If you’re working 50+ hour weeks – you need to pay attention to this episode. This week I’ll give you the steps to help you end your work day by 2PM every day! Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or and let me know how I can help you level up in life. The post 377 – End Your Work by 2PM appeared first on Early To Rise ..read more

When we moved back to Mexico last week to have our third child, we didn’t think we’d be facing a raging hurricane. In this week’s episode, I share the 7 steps you need to execute on to overcome overwhelm in your life. Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or and let me know how I can help you level up in life. The post 376 – 7 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm appeared first on Early To Rise ..read more

Editor’s Note: Mark Ford is the Founder of Early To Rise Your money manager — just like your broker, banker, and insurance agent — makes his money by selling you a service. If you don’t know exactly what he’s doing for you or how much he’s charging you, you are vulnerable. And yet, most investors — probably 8 out of 10 — don’t know these things. If you hire a plumber to fix a leaky faucet, you know exactly what he’s doing and how much you’re paying him. But when your money manager recommends something — some sort of amazing new investment that guarantees your principle while simultaneously giv ..read more

For this article, I asked my good friend Vince Delmonte to do my homework. He’s here with KILLER tips on how to get discovered on YouTube and dominate this social media platform. Over to you, Vinny! PS – Don’t miss Vince’s next seminar for fitness professionals. Send me an email if you’re interested in learning more. How to Get Discovered on YouTube By Vince Delmonte A big question I get asked is, “How do I get discovered?” YouTube! YouTube is where we generate hundreds of customers per month and hundreds of leads per week and we can target customers and so can you. The common trends found in ..read more

As “the mindset guy” here at Early To Rise, I often speak to our clients who are facing challenges and need to reframe how they’re thinking. Luckily for you, I’ve been taking notes and found a few key themes that summarize how I coach most people who are facing challenges. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re facing a tough month, a plateau, or even a period of panic about your business. Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many business owners find themselves in similar situations. Today, I want to share three key principles to help you navigate through these challenging times and emerge stro ..read more

Dive into this candid chat where Craig Ballantyne shines a light on the everyday habits that might be holding you back more than you think. Ever wonder if hitting snooze, procrastinating, or even your weekend binge-watch could be quietly chipping away at your potential? Craig breaks it all down, sharing stories and insights from his own life and the lives of those he’s helped. This episode is all about uncovering those hidden habits that keep us stuck in the middle class and figuring out how to kick them to the curb. If you’re ready to challenge the norms and really push for personal and finan ..read more

This week I want to share with you my Ultimate Guide to the Millionaire Morning Routine. My morning routine has helped me create multiple seven-figure businesses and is one of the tools I’ve used to help over 250 entrepreneurs become millionaires. A great morning routine has nothing to do with cold plunges, meditation, and gratitude journaling. It also doesn’t mean joining the 5AM club. Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or and let me k ..read more

This week, I interviewed my longtime friend, business partner, and head coach for Early To Rise – Daniel Woodrum. Daniel is the most disciplined Dad that I know. We discuss building winning habits, and how even busy parents can build game-changing, millionaire habits. You don’t want to miss this great conversation! Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or and let me know how I can help you level up in life. The post 373 – Building Winning ..read more

At least once a week, someone I hardly know invites me to dinner. Most of these invitations come from people who used to read my Michael Masterson essays on entrepreneurship in Early to Rise or my books on business and marketing for John Wiley & Sons. I always demur. I demur because (a) I don’t have much spare time, (b) I don’t need any more friends, and (c) I’m pretty sure that what they really want is a free consultation. But last month, I got a different sort of invitation. It was from a guy who had been, in fact, an avid and enthusiastic consumer of my ideas. But he was a city gov ..read more

My client Kristen was frustrated. She was running into a common problem that I hear about every day, and it’s probably something you’ve dealt with, too “Craig,” she said, “I try my best to hang around positive people and spend time with coaches and mentors, but there always seems to be a get-together with negative people who just want to argue about sports and politics. Worse, I have an in-law who just talks my ear off with gossip. What do I do?” Outside of joining a monastery, there’s not much you can do to COMPLETELY avoid negativity. Every ETR reader is going to get in the odd conversation ..read more