158: Why Saying YES Can Change Everything with Jonathan Goodman - POE

This episode is part of the POE series, where we talk to entrepreneurs who have already passed the million-dollar mark. How do you build a successful business that suits your lifestyle? Entrepreneurs like Jonathan Goodman are rewriting the rules, focusing on fulfillment and lifestyle instead of chasing someone else’s idea of success. In this episode of Beyond a Million, Brad chats with Jonathan, who shares insights that might just make you rethink everything. Imagine living in a cave in Thailand with spotty internet and bats flying overhead. Sounds crazy, right? But for Jonathan, it was about creating a life he loved while building a business that aligns perfectly with his lifestyle, including traveling with his family and optimizing for life experiences. As the founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center and an accomplished author, Jonathan shares his strategies for designing a life-first business, his process of testing new ideas in focused cycles, and the concept of seasonal prioritization for personal growth. Tune in now and discover how to redefine success and design a life you truly love.  — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro  03:04 Balancing business and family  05:40 Living in a cave in Thailand  09:54 Importance of testing cycles  23:18 Seasonal focus for growth  34:32 Choosing the right metrics  44:21 Lifestyle-driven business decisions  50:35 Personal definitions of success  53:25 Outro — Additional Resources: 🔹 Jonathan’s Website: https://www.theptdc.com/ 🔹 Jonathan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanGoodmanCoach 🔹 Jonathan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itscoachgoodman/?hl=en  🔹 Jonathan’s book: The Obvious Choice - https://www.amazon.com/Obvious-Choice-Timeless-Lessons-Success/dp/1400249139   ➡️ Learn more at: https://beyondamillion.com/ ➡️ Watch full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5hbIUyUb68J3nhHSAGDrmUxX4vgXQ4b8 ➡️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion?sub_confirmation=1   Let's Connect: 🔹 IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert 🔹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondamil 🔹Twitter: https://twitter.com/BradWeimert 🔹 FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089061999787 —  Beyond A Million is a business podcast that reveals the scaling secrets of 8, 9, and 10-figure entrepreneurs. Every week, we share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best business growth strategies that work.  If you're an entrepreneur or business professional who's looking to level up & continue to scale far beyond the million-dollar mark, this podcast is for YOU! Tune in weekly for new interviews with Easy Pay Direct founder Brad Weimert and business expert guests who absolutely crush it in their area of expertise. Learn world-class marketing and sales tactics with elite-level business strategies in sales, marketing, operations, finance, and wealth building. Be sure to give us a follow wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss a new episode!