Episode #85: How This Former Disney Auditor Broke Free From His Old Identity and Went From Earning a $100K Salary to Multiple $100K Months
Imagine having a six-figure salary, traveling around the world, and working for one of the most famous and prestigious companies on the planet.
Sounds like a pretty good gig, right?
Well, that's exactly what Gustavo Dazzo had.
He was an international auditor for Disney.
But he walked away from it all.
And when Gustavo left Disney, he lost more than his paycheck.
He lost his sense of who he was.
After all, he'd spent years being Gustavo, the Disney auditor.
Now what?
Well, wait until you hear what happened next!
In Episode #85 of The 30-Day Year Podcast, Dave and Jacq Conway sit down with Gustavo to talk about his incredible journey from earning a $100K salary to having multiple $100K months in just 18 months!
And believe me, it wasn't all smooth sailing.
We're talking about a skeptical “numbers guy” here, who took a leap and attended a seminar with Dave that gave him nightmares, set an insane income goal, and eventually became obsessed with learning something completely new as part of his new self-image.
So what happened in those 18 months? And what did Gustavo have to change about himself to make that kind of money?
You're going to want to hear his story!
In This Episode, You'll Hear:
Why leaving his six-figure job at Disney was harder than Gustavo expected…
What happened at a seminar in Calgary with Dave that gave him nightmares…
How this skeptical accountant discovered a money-making skill that would change his income…
Why Gustavo's first big income goal actually made his coach laugh…
The surprisingly simple weekly goal Gustavo still uses today…
What Gustavo and his wife Kimberly are teaching their 8-year-old son about success…
And much more!
If you've ever wondered what's possible when you change the way you see yourself, Gustavo's story is one you won't want to miss.
Tune in to Episode #85 now!
Key Takeaways
1.) What Happens When You Walk Away From the Job That Defines You? (06:16)
For years, Gustavo had a pretty easy answer when someone asked what he did for a living.
“I'm an auditor. I work for Disney.”
But when he left, suddenly he couldn't give that answer anymore. And that was a lot harder than he expected.
Gustavo talks about what happened during that first summer after leaving Disney, and why he struggled so much with figuring out who he was without the job.
So how did he get past it?
Hear Gustavo tell Jacq and Dave the story in Episode 85.
2.) Gustavo Flew to Calgary to Meet Dave Conway. What Happened Next Gave Him Nightmares! (09:04)
Gustavo and his wife booked a last-minute flight to Calgary in the middle of winter. Why?
To attend a seminar with Dave Conway!
Keep in mind, Gustavo was a skeptical, analytical numbers guy. And up until then, he'd only communicated with Dave through Facebook.
There were 10 people at the seminar.
And what Gustavo heard Dave say that day bothered him so much that he had nightmares that night!
But about 18 months later, Gustavo realized that what Dave had told him was actually true.
So what on earth did Dave say to him?
You'll have to hear Gustavo tell that story!
3.) Gustavo Set His First Big Income Goal… And His Coach Laughed At How LOW He Had Set His Number! (21:17)
Imagine finally getting up the courage to tell someone how much money you want to make. And they laugh at how low you were setting the standards for yourself.
Well, that's exactly what happened to Gustavo.
He shared his income goal with his coach, Wendy, who thought Gustavo was aiming way too low.
And what happened next says a lot about how Gustavo was beginning to see himself differently.
So how much did he originally want to earn? And how big did that goal eventually become?
Gustavo shares the numbers in Episode 85.
4.) One Sale a Week. Could It Really Be That Simple? (26:48)
With Gustavo now having multiple $100K months, you might expect him to have some pretty complicated system for running his business.
But when he talks about his weekly goal, it's surprisingly simple.
One sale a week.
Of course, there's a lot more to it than that.
Gustavo talks about how he approaches his work, the decisions he's made about how he spends his time, and some of the difficult changes that came with his success.
Why does he still focus on that one weekly goal?
Hear him explain it in the episode.
5.) What Are Your Kids Learning Just by Watching You? (28:29)
Gustavo and his wife Kimberley have an 8-year-old son.
And as they've been building their business and changing their lives, their son has been watching.
Which brings up a pretty interesting question.
What are our kids learning from us, even when we're not trying to teach them anything?
Dave and Jacq bring up an idea about parenting that Gustavo can relate to personally.
And it's something worth hearing whether you're a parent, a grandparent, or someone who has young people looking up to you.
You'll definitely want to hear what Dave, Jacq, and Gustavo have to say about this!
What to Do Next…
Going from a $100K salary to multiple $100K months in just 18 months is pretty incredible!
But what is amazing about Gustavo's story is hearing what he went through to get there.
And if you've ever wondered whether you're capable of achieving something much bigger than what you're doing right now, I think you're really going to enjoy this episode.
Free Resources Mentioned In This Episode
Feeling inspired by Gustavo's story?
Well, we've got a few FREE resources to help you start putting some of these ideas to work in your own life!
🎯 FREE 30-Day Year Goal-Setting Guide
How big are YOUR goals?
If you've been thinking about making more money, growing your business, or accomplishing something you've never done before, this free guide is a great place to start.
Dave walks you through his approach to setting goals using the 30-Day Year method, just like he showed Gustavo, so you can get clear about what you want and start working toward it.
Download the FREE 30-Day Year Goal-Setting Guide now!
🧠 FREE Visualization Checklist
Before Gustavo could start earning the kind of money he wanted, he had to start seeing himself differently.
And that's something Dave talks about all the time.
Can you actually picture yourself achieving your biggest goals?
If that's difficult for you, this free visualization checklist can help.
It walks you through a simple imagination and visualization exercise to help you create a clearer picture of what you want to accomplish.
Download the FREE Visualization Checklist now!
🚀 FREE 21-Day Money Momentum Challenge
One of the things Gustavo talks about in this episode is how he learned to become more disciplined.
And you don't have to change everything overnight.
Sometimes, it's the little things you do every day that make the biggest difference.
That's what our 21-Day Money Momentum Challenge is all about!
For 21 days, you'll work on developing better habits, staying focused on your goals, and taking action toward improving your financial results.
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In Episode 85 of the 30-Day Year Podcast, Dave and Jacq Conway sit down with Gustavo Dazzo, a former international auditor for Disney who walked away from his corporate career and lost his sense of identity along the way. Gustavo shares how changing his self-image, committing to a simple weekly sales goal, and leaning into courage helped him build a business he no longer has to chase.