The Best Books I Read in 2024
I realized last year that my job has become to read as much as possible and filter that reading for useful ideas. Whether I'm trying to improve client outcomes at my agency, write something useful for this blog, or teach a practical process for changing your life for
World-Class Agency Insight with Ed Leake, Part 2
Continuing the conversation with Ed Leake, we explore the secrets behind his rise to success, stressing why financial focus can sometimes lead to dead ends. You will get to learn valuable insights about the future of digital marketing agencies as Ed offers his unfiltered predictions and shares the critical lessons
My 2024 Year in Review
Every year, I write a post reviewing the year that was and thinking about how I did. As such, there is much more navel-gazing than usual (I hope, anyway). Back to our regularly scheduled program next week. Speaking of which - the new and improved Dan's Secret Society
World-Class Agency Insight with Ed Leake, Part 1
In today's episode, we have the digital marketing legend Ed Leake with us. It’s a story of how a nerdy kid obsessed with Quake grew up to become the mastermind behind God Tier Ads. Ed spills all about his journey from building computers in his parents'
DBP 003: High-Stakes, High-Impact Business Advice with JT Foxx
In today’s episode, we are chatting with JT Foxx, the master of rapid business success and one of the sharpest minds in entrepreneurship. Discover how JT’s blunt honesty and straightforward coaching style have propelled countless businesses to new heights. We will be talking about balancing relentless ambition with
DBP 002: The Life-Changing Magic of Understanding Variation, with Cedric Chin, Pt 2
Today, continuing the conversation with Cedric Chin, we’ll challenge your understanding of language and reality through Alfred Korzybski's groundbreaking philosophy, General Semantics. Discover how the notion that "the map is not the territory" can revolutionize your approach to business and life. We'll also
Why I'm Starting a Cult
Hey there! and Happy holidays. A lot of stuff going on this week! Our regularly-scheduled blog post is below. I'll be taking the next couple weeks off to be with the family for the holidays. BUT....I've got some exciting announcements! I made a quick video
DBP 001: The Life-Changing Magic of Understanding Variation, with Cedric Chin, Pt 1
In today’s episode, I'm joined by Cedric Chin, a leading voice in business writing and the developer of XMrit, a revolutionary tool for business data analysis. We'll explore the secrets behind mastering skills and leading effectively, and how progress is a marathon, not a sprint.
DBP 000: What This Show Is About
Welcome to the very first episode of the Dan Barrett Show. Today we’re kicking things off by letting you know what this podcast is all about. I've had some wild rides in my journey from being a musician to running a successful business, and I've
On Composure
This past week was stressful. Immediately following Thanksgiving, I got very sick. I had a fever that lasted six days; I vacillated between sweating through my clothes and violent, teeth-chattering chills. I coughed so hard that bile flew out of my mouth and onto our ottoman. That was fun. Between
