Make It Up, Make It Real, Make It Recur: The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Success Formula with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #238
Release Date: 05/16/2025
Ambition Is a Capability: LIVE 10x Talk with Joe Polish, Dan Sullivan, and Babs Smith - 10xTalk Episode #244
10x Talk
Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan host a LIVE, unscripted 10x Talk episode on why ambition isn’t a limited resource—it’s a capability you can develop for life. You’ll learn how alignment, free days, courage, and human connection (especially in an AI-driven world) keep Entrepreneurs energized, productive, and excited about what’s next. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover in this episode: Why ambition isn’t something you “use up,” and how treating it as a capability creates an endless flywheel of growth. The prime directives Dan and Babs use to protect alignment,...
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What Would You Do If You Were Truly Free with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #243
10x Talk
Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan continue their conversation on commitment, entrepreneurial freedom, and building company structure that expands creativity instead of restricting it—with a deep dive on hiring, delegation traps, and Dan’s new “Casting Not Hiring” framework. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover in this episode: The “Company vs. Job” Reality Check: Why most entrepreneurs secretly built a high-paying job—and the simple test Dan uses to tell the difference. Reverse Delegation: The silent trap where your “help” creates more work—and how to spot it fast before...
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Transactional vs. Transformational: How Commitment Multiplies Everything with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #242
10x Talk
Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan unpack why Entrepreneurs stall when they treat growth as a transaction—and how commitment (“will that builds skill”) creates transformational results. They cover lifelong learning, referability habits, and Dan’s 100-books-in-100-quarters project as a model for creating the future through commitment. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover in this episode: Transactional vs. transformational: why “provisional” commitments stall growth Will ↔ Skill flywheel: commitment builds capability; capability strengthens commitment Lifelong learning mindset:...
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10X Is Easier Than 2X: Ambition & Agency with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #241
10x Talk
Dan Sullivan and Joe Polish unpack the mindset, health, and tools that turn ambition into the master capability for exponential success. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover in this episode: Why 2x thinking keeps you stuck in busyness while 10x frees you to focus on what really matters Dan’s definition of ambition as the “master capability” that fuels all other growth The power of agency—and why Entrepreneurs fail when they give it away How Dan cut his workshops from 144 days to 12 while scaling Strategic Coach 20x+ The hidden trap of lifestyle Entrepreneurs vs. the mindset of...
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What's In It For Them: Ambition & Agency with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #240
10x Talk
Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan explore how ambition and agency, rooted in generosity, drive lasting success. A behind-the-scenes look at their Hay House project on building authentic, impactful relationships. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover in this episode: How combining ambition with agency creates unstoppable momentum in business and life Why over-giving without boundaries leads to burnout—and how to avoid it Practical ways to deepen relationships by asking better questions and being truly useful If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network...
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Entrepreneurial Guesses and Bets: How to Stack the Odds in Your Favor with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #239
10x Talk
Dan Sullivan and Joe Polish dive deep into the Entrepreneurial mindset of “guesses and bets” — the essential approach to navigating an unpredictable future. They explore how risk, resilience, and values-driven decision-making shape lasting success in business and life. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover in this episode: Why Every Big Move Is Just a Guess and a Bet: Think you can predict the future? Dan reveals why even the most advanced AI and data-driven forecasts can’t eliminate the uncertainty of business. Here's how the most successful Entrepreneurs embrace risk.. The...
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Make It Up, Make It Real, Make It Recur: The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Success Formula with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #238
10x Talk
Dan Sullivan and Joe Polish dive into the Entrepreneurial framework “Make it up, make it real, make it recur” and explore how true innovation is built and scaled. They also unpack the ethics of creation vs. imitation, the power of collaboration, and how to know when it’s time to walk away. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover in this episode: The 3-Part Formula That Separates Real Entrepreneurs From Wannabes: Most Entrepreneurs get stuck in the idea stage or fall into a cycle of “starting and stopping.” Dan reveals his powerful framework that helps Entrepreneurs turn ideas...
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From Seller to Buyer: The U.S. Power Shift That’s Reshaping the World with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #237
10x Talk
Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan dive deep into the historic economic shift unfolding in the U.S., from reciprocal tariffs to the resurgence of American manufacturing. They explore how these changes could transform the global economy, reduce national debt, and spark a new era of entrepreneurship and growth. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover in this episode: The U.S. Was the World’s Salesman—Now It’s the Buyer: Dan and Joe discuss the historic economic shift that’s turning America into the world's most powerful customer, forcing global manufacturers to play by new...
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The Second Company: Turning Your First Company Into an R&D Powerhouse with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #236
10x Talk
Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan discuss the concept of the second company—a powerful strategy for Entrepreneurs looking to expand their influence and impact beyond their primary business. Dan shares his observations from coaching over 7,000 Entrepreneurs and highlights the patterns he’s seen in those who successfully develop multiplier businesses. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover in this episode: A Second Company: The Secret to Multiplying Your Success (Why every thriving Entrepreneur needs a "second company" to amplify their impact, reduce workload, and multiply their...
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Trump: The Entrepreneurial President - A Special Presidential 10xTalk with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #235
10x Talk
Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan engage in a deep-dive conversation about the political landscape following the inauguration. They explore Donald Trump’s impact as a political figure, his marketing genius, and his ability to mobilize a movement unlike any in modern history. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Joe and Dan in this episode: What Trump Learned From the Founding Fathers, Lincoln, and Roosevelt (Discover why Dan compares Trump to the four most consequential presidents in American history—and how their lessons shaped his approach to leadership and innovation.) Why...
info_outlineDan Sullivan and Joe Polish dive into the Entrepreneurial framework “Make it up, make it real, make it recur” and explore how true innovation is built and scaled. They also unpack the ethics of creation vs. imitation, the power of collaboration, and how to know when it’s time to walk away.
Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover in this episode:
- The 3-Part Formula That Separates Real Entrepreneurs From Wannabes: Most Entrepreneurs get stuck in the idea stage or fall into a cycle of “starting and stopping.”
- Dan reveals his powerful framework that helps Entrepreneurs turn ideas into reality and create repeatable success.
- The Hidden Business Killer That Could Be Right Under Your Nose: Dan talks about the surprising factor that secretly derails more businesses than bad products, poor marketing, or lack of funding...
- The Collaboration Formula That Turns Pure Creativity Into a Money-Making Machine: Some people are brilliant at making things up, but they fail at making it real. Others can build great systems, but they lack vision.
- Dan and Joe discuss a case study of a creative genius and his business-savvy partner—one who was lost in artistic chaos, the other who turned the vision into a thriving company. If you’ve ever struggled to turn ideas into income, this might be the missing link...
- Why "Swipe & Deploy" Might Be Costing You More Than You Think: In an era where “funnel hacking” and copying competitors is glorified, Dan and Joe pull back the curtain on what’s really happening behind the scenes. They expose the fine line between smart modeling and outright theft—and why Entrepreneurs who rely on copying are unknowingly building a house of cards that’s bound to collapse.
- How to Avoid the #1 Mistake That Ruins Great Business Collaborations: Ever entered into a business partnership that started off exciting… only to turn into a nightmare?
- Dan and Joe unpack why most partnerships fail, the critical elements of a successful collaboration, and why the worst ship you can board is a partnership—unless you follow this ONE KEY RULE...
- The Uncomfortable Truth About Knowing When to Walk Away: Most Entrepreneurs know when to fire an employee. But what happens when YOU are the bottleneck?
- Dan shares a rare behind-the-scenes story of walking away from a million-dollar project—and why knowing when to “fire yourself” can be the ultimate power move.
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