The Tropical MBA Podcast - Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Lifestyle

Dan & Ian unravel the complexities of job titles and organizational frustrations post-DC Black event, offering solutions through org chart brainstorming, a new business idea, and how much you should be investing into networking strategies based on your income.
Plus, see what UI and API score they give NYC after spending the weekend there.
Dan & Ian’s Stuff:
The Newsletter (https://tropicalmba.com/subscribe)
“The DC” (https://dynamitecircle.com/join-dc/)
DC Black (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black)
Global events (https://dynamitecircle.com/events)
Hire remote talent (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/)
Find a remote job (https://dynamitejobs.com/)
Listen on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialTropicalMBA)
Follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tropicalmba/)
@TropicalMBA (https://twitter.com/TropicalMBA)
@AnythingIan (https://twitter.com/AnythingIan)
Show Notes
- 0:00:59 Intro
- 0:08:05 UI & API score for NYC
- 0:11:01 The danger of inaccurate titles for employees
- 0:18:55 How to use org charts as a brainstorming tool
- 0:25:47 New business idea: Be the money person
- 0:28:46 How much $$ to invest in your network
- 0:37:21 Meet us in Mexico in May
Links:
Get your tickets to DC MEXICO 2024 (http://dynamitecircle.com/news-and-blog/dc-mexico-2024)
Jeremy Giffon on Invest Like the Best (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Vdv5i250hF6EfzOTML9RE)
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, Dana Lindahl, Anthony Fasano, Adam Palmeter
Additional episodes you might enjoy:
Insights from DCBKK 2023: The UI vs API of a Location, How Bootstrappers Are Getting Wealthy, 2024 Business Strategy, and More (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/dcbkk-2023)
The Freedom Line, 7+ Figure Founders, and Extended DCBKK Recap (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/dcbkk-recap-2023)
What is the Michael Jordan of Business Models? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/michael-jordan-business-model)

In this special Tuesday edition of the pod, Dan & Ian make the hard sell for listeners to meet them in Mexico.
If you’re into five-star resorts, good food, frosty drinks, and nerding out about your business, consider this your official invite.
Dan & Ian’s Stuff:
The Newsletter (https://tropicalmba.com/subscribe)
“The DC” (https://dynamitecircle.com/join-dc/)
DC Black (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black)
Global events (https://dynamitecircle.com/events)
Hire remote talent (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/)
Find a remote job (https://dynamitejobs.com/)
Listen on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialTropicalMBA)
Follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tropicalmba/)
@TropicalMBA (https://twitter.com/TropicalMBA)
@AnythingIan (https://twitter.com/AnythingIan)
Show notes:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:57) Meet us in Mexico
Links:
Get your tickets to DC MEXICO 2024 (https://dynamitecircle.com/news-and-blog/dc-mexico-2024)
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:
Insights from DCBKK 2023: The UI vs API of a Location, How Bootstrappers Are Getting Wealthy, 2024 Business Strategy, and More (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/dcbkk-2023)
The Freedom Line, 7+ Figure Founders, and Extended DCBKK Recap (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/dcbkk-recap-2023)
What is the Michael Jordan of Business Models? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/michael-jordan-business-model)

This week, Dan continues delving into the world of coaching with a story about one company that provides highly paid professionals with a low-stress way to earn a living in the sunset phase of their careers.
Dan also interviews Sarah Weaver, a real estate investor and entrepreneur, who has achieved an impressive monthly cash flow of over $10,000 from her real estate portfolio in under five years.
Join us to glean insights from Sarah's journey, as she shares strategies for cash-flowing retirement through smart real estate investments. Sarah talks about how she bought 19 properties, the six metrics she evaluates before investing in a specific city, building a brand around her experience, and more.
Dan & Ian’s Stuff:
The Newsletter (https://tropicalmba.com/subscribe)
“The DC” (https://dynamitecircle.com/join-dc/)
DC Black (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black)
Global events (https://dynamitecircle.com/events)
Hire remote talent (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/)
Find a remote job (https://dynamitejobs.com/)
Listen on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialTropicalMBA)
Follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tropicalmba/)
@TropicalMBA (https://twitter.com/TropicalMBA)
@AnythingIan (https://twitter.com/AnythingIan)
Show notes:
(00:00:56) Intro
(00:01:14) The DC Black event is happening now
(00:01:44) A new Mexico event
(00:02:30) Loom use cases for async companies
(00:07:13) Ways to generate cash flow
(00:10:15) The steps to 10K+ cash flow per month from rental properties
(00:11:59) Cash flow investing vs appreciation investing
(00:14:17) What metrics to look at before you invest in property
(00:25:30) Don’t meet your heroes, get paid by them
(00:28:43) House hacking from abroad
(00:29:38) Building a brand around your personal experience
(00:37:49) How to skip right past imposter syndrome
(00:39:44) Mistakes people often make in real estate investing
(00:41:53) The no-brainer bucket list experience you should go on
Links:
- Dcbkk recap (https://dynamitecircle.com/news-and-blog/dcbkk-2023-recap)
- The Upwork Hustle w/ Sam Hill (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/sam-hill-upwork)
- CEO Coaching International (https://ceocoachinginternational.com/)
- www.sarahdweaver.com (http://www.sarahdweaver.com/)
- 30 Day Stay. (https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/30-day-stay)Use SARAH for 10% off.
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:
What is the Michael Jordan of Business Models? (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/michael-jordan-business-model)
Dissecting the American Dream & Business Lessons from the Elon Musk Bio (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/american-dream-lessons)
Mailbag: Hang-ups, Power-ups, and Cheat Codes for Entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/hang-ups-power-ups-cheat-codes)

