourself in The Future Builder, ask yourself what needs to be in place today to support the future you want.

Explore your answer with our free three-minute quiz. Discover your entrepreneur type, what could be holding you back, and your next move: https://t.co/yRpsdcy6qd

#Entrepreneurship #BusinessVision #BusinessGrowth #Teamwork #StrategicCoach

[Kary Oberbrunner® @karyoberbrunner]

https://t.co/M5PNa1xVWA my favorite book of 2026 releases on November 17. Get ready to go backstage with Dan and Jeff on Wednesday, November 11. We’ll go behind the curtain and learn secrets from the theater world on how to optimize our businesses with incredible front stage experiences. @StrategicCoach @madoffprod

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A bigger future begins with a clear sense of purpose.

Meet David Reiling, President and CEO of Sunrise Banks and a social entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in community development banking.

Through his work in financial inclusion, innovation, and community impact, David brings a valuable perspective on growing a business around a meaningful mission.

On November 12, he’ll join Dan Sullivan and fellow Strategic Coach members for a free, live virtual introductory workshop.

Take time to reconnect with the bigger picture of your business and life, explore your next goals, and begin building a personalized action plan for 2027.

November 12, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET, including Q&A
Live virtual event

Learn more and save your spot:
https://t.co/R35m52guNC

#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurialFreedom #Leadership #StrategicCoach

[Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach]

The biggest opportunities rarely come from building alone.

Scott Akerley shares that strategic partnerships and alliances were central to building his business. So when Dan Sullivan introduced the Free Zone—a community centered on collaboration and creating value together—the opportunity immediately resonated.

The real mindset shift is moving from “How can this benefit me?” to “What can we create together over the long term?”

The right partnerships don’t just expand a business.

They expand what’s possible.

#StrategicPartnerships #Collaboration #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #StrategicCoach

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How much more could your business achieve with the right people around you?

Meet Christopher Johnson, Founder and CEO of TalentFlow, which combines dedicated recruiting teams with AI technology to help businesses find qualified talent.

A Strategic Coach member, Christopher has shared how applying Who Not How helped him rethink doing everything himself and embrace greater teamwork.

Join Christopher, Dan Sullivan, and other Strategic Coach members on November 12 for a free, live virtual introductory workshop. Explore strategies for simplifying growth and creating greater freedom of time, money, relationship, and purpose.

November 12, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET, including Q&A
Live virtual event

Discover what your next stage of growth could look like:
https://t.co/R35m52guNC

#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurialFreedom #Leadership #StrategicCoach

[Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach]

This week, we’re celebrating Entrepreneurial Team Strategist and Program Coach Shannon Waller’s 31st Coachiversary with Strategic Coach!

For more than three decades, Shannon has helped entrepreneurs and their teams reach new levels of growth, success, and freedom. With her signature blend of honesty, compassion, and practical insight, she has a remarkable ability to make the complex simple—turning challenges into opportunities for greater connection, learning, and progress.

Shannon’s lighthearted yet serious-minded approach reminds us that meaningful transformation can be both energizing and fun. Her genuine care, clear perspective, and commitment to action have made a lasting impact on countless entrepreneurs, teams, and the entire Strategic Coach community.

Thank you, Shannon, for 31 years of insight, inspiration, and transformative growth.

#Coachiversary #StrategicCoach #EntrepreneurialSuccess #TeamSuccess #Leadership

[Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach]

Entrepreneurs have access to more data than ever before—but access isn’t the same as understanding.

Data provides facts.

Information gives those facts context.

Knowledge turns that information into useful capability.

Wisdom goes further. It reveals the timeless principles that continue to guide better decisions, even as technologies, markets, and circumstances change.

The goal isn’t to know everything. It’s to recognize what matters, understand why it matters, and apply it in ways that create lasting value.

#Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Wisdom #DecisionMaking #StrategicCoach

[Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach]

A bigger future is even more meaningful when you build it together.

As we wrap up October, we’re celebrating the connections and conversations at our recent Couple’s Connection workshop.

Entrepreneurs devote so much energy to growing their businesses. This two-day experience gave our entrepreneurs and their partners space to focus on the life they’re creating together.

Through thoughtful conversations and shared discoveries, couples explored what matters most to each of them, strengthened their connection, and imagined new possibilities for their future.

That’s an important part of entrepreneurial freedom: having the time, energy, and intention to invest in your most important relationships.

Thank you to every couple who joined us and contributed so openly to the experience.

#Entrepreneurship #Relationships #EntrepreneurialFreedom #CouplesConnection #StrategicCoach

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Joe Polish’s most important comeback had nothing to do with business.

Long before becoming an entrepreneur, author, and the founder of Genius Network, Joe was struggling with childhood trauma, addiction, and intense emotional pain.

Choosing sobriety became the first step in rebuilding his life.

