Earn Your Happy

How to Buy Back Your Time and Build a Business You Love with Dan Martell

Jul 23, 2025
Dan Martell, a hustling entrepreneur and the founder of SaaS Academy, shares his inspiring journey from overcoming addiction and prison to building and exiting five software companies. He discusses the mindset shifts that fueled his success and introduces the intriguing 'Replacement Ladder' concept for delegating tasks. Listeners will also enjoy anecdotes about resilience and self-discovery through fitness, combined with humorous reflections on public speaking. Get ready for transformative insights on building a business you love!
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ADVICE

Build Discipline With Fitness

  • Consistently showing up in fitness teaches discipline transferable to business and life.
  • Affirm your identity daily before proof; for example, write "I'm an athlete" to reinforce belief.
ANECDOTE

Coronaman DIY Triathlon

  • Dan Martell and friends organized a unique "coronaman" triathlon during the pandemic using their own route and resources.
  • This DIY race tested mental toughness more than traditional races with tough swim conditions and no crowd support.
ANECDOTE

Dan's Dark Past to Passion

  • Dan Martell overcame addiction, juvenile detention, and prison by turning to rehab, therapy, and discovering programming at 17.
  • This turning point fueled his passion for software and shaped his entire entrepreneurial journey.
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