All we can say is that it’s extremely powerful and extremely profitable. Dan and Ian nerd out on what might be the GOAT business model of all time.
They analyze some of the best examples of said business model, and talk about ways that you can rip, pivot, and jam these ideas for your own business.
Plus, two books you should pick up that Dan simply couldn’t put down.
Dan & Ian’s Stuff:
The Newsletter (https://tropicalmba.com/subscribe)
“The DC” (https://dynamitecircle.com/join-dc/)
DC Black (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black)
Global events (https://dynamitecircle.com/events)
Hire remote talent (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/)
Find a remote job (https://dynamitejobs.com/)
Listen on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialTropicalMBA)
Follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tropicalmba/)
@TropicalMBA (https://twitter.com/TropicalMBA)
@AnythingIan (https://twitter.com/AnythingIan)
Show notes
(00:00:45) Intro
(00:03:11) What do you think of our vacation policy?
(00:05:01) The GOAT business model with extremely high margins
(00:09:08) The businesses doing this amazingly well
(00:32:11) Why now is the best time to implement this strategy
(00:42:00) Two books you should read over the holiday
Links:
Our PTO policy (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wfydwLC8qF4aeyAKebLKUo7l_sV_eP8nikQNj3HHr3k/edit?usp=sharing)
Traction (https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Gino-Wickman-audiobook/dp/B00A9Z973M/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=241617657767&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9028277&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6782292471515285360&hvtargid=kwd-132659762660&hydadcr=22531_10353738&keywords=traction+eos&qid=1700623157&sr=8-1)
Scaling Up (https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-Up-Verne-Harnish-audiobook/dp/B00PMCI89Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CQMFJKFKZE1A&keywords=scaling+up&qid=1700623168&s=audible&sprefix=scaling+up%2Caudible%2C100&sr=1-1)
Rachel Rogers (https://helloseven.co/)
IFS (https://ifs-institute.com/)
Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom (https://www.amazon.com/Superintelligence-Nick-Bostrom-audiobook/dp/B00LPMFE9Y/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=241886445826&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9028277&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15790631008120846026&hvtargid=kwd-310248068568&hydadcr=16434_10305513&keywords=superintelligence+by+nick+bostrom&qid=1700623231&sr=8-1)
The Ride of a Lifetime - Robert Iger (https://www.amazon.com/The-Ride-of-Lifetime-Robert-Iger-audiobook/dp/B07QW2LHN4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37HUZQKE4YSOZ&keywords=The+Ride+of+a+Lifetime+-+Robert+Iger&qid=1700623272&s=audible&sprefix=the+ride+of+a+lifetime+-+robert+iger%2Caudible%2C134&sr=1-1)
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, Dana Lindahl, Anthony Fasano, Adam Palmeter
Additional episodes you might enjoy:
Mailbag: Hang-ups, Power-ups, and Cheat Codes for Entrepreneurs (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/hang-ups-power-ups-cheat-codes)
The Freedom Line, 7+ Figure Founders, and Extended DCBKK Recap (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/dcbkk-recap-2023)
How to Build an AI Startup with Jodie Cook (https://tropicalmba.com/episodes/build-ai-startup)

Dan & Ian open up the metaphorical mailbag to answer some listener questions.
They reveal cheat codes for bootstrappers and how to activate them, the top reasons people can’t scale to 7+ figures, and the difference between F U money and Freedom Line money.
All that and more, including a big announcement regarding Ian’s car collection.
Dan & Ian’s Stuff:
The Newsletter (https://tropicalmba.com/subscribe)
“The DC” (https://dynamitecircle.com/join-dc/)
DC Black (https://dynamitecircle.com/dc-black)
Global events (https://dynamitecircle.com/events)
Hire remote talent (https://remotefirstrecruiting.com/)
Find a remote job (https://dynamitejobs.com/)
Listen on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialTropicalMBA)
Follow on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tropicalmba/)
@TropicalMBA (https://twitter.com/TropicalMBA)
@AnythingIan (https://twitter.com/AnythingIan)
Show notes:
(00:01:08) Intro
(00:02:42) The major ways people fail to scale their business beyond 6 figures
(00:18:44) The Cheat code for entrepreneurs
(00:30:22) What do you do with the F U money
(00:39:09) How to get the most out of a business community
(00:43:02) The community space has changed… sort of
(00:46:48) What’s next for our community
(00:48:27) Power ups for entrepreneurs
(00:52:31) Dan’s definition of an entrepreneur
(00:55:51) It always comes back to the entrepreneur-mobile
Links:
Before the Exit (- Before the Exit)
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, Dana Lindahl, Anthony Fasano, Adam Palmeter
Additional episodes you might enjoy:
4 types of business coaches for 7+ figure founders and reflecting on our 15-year partnership (4 types of business coaches for 7+ figure founders and reflecting on our 15-year partnership)
Dissecting the American Dream & Business Lessons from the Elon Musk Bio (Dissecting the American Dream & Business Lessons from the Elon Musk Bio)
Brian Balfour’s $33M Growth Insights: Product-Market Fit, Durability, & Knowing Your Natural Limits (Brian Balfour’s $33M Growth Insights: Product-Market Fit, Durability, & Knowing Your Natural)