The Mercado Method

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Mercado Method — “Humble Beginnings.”In this debut episode, Joel Mercado sits down with Dan Sachkowsky — business coach and founder of BigDCoaching.com — to break down what it really looks like to start from nothing and build something that matters.This isn’t the polished success story you usually hear.It’s the raw truth behind the early days:– The uncertainty– The setbacks– The moments where quitting feels easier than pushing forwardJoel and Dan dive into the mindset, discipline, and decisions that separate the people who talk about success from the ones who actually build it.If you’re a contractor, entrepreneur, or someone trying to level up in life and business, this episode will hit home.In this episode, you’ll learn:• What “humble beginnings” actually look like behind the scenes• The mindset shifts required to go from survival → growth• Why most people stay stuck (and how to avoid it)• The role of mentorship, accountability, and leadership early on• How to build momentum when you feel like you’re starting from zeroThis is more than business.This is about building yourself.Follow Joel Mercado for more content on:Scaling your business • Leadership • Mindset • Systems • Getting off the toolsConnect with Dan Sachkowsky:🌐 https://bigdcoaching.comIf this episode brought you value:👍 Like the video💬 Comment your biggest takeaway🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of The Mercado Method#TheMercadoMethod #JoelMercado #ContractorSuccess #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Leadership #ScalingBusiness