#190 Dan Bolton – From Youth Pastor to $7,500,000 in 5 Years

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In episode #190 of Kickoff Sessions, we sat down with Dan Bolton, a former youth pastor who navigated a path to generating over $7.5 million in the online business space.
This episode offers an in-depth exploration of how Dan transitioned from pastoral work to establishing a highly successful social media marketing agency, only to reinvent himself again with a thriving coaching program.
Dan shares his journey, revealing the mistakes and challenges he encountered along the way. From his early days grappling with personal and family struggles to finding his calling at a church and ultimately stepping into the world of online business.
Dan discusses his influences, such as Sam Owens and Alex Hormozi, and provides actionable insights into achieving consistent high revenue months, so be sure to watch till the end!
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(00:00) Preview and Introduction
(01:00) From Pastor to Millionaire: Dan Bolton’s Journey
(04:56) Starting in Digital Marketing
(09:37) Pivotal Moments and Having A Survival Mentality
(13:41) Personal Responsibility in Business
(15:24) Building and Running an Efficient Business Model
(18:39) Why Did Dan to Shut Down His Agency?
(21:35) Finding Meaningful Suffering in Business
(28:19) Procrastination and Realizing Your Goals
(31:39) Finding Happiness in the Journey
(39:29) Reassessing The Meaning of Personal and Business Success
(41:40) Optimizing Business for Profit and Enjoyment
(49:06) Learning from Sam Evans and Matt Kelly
(53:10) Every Business Has 5 core Functions
(57:30) Approaches to Client Retention and Measuring Success
(01:08:44) The Holistic Approach to Business and Long-term Client Relationships
(01:14:32) Reflecting on Personal Growth and Future Aspirations
(01:14:54) Dan Bolton's Parenting Philosophy
(01:18:13) Is It all About Serving In Business?
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