Ioannis Gratsinopoulos - How to Become a Better Leader—At Home & In Your Business
Release Date: 04/10/2023
Finite Game or Infinite Game...which are you playing as a Dad, a Husband, a Business Owner?
The Balanced Business Dad
Simon Sinek popularized the Infinite Game concept: a mental framework that discourages using shortcuts for temporary gain and promotes action rooted in long-term “big picture” thinking. Sinek applied this philosophy to business and leadership… But it goes way beyond that! In today’s episode Dustin and R.J. explain the differences between a Finite Game and an Infinite Game, and how to leverage Infinite Game thinking to strengthen your marriage, your health, and much more. Listen now! Show highlights include: Key differences between Finite Game and Infinite Game. Keeps you from...
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How Can a Balanced Business Dad Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle and Fitness Routine?
The Balanced Business Dad
You’re probably familiar with the Balanced Business Dad six pillars of life: Faith, Health, Marriage, Fatherhood, Brotherhood, Business. But you’re busy. How can you possibly keep all six pillars in balance, especially when you have to work long days, week after week? In today’s show, today Dustin and R.J. share practical tips to help you better understand what balance truly is (so you don’t chase the wrong idea). How to, find time for optimal health (even if you “never” have time to work out). And why bringing excitement into your life on long, tiring days prevents burnout. ...
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How Does a Balanced Business Dad Not Jack Up His Finances...Know Your Numbers!
The Balanced Business Dad
Unless you’re an accountant you probably enjoy finances about as much as getting a root canal. But you know ignoring the finances in your business and household just sets you up for disaster. Refusing to pay attention to it will lead to problems eventually. Missed payments… Bounced checks… It could even cost you your business. Or worse, your marriage. Dustin and R.J. are here today to help you face this unpleasant topic head on. They’ll remind you why you cannot ignore your finances, tell you the most important numbers you must know, and explain why it’s essential for you and your...
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Motivation: Running from Pain or Towards Pleasure
The Balanced Business Dad
So you want to make a change… Maybe it’s to exercise more, spend more time with your kids, or improve your relationship with your wife. But with everything going on in your life, you can’t seem to get started. Or you get started but can’t stay committed. Then this is the podcast for you! In this episode Dustin and R.J. explain why it’s usually so hard to commit to something, and show you a simple way to tap into powerful motivation so you’ll stop procrastinating and start moving. Even if you’ve struggled before. Listen Now! Show highlights include: The surprising reason taking a...
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Is your identity permanent? No, not THAT identity.
The Balanced Business Dad
Who are you? How you answer that tiny question makes a huge impact on your decisions, your actions, and ultimately your life. But most dads don’t answer that question on purpose. They answer it internally without really thinking about it, and let that answer subconsciously run their lives. Then they wonder why they feel stuck. In this episode Dustin and R.J. explain how to embrace whatever identity you choose (and the right behaviors to go with it) so you can design and achieve the life you want. Listen now! Show highlights include: R.J.’s “one sentence transformation” for athletes...
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Expectations or Is It Sexpectations
The Balanced Business Dad
After years in a marriage, sex can come to a complete halt. The initial spark vanishes, and can’t be found anywhere. But most dads handle this situation in a way that completely ruins their chances of getting laid. How? They become as needy as a beggar with an empty bowl. Here’s the truth: The needier you are, the less attractive you are to women. Yes, even your wife. The good news is the opposite is also true: You immediately become more attractive—and get to have more sex—when you get rid of your neediness. In this...
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The Time Freedom Myth
The Balanced Business Dad
A lot of dads are sold the dream of entrepreneurship. This is why the 4-hour workweek is one of the bestselling books. You know the dream – you work for a couple hours and then sit on a beach and do nothing for the rest of the day. This myth is called time freedom. The truth? If you are an entrepreneur, you will always have something to do. Time flexibility is what dads are looking for instead and this is possible for anyone. In this episode, you’ll discover how to overcome this “time freedom” myth and manage your time well....
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How Can A Balanced Business Dad Use The DAD UP Framework To Be Better In The Six Pillars?
The Balanced Business Dad
Most dads believe that having it all – a life filled with faith, health, marriage, fatherhood, brotherhood, and business is impossible. They believe that people that have perfect lives are unique unicorns. But this is far from the truth. The trick to having a balanced and purposeful life only requires one thing: A proven framework. In fact, if you look closely, following a framework is the one thing that the most successful dads have in common. In this episode, you’ll discover the 6 step “DADUP Framework” to 10X your current situation to the best version...
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The Ultimate Mission W/Corey Rankin
The Balanced Business Dad
There is an old expression that says that a man plans, and God laughs. This is especially true if you plan to live a selfish life by only thinking about your own needs. God has bigger plans for you. He wants you to live a fulfilled life, that not only serves yourself, but your family and community as well. God puts you at a higher standard and will direct you to your ultimate mission. In this episode, join us with Corey Rankin, who is living life doing God’s work and serving many children and his community in the process, and at the same time being a full-time...
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The Family Flywheel W/ Aaron Shelley
The Balanced Business Dad
Dads spend most of their time making boat loads of money. You have discovered a business model that works, why would you stop using it? Making lots of money will let you outsource a lot of your time sucking problems. However, there is one aspect of life money can’t outsource - relationships. Building relationships takes time. You need to be present with your family, especially if you have young kids. Young kids need to be nurtured from a young age if you want them to strive in life. In this episode, join us with Aaron...
info_outlineYou never stop being a dad.
But as your business becomes more stressful and demanding, you’re more likely to put your family on the backburner before your business.
Today’s guest, Ioannis Gratsinopoulos, dad and pastoral coach, made this same exact mistake early in his career. His business demanded so much of his attention that he missed out on the most precious years of his son’s life.
Ioannis helps ambitious men grow their businesses without sacrificing their family time, so they don’t make the same mistakes he did.
In this episode, Ioannis shares how to grow your business without sacrificing your family time. Why having your spouse as your trusted advisor helps you keep balance between your career and family. And how to become a better leader—both at home, and in your business.
Listen now.
Show highlights include:
- The “Retooling” trick for figuring out the best solution to your complex business problems and scaling your business to the next level (3:20)
- Why the best leaders are often the worst cultivators of team culture (and how to fix this) (4:53)
- How to figure out what God’s true purpose for your life and business is in record time (9:14)
- The “Church is a business” mindset shift for using your faith to grow your business (even if you’re in an unrelated industry) (10:20)
- How giving your spouse a clearly defined role in your business unlocks faster growth (without sabotaging your family life or ending in divorce) (15:40)
- The “sell it to your spouse” secret for determining if a new business idea will make money or not in 30 seconds (or less) (18:29)
If you want to connect with Ioannis and see how he can help you with coaching, check out his website here: https://www.gratsllc.com/
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