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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 44 MIN

Finding What Makes You Most Alive – Dan Greco – Most Alive

from WNY Entrepreneur · host David Schaub

What happens when success on paper doesn’t feel like success in real life?In this episode of the WNY Entrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with Dan Greco, founder of Most Alive, to talk about the uncomfortable but powerful moment he walked away from a high-ranking corporate career to build something more meaningful.Dan shares how his personal turning point became the foundation for a business that now helps other high-performing entrepreneurs find clarity, fulfillment, and forward momentum. This isn’t just a story about leaving a job—it’s about breaking free from limiting stories, realigning your values, and learning how to lead with purpose.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why Dan walked away from a senior VP role at M&T Bank to launch Most Alive✅ The surprising reason high achievers often feel stuck or unfulfilled✅ How to recognize when frustration outweighs fulfillment—and what to do about it✅ The coaching framework he uses to help entrepreneurs turn chaos into clarity✅ Why “asking why” the right way can unlock deeper motivation and direction✅ How limiting beliefs—not lack of resources—hold most business owners back✅ What failure taught him about feedback, humility, and long-term growth🎧 If you’ve ever felt like something’s missing — even when things are “going well” — this conversation will hit home. Dan’s story is a powerful reminder that true success starts with self-awareness.

What happens when success on paper doesn’t feel like success in real life?In this episode of the WNY Entrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with Dan Greco, founder of Most Alive, to talk about the uncomfortable but powerful moment he walked away from a high-ranking corporate career to build something more meaningful.Dan shares how his personal turning point became the foundation for a business that now helps other high-performing entrepreneurs find clarity, fulfillment, and forward momentum. This isn’t just a story about leaving a job—it’s about breaking free from limiting stories, realigning your values, and learning how to lead with purpose.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why Dan walked away from a senior VP role at M&T Bank to launch Most Alive✅ The surprising reason high achievers often feel stuck or unfulfilled✅ How to recognize when frustration outweighs fulfillment—and what to do about it✅ The coaching framework he uses to help entrepreneurs turn chaos into clarity✅ Why “asking why” the right way can unlock deeper motivation and direction✅ How limiting beliefs—not lack of resources—hold most business owners back✅ What failure taught him about feedback, humility, and long-term growth🎧 If you’ve ever felt like something’s missing — even when things are “going well” — this conversation will hit home. Dan’s story is a powerful reminder that true success starts with self-awareness.

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