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✅ Grab my free Scale Workbook — the operating system I use with founders to turn a chaotic business into a growth engine that runs without them: https://go.danmartell.com/48wl3mt I'm Dan Martell. I built and sold three companies by 35, wrote the bestselling book Buy Back Your Time, and founded Martell Ventures, an AI venture studio launching new companies every month. Everything I share comes from real world pain and success… my own companies and the operators I work with every week. But it wasn't always like this... By 17, I was arrested twice and spent 11 months in a youth rehab center. Until finding a dusty Java programming book sparked my new addiction. Software. After two failed companies in a row… something finally clicked with Spheric. Built it from the ground up all the way to exit. Then I started Flowtown, then Clarity.fm. And it kept snowballing. A decade later I've invested in, advised, or worked with thousands of founders going from 0 to $100M+. All while mentoring youth through my free program Kings Club, and not sacrificing time with my wife and two awesome boys. Always growing. Let me know how I can help. Keep building your empire, -DM — Educational content only. Nothing here is financial, legal, or investment advice — do your own homework before making decisions about your business. Your results may vary. © 2026 Dan Martell.