Big D Podcast

Dan Sachkowsky
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Big D Podcast with Personal Life Coach Dan Sachkowsky.

  1. 6d ago

    Why "Average Sucks" & How To Achieve True Freedom with Michael Bernoff | Ep. 100

    In Episode 100 of the Big D Podcast, host Dan Sachkowsky sits down with speaker, author, and influence expert Michael Bernoff. Together, they break down why "Average Sucks" and explore the three core pillars of success: Wealth, Freedom, and Relentless Execution.Michael shares powerful insights on shifting your perception of wealth beyond just money, overcoming self-sabotage and the "can't" mindset, and using communication to inspire true transformation. They also discuss smart parenting as an entrepreneur, replacing constant hustle with execution, and building a lasting legacy for the next generation.If you feel stuck at your current level and are ready to stop playing small, this episode is your wake-up call.🔥 Ready to become the leader your business and family need?BigDCoaching.com🔥 Want to get around entrepreneurs who will challenge you to grow?BigDMastermind.comIf this episode makes you uncomfortable, good.Don't just listen to it.Do something with it.Subscribe, leave a comment, and send Episode 99 to another entrepreneur who needs to look in the mirror.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #SelfLeadership #BusinessGrowth

  2. Sep 21

    The Mirror Doesn’t Lie: The Hardest Person You’ll Ever Lead Is Yourself | Big D Podcast Ep. 99

    Everybody wants to know what’s holding their business back.Their employees.The economy.Marketing.Customers.Their partner.Their circumstances.But eventually, every leader has to be willing to look in the mirror.In Episode 99 of The Big D Podcast, we’re going deeper than business strategy.We’re talking about you.There are three versions of you:Who you think you are.Who other people experience.And who your actions prove you are.The question is: Do they match?Your business can become a mirror of your leadership. Your family experiences the version of you nobody on social media sees. Your children are watching how you handle pressure. Your team sees whether your actions match your expectations. And your faith is tested by how you live when nobody is watching.This episode is about closing that gap.We dig into ego, control disguised as leadership, emotional discipline, delegation, self-awareness, private character versus public brand, family, health, faith, and why success can sometimes hide the very things we need to confront.Ask yourself:Would I want to work for me on my worst day?Does my family get the best version of me or whatever is left over?What problem keeps repeating in my business because I haven't changed?Does my private life match the person I tell the world I am?And maybe the biggest question:Am I actually the leader I think I am?BIG D TRUTH:“The mirror doesn’t care about your intentions. It only reflects what you’re actually doing.”This isn't about beating yourself up.It's about having enough self-awareness to recognize what needs to change and enough courage to actually change it.Because sometimes your next level doesn't require another strategy.It requires another version of you.🔥 Ready to become the leader your business and family need?BigDCoaching.com🔥 Want to get around entrepreneurs who will challenge you to grow?BigDMastermind.comIf this episode makes you uncomfortable, good.Don't just listen to it.Do something with it.Subscribe, leave a comment, and send Episode 99 to another entrepreneur who needs to look in the mirror.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #SelfLeadership #BusinessGrowth

  3. Sep 15

    The Room You’re In Is Shaping Your Future_ Why Proximity Changes Everything _ Big D Podcast Ep. 98

    Your environment is either helping you grow or helping you stay exactly where you are.Think about the conversations you have every day.Are people talking about opportunities or excuses?Growth or gossip?Solutions or problems?In Episode 98 of The Big D Podcast, I’m breaking down something I’ve learned over and over again in business and in life:The room you’re in is shaping the person you’re becoming.Sometimes you don’t need another book, podcast, course, or piece of information.You need a different room.We’re talking about why proximity matters, how the people around you influence your standards, why successful entrepreneurs intentionally invest in relationships and masterminds, and how one conversation with the right person can completely change the direction of your business.BIG D TRUTH:“Your future changes the moment your circle changes.”In this episode, we get into leadership, business, faith, family, mentorship, relationships, and why you need people around you who challenge you instead of allowing you to remain comfortable.And remember, getting into better rooms isn’t only about what you can GET.Ask yourself:Am I becoming the type of person other successful people want in the room?🔥 Ready for a different level of coaching, accountability, and execution?Apply to work with me at BigDCoaching.com🔥 Want to get in the room?Seven Figure Syndicate — September 24, New JerseyAruba Mastermind — November 20Learn more at BigDMastermind.com The7figuresyndicate.com OUR PARTNERSJobberSmartCreditGet With BAMPromo Code: BIGD10Proud Father ApparelPromo Code: BIGD15Never Broken Co.And thank you to Ability Tree for the work they do serving families raising children with disabilities.If this episode hits you, subscribe to The Big D Podcast, leave a comment, and send it to an entrepreneur who needs to get into a different room.Stop investing only in information. Start investing in proximity.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Mastermind

