The Martell Method w/ Dan Martell

Dan Martell

Feeling stuck in your business? On the edge of explosive growth, but don't know how to break through?

Join Dan Martell as he shares how he transformed his life and business from rehab at 17 to building a $100M empire, becoming a bestselling author and a world-class coach.

Dan dives into the mindset shifts, strategies, and business tactics that'll get you to your goals without burning out.

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July 20 · 22 min
You’re Not Behind (Yet): How to Build Your First AI Agent (Full Guide)
By 2030, the biggest wave of new jobs isn't going to reward people who can chat with AI. It's going to reward people who can build with it. Right now most people are still typing prompts one at a time, while a small group is quietly building AI agents that run their businesses in the background. In this episode, I show you exactly how I went from doing the work to directing it, and how you can build your first AI agent this week even if you've never touched code. Watch until the end and you'll walk away with a repeatable way to think about every future agent you build. ✅ Get Your FREE AI Company Operating System here: https://go.danmartell.com/3SXCfgk 👥 Are you building an AI software company? Partner with me: https://go.danmartell.com/4pjN7RP Prompts from the video: Identity files prompt:"I want to build an AI agent that runs my inbox [your AIM from previous Step]. Create its three identity files: a SOUL file, an IDENTITY file, and a USER file (about me). Ask me any questions you need to fill these in accurately, then write all three." Manager agent prompt:"You are my Manager agent. You never do any task yourself. When a job comes in, your only move is to spin up a dedicated sub-agent for that one job, hand it the task, and let it run. One agent, one lane. If a job touches on multiple areas, split it into separate sub-agents, one per area. You coordinate and report back to me." Specialist agent prompt:"Your one job is my inbox — nothing else. You never step outside the inbox." Email voice study prompt:"Connect to my email and read my last 50 sent messages. Study how I actually write — my tone, my greetings and sign-offs, how long my sentences are, the phrases I use the most. Then write a style guide that captures my voice and tone. To test it: draft a reply to my newest unread email as me, and I'll tell you what's off so you can tighten it." ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78
July 9 · 6 min
Be the Lighthouse
Most founders stall around $300K and never figure out why. It usually isn't the market, the product, or the pricing. Four traits decide who scales past seven figures and who quietly plateaus for years. The one that stops most people isn't strategy at all. ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78
July 6 · 27 min
I Ranked the Best High Income Skills to Learn in the AI Era
Every week I'm hiring for my AI venture studio, and the gap between what the market thinks pays and what actually pays has never been wider. I'm breaking down every high income skill worth learning right now, ranking them by how hard they are to enter, whether AI can replace them, and what they'll realistically pay you five years from now. Some of the "safe" careers people are still betting on are dead. And a few of the ones you've never even heard of are about to make a whole new wave of millionaires. Stick around because the ones near the top of my list are the ones almost nobody is talking about yet. ✅ Get your FREE Sell by Chat Playbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/4aCktFm ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78
July 2 · 12 min
These 12 Minutes Will Save You 20+ Hours Every Week
Most business owners are losing 20+ hours every single week to work that AI could be doing for them right now, and they don't even realize it. In this episode, I show you exactly how I use AI to claw back at least 20 hours a week so I can run over a dozen companies while traveling and barely touching my phone. Stick around because the way most founders are using AI today is the exact reason they're still drowning in their calendar. Prompts from the episode (run these on your AI with your calendar connected): 1) "Audit the last 2 weeks of my calendar. Based on my quarterly goals doc in Notion, tell me what meetings I shouldn't be in, what stuff is below my pay grade, and where I'm wasting time. Ask me questions first to get better context." 2) "Okay, based on that, build me a mock calendar of what I should actually be spending my time on. And walk me through your reasoning." 3) "Now tell me the top 3 action items I need to focus on to make this change happen. Be specific. Who on my team is involved, what's the impact, what's the plan." ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78IG: @danmartell
June 29 · 9 min
Learn Back, Look Forward Embracing Tomorrow's Potential
Some people peak at 18 and spend the next 40 years talking about it. The scariest part? Most don't even realize it's happening, and it's keeping them from the next chapter of their life. Here's how to make sure you're not one of them.
