Chad Willardson

Founder of Platinum Elevated & Pacific Capital, 5X Best-Selling Author at Platinum Elevated & Pacific Capital

Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor

Chad Willardson is the Founder and President of Pacific Capital, a fiduciary wealth advisory firm. He is also the Founder of Platinum Elevated, a coaching program helping entrepreneurs achieve financial and lifestyle freedom, and a five-time best-selling author.

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Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs Have a High Divorce Rate — Do This to Defy the Odds (No Coldplay Concert Drama Required)

Your 63-hour work week is costing you more than time. For entrepreneurs who want a successful business without sacrificing their family, there's a better playbook — one where the company and the marriage both scale.

Thought Leaders

I Fired My Smartest Employee — and It Was the Smartest Thing I Ever Did

I've seen thousands of impressive resumes over the years, but one important lesson I've learned is that intelligence without emotional intelligence can be detrimental to your team and your business.

Human Resources

I Wish Every Entrepreneur Had a Dad Like Mine

I learned entrepreneurship by silently observing everything my dad did; a true businessman through and through. Here's why I wish every entrepreneur had a dad like mine.

Thought Leaders

Stop Trying to Outwork AI — Focus on These Soft Skills That Make You Irreplaceable

AI is always going to be faster and smarter than us, but you can become irreplaceable by 'out-humaning' artificial intelligence. Here's how!

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs Are Ditching Alcohol — Here’s Why It’s Helping Them Become More Successful

Entrepreneurs are redefining success by ditching alcohol, prioritizing their health and discovering that sobriety enhances clarity, decision-making, and overall business performance.

Thought Leaders

Entrepreneurs, Stop Putting Your Life on Hold. Here’s Why Embracing Joy Fuels Success

Emphasizing the urgency of not postponing life's joys for entrepreneurial success, advocating for immediate action to balance work and life to avoid future regrets.

Thought Leaders

Work-Life Balance is a Lie — Here are 4 Ways You Can Be Fully Invested in Both

The article argues that entrepreneurs should prioritize being fully present in both work and family life by delegating tasks, setting boundaries, celebrating achievements and nurturing meaningful relationships for true success.

Business Accounting

Your Pointless Micromanaging Is Costing Your Business Millions – Here Are 5 Ways to Fix It

Micromanagement in businesses emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to delegate effectively and build strong teams. It outlines strategies to empower employees and foster independence, which can help drive business growth and success.

Thought Leaders

I’ve Coached Many Successful Entrepreneurs — Here are 7 Lessons I’ve Learned Along the Way

The path to success varies widely among those who pursue it, yet it's bound by a few common practices. From writing down goals to prioritizing well-being, achieving a richer, more fulfilling life extends far beyond financial wealth.

Business Accounting

Avoid These 10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make with Money

Despite the challenging statistic that only 5% of startups survive beyond five years, common financial pitfalls often contribute to their failure. Through personal observation, I've identified the prevalent financial mistakes made by entrepreneurs.

Building a Business

Your Company’s Legacy is at Stake Without Succession Planning — Do These 8 Things to Secure Your Future.

So much entrepreneurial effort goes into starting and growing a business, yet one of the most overlooked issues is keeping it going beyond the founder. This article delves into eight strategies you can leverage to plan succession for your company.

Thought Leaders

Mastering This Essential Business Skill Can Significantly Elevate Your Leadership Capabilities

This important skill is crucial in business, often determining the trajectory of one's career.

Entrepreneurs

7 Proven Ways to Reduce Wasted Time in Your Daily Life

Here are seven tried-and-true strategies you can use to reduce wasted time in your life, starting now!

Thought Leaders

Embrace Your Fears — How Top Entrepreneurs Use Doubt to Drive Growth

How to turn your self-doubt into fuel for your next big step.

Marketing

How to Establish a Distinct Brand Identity in a Saturated Market

My top tips for creating a unique brand that stands out amongst competitors.

Thought Leaders

6 Steps for Successfully Writing and Publishing Your First Book as an Entrepreneur

Here are the key steps an author can take to successfully write and publish their first book.

Online

5 Overlooked Strategies to Maximize Your LinkedIn Presence and Impact

Implementing these five strategies can help improve networking efforts, increase visibility in the industry, and open up new career opportunities on LinkedIn.

Building a Business

Mastering Your Niche — How Specialization Leads to Better Pay and Less Competition

The path to a more rewarding, less competitive business lies in mastering your niche. Here's why.

Thought Leaders

5 Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Build Credibility and Online Connections

Social media and the internet provide great opportunities for entrepreneurs to build trust with their audience.

Business Accounting

12 Off-the-Cuff Investing Tips Every Gen Z Entrepreneur Needs to Know

Financial independence is ultimately attained through investing in diverse assets that generate passive income and create long-term wealth — it cannot be achieved through mere savings alone.

Business Accounting

7 Tips for Raising Money-Smart Kids

How to set your children up for success and ensure they have the skills they need to thrive in an increasingly complex financial world.

Thought Leaders

How Great Entrepreneurs Find Ways to Win During Economic Downturns

Recessions are an opportunity to recalibrate and make great strides in your business while others are unprepared to brave the challenges. Here's how great entrepreneurs can set themselves up for success despite economic uncertainty.

Thought Leaders

Here’s Why Hustle Culture Is a Big Lie

The social norm of hustle culture is a scam. The only way to ensure continued success is to take great care of yourself, prioritize your health, recharge your relationships and keep your body and mind fresh and energized.

Chad Willardson

More From Chad Willardson

Entrepreneurs Have a High Divorce Rate — Do This to Defy the Odds (No Coldplay Concert Drama Required)

I Fired My Smartest Employee — and It Was the Smartest Thing I Ever Did

I Wish Every Entrepreneur Had a Dad Like Mine

Stop Trying to Outwork AI — Focus on These Soft Skills That Make You Irreplaceable

Entrepreneurs Are Ditching Alcohol — Here’s Why It’s Helping Them Become More Successful

Entrepreneurs, Stop Putting Your Life on Hold. Here’s Why Embracing Joy Fuels Success

Work-Life Balance is a Lie — Here are 4 Ways You Can Be Fully Invested in Both

Your Pointless Micromanaging Is Costing Your Business Millions – Here Are 5 Ways to Fix It

I’ve Coached Many Successful Entrepreneurs — Here are 7 Lessons I’ve Learned Along the Way

Avoid These 10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make with Money

Your Company’s Legacy is at Stake Without Succession Planning — Do These 8 Things to Secure Your Future.

Mastering This Essential Business Skill Can Significantly Elevate Your Leadership Capabilities

7 Proven Ways to Reduce Wasted Time in Your Daily Life

Embrace Your Fears — How Top Entrepreneurs Use Doubt to Drive Growth

How to Establish a Distinct Brand Identity in a Saturated Market

6 Steps for Successfully Writing and Publishing Your First Book as an Entrepreneur

5 Overlooked Strategies to Maximize Your LinkedIn Presence and Impact

Mastering Your Niche — How Specialization Leads to Better Pay and Less Competition

5 Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Build Credibility and Online Connections

12 Off-the-Cuff Investing Tips Every Gen Z Entrepreneur Needs to Know

7 Tips for Raising Money-Smart Kids

How Great Entrepreneurs Find Ways to Win During Economic Downturns

Here’s Why Hustle Culture Is a Big Lie

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