  4. Aug 31

    The Cost of Comfort: Why Staying Comfortable Is Keeping You Stuck | Big D Podcast Ep. 96

    Comfort feels good… until you realize what it’s costing you.In Episode 96 of The Big D Podcast, I’m talking about one of the biggest traps entrepreneurs, leaders, and honestly all of us fall into: getting too comfortable.You say you want to grow the business. You want more freedom. You want to become a better leader. You want to strengthen your faith, your health, and your family.But growth requires something from you.It requires you to get uncomfortable.In this episode, we break down why comfort can quietly kill your growth, why the next version of you requires different standards, and how to recognize the areas where you've started settling.We’ll talk about:• Why comfort becomes dangerous• The difference between being grateful and becoming complacent• Why growth requires discomfort• Raising your standards as a leader• Getting uncomfortable in business• Discipline when nobody is watching• Faith when God is stretching you• Leading your family by example• How to stop settling for less than you're capable ofBIG D TRUTH:“Everything you want is going to require a version of you that your current comfort zone cannot create.”If you know you're capable of another level, this episode is for you.🔥 Ready to take your business and leadership to another level?Apply to work with me at BigDCoaching.com🔥 Want to get in the room?Learn more about our live events and masterminds at BigDMastermind.comOUR PARTNERSJobber[go.getjobber.com/BigD](https://go.getjobber.com/BigD?utm_source=chatgpt.com)SmartCredit[smartcredit.com/bigdanofficial](https://www.smartcredit.com/bigdanofficial?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Get With BAM[getwithbam.com](https://getwithbam.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Promo Code: BIGD10Proud Father Apparel[proudfatherapparel.com](https://proudfatherapparel.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Promo Code: BIGD15Never Broken Co.[neverbrokenco.com](https://neverbrokenco.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)And thank you to Ability Tree for the incredible work they do supporting families raising children with disabilities.Subscribe to The Big D Podcast and share this episode with someone who's gotten a little too comfortable.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #ComfortZone

  5. Aug 24

    Stop Waiting for Permission - Nobody Is Coming to Save You | Big D Podcast Ep. 95

    There comes a point in your life where you have to stop waiting.Waiting for someone to believe in you.Waiting for the perfect opportunity.Waiting for business to get easier.Waiting for more money.Waiting for your team to change.Waiting for somebody to give you permission.Nobody is coming to save you.And that isn't bad news.It's freedom.In Episode 95 of The Big D Podcast, we're talking about taking complete ownership of your business, your leadership, your health, your family, your faith, and ultimately your future.Because one of the biggest transformations I've seen in successful entrepreneurs happens when they stop asking:"Why is this happening to me?"And start asking:"What am I going to do about it?"We're getting into personal responsibility, leadership, execution, excuses, discipline, difficult decisions, and what happens when you finally accept that the next chapter of your life is going to require a different version of YOU.You can't control the economy.You can't control your competitors.You can't control your employees.You can't control what happened yesterday.But you can control how you respond today.And that's where your power is.In Episode 95, we talk about:• Why waiting is quietly killing your momentum• The difference between responsibility and blame• Why leaders stop making excuses• How victim thinking shows up in business• Taking ownership when things aren't your fault• Why execution beats intention• Leading your family by example• What faith looks like when it's combined with action• Why nobody cares about your excuses as much as you do• How to stop waiting and start building• The decisions that separate leaders from followers• Your Big D Weekly ChallengeBIG D TRUTHYou don't have to be responsible for what happened to you to be responsible for what happens next.Read that again.Your past may explain where you are.It doesn't get to decide where you're going.WORK WITH BIG DIf you're an entrepreneur who's tired of guessing and you're ready for accountability, strategy, leadership development, and real execution, apply to work with me:BigDCoaching.comGET IN THE ROOM📍 Seven Figure Syndicate — New Jersey — September 24🏝️ Aruba Mastermind — November 20Learn more:BigDMastermind.comOUR PARTNERSJobberhttps://go.getjobber.com/BigDSmartCredithttps://www.smartcredit.com/bigdanofficialGet With BAMhttps://getwithbam.comUse code: BIGD10Proud Father Apparelhttps://proudfatherapparel.comUse code: BIGD15Never Broken Co.https://neverbrokenco.comAnd thank you to Ability Tree for the incredible work they do supporting families raising children with disabilities.If this episode hits you, subscribe, like, leave a comment, and send it to another entrepreneur who needs to stop waiting and start moving.Nobody's coming.Now go build the life you've been talking about.Wealth. Freedom. Relentless Execution.#BigDPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Accountability #BusinessGrowth

