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Life by Design: How Ben Glass Built a Business That Serves His Life

Published 9 Jan 2026

Duration: 49:01

Ben Glass shares business strategies and personal philosophies emphasizing the importance of aligning business with values and creating value for others through acts of generosity.

Episode Description

What do you get when you combine a lawyer, a business builder, a CrossFitter, referee and a father of nine? You get the one and only Ben Glass, and in...

Overview

The podcast explores Ben Glasss multifaceted approach to business, personal life, and community engagement. A long-time associate of Dan Kennedy, Glass emphasizes the importance of foundational direct marketing knowledge, strategic team collaboration, and fostering a culture of generosity. His business philosophy centers on abundancebelieving that opportunities and resources are plentiful when approached with trust and collaboration. He highlights the value of creating win-win relationships, both within teams and with external partners, and stresses that success requires balancing long-term vision with hands-on execution. Glass also underscores the role of structured learning, such as Dan Kennedys No BS virtual bootcamp, as a tool for accelerating growth and addressing weaknesses systematically.

Personal and community aspects of Glasss life are equally emphasized. As a father of nine, he discusses the impact of purpose-driven decisions, such as adopting children and supporting nonprofits like Love Without Boundaries. His commitment to generositywhether through offering resources, mentoring others, or creating value for communitiesis framed as a key driver of both personal fulfillment and professional success. The conversation also delves into the importance of resilience and adaptability, particularly for small businesses, and the need to build strong teams that align with core values. Themes of leadership, strategic leverage, and the interplay between hard work and smart execution recur throughout, reinforcing the idea that long-term success hinges on philosophy, collaboration, and a mindset of abundance.

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