Do you feel like your team can’t function without you? Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman reveal why entrepreneurs should get out of their own way, and how constant availability stifles growth. Learn the "6 p.m. doorbell rule," why deleting 660 emails was a breakthrough, and how to reclaim your time without losing control.

Show Notes:

Constant availability as a founder signals to your team that you don’t trust them to operate independently.

The “6 p.m. doorbell rule” reminds you to set boundaries. If someone’s reaching out after hours, it’s usually for their benefit, not yours.

When you mass delete your inbox, you learn how little truly requires your direct involvement.

Being needed for every small decision is a trap entrepreneurs often set for themselves.

If you’re always accessible, you teach your team to rely on your thinking, preventing them from growing their own capabilities.

An entrepreneur can build in layers of teamwork between themselves and whoever might want to contact them.

Value your own time as highly as your company’s best product. Stop giving it away to anyone who asks.

True opportunity is rarely missed by stepping back; in fact, real opportunities come from protecting your focus.

If your company falls apart when you’re gone, it means you have a job, not a business.

Resources:

What Free Days™ Are And How To Know When You Need Them

The Impact Filter™

The Transformation Trilogy

Feeling overwhelmed by AI’s endless possibilities? You’re not alone, but it’s nothing to worry about. Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman share how top entrepreneurs avoid tech fatigue by focusing on clarity, delegation, and human strengths. Learn why mastering one tool beats chasing shiny objects, how to lead teams without being a tech expert, and the mindset shift that turns AI into your ally and not a threat.

Show Notes:

Getting great at one AI tool is far more valuable than feeling overwhelmed by dozens.

Humans aren’t computers, so your creativity and intuition are irreplaceable.

AI is here to stay, just like electricity, so focus on how it can serve your goals.

You don’t need to be a tech expert. Just know enough to guide AI toward what matters to you.

Too many choices can freeze progress, so simplify and focus on what actually moves you forward.

If you feel behind on AI, don’t worry. Most people are just starting to explore it too.

Your team likely has someone who loves this stuff, so be sure to tap into their enthusiasm and knowledge.

Nobody tinkers and experiments like humans do—that’s where breakthroughs happen.

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about asking the right questions.

Resources:

The AI search engine discussed is All AI Tools

Learn about Mike Koenigs and Lior Weinstein

Perplexity

The Impact Filter™

The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Who Not How by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Join Dan Sullivan and Gord Vickman as they explore the rapid growth of podcasts and how the most successful shows get things done. Why are so many people turning to podcasts over traditional media? The answer, Dan says, is relationship: The best podcasters know that it’s not about them—it’s about you.

Show Notes:

• Why podcasts exploded in popularity.
• Why creating a podcast is no longer just fringe marketing.
• The importance of building relationships with listeners.
• A marriage analogy for building a show from a seed.
• The importance of understanding the listener's needs.
• A timely transition from broadcast to podcast.

Resources:

Most people agree that the inventors of the podcast were Adam Curry (a former MTV VJ) and Dave Winer (a software developer). These two friends wanted to find a way to download online radio broadcasts to an iPod—a game-changing device that had been released a few years earlier in 2001.