  6. Aug 17

    Faith Over Fear: Trust God When You Can’t See the Outcome | Big D Podcast Ep. 94

    What do you do when you’ve done everything you know how to do… but you still can’t see the outcome?You keep moving.You keep leading.And you choose FAITH OVER FEAR.In Episode 94 of The Big D Podcast, I’m talking about one of the hardest things for entrepreneurs and leaders to do: trust God when we can’t control what happens next.As entrepreneurs, we want answers.We want certainty.We want the numbers to make sense.We want to know the hire will work, the investment will pay off, the business will grow, and the decision we’re making is the right one.But life doesn’t work that way.And neither does faith.Fear asks, “What if it doesn’t work?”Faith asks, “What if God is preparing me for something greater than I can see?”In this episode, we get into:• Why fear can disguise itself as wisdom• How to know when you’re waiting versus simply afraid to move• Why faith doesn’t mean sitting still• What God may be developing in you during a waiting season• Why entrepreneurs struggle so much with surrendering control• How to make difficult business decisions without having certainty• Why pressure reveals the leader you’ve become• How your family learns faith by watching how you handle adversity• Why preparation and faith have to work together• How obedience creates confidence• Why fear makes your world smaller• How to take the next faithful step even when you can’t see the entire pathOne of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my own life is that faith doesn’t remove uncertainty. It gives you the courage to keep moving through it.I’ve gone through business failures.Financial setbacks.Betrayal.Health scares.A heart attack.Seasons where I had absolutely no idea what was coming next.And some of the greatest blessings of my life were hiding behind moments that scared me the most.Maybe you’re in one of those seasons right now.Don’t automatically assume God has forgotten about you because the answer hasn’t arrived yet.Sometimes the waiting IS the preparation.Sometimes God isn’t just preparing the opportunity for you.He’s preparing YOU for the opportunity.🚀 WORK WITH BIG DIf you’re an entrepreneur who knows you’re capable of more but you’re tired of trying to figure everything out by yourself, let’s have a conversation.My coaching is about building more than revenue.We work on leadership, profitability, systems, accountability, team development, execution, faith, family, freedom, and becoming the CEO your business actually needs.Apply for one-on-one coaching:BigDCoaching.com🔥 GET IN THE ROOM📍 NEW JERSEY LIVE EVENT — SEPTEMBER 24A full day surrounded by entrepreneurs and business owners focused on leadership, growth, execution, strategy, relationships, and building businesses that create real freedom.🏝️ ARUBA MASTERMIND — NOVEMBER 20An intimate mastermind experience built around business strategy, leadership, relationships, personal growth, and getting around entrepreneurs who refuse to settle.Learn more:BigDMastermind.comSometimes your breakthrough isn’t another podcast, another book, or another strategy.Sometimes you need to get in the right room.

