The Scary Decisions That Fuel Top Entrepreneurs, with Zack Oliva
From Multiplier Mindset® with Dan Sullivan by Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach
April 29, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
Zack Oliva discusses his journey in entrepreneurship, focusing on growth strategies and team dynamics.
From the start of his career, Zack Oliva has deliberately moved toward where he sees the next wave of growth. Now co-owner of a national energy law firm, he shares how he makes major career and business decisions, builds a focused niche, and uses entrepreneurial thinking to stay in the right position for long-term expansion. Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode: Why Zack says he “wasn’t a real person” when he started his firm in 2013. How focusing on the right people allowed Zack’s company to grow exponentially. Zack’s attitude toward every person who comes through his organization. How The Strategic Coach® Program has helped Zack and his business partner grow their company 3-4x. Why Zack thinks joining Strategic Coach® is one of the best investments you can make in yourself. Show Notes: Becoming a professional takes years of study, but becoming an entrepreneur starts with choosing to keep growing beyond your credentials. Most professionals follow best practices, while entrepreneurs create their own rules and go where the future growth will be. Entrepreneurs are people who want to grow. Your personal growth as an owner sets the ceiling for how big and how fast your…
People in this episode
Host: Dan Sullivan
Guest: Zack Oliva
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- business decisions
- growth strategies
- team building
- personal development
Keywords
- entrepreneurship
- business growth
- Strategic Coach
- team loyalty
- career decisions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Strategic Coach, national energy law firm
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