June 22 · 9 min
28 Brutal Truths About Money I Wish I Knew in My 20s
Most people learn how money actually works the hard way, after a decade of expensive mistakes nobody warned them about. I went from dead broke to owning a portfolio of companies doing nine figures a year, and almost every breakthrough came from a brutal lesson I had to learn the painful way. In this episode, I'm handing over the 28 truths I wish someone had hammered into me at 20, so you can skip the expensive detours and start playing the real game two decades earlier. ✅ Get your FREE CEO Scorecard: https://go.danmartell.com/4uOZPJi ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78 IG: @danmartell
June 18 · 15 min
If I Started Investing in 2026, This is Exactly What I’d Do (From $0)
Most people never get rich because they start investing in the wrong thing. They throw money into index funds and stocks before they've earned the right to, and then they wonder why their portfolio looks the same five years later. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how I'd invest in 2026 if I were starting from zero, drawing on what I learned building and exiting three companies and becoming the #1 angel investor in Canada. If you've ever felt behind on money, this is the order nobody teaches you.
June 11 · 20 min
I read 1900 Books, these 4 will make you rich
After 1900+ books on money, business, and wealth, I can tell you most of them are noise. A small handful actually move the needle on income, and the rest are entertainment dressed up as education. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the 4 books that personally shaped how I built and exited multiple companies, and exactly why they matter at different stages of your wealth journey. Stick around till the end because the last one is the reason most high performers quietly burn out before they ever get rich. ✅ Get your FREE Executive Assistant Playbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/4x1mjsU ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78
June 8 · 15 min
The Psychology of Building Real Wealth Like the Top 1%
Working hard isn't what makes you rich. If it was, the people grinding 12 hour days at two jobs would already be wealthy, and they're not. The truth is the 1% operate on a completely different set of mental models than everyone else, and until you adopt them, you'll stay stuck no matter how many hours you put in. In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact mindset shifts I used to become a multi-millionaire by 28 and build a venture studio approaching a billion dollar valuation. Watch till the end because the last one is the one almost nobody talks about. ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78 IG: @danmartell
May 28 · 15 min
Overcoming Self-Sabotage in Life and Business
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May 25 · 17 min
Understand These, and You’ll Understand How to Get Rich as F*ck
Most people think getting rich is complicated. It isn't. There are 7 principles that quietly separate the people who build real wealth from the ones who stay stuck no matter how hard they work. I learned these the hard way, and in this episode, I'm handing them to you with the math behind each one so you can actually act on them this week. Watch to the end, because the last one is the difference between building a business that frees you and one that owns you. ✅ Get your FREE Scale Your Business Workbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/4wOEeTx
May 19 · 18 min
If you don’t understand these money laws, you’ll never be rich
Most people never build real wealth, not because they're lazy or uninformed, but because they've been following rules designed to keep them comfortable, not wealthy. I went from broke at 22 to running a $100M company. What made the difference wasn't hustle or a hot stock tip. It was understanding that wealth operates on laws, not suggestions, and that most of the advice out there completely ignores them. In this episode, I break down the 5 laws that actually govern how money works, and why the people who understand them build wealth while everyone else stays stuck on the treadmill. If you've ever done everything "right" and still felt like you were falling behind, watch this to the end. ✅ Get your FREE Scale Your Business Workbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/4wwfv6t ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78
May 14 · 18 min
How to Build a Profitable Personal Brand (5 Simple Steps)
Most people are pouring time into content that will never make them a single dollar. Personal branding isn't about views or follower counts, it's about building the kind of attention that actually converts into income and opportunity. In this episode, I break down what separates the personal brands quietly making millions from the ones stuck spinning their wheels, and the exact moves that flip the switch. ✅ Want my Content Playbook? Message me 'YOUTUBE CONTENT' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmartell/ ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78
