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May 8, 2025 84 mins

Dan Sullivan on Building a Self-Managing Company

In this episode of Author Summaries, host Dave Streen interviews legendary coach and entrepreneur Dan Sullivan, co-founder of Strategic Coach. They explore Dan’s book The Self-Managing Company, and the mindset shifts that allow entrepreneurs to build businesses that grow without them.

This isn’t just a conversation — it’s a blueprint for freedom, clarity, and creating a company that supports your life, not the other way around.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

  • What a self-managing company really looks like
  • How to design your calendar using Free, Focus, and Buffer Days
  • The Four Freedoms every entrepreneur needs
  • How to work from your Unique Ability — and nothing else

Whether you're just starting or scaling up, this episode will help you think bigger, act smarter, and free yourself from the grind.

📚 Book Featured: The Self-Managing Company by Dan Sullivan

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