Dan Martell: How an Addict Became a Tech Millionaire | E117

In Search Of Excellence

Dan Martell is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, coach, and motivational speaker, and he is one of the most inspiring people I've ever had on my show. He has founded five companies, successfully sold three of them, and invested in over 65 software companies. Dan is also the author of the best-selling book Buy Back Your Time, which recently became a top 20 nonfiction book globally. Additionally, he hosts the popular podcast The Growth Stacking Show. From overcoming a troubled youth, including battles with ADHD and addiction, to becoming a celebrated business leader, Dan's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of transformation. He offers some of the most profound advice I've ever heard on the show for those facing personal and professional challenges.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:48 - Dan Martell's Early Life and ADHD Diagnosis
2:34 - Dan's Family Background and Parents' Influence
4:41 - Dealing with His Mom's Alcoholism
6:48 - Anger Issues and Behavioral Problems
8:41 - First Encounters with the Law and Group Homes
12:21 - Starting Drug Use and the Consequences
15:14 - Experiences in Foster Care
20:21 - The Incident with the Roman Candles
24:51 - Life in a Group Home with Troubled Youths
28:04 - Desire for Revenge and Personal Growth
31:47 - Randall's Story of Career Setbacks and Resilience
33:06 - Working with Foster Care Systems
33:41 - Involvement with Motorcycle Gangs
37:24 - The High-Speed Chase and Arrest
42:00 - Interaction with Guard Brian and a Life-Changing Conversation

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Chapter

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Dan Martell's Early Life and ADHD Diagnosis (00:01:48)

3. Dan's Family Background and Parents' Influence (00:02:34)

4. Dealing with His Mom's Alcoholism (00:04:41)

5. Anger Issues and Behavioral Problems (00:06:48)

6. First Encounters with the Law and Group Homes (00:08:41)

7. Starting Drug Use and the Consequences (00:12:21)

8. Experiences in Foster Care (00:15:14)

9. The Incident with the Roman Candles (00:20:21)

10. Life in a Group Home with Troubled Youths (00:24:51)

11. Desire for Revenge and Personal Growth (00:28:04)

12. Randall's Story of Career Setbacks and Resilience (00:31:47)

13. Working with Foster Care Systems (00:33:06)

14. Involvement with Motorcycle Gangs (00:33:41)

15. The High-Speed Chase and Arrest (00:37:24)

16. Interaction with Guard Brian and a Life-Changing Conversation (00:42:00)