Dan Sullivan & Strategic Coach – Collection

Dan Sullivan & Strategic Coach – Collection

What separates high-growth entrepreneurs from those stuck in burnout cycles? Clarity, strategy, and the right mindset.

For over 30 years, Dan Sullivan’s Strategic Coach program has helped thousands of entrepreneurs (including 7- and 8-figure business owners) 10X their results while working less.

In this 2024 guide, you’ll learn:
✅ Dan Sullivan’s core frameworks (The Gap vs. The Gain, Who Not How)
✅ How to transition from “technician” to true CEO
✅ Time & money multiplication strategies
✅ Case studies of entrepreneurs who 3X’d their revenue
✅ The biggest mindset traps holding entrepreneurs back

If you’re ready to break through plateaus and design your ideal business, let’s dive in.

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Who is Dan Sullivan? (The World’s #1 Entrepreneur Coach)

Dan Sullivan is:

• Founder of Strategic Coach (since 1989)

• Mentor to elite entrepreneurs across industries

• Creator of iconic business concepts like:

  • “The Gap and The Gain”

  • “Who Not How”

  • “Unique Ability®”

His work helps entrepreneurs shift from working in their business to working on it.

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Why Strategic Coach Works (The 2024 Advantage)

1. Focus on Freedom, Not Just Money

• Most entrepreneurs trade time for dollars—Strategic Coach teaches scalable leverage.

2. The “Who Not How” Mindset

• Stop asking “How can I do this?” → Ask “Who can do this for me?”

3. Quarterly Planning (Not Just Daily Grind)

• 90-day “Free Days” ensure rest and growth.

4. Unique Ability® Focus

• Do only what you’re best at—delegate the rest.

5. Measurable Progress

• Track growth metrics, not just revenue.

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Core Strategic Coach Frameworks

1. The Gap vs. The Gain

• Gap Thinking: Always comparing yourself to unreachable ideals → Frustration

• Gain Thinking: Measuring progress from where you started → Motivation

2. Who Not How

• Stop being the “how” person → Become the “who” person (hire, delegate, automate).

3. The 4 C’s of Success

• Clarity → Confidence → Creativity → Collaboration

4. Time vs. Money Matrix

• Quadrant 1: Low time, low money (Survival)

• Quadrant 4: High time, high money (Freedom)

5. Free Days & Focus Days

• Free Days: No work, just recharging

• Focus Days: Deep work on growth

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Case Studies: Strategic Coach Results

Case Study 1: Consultant 5X’s Income

• Before: Doing all client work himself → $200K/year, burned out

• After: Hired team → $1M/year, working 20 hrs/week

Case Study 2: Ecom CEO Exits for 8 Figures

• Strategy: Applied “Who Not How” to ops & marketing

• Outcome: Acquired for $22M

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5 Strategic Coach Habits for 2024

1. The “Ideal Week” Template

• Schedule Free Days, Focus Days, Buffer Days.

2. The “Delegation Audit”

• List everything you do → Keep only Unique Ability® tasks.

3. The “90-Day Growth Sprint”

• Set 1 big goal per quarter (not 10 small ones).

4. The “R&D Time” Rule

• Spend 10% of time on future opportunities (not just today’s fires).

5. The “CEO vs. Technician” Shift

• Technician: Does the work

• CEO: Builds the machine

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Common Entrepreneur Traps (And Fixes)

❌ Working harder, not smarter → Delegate & automate
❌ No Free Days → Schedule recovery time
❌ Measuring against others → Track your Gains
❌ Doing $10/hour tasks → Hire a “Who”

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Who Should Use Strategic Coach?

✔ 6-7 figure entrepreneurs scaling further
✔ Agency owners transitioning to CEO
✔ Consultants wanting recurring revenue
✔ Startup founders avoiding burnout

Not For:
❌ Those unwilling to change their mindset
❌ People who won’t delegate

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Final Verdict: Is Strategic Coach Worth It?

Yes—if you’re ready to think differently. This isn’t tactics—it’s entrepreneurial rewiring.

Next Steps:

1. Read The Gap and The Gain (free mindset shift)

2. Apply “Who Not How” to 1 task this week

3. Join Strategic Coach for full transformation

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FAQs

Q: Is this only for big businesses?
A: No! Best for $200K+ revenue entrepreneurs ready to scale.

Q: What’s the investment?
A: $5K-$25K/year (ROI is 10X+ if applied).

Q: Can I learn without joining?
A: Start with Dan’s books, but the program accelerates results.