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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

What if your life operated like a high-performance machine—guided by a personal operating system built for success? In this episode, I reveal the 12 rules that have shaped my life, scaled my business, and helped me stay disciplined through chaos, pressure, and parenthood. From mastering mornings and eliminating distractions to…