“Chess players don’t focus on the move in front of them — they think five moves ahead. Business is no different.”

In Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy, entrepreneur and CEO Patrick Bet-David delivers a masterclass in strategic thinking for business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Drawing inspiration from chess, Bet-David teaches that success in business — like in strategy — comes from anticipating your next five moves, not just reacting to what’s in front of you.

 

In this episode, we break down Bet-David’s five-step framework that helps individuals and organisations think with clarity, act with precision, and achieve long-term goals. We explore how to define your vision, know yourself, master influence, build a scalable business, and develop strategic agility. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, listeners will learn how to think like a visionary CEO — balancing ambition with discipline and emotion with logic.

 

Whether you’re scaling a business, leading a team, or navigating your own career path, Your Next Five Moves provides the tools to make smarter decisions and stay ahead of the curve. This episode is all about thinking strategically, building resilience, and executing with purpose — no matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey.

Episode 19 - Your Next 5 Moves
 By Patrick Bet-David

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About the Author

Patrick Bet-David is an entrepreneur, CEO, author, and founder of Valuetainment, one of the world’s leading business education platforms. After immigrating to the United States and serving in the U.S. Army, Bet-David built multiple successful companies, becoming a respected voice on business growth, leadership, and strategy. Known for his direct and practical teaching style, he uses his experience to help entrepreneurs think more strategically and act with purpose. His bestselling books, including Your Next Five Moves and Choose Your Enemies Wisely, combine psychological insight with actionable business wisdom, inspiring millions to take ownership of their success and plan their next big move with clarity.

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“A brilliant playbook for entrepreneurs and leaders — Your Next Five Moves is strategy, mindset, and execution all in one.” — Entrepreneur Magazine

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