Early to Rise Radio

Weekly episodes on health, wealth, and a life well-lived—hosted by ETR Editor Craig Ballantyne

Early to Rise Radio

Weekly episodes on health, wealth, and a life well-lived—hosted by ETR Editor Craig Ballantyne

452 – The Big Idea Formula: How I’ve Sold Million Dollar Offers

By Craig Ballantyne | 02/2/2026

Most entrepreneurs think marketing in 2026 is about chasing platforms and hacks—but I’ve learned that the real money is still made by mastering a few timeless rules. In this episode, I break down the exact frameworks I’ve used for over 25 years to create million-dollar offers that sell without pressure,…

451 – How to Live Like A Billionaire Before You’re Rich

By Craig Ballantyne | 01/26/2026

If you want to be a millionaire, you don’t get there by grinding harder — you get there by learning how billionaires actually live and think. In this episode, I break down why buying back your time is the fastest path to more money, more clarity, and more control over…

450 -The 3 Business Decisions That Quietly Keep Entrepreneurs Stuck

By Craig Ballantyne | 01/19/2026

Most entrepreneurs don’t struggle because they lack intelligence—they struggle because they keep repeating the same invisible decision-making mistakes. In this episode, I break down the three most common business decisions that quietly stall growth, drain profit, and create unnecessary stress. I explain how flawed thinking around people, priorities, and persistence…

449 -Why Discipline Isn’t Enough to Win as an Entrepreneur

By Craig Ballantyne | 01/15/2026

People call me disciplined, but what actually changed my life wasn’t discipline—it was building systems that removed temptation, noise, and chaos. In this conversation, I explain why success doesn’t come from adding more routines, habits, or hustle, but from subtracting the things that quietly drain your focus and energy. I…

448 – The Only Productivity Books Entrepreneurs Need in 2026

By Craig Ballantyne | 01/12/2026

If you want to get more done, you don’t need more motivation—you need better thinking, better systems, and the right inputs. In this episode, I break down the five productivity books that have had the biggest impact on my income, focus, and ability to work fewer hours while producing better…

447 – The Habit That Quietly Destroys Focus, Confidence, And Drive

By Craig Ballantyne | 01/8/2026

I used to think certain habits were “private” and harmless—until I realized how deeply they were draining my focus, confidence, and edge as an entrepreneur. In this episode, I break down a simple, proven system for eliminating destructive habits without relying on willpower, shame, or endless self-control. I explain how…

446 – The Ultimate Morning Routine for Entrepreneurs in 2026

By Craig Ballantyne | 01/5/2026

If your mornings still look like they did a few years ago, you’re already falling behind—and I learned that the hard way. In this episode, I break down the Ultimate Morning Routine for 2026 and explain why most entrepreneurs sabotage their day before 9 a.m. without realizing it. I share…

445 – How I Stopped Drinking And Took My Life Back

By Craig Ballantyne | 12/29/2025

I used to believe drinking was harmless—until I realized it was quietly stealing my energy, focus, and edge as an entrepreneur. In this episode, I share the exact system I built to stop drinking without relying on willpower, guilt, or isolation. I break down how eliminating the right triggers, preparing…

444 – What You Must Master In AI To Thrive In 2026

By Craig Ballantyne | 12/22/2025

Most entrepreneurs think AI is just another shiny tool—but I’ll show you why it’s now a non-negotiable part of your job description as a founder. In this episode, I break down exactly what you must master in AI to thrive in 2026, without getting overwhelmed or buried in tech chaos.…

443 – How Millionaires Structure Their Day (And Why You’re Not Scaling)

By Craig Ballantyne | 12/15/2025

Most entrepreneurs stay broke and overwhelmed not because they lack talent, but because they structure their day like reactive worker bees instead of proactive millionaires. In this episode, I reveal how the wealthiest founders operate: spending 80% of their time on offense, protecting their magic time, and eliminating every low-value…

442 – The Perfect Life Formula: How I Designed Success On My Terms

By Craig Ballantyne | 12/11/2025

Most entrepreneurs stay stuck because they’re chasing vague goals instead of building a clear, actionable definition of success—and I was one of them. In this episode, I walk you through the Perfect Life Formula, the exact process I used to go from overwhelmed and reactive to focused, productive, and fully…

441 – The 3 Time Mistakes Keeping You Broke And Burnt Out

By Craig Ballantyne | 12/8/2025

Most entrepreneurs don’t realize they’re losing thousands of dollars — and years of their life — to three hidden time mistakes they repeat every single day. In this episode, I reveal the exact habits that keep founders stuck in reactivity, anxiety, and low-value work, and how to break free with…