Brian A. Robinson is a Business and Leadership Coach, host of The DRIVENpreneur Podcast, and creator of the DRIVEN framework, helping entrepreneurs build businesses that serve their life, not steal it.

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Brian Robinson Coaching – Check out Brian’s website. Explore the Driven Owner Program and Drivenpreneur Online Membership Community.

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3 Value Bombs

1. Hustle is easy, but clarity is rare. Define success on your own terms and build accordingly.

2. A business should serve your life, not steal it. Reverse engineer your business around the life you want.

3. Most entrepreneurs fail by doing too much poorly; simplify and focus on doing fewer things with excellence.

Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: How Drivenpreneurs Build Businesses That Serve Their Life, Not Steal It

[1:31] – Brian shares something he believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

Success must be self-defined. Comparison is the thief of joy.
Build a business that gives freedom and alignment, not exhaustion.

[3:20] – Brian talks about why many entrepreneurs leave 9–5 only to end up burned out in their own business.

They carry the 9–5 mindset into entrepreneurship.
More hours does not mean more success. Without clarity and structure, you become your own harsh boss.

[4:24] – Brian tells what is a “Drivenpreneur”.

A Drivenpreneur builds with clarity, not chaos.
Uses the DRIVEN Framework:
- D – Discipline: Boundaries and systems
- R – Resilience: Bounce back from setbacks
- I – Inspiration: Stay connected to your “who”
- V – Vision: Define the life you want first, then build business around it
- E – Empowerment: Lead yourself and your team with confidence
- N – Nurturing: Invest in health, growth, and team culture

[8:47] – Brian talks about building life first and business second.

Brian shares his own proof of designing a business that creates opportunities for family and prioritizes freedom.
Start with clarity about the life you want, and then design your business to support it.

[10:08] – A timeout to thank our sponsors.

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[13:39] – Brian talks about the warning signs that your business is stealing your life.

Feeling like there’s never enough time, even with longer hours.
Constantly reacting instead of being strategic.
Losing energy and questioning your sense of purpose.

[14:22] – Brian talks about how the Driven Framework help entrepreneurs grow without losing themselves.

Each pillar is tailored to the individual.
Provides clarity, direction, and empowerment while nurturing both life and business.
Growth comes from structure and alignment, not hustle.

[17:05] – Brian talks about what are the actionable steps that can help us build with clarity.

Define who and what is most important to you.
Write a clear mission statement (overall + quarterly).
Block time for life first and then build business around it.
Harmonize instead of “balance” because not everything has to be equal.
Simplify: stop doing 10 things poorly, focus on 3 things with excellence.

[19:00] – Call to action.

Brian Robinson Coaching – Check out Brian’s website. Explore the Driven Owner Program and Drivenpreneur Online Membership Community.
Brian Robinson Coaching YouTube – Subscribe to Brian’s channel on YouTube.
Brian Robinson Coaching Facebook – Connect with Brian on Facebook.

[19:50] – Thank you to our Sponsors!

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Thrivetime Show: Attend the world’s highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and featuring Football Star & Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow & President Trump’s Son Eric Trump at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire!

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