Recovery also gave Joe a new perspective on entrepreneurship. He recognized that almost anything—including work—can become compulsive without the right boundaries.

After joining Strategic Coach in 1997, The Entrepreneurial Time System helped Joe become more intentional about how he managed his time and energy.

But perhaps his greatest lesson was the importance of connection.

Joe transformed the isolation he experienced earlier in life into a commitment to bringing ambitious people together. He built communities where entrepreneurs could connect, contribute, and support one another through both success and struggle.

His story is a reminder that resilience is developed through adversity.

Confidence may feel good, but courage comes first.

When the path becomes difficult, reach out to people who care about you, draw strength from your purpose, and keep moving forward.

#Entrepreneurship #Resilience #Recovery #MentalHealth #StrategicCoach

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When every question comes to you, when do you get time to think about your future and the future of the business?

Being the person everyone relies on can feel rewarding. It can also leave you with a full calendar and little energy for the work that matters most to you.

If The Hands-On Hero feels familiar, consider this: What could your team take ownership of with the right support?

Take our free three-minute quiz to discover your entrepreneur type, explore what’s limiting your growth, and find your next move: https://t.co/yRpsdcy6qd

#Entrepreneurship #Delegation #TeamDevelopment #EntrepreneurialFreedom #StrategicCoach

[Kary Oberbrunner® @karyoberbrunner]

Casting not Hiring. It's one of the secrets to running a successful business.

I’ve been a client of Dan Sullivan's for nearly a decade. My companies, Igniting Souls® and Instant IP® @realInstantIP , have benefited greatly from his thinking tools, systems, and processes. But I’ve always been curious about what happens behind the scenes at Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach

How have they built and run a successful company for more than three decades? How do they choose the people who deliver the client experience and the people who make it all possible backstage?

Dan and B. Jeffrey Madoff @madoffprod of Madoff Productions explore that approach in their new book, Casting Not Hiring, published by Hay House, Inc. @hayhouse

Think of your business as a theater. Your customers experience what happens front stage. Behind the scenes, people and processes prepare for that experience. Every role matters, including the ones your customers never see.

It’s a practical way to think about building a team that works together to wow your customers and clients. And I get to help take you behind the book.

I’ll be facilitating an exclusive live conversation with Dan and Jeffrey on November 11th, where they’ll share the stories behind the stories BEFORE the official book release on November 17th.

(You'll be the first on the planet to get this exclusive content, BEFORE the book hits shelves.)

Preorder even ONE copy TODAY, and you’ll receive both of these Opening Night bonuses:

(1) The Director’s Cut with Dan and Jeffrey: An invitation to our exclusive, live, 60-minute conversation with the authors.

(2) Dan’s 4 x 4 Casting Tool + Coaching Walkthrough: Instant access to the tool at the heart of the book, plus a coaching video with Dan.

These bonuses are included with a preorder of 1–24 copies. One copy gets you in.

Preorder and claim your bonuses here: https://t.co/58mgJHzmm3

I look forward to taking you backstage.

(There are some other amazing bonuses on that page too, including a trip to New York with a real behind-the-scenes look at Jeff's newest production: https://t.co/U10yAEwvPt)

[Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach]

Game-changing entrepreneurs don’t simply adapt to the marketplace—they help shape what comes next.

They create enough freedom from day-to-day pressures to think beyond immediate demands.

They approach entrepreneurship with curiosity, continually looking for new ways to create value, solve meaningful problems, and improve how things are done.

Most importantly, they give themselves permission to pursue ideas that are new, better, and different—even before the full path is clear.

Changing the game begins with three questions:

What do you want to make possible?

Who will benefit from it?

What’s the next step you can take?

#Entrepreneurs #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #FutureFocus

[Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach]

Extraordinary teams need more than talent. They need clarity.

In “Casting Not Hiring,” Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff introduce the 4 x 4 Casting Tool—a practical framework for setting expectations and helping people perform at their best.

See what changes when leaders stop managing job descriptions and start directing talent. Pre-order now: https://t.co/ZsY4e2Ko0Z

#CastingNotHiring #NewBook #DanSullivan #Entrepreneur #StrategicCoach

[Strategic Coach @StrategicCoach]

Entrepreneurial journeys often begin long before someone starts a business.

For Randi Brill, that journey started at just three years old—helping write up orders, prepare envelopes, and mail them. It was an early glimpse of the creativity, initiative, and curiosity that would continue shaping her future.

Those first experiences matter.

A childhood lemonade stand, a first sale, or the first time someone takes ownership of a result can reveal an entrepreneurial mindset already taking shape.

By capturing these stories, entrepreneurs can recognize the patterns that have guided them throughout their lives—and better understand what continues to inspire their next chapter.

Every entrepreneur has an origin story worth remembering.

What’s yours?

#Entrepreneurship #EntrepreneurialJourney #BusinessStorytelling #Leadership #StrategicCoach