May 4 · 14 min
How to actually be consistent and do hard things (just copy me)
Most people think they have a discipline problem. They don't. What they actually have is an identity problem dressed up as a willpower problem, and no amount of grinding will fix it. In this episode, I'm giving you the formula I've used to stay consistent through three exits, scaling past $100M, and finishing three Ironmans, even on the days I didn't feel like showing up. Watch to the end if you're tired of starting over every Monday. ✅ Get your FREE Perfect Week Template here: https://go.danmartell.com/4cNxWvx ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78 IG: @danmartell
April 27 · 20 min
How to Make Time For EVERYTHING
Most entrepreneurs think making time for everything means working harder or sleeping less. That's a lie. I own and run multiple businesses generating over $100M in revenue, and I still train for Ironmans, travel with my kids, and never miss a date night with my wife. In this video, I'm sharing the exact system I use to fit work, family, health, and hobbies into every single week without sacrificing any of them. If you've ever felt like there aren't enough hours in the day, watch this to the end because this will change how you think about your calendar forever. ✅ Get your FREE Scale Your Business Workbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/4vABhVZ 🔥 Get your FREE Pre-Loaded Year Template here: https://go.danmartell.com/4sEuiso ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78
April 23 · 7 min
The 10-80-10 Rule for Creative Productivity
Most creatives think they need to do everything themselves, and that’s what’s slowing them down. In this episode, I break down the 10-80-10 rule and how top performers stay creative while scaling output through systems and leverage. ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78
April 20 · 12 min
Set Standards, Not Goals
Most people set goals… and still miss them. In this episode, I break down why standards, not goals, are what actually drive results, and how changing what you tolerate changes everything. ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78
April 13 · 14 min
How to Manage Your Time as a busy Entrepreneur
Most entrepreneurs think freedom means no schedule — I used to be one of them. That belief cost me millions in missed opportunities, strained relationships, and wasted energy. In this episode, I break down why your calendar is your most powerful asset, the exact rhythms and routines I use to get more done by 9 AM than most people do all day, and how to design your week so you can build wealth, stay healthy, and actually be present for the people who matter. ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78
April 6 · 14 min
Stop Wasting 90% of Your Time (Here’s How to Fix it)
Procrastination isn't a motivation problem. It's actually two separate problems happening at the same time, and most people have no idea how to solve either one. I break down the exact framework I use to eliminate distractions, build momentum fast, and finish work in a fraction of the time. These are the same systems that helped me scale multiple companies while managing ADHD. If you're done fighting yourself every day just to get things done, this video will show you how to make focus automatic. ✅ Get your FREE Scale Your Business Workbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/4bTC23v ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78
March 26 · 22 min
20 Cheat Codes That Will Make You Insanely Rich in 2026
The difference between people who struggle for decades and those who break through often comes down to a few key ideas. Here are the 20 cheat codes that shaped my journey from broke entrepreneur to building and exiting multiple companies. ✅ Get your FREE Sell by Chat Playbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/4baMqER ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez ▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78

The Martell Method w/ Dan Martell

You’re Not Behind (Yet): How to Build Your First AI Agent (Full Guide)

Be the Lighthouse

I Ranked the Best High Income Skills to Learn in the AI Era

These 12 Minutes Will Save You 20+ Hours Every Week

Learn Back, Look Forward Embracing Tomorrow's Potential

28 Brutal Truths About Money I Wish I Knew in My 20s

If I Started Investing in 2026, This is Exactly What I’d Do (From $0)

I read 1900 Books, these 4 will make you rich

The Psychology of Building Real Wealth Like the Top 1%

Overcoming Self-Sabotage in Life and Business

Understand These, and You’ll Understand How to Get Rich as F*ck

If you don’t understand these money laws, you’ll never be rich

How to Build a Profitable Personal Brand (5 Simple Steps)

How to actually be consistent and do hard things (just copy me)

How to Make Time For EVERYTHING

The 10-80-10 Rule for Creative Productivity

Set Standards, Not Goals

How to Manage Your Time as a busy Entrepreneur

Stop Wasting 90% of Your Time (Here’s How to Fix it)

20 Cheat Codes That Will Make You Insanely Rich in 2026