How Ben Greenfield Crafts His Daily Routine, His Best Tips For Transforming Your Life From Chaos To Order & The History Of Building A Fitness Empire, With "The Financial Dad Podcast."

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Feb 6, 2025

Tim Smith, host of The Financial Dad Podcast, shares his journey from early entrepreneurial ventures to building fitness empires alongside his daughter, Hallie. They discuss balancing business success with family harmony and the importance of a structured daily routine. Tim emphasizes shifting from a scarcity to an abundance mindset, the significance of genuine value creation over mere profit, and finding purpose in entrepreneurship. This conversation is packed with actionable insights for optimizing health, finances, and a fulfilling life.

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Early Entrepreneurial Ventures

Ben Greenfield's first business involved selling hoarded Halloween candy.
His interest in fitness led to a tennis coaching business and various fitness-related jobs during college.

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Champion Sports Medicine

Ben Greenfield transitioned from managing a fitness program to co-founding Champion Sports Medicine.
This facility offered cutting-edge sports medicine and performance services.

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Shift to Online Business

Ben Greenfield's busy schedule as a personal trainer and Ironman triathlete prompted him to seek a more balanced lifestyle.
Inspired by a conference talk, he developed an online triathlon training program.

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