3 Businesses, 1 Mission: Daniel Goddard’s Path to AI, Acting, and Entrepreneurial Impact

Why Daniel Goddard Is Someone You Should Learn From

• Actor of 30+ years with global recognition in hit shows like General Hospital and Beastmaster.
  
• Founder of Under The In, a digital agency creating and managing high-conversion brand strategies.
  
• Creator of DISCO, an AI-powered proximity networking app that connects like-minded professionals.
  
• Built all of this while staying married for 27 years and raising a family—a feat few in Hollywood can match.
  
  

The Problem: Founders Stuck in the Grind

Daniel admits he once believed no one could do the job as well as he could. Like many founders, he thought delegation would dilute quality. But that mindset left him overextended and underfulfilled.

His turning point came with realizing that systems and the right people are the true multipliers. The pain of failed partnerships taught him to value vision alignment over resume buzzwords.

The Solution: Systems, Brand, and Service First

Daniel's transformation came through three key lanes:

1. Build With a Story, Scale With a System

Daniel launched his agency Under The In by transferring everything he learned from Hollywood into digital branding. He emphasizes:

• "You are your brand."
  Whether you're on TV or launching a funnel, your reputation and how you serve matter most.
  
  
• “Serve your employer first, then your audience.”
  His acting career taught him professionalism builds long-term trust. The same applies to business: prioritize integrity and execution.
  
  

2. From Fans to Clients: The Power of Community

Early in his career, Daniel noticed fans creating real friendships in chat rooms around his shows. That insight led him to design DISCO, a networking platform that:

• Uses AI to connect people based on shared values, not just business titles.
  
• Operates within proximity-based radiuses (events, co-working spaces, conferences).
  
• Offers AI-generated first messages based on shared interests to reduce networking friction.
  
  

“We’re all just squirrels trying to get a nut. We need connection to thrive.”
— Daniel Goddard

3. Use AI or Get Left Behind

Daniel doesn’t just use AI to scale—he believes it’s non-negotiable.

“Not using AI today is like choosing a shovel over a digger in business.”

From email campaigns to networking apps, AI has become core to his operational model. He uses it to buy back time, find talent faster, and keep communication efficient.

Weekly Takeaways for Faith-Driven Founders

1. Redefine High Performance:
   Stop comparing your Chapter 1 to someone else’s Chapter 20. True growth is measured against your past self.
   
2. Build the Right Team, Not Just Any Team:
   One loyal, aligned partner is more valuable than ten skilled but misaligned hires.
   
   
3. Use AI to Leverage, Not Replace:
   Identify one manual process this week you can streamline using tools like ChatGPT or automation.
   
4. Engage with Your Audience Authentically:
   Whether you’re an actor or advisor, your people follow your vibe before your product.
   
5. Create Community, Not Just Followers:
   Build experiences that connect your audience to each other—not just to you.
   
   

From Rejection to Revenue: Daniel’s Path to Results

• Built a multi-service agency (Under The In) after being typecast in Hollywood.
  
• Launched a tech startup (DISCO) after years of insight from grassroots fandom.
  
• Stays active in media and business without sacrificing family or faith.
  
  

“Marriage, like business, is easy if you’re a grinder. The secret is in knowing who you are and why you’re doing this.”

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Final Thought:
Every founder faces the crossroads: burn out doing everything yourself, or break through by building systems and teams. Daniel’s story reminds us that greatness isn’t found in going solo—it’s in going deep, staying aligned, and never quitting.

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About the Author

Nathan Newberry helps elite business owners implement AI in sales, marketing, systems, and models to build rapidly successful brands. He specializes in helping founders implement Sell By Chat strategy to buy back their time and double their revenue within 6 months using his Elite Sales Model.