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Early to Rise Radio

Craig Ballantyne
Early to Rise Radio
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    461 – Most Life Hacks Are A Waste of Time — Here Are the 5 That Actually Work

    23/03/2026 | 26 mins.
    Most people chase life hacks—but I’ve learned that only a few actually change everything. In this episode, I break down the five leverage points that helped me build a life of freedom, productivity, and consistent high performance without relying on willpower. I’ll show you how controlling your environment, protecting your energy, upgrading your network, and building systems can multiply your results while reducing effort.

    You’ll learn how to automate, delegate, and eliminate the tasks that keep you stuck working below your pay grade. If you want to scale your income, protect your time, and finally build a business that runs without you, this episode will challenge you to redesign how you lead.

    You’ll also discover the one simple habit—validated even by AI—that separates those who stay stuck from those who move ahead fast. If you’re ready to stop overcomplicating success and start using what actually works, this episode will give you a blueprint you can apply immediately.

    Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or email and let me know how I can help you level up in life.

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    460 – How I Fixed My Marriage WITHOUT Sacrificing My Business

    16/03/2026 | 16 mins.
    Building a business is hard, and building a marriage is hard—but trying to do both at the same time can feel nearly impossible. In this episode, I share the five things that saved my marriage while I was scaling my business and raising a young family. You’ll hear how boundaries, honest conversations, and intentional time together can actually make you a better entrepreneur, not a weaker one. I explain why many successful founders quietly sabotage their relationships—and how fixing your marriage can dramatically improve your focus, productivity, and leadership.

    You’ll learn how to automate, delegate, and eliminate the tasks that keep you stuck working below your pay grade. If you want to scale your income, protect your time, and finally build a business that runs without you, this episode will challenge you to redesign how you lead.

    If you want to grow your business without sacrificing the people you love most, this episode might be one of the most important conversations you hear this year.

    Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or email and let me know how I can help you level up in life.

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    459 – 5 Lies Entrepreneurs Believe About Success

    09/03/2026 | 16 mins.
    Most entrepreneurs aren’t stuck because they lack strategy—they’re stuck because they believe the wrong things about success. In this episode, I break down the five lies that keep business owners grinding harder, isolating themselves, and unknowingly sabotaging their ability to scale. I share the mindset shifts that helped entrepreneurs go from overwhelmed operators to strategic leaders who grow their income and impact faster.

    You’ll learn how to automate, delegate, and eliminate the tasks that keep you stuck working below your pay grade. If you want to scale your income, protect your time, and finally build a business that runs without you, this episode will challenge you to redesign how you lead.

    Some of these beliefs nearly destroyed my health and put me in the hospital, so this conversation might challenge what you think you know about hard work, discipline, and leadership. If you’re ready to stop grinding and start scaling, this episode will help you replace dangerous lies with scalable truths.

    Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or email and let me know how I can help you level up in life.

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    458 – The 2026 Delegation Framework: From Busy Operator To True CEO

    02/03/2026 | 16 mins.
    What would actually happen if I disappeared from my business for 30 days? In this episode, I break down why most entrepreneurs are the real bottleneck in their company—and how being “too accessible” is quietly killing your freedom. I reveal the delegation systems, A-Player agreements, and meeting structures that transform chaos into clarity and turn busy operators into true CEOs.

    You’ll learn how to automate, delegate, and eliminate the tasks that keep you stuck working below your pay grade. If you want to scale your income, protect your time, and finally build a business that runs without you, this episode will challenge you to redesign how you lead.

    I share the exact mindset shifts that helped founders go from overwhelmed and underpaid to scaling multimillion-dollar businesses while working fewer hours. If you’re ready to stop negotiating with your potential and finally build real freedom, this episode will challenge you in the best possible way.

    Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or email and let me know how I can help you level up in life.

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    457 – THIS Is Keeping You Stuck

    26/02/2026 | 39 mins.
    Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because of strategy — they fail because of the lies they tell themselves. In this conversation, I unpack the hidden self-deceptions that keep ambitious people stuck, from negotiating with yourself to surrounding yourself with the wrong rooms and wrong influences. We talk about why difficult conversations are the true price of freedom, how discipline can quietly destroy your quality of life, and why betting on yourself is the ultimate turning point.

    I also break down the “11 out of 10” attitude that allows elite entrepreneurs to persist with gratitude—even when everything feels uncertain. If you want to grow your income, work fewer hours, and build a business that thrives in any season, this episode will rewire how you handle pressure forever.

    I share the exact mindset shifts that helped founders go from overwhelmed and underpaid to scaling multimillion-dollar businesses while working fewer hours. If you’re ready to stop negotiating with your potential and finally build real freedom, this episode will challenge you in the best possible way.

    Let me know what you think of today’s episode! Did you learn something new? Am I missing something? Is there something that has or hasn’t worked for you in your path to success? Send me an IG DM or email and let me know how I can help you level up in life.

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About Early to Rise Radio

Hi, this is Craig Ballantyne, host of Early To Rise Radio. Have you ever wanted to become wealthier, healthier, wiser, or just have more time to appreciate the finer things in life? On this show, we reveal what high performers are doing every day to be more successful WITHOUT sacrificing their personal lives. Early To Rise Radio is sponsored by The Perfect Day Formula. Get your free copy of this game-changing success guide at FreePerfectDayBook.com.
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