Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle

Author: Dan Andrews; Ian Schoen Language: English Episodes: 100
For over a decade, Dan Andrews and Ian Schoen have been hosting Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle, a conversation that started as two friends figuring things out from a beach and grew into a global community. This isn't about theoretical business advice; it's a raw, practical dialogue focused on the mechanics and mindset of building substantial, life-changing companies that fund personal freedom. You'll hear directly from founders running seven and eight-figure businesses, dissecting real numbers, operational pivots, and the often overlooked lifestyle design choices that come with success. The discussions naturally span categories from deep management strategies to the cultural insights gained from building a business while engaging with the world. With millions of downloads and an organic network of listener meetups worldwide, this podcast has become a trusted resource for those who believe a great business should also craft a great life. New episodes arrive every Thursday, offering a consistent dose of actionable ideas and honest reflection from the front lines of global entrepreneurship.
Episodes
#809 Financial Traps, Profit Truths, and What’s Next at TMBA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:51
Many founders hit $3M in revenue and stall out. In this episode, Dan and Greg Crabtree break down why—and how to fix it. They discuss “profit truth”, how to spot financial red flags, and what metrics to track to scale be…
#808 Going Deep With Your Customers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:30
What 160 founders taught us at DC Mexico—why deep customer engagement beats ads, how group workshops are replacing sales calls, what lifestyle entrepreneurs can learn from the FIRE movement, and how financial clarity and…
#807 Location is Leverage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:15
Dan shares how advanced digital nomads use geography as a lever for business growth—and why most people get it wrong. If you’re going to travel, do it with intention. This episode breaks down how. CHAPTERS (00:02:00) The…
#806 50/50 Partnerships: Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:55
Dan shares why most bootstrapped business partnerships go sideways—and what to do if yours already has. Resources Mentioned: ● When Partners Fall Out (HBR article) ● Tropical MBA financial dashboards CHAPTERS (00:00:13)…
#805 What Every Profitable Business Gets Right [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:33
This week, Dan goes back to the basics—because that’s where the breakthroughs often live. This might be the single most important episode you listen to, especially if you feel like you’ve hit a plateau. He lays out the f…
#804 Marketing to High-Dollar Clients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:27
Dan shares a relationship-first strategy for landing bigger deals—no funnels, no ads, just a focused system that’s often more affordable and effective than a social media strategy. He’s joined by agency owner James Feng,…
#803 I Can’t Stick With It. Should I? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:21
What if your struggle to follow through isn’t a discipline problem — but a signal? This week, Dan unpacks why many entrepreneurs bounce between ideas early on, and how that phase might be necessary, not broken. He shares…
#802 The 10 Behaviors Killing Your Business — Masked as Productivity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:54
Some of the “smart moves” founders make might be signs of hidden resistance. This week, Dan and Ian break down 10 behaviors that can quietly kill momentum, from expanding marketing channels too early to pausing sales dur…
#801 Why Founders Stall at $300K + The Blank Sheet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:37
Dan shares strategies for creating value as an entrepreneur - from maximizing personal productivity to defending your creative space so you can build something meaningful. He breaks down the common roadblocks entrepreneu…
#800 Our Lifestyle Business Non-Negotiables [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:54
Dan and Ian break down what makes a great lifestyle business in 2025—one that delivers both strong cash flow and location freedom. They dive into the nuanced tension between building a lifestyle-friendly business and “go…