Posts by Craig Ballantyne

Most founders don’t fail because of bad ideas—they fail because of bad habits. In this episode, I reveal the seven hidden mistakes that quietly destroy productivity, drain profit, and keep entrepreneurs stuck in chaos. You’ll learn how to turn your cluttered calendar into a cash machine by mastering automation, delegation, and elimination. I also share…

Most morning routines are garbage—and I learned that the hard way. After coaching over 250 entrepreneurs to millionaire status, I discovered the one simple shift that makes all the difference. In this episode, I share how to stop wasting your best energy on rituals that look productive but don’t move the needle. I’ll walk you…

Most entrepreneurs think scaling requires doing more—but the truth is, it’s about pulling the right hidden levers Interview with Coach Galel. In this episode, I sit down with Coach Galel Fahardo to unpack how he’s helped clients double revenue, reclaim 12–14 hours a week, and scale from $2.5 million to $10 million while working less.…

Too many entrepreneurs waste their best energy chasing “hard” challenges that don’t actually move the needle in business or life ETR Millionaire Problems Livest…. In this episode, Craig Ballantyne exposes the hidden dark side of discipline—and why pushing yourself through ice baths, ultra-marathons, or endless streaks can cost you your marriage, your health, and your…

What if everything you’ve been told about education, success, and preparation for the future is wrong? In this conversation with Matt Smith, co-author of The Preparation, we dive into a radical new framework that challenges the traditional path of college and shows how to cultivate real independence, resilience, and skill stacking instead. You’ll hear how…

Most entrepreneurs chase too many things at once—and it’s the fastest way to stay stuck. In this episode, I reveal the 11 millionaire habits my top clients use to simplify, focus, and scale without burning out. You’ll discover how to protect your mornings, say no to distractions, double down on your core offer, and treat…

If you want to hit seven figures, you can’t run your business like everyone else—and in this episode, I share the 10 game-changing habits that separate millionaires from those stuck in survival mode. After coaching over 250 entrepreneurs to become millionaires, I’ve seen exactly what works: asking for help (and using it), leveraging connections, staying…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.”…