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Dan Martell
Author • Entrepreneur • Investor • Coach • Founder of @SaaSAcademy • 5x founder/3x exits 📘Buy Back Your Time
Dan Martell is a Canadian entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author, recognized for his expertise in coaching business owners, particularly in the software as a service (SaaS) sector. He is the founder and CEO of Martell Media, a company focused on helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses through proven strategies and systems.
Martell's entrepreneurial journey began at a young age, overcoming significant challenges including a troubled youth that involved time in jail and rehab. He taught himself to code and went on to establish three successful tech companies, culminating in lucrative exits. His ventures include Spheric Technologies, Flowtown, and Clarity.fm, which have collectively generated substantial revenue.123
In addition to his entrepreneurial achievements, Martell is a sought-after speaker and coach, having worked with over 1,000 founders. He is also the author of "Buy Back Your Time," a book that outlines strategies for maximizing productivity and achieving work-life balance. His coaching emphasizes the importance of delegating outcomes rather than tasks, aiming to help business owners avoid burnout while achieving growth.1235
Martell is also active in the investment community, having invested in numerous startups and being recognized as a top business influencer. He resides in Kelowna, British Columbia, with his family and is involved in various community initiatives, particularly supporting troubled youth.1234
Highlights
Most people have a hard time holding other people accountable to treating them better because they don’t feel deserving of it.
Learn to teach people how to treat you.
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