#734 Non-Obvious Ways to Grow Your Business + Favorite Moments of 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, Dan & Ian reflect on how their business did in 2023 and share some of their favorite moments from the year. They’ll also talk about what makes a compelling offer, the “non-obvious ways” to grow your business in 2024, and why you should dream bigger than the numbers when goal setting. But first, Dan shares the top business books and podcast episodes that inspired him this year just in time for your holiday travels. Dan & Ian’s Stuff: The Newsletter “The DC” DC Black Global events Hire remote talent Find a remote job Listen on YouTube Follow on Instagram @TropicalMBA @AnythingIan Show Notes: (00:00:50) Intro (00:01:57) Dan’s favorite business books in 2023 (00:08:37) The podcast episodes that inspired business decisions this year (00:13:15) Gift list for entrepreneurs (00:19:36) An undervalued business-improving idea that anyone can do (00:31:09) Why did our tweet go viral? Our search for speakers and facilitators is turning into quite the contest (00:40:22) Our new product and how you can copy it (00:44:31) 2023 business updates (00:47:41) Favorite moments from the year Links: - DC Mexico tickets - DC Black Facilitator position - DC conversation cards Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Tommy Griffith, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Travis Jamison, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Tynan, Lucy Bella Simkins, Brian Balfour, Nick Huber Additional episodes you might enjoy: End-of-Year Brainstorming, Goal-Setting, and a Mexico Meltdown What is the Michael Jordan of Business Models? Insights from DCBKK 2023: The UI vs API of a Location, How Bootstrappers Are Getting Wealthy, 2024 Business Strategy, and More