The Dan Barrett Show
by Dan Barrett
Transforming and Selling Businesses with Alexis Sikorsky, Part 2
About this podcast
Join Dan Barrett—serial entrepreneur, business coach, and renaissance man—as he explores the intersection of business growth and personal fulfillment. This isn't just another business podcast; it's a journey into the art and science of building a life that's as profitable as it is purposeful.
Drawing from his experience of growing a 7-figure marketing agency while pursuing diverse passions—from hypnotherapy to performing with critically acclaimed musical projects—Dan offers a unique perspective on entrepreneurial success. Each episode blends creative exploration with rigorous systems thinking, delivering insights that are both innovative and immediately applicable
Episodes
The newest 20 of 30 episodes
- Transforming and Selling Businesses with Alexis Sikorsky, Part 2 · 29 minThis week, Dan picks up with Alexis Sikorsky—entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Knight Scale Partners—for the tactical follow-through: what great private equity actually…
- Transforming and Selling Businesses with Alexis Sikorsky · 32 minThis week, Dan sits down with Alexis Sikorsky, founder of Knight Scale Partners, to unpack how to build, transform, and exit companies the smart way. Alexis shares the strategy…
- Connection Is the New Currency with Jason Yeh, Part 2 · 39 minThis week, Dan picks up right where he left off with Jason Yeh, founder of Scaling Freedom, for a rapid-fire dive into the real-world side of AI. Jason shares battle-tested…
- Connection Is the New Currency with Jason Yeh, Part 1 · 37 minThis week, Dan sits down with Jason Yeh, founder of Scaling Freedom, to talk about identity, resilience, and rediscovering purpose through AI. Jason opens up about going against…
- Being Happy, Agentic and Effective with Eric Nehrlich, Part 2 · 33 minContinuing from last week, today we discuss the fascinating ideas from Eric Nehrlich's book, challenging how we perceive problems and revealing the empowering potential of our…
- Being Happy, Agentic and Effective with Eric Nehrlich, Part 1 · 34 minEpisode 023 - Being Happy, Agentic and Effective with Eric Nehrlich, Part 1 In this episode, Dan sits down with the fascinating Eric Nehrlich. Eric's journey from an esteemed…
- Finding Your Grit with Richard Walsh, Part 2 · 25 minContinuing from last week, today's episode features the dynamic Richard Walsh, a seasoned marketing agency owner turned business coach. Imagine finding an extra $100,000 in…
- Finding Your Grit with Richard Walsh, Part 1 · 21 minThis week, we're featuring Richard Walsh, the mastermind behind Sharpen the Spear Coaching. With a wealth of experiences to draw from, Richard helps small business owners make…
- Making Powerful Decisions with Dr. Alan Barnard, Part 2 · 27 minContinuing the conversation from last week, host Dan Barret and guest Dr. Alan Barnard explore how setting decision rules in advance can revolutionize your approach to business…
- Making Powerful Decisions with Dr. Alan Barnard, Part 1 · 28 minToday, we explore the world of decision-making with our guest, Dr. Alan Barnard. Dan recounts their memorable meeting and unveils Dr. Barnard's fascinating journey from a young…
- America, The Roman Empire and Fiscal Policy with Former Comptroller General of the United States, David M. Walker · 23 minToday, Dan sits down with David M. Walker, a distinguished public servant who has been at the forefront of U.S. fiscal policy. Walker highlights the lessons history offers us…
- Building a Values-Focused Business with Jonathan Rivera, Part 2 · 23 minContinuing the conversation from last week, Jonathan Rivera opens up about his journey in re-evaluating client choices to protect his peace and prioritize life's true joys…
- Building a Values-Focused Business with Jonathan Rivera, Part 1 · 24 minIn this episode, Dan chats with Jonathan Rivera from the Podcast Factory, a friend he's known for ages. Jonathan talks about his journey from the ups and downs in real estate to…
- Talking About Grief and Resilience with Mason Sawyer, Part 2 · 22 minContinuing the conversation with Mason Sawyer, today, we explore how authentic vulnerability can lead to a more meaningful connection with others. Mason bravely recounts his…
- Talking About Grief and Resilience with Mason Sawyer, Part 1 · 24 minHello, everyone. Today, we're talking about coping with loss and grief with Mason Sawyer, host of the 10ninety podcast. Mason will share with us the life-shattering story of…
- Innovation, Ideas, and The Science of Business with Nick Jain, Part 2 · 22 minContinuing the conversation with Nick Jain, the CEO of IdeaScale, Dan explores the areas of rapid learning and problem-solving. Learn about harnessing the power of AI to reshape…
- Innovation, Ideas, and The Science of Business with Nick Jain, Part 1 · 21 minIn today's episode, we have Nick Jain, the CEO of IdeaScale, as our guest. Dan and Nick talk about the cultivation of great ideas and opportunities within organizations. This…
- Inside The Mind of a World-Class Pastry Chef with Chef Kim Hoàng Wood · 37 minIn this episode, we have the incredible Chef Kim Hoàng Wood, the creative force behind Le Bánh Patisserie in Connecticut. Chef Kim shares her journey from almost becoming an…
- Fixing Stress and Burnout with Victoria Mensch, Part 2 · 27 minContinuing the conversation with Victoria Mensch, we will talk about managing stress and burnout today. Discover how simple visualization techniques and physical actions can help…
- Fixing Stress and Burnout with Victoria Mensch, Part 1 · 25 minIn today's episode, Dan is joined by Victoria Mensch, a pioneer in organizational psychology who specializes in turning burnout into genuine well-being. We will talk about one of…







