TMBA 515: Dan and Ian: The Full Backstory. Part 1
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In the ten years that Dan and Ian have been recording this podcast, the number one thing that they hear from listeners is that they want to know more about their backstory.
Today's episode is the first part of a two-part documentary series where Dan and Ian open up about their own personal history.
In this episode, you will hear why they each decided to move to San Diego, California, the circumstances that led to their meeting, how they became friends, and ultimately how they decided to become business partners.
Listen to this week's show and learn:
Why the two of them moved to San Diego. (7:03)
How they each struggled finding work in their new city. (12:20)
Dan and Ian's first impressions of each other. (31:55)
The moment that the two of them knew they were going to be friends. (41:48)
How a meeting at a bar set the stage for their business partnership. (46:10)
Mentioned in the episode:
Before the Exit - Our New Book
TMBA Masterminds
Sponsor the TMBA Podcast
The Dynamite Circle
The DC Podcast
DC BKK
Dynamite Jobs
Dynamite Deals
Points Panda
The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
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Cheers,
Dan & Ian