The Strategic Coach® Program has been helping entrepreneurs achieve accelerated growth and personal freedom for over 35 years. Now, Strategic Coach® is excited to welcome a new coach to the Program. In this episode, Associate Coach Erik Solbakken shares his unique journey from chartered accountant to successful entrepreneur, and what excites him about connecting with fellow entrepreneurs. Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode:* How Erik responded after his professional dream was decimated.* How Erik’s clients inspired him to become entrepreneurial.* What led Erik to The Strategic Coach Program and how it changed his life.* How Erik is helping accountants create better business models.* What allows an entrepreneur to focus on their purpose. Show Notes: The way to create your future is by reflecting on your past. Entrepreneurship isn't always easy; it's a journey with ups and downs. Your ideal client wants the authentic you, not the pretend you. Self-discovery is a lifelong journey. Capabilities and confidence come from commitment and courage. Being part of the Strategic Coach community means being surrounded by entrepreneurs who can support you through tough times. Strategic Coach thinking tools help you clarify and simplify your thinking. Each time you use a Strategic Coach thinking tool, you gain deeper insights. Every coach at Strategic Coach is also a client, applying the tools and concepts to their own business. Our eyes only see and our ears only hear what our brain is looking for. Strategic Coach is one of the world's greatest philosophy programs wrapped in a business blanket. Resources: The 4 Freedoms That Motivate Successful Entrepreneurs (https://www.strategiccoach.com/resources/the-multiplier-mindset-blog/the-4-freedoms-that-motivate-successful-entrepreneurs) How To Sell Transformation Using This One Question (https://www.strategiccoach.com/resources/the-multiplier-mindset-blog/how-to-sell-transformation-using-this-one-question) Unique Ability® What You Can Learn From Failure (https://www.strategiccoach.com/resources/the-multiplier-mindset-blog/what-you-can-learn-from-failure) “Geometry” For Staying Cool & Calm by Dan Sullivan Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy The Gap And The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy What Is A Self-Managing Company®? Viking Academy™ The Accountant Success Formula (https://eriksolbakkencpa.com/)™ Accountants Kelowna BC (https://mbacpa.ca/)