  7. Aug 10

    Stop Telling Me Your Priorities... Show Me Your Calendar | Big D Podcast Ep. 93

    You say your family is a priority.You say your health is a priority.You say your faith is a priority.You say growing your business is a priority.Great. Show me your calendar.In Episode 93 of The Big D Podcast, we're talking about something that tells me more about where your life is headed than almost anything else: how you spend your time.Your goals tell me what you want.Your calendar tells me what you actually value.Too many entrepreneurs are working 60, 70, or 80 hours a week and confusing being busy with being productive.Emails.Texts.Meetings.Phone calls.Customer problems.Employee problems.Putting out fires all day long.Then they wonder why they're exhausted, why their family gets whatever is left over, and why their business still can't operate without them.That's not freedom.And that's not how a CEO should operate.In this episode, I break down how to take control of your calendar and intentionally build the business and life you say you want.WHAT WE COVER IN EPISODE 93• Why your calendar exposes your real priorities• How to perform an honest time audit• The difference between being busy and being productive• Working ON your business instead of constantly IN it• Creating CEO thinking and strategy time• Eliminating unnecessary meetings and distractions• Building systems instead of living in reaction mode• Protecting time for your health• Protecting time for your spouse and children• Making your faith a real priority instead of just saying it is• Creating margin for prayer, thinking, rest, and recovery• Learning when to say no• Building a calendar around the life you're actually trying to createHere's one of the biggest lessons from this episode:If it's important enough to call it a priority, it's important enough to put it on your calendar.Your workout belongs there.Your family belongs there.Your spouse belongs there.Your time with God belongs there.Your strategic thinking belongs there.Your CEO time belongs there.Your recovery belongs there.Because if you don't control your calendar...Someone else will.🚀 WORK WITH BIG DIf you're an entrepreneur who's tired of being the bottleneck in your own company, let's change it.My one-on-one coaching is about more than making more money.We work on leadership, systems, accountability, team development, execution, profitability, and creating a business that serves your life instead of consuming it.If you're serious about becoming a better CEO and building a business that creates wealth, freedom, and legacy, apply here:BigDCoaching.com🔥 UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS📍 NEW JERSEY — SEPTEMBER 24 The7FigureSyndicate.com Spend a full day in the room with entrepreneurs focused on business growth, leadership, execution, strategy, relationships, and becoming better business owners.🏝️ ARUBA MASTERMIND — NOVEMBER 20 sold-out An intimate mastermind experience bringing entrepreneurs together for business strategy, leadership development, networking, personal growth, and real conversations about building businesses and lives that matter.

  8. Aug 3

    The Loneliness of Leadership (What Every Entrepreneur Must Learn) | Big D Podcast Ep. 92

    Leadership is rewarding... but it can also be incredibly lonely.Behind every successful entrepreneur is a level of pressure that most people never see.The sleepless nights.The difficult conversations.The responsibility of making payroll.The weight of leading a team.The pressure of making decisions that impact families.In Episode 92 of The Big D Podcast, I share what leadership really feels like behind the scenes and, more importantly, how to carry that responsibility without letting it consume your life.This isn't just about business.It's about becoming the leader your business, your family, and your future deserve.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Why leadership often feels lonely✅ How decision fatigue silently burns out entrepreneurs✅ Why trying to do everything yourself is destroying your business✅ How to build leaders instead of creating dependence✅ Why pressure doesn't build character—it reveals it✅ The importance of leading your family before leading your business✅ How faith creates clarity during difficult seasons✅ Practical leadership strategies to reduce stress and build stronger teamsIf you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or leader who feels like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders...This episode is for you.🚀 Work With Big DIf you're serious about scaling your business while protecting your faith, your family, and your freedom...I'd love to help.Apply for one-on-one coaching:🌐 BigDCoaching.com🔥 Upcoming Live MastermindsGet in the room with entrepreneurs committed to growth.📍 New Jersey Mastermind September 24A full day of business strategy, leadership development, systems, execution, tax strategies, legal guidance, and networking with growth-minded entrepreneurs.🏝️ Aruba Mastermind November 20An exclusive mastermind experience combining leadership, business strategy, networking, and personal growth in one of the most incredible settings you'll ever experience.🌐 BigDMastermind.comOne room.One relationship.One conversation.Can change your business forever.🤝 Thank You To Our PartnersProud Father – Building stronger fathers and stronger families.Never Broken – A movement reminding people that no matter what life throws at you, you can rebuild.GetWabam – Helping businesses grow through innovative marketing and technology.Jobber – The CRM I recommend for home service businesses. Organize your team, schedule jobs, manage customers, and grow your company.👉 https://go.getjobber.com/BigDSmartCredit – Improve, monitor, and protect your credit.👉 https://www.smartcredit.com/bigdanofficialAbility Tree – Supporting families raising children with disabilities through community, resources, and hope.Connect With Dan Sachkowsky🌐 BigDCoaching.com🌐 BigDMastermind.comIf this episode impacted you:👍 Like this video💬 Leave a comment with your biggest takeaway.📲 Share it with another entrepreneur who needs to hear this message.Subscribe for new episodes every week focused on business, leadership, faith, family, wealth, freedom, and relentless execution.#BigDPodcast #Leadership #Entrepreneur #BusinessOwner #BusinessCoach #FaithAndBusiness #SuccessMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #CEO #RelentlessExecution

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Big D Podcast with Personal Life Coach Dan Sachkowsky.

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  • Creator
    Dan Sachkowsky
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dan Sachkowsky
  • Show Website
    Big D Podcast