Early to Rise Radio

97% of entrepreneurs stay broke—and I was dangerously close to being one of them. In this episode, I reveal the real reason most business owners struggle and how I finally broke free by learning to stop doing everything myself. I’ll walk you through the exact tools I used—like the “love vs. loathe” list and the… The post 425 – Why 97% Of Entrepreneurs Stay Broke (And How to Fix It Fast) appeared first on Early To Rise.

When Bob Ferguson bought the company he’d helped run for years, he thought he knew it all—until the pressure of ownership hit him like a freight train. In this candid conversation, Bob reveals how joining a mastermind and embracing coaching transformed not only his business—doubling revenue and reclaiming his time—but also his identity as a… The post 424 – The Brutal Wake-Up Call That Transformed My Business and Marriage appeared first on Early To Rise.

Think writing a book is just about sharing your story? Think again. In this behind-the-scenes masterclass, Craig Ballantyne reveals how to write, publish, and launch a nonfiction bestseller that doesn’t just sit on shelves—it builds your brand, generates leads, and sells while you sleep. You’ll learn the brutal truths about who shouldn’t write a book,… The post 424 – How To Write And Market A Best Selling Book appeared first on Early To Rise.

What if the real reason your business is stuck isn’t strategy—but avoidance? In this raw and practical episode, Craig Ballantyne and Daniel Woodrum break down why most entrepreneurs waste energy solving level 1 problems while ignoring the level 10 ones that actually move the needle. They share hard-won lessons on leadership, accountability, and brutal ownership—including… The post 423 – The #1 Reason Your Business Is Stuck appeared first on Early To Rise.

Think discipline is all about cold plunges, waking up at 5 a.m., and resisting chocolate cake? Think again. In this high-impact episode, Craig Ballantyne reveals the real secret to scaling your income, slashing your work hours, and dominating your day without burnout—his 5 non-negotiables for peak performance. You’ll discover why systems—not willpower—create freedom, and how… The post 422 – The Missing Link: The 5 Non-Negotiables Of Highly Disciplined People appeared first on Early To Rise.

Is your obsession with discipline silently destroying what matters most? In this provocative episode, Craig Ballantyne unpacks the hidden dangers of overachievement—and why cold plunges, 5 a.m. routines, and dopamine-chasing might be sabotaging your success. You’ll learn the real difference between productive discipline and toxic avoidance, and how to identify your true “level 10 problem.”… The post 421 – The Dark Side of Discipline: When Success Costs You Everything appeared first on Early To Rise.

What happens when a driven 8-figure entrepreneur becomes a new dad? In this brutally honest and refreshingly unconventional episode, Craig Ballantyne shares the unfiltered truth about balancing business, baby bottles, and buying back time. From sleep strategies and teething nightmares to empathy muscles and marriage-saving systems, this is the advice no Instagram parenting reel will… The post 420 – Politically Incorrect Truth About Entrepreneur Fatherhood appeared first on Early To Rise.

What if the very discipline you rely on to succeed is actually sabotaging your life? In this eye-opening episode, bestselling author Craig Ballantyne exposes the hidden dangers of extreme productivity and the illusion of “doing it all.” You’ll hear real-life stories of entrepreneurs who chased discipline at the cost of their health, family, and deepest… The post 419 – The Dark Side Of Discipline appeared first on Early To Rise.

What if everything you’ve been told about discipline is actually holding you back? In this eye-opening episode of Early to Rise Radio, Craig Ballantyne and co-author Daniel Woodrum unpack the hidden downside of white-knuckled willpower—and reveal the game-changing power of personal standards. You’ll discover how one subtle shift can help you work fewer hours, boost… The post 418 – Standards Eat Discipline for Breakfast appeared first on Early To Rise.

If you could rewind time, what would you do differently to reach success faster? In this raw and revealing episode of Early to Rise Radio, I share the 12 game-changing lessons I wish I’d learned earlier—from eliminating distractions like alcohol and pro sports to mastering sales, public speaking, and radical responsibility. You’ll discover how emotional… The post 417 -12 Life-Changing Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner (Avoid These Mistakes!) appeared first on Early To Rise.