Today’s perseverance is tomorrow’s success. If ever there was an embodiment of this, it’s today’s guest Sean Cannell, CEO of https://www.thinkmedia.video (Think Media) and co-founder of https://videoinfluencers.net (Video Influencers). Sean has a passion for helping leaders build their influence and profits with YouTube and online video. He has been featured on Forbes “20 Must Watch YouTube Channels That Will Change Your Business,” Social Media Examiner and Success.com. Aside from having over a million subscribers on YouTube, he is a keynote speaker who has spoken to groups ranging from 50 to 2000+, and runs a 7-figure video education company. 

I can’t wait to dive right in and learn more about Sean’s story of pushing through and finding success through connections and experiences you find along the way.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 14:35] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Sean Cannell

Activities and Success

In person interview!

Announcements 

https://guestio.com/ (Guestio.com)

Sean gives us some background on his story 

Sean’s early life 

The rebel lifestyle 

The entrepreneur spirit 

Step son to an entrepreneur 

Creativity and structure 

Sean’s thoughts on schooling 

Problem of the school system

Discerning the unique wiring of your kids

Lessons from early life

Always do the hard thing first

Buying his first car 

The value of money and hard work

Going through hard times 

[14:36 - 26:22] The Wake Up Call

Sean shares his time after junior highschool

Finished out credits at community college 

Worked at Red Robin 

Realized the need for a different life

Attending Bible college

Back on track 

The start