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
#780 How do you grow from 7 to 8 figures? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:17
Dan & Ian talk to Lucas Peters, founder of Journey Beyond Travel, about his plans to get to $10M in 5 years. They break down the business and shift thinking from a project-oriented mindset to an approach rooted in financ…
#779 The 3 hats of bootstrapping + Insights from DCBKK 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:43
Dan and Ian discuss the importance of three key executive roles—CEO, COO, and CFO—within bootstrapped businesses, emphasizing the need for founders to embrace responsibilities beyond visionary tasks. They share insights…
#775 A Business Idea That Might Actually Work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:41
Dan considers why many of us are resistant to a certain type of business idea even when it’s been proved time and time again. He’ll also explore that often what stands between your business and positive change is some st…
#774 “You’re Gonna Mess It Up The Way Everybody Messes It Up” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:49
Dan paid big money for a business coach who only gave him one piece of advice. Listen to the episode to find out what it was and if it worked. Connect with us: Dan: @TropicalMBA or dan@tropicalmba.com Ian: @AnythingIan o…
#773  6 Keys to a Successful Bootstrapped Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:40
Dan & Ian get real about what it takes to create and maintain a successful business. They’ll walk you through their Goals/Plans/Systems (GPS) worksheet that’s specifically designed to help you plan for business growth. T…
#772 “When is my LTV good enough?” + Founder Mode for Bootstrappers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:18
“Manager mode is so tempting…” Dan & Ian discuss Paul Graham’s most recent essay titled “Founder Mode”, and how lifestyle bootsrappers can harness the power of founder mode to grow their businesses. They’ll also address…