BRAD JOHNSON: More Significance, Less Regret

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Dec 11, 2024

Brad Johnson, host of the Do Business Do Life podcast and co-founder of Triad Partners, shares his transformative journey from financial advisor to entrepreneur. He emphasizes balancing professional success with personal fulfillment and advocates for embracing challenges as growth signals. Brad highlights the importance of culture and vision in business, exploring how humility and therapy can enhance leadership. He also shares his insights on recognizing time as a valuable asset and the need for adaptive strategies in both work and life.

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Brad's Career Journey

Brad Johnson grew up on a Kansas farm and initially worked in IT.
He transitioned to finance after realizing coding wasn't his passion, ultimately co-founding Triad Partners.

INSIGHT

Do Business, Do Life

Brad's "do business, do life" philosophy prioritizes personal fulfillment alongside professional success.
This realization arose from a desire to reclaim time with family after extensive travel for work.

ANECDOTE

Blackberry Farm Genesis

The "do business, do life" philosophy originated during a trip to Blackberry Farm with friends and family.
It emphasizes working with people you enjoy spending time with, fostering a strong community.

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In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller are joined by Brad Johnson, host of the Do Business Do Life podcast, to discuss how to achieve sustainable success in both work and life even when it means defying industry norms. Brad Johnson discusses his journey from financial advisor to co-founder of Triad Partners, showing how he balances professional success with personal fulfillment. Brad highlights how challenges signal growth, advocating for therapy, humility, and embracing the "infinite game" to thrive in work and life.

Memorable Quotes

“When all you do is deal with money all day, every day, sometimes people can get consumed by it. The pursuit of it… They accidentally build the prison around themselves that they’re trying to break out of.”
“I can’t buy time back. There’s a more valuable asset on the line and it’s time.”
“A weekly paycheck is the most addictive drug in the world.”
“It’s completely different to be a great business owner than to be a great financial advisor.”
“Your differences are your strengths.”
“People will not follow volatile leaders.”
“Every entrepreneur should be in therapy and that’s whether or not they think they need it.”
“The challenge is the reward for going to the next level.”
“The biggest thing is if you want to build a business bigger than you, you better focus a ton on vision, a ton on culture.”

Key Takeaways

Culture Matters: Businesses often underinvest in culture and vision, which are essential for lasting growth.
Redefining Success: Brad shows how to ensure your business serves your life, not dominates it.
Integration Over Balance: Treat work and life as partners rather than competitors.
Lead by Growing: Personal growth, including therapy, is vital for effective leadership.
Relationships First: Strong connections drive fulfillment and business success.

Resources

Do Business Do Life Podcast by Brad Johnson
Not Fade Away by Peter Barton

Watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/F7s45VRJmfw

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound