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#448: Failure, Ownership & Authentic Sales with Coach Dan Gordon
Description
What happens when a successful entrepreneur loses everything—including $100K and his sense of direction?
In this powerful episode of That Entrepreneur Show, host Vincent A. Lanci welcomes Coach Dan Gordon for a brutally honest and deeply inspiring conversation about failure, resilience, and redefining success.
From sulking through setbacks to reinventing his purpose, Dan unpacks what it really means to live in possibility, not just affordability. Discover the philosophy behind “No Douchebag Selling,” the mindset that helped him climb back from rock bottom, and how embracing personal responsibility can unlock your next level.
Key takeaways:
Why “I can’t afford it” kills possibility
The rhythm of sulking—and moving forward
How Dan accidentally hired someone to destroy his business
The psychology behind authentic sales
Why failure is just the middle of your story
Plus: Get a free copy of Dan's book Selling Is Bullshit—details in the episode!
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