Episodes

Tracy Brinkmann announces an unprecedented opportunity for Dark Horse Entrepreneur listeners: personal 20-minute "Escape Plan Calls" with zero sales pitch. Limited to only 50 entrepreneurs, these free strategy sessions provide personalized guidance for escaping the 9-to-5 grind or enhancing current…

Parent entrepreneurs are failing not because they lack skills, but because they're solving problems that don't exist. This episode reveals how ChatGPT's Deep Research tool transforms busy parents into customer detectives who know exactly what their audience wants. In just 30 minutes - less time tha…

Tracy Brinkmann reveals a hidden opportunity sitting in plain sight at every local business - unused customer email lists worth thousands in potential revenue. In this episode, he walks parent entrepreneurs through a 4-step system for identifying these "goldmines," using AI tools like ChatGPT to cr…

Tracy Brinkmann reveals the 5 most profitable online business models specifically designed for time-constrained parents who want to escape their corporate jobs. Learn how freelancing provides immediate cash flow, dropshipping offers location independence, affiliate marketing creates passive income,…

Tracy Brinkmann reveals why Dark Horse Entrepreneur is making a major strategic pivot to focus exclusively on parent entrepreneurs using AI to escape their 9-to-5 jobs. Learn the science behind successful niching, discover why scattered focus kills entrepreneurial dreams, and get your first actiona…

Uncommon Truths About the Entrepreneurial Mindset That Will Unlock Your Potential Discover the Urgent, Unique, and Ultra-specific Traits That Separate True Entrepreneurs From Business Owners Episode Summary In this deep-dive ...

SUMMARY In this powerful episode, speaking powerhouse Marianne Hickman reveals her journey from being on food stamps to building a multi-million dollar business while raising six children. She shares the unconventional strate...

Discover the untapped potential of email marketing with Tracy Brinkmann's proven 5-step system for busy parent entrepreneurs. This episode reveals how to build your list, create compelling campaigns, and stay compliant while achieving the impressive 38:1 ROI that email marketing offers. Learn pract…

Discover why emotional intelligence trumps IQ in business success with researcher Rhonda Parker Taylor. Learn the four EQ pillars, why "envy makes bones rot," and how studying villains creates better entrepreneurs. Get a 15-minute Emotional Intelligence Audit to transform your business today.

Transform your limited time into powerful marketing momentum using AI automation. Learn the exact prompts and frameworks top parent entrepreneurs use to create viral content, build engaged audiences, and generate consistent sales - all while maintaining family balance. Part 3 of the Dark Horse AI S…

Transform your expertise into a profitable digital course using AI automation. Learn the exact prompts and frameworks top course creators use to design, develop, and optimize their digital products in record time. Perfect for busy parents who want to create courses without sacrificing family time.

Transform your limited time into a profitable digital course business using AI. Learn the exact prompts and strategies top 1% of digital entrepreneurs use to identify and validate lucrative niches. Perfect for busy parents seeking to create digital products without wasting months on research.

Celebrate 500 episodes of transformation and discover how the Dark Horse Entrepreneur podcast evolved from general business advice to becoming the leading voice in parent digital entrepreneurship. Learn key insights from 200 guest interviews, proven frameworks for parent entrepreneurs, and valuable…

In this final episode of our STABLE Framework series, Tracy reveals how to launch and scale your course empire without sacrificing family time. Learn the "Naptime Marketing Method" for launching your course and discover automation strategies that generate income while you maintain family balance. P…

Learn how to leverage your natural parent teaching abilities to structure and test your online course. Discover the "Parent Teaching Method" for breaking down complex topics, creating nap-time sized modules, and testing your course during daily routines. Perfect for busy parent entrepreneurs who wa…

Discover how to leverage your parenting skills to create a profitable online course using the first two steps of the STABLE Framework. Learn how to map your unique story and conduct target research during everyday parent activities. Perfect for busy entrepreneurs who want to turn their expertise in…

A comprehensive ranking of online business models specifically for busy parents, from worst to best. Features real-world examples, implementation strategies, and success stories from the Dark Horse community. Includes detailed analysis of time investment, startup costs, and family-friendly factors …

In this value-packed episode, presentation design expert Emily Schneider reveals how she built a six-figure business helping others tell better stories through PowerPoint. Learn her three core principles for creating engaging presentations, get an emergency framework for last-minute slides, and dis…

Are you trapped in a prison of your own success? In this eye-opening episode, systems expert Eric Williams reveals why systematizing your business might be making you more miserable. Learn why your drive for success could be trauma wearing a business suit, and discover practical strategies to break…

In this paradigm-shifting episode, discover why entrepreneurs with strong personal brands earn 412% more than those without - and why waiting for perfection is killing your profit potential. Tracy Brinkmann reveals how parent entrepreneurs can leverage their authentic experiences to build profitabl…

https://DarkHorseSchooling.com/Newsletter In this eye-opening episode, successful agency owner Lorraine Ball reveals why she deliberately kept her business small for 19 years - and how that decision led to a profitable exit. Learn why the common "grow or die" mentality might be killing your busines…

Episode Summary In this powerful episode, Tracy Brinkmann tackles the often-overlooked costs of postponing entrepreneurial dreams, especially for parent entrepreneurs. Through compelling stories and real-world examples, he reveals how waiting for the "perfect time" impacts not just your financial f…

Episode Summary In this value-packed episode, manufacturing mogul turned media mastermind Mitch Carson reveals how he built and sold multiple seven-figure businesses by age 28. Learn why traditional authority building trumps social media fame and discover the strategic framework for positioning you…

Forget everything you think you know about email marketing. In this game-changing episode, email expert Tonya Brody reveals why the most powerful marketing tool isn't social media, paid ads, or even your website. Learn how she built a nationwide following with just paper and pen before social media…