Dan Casanta

Dan Casanta built his foundation of discipline and work ethic working in his father's deli at a young age. These principles carried through his years as a competitive golfer and into his professional sales career. After earning his real estate broker’s license in Ohio, Dan quickly adapted to economic shifts, reinventing himself in the golf industry, where he thrived in sales and leadership for nearly three decades. In 2014, he founded Cardinal Business Financing, Inc., where he continues to empower small and medium-sized businesses through funding solutions and strategic consultation. As a contributor to "Cracking The Success Code: The Best Business Lesson I Ever Learned.", Dan shares his insights on resilience, adaptability, and the unwavering determination that fuels lasting success.

The values instilled in Dan by —hard work, integrity, and hospitality—have been pivotal in shaping his personal and professional life. These principles are at the heart of his chapter in ‘Cracking the Success Code: The Best Business Lesson I Ever Learned". Through stories of his family business and his professional journey, Dan illustrates how going above and beyond for customers fosters loyalty and builds meaningful connections.

More meaningful than any professional achievement, Dan finds his greatest joy in passing down the values instilled in him by his parents—integrity, hard work, and kindness—to his five children and seven grandchildren. Seeing these principles take root in the next generation is his most cherished success, a legacy of character and purpose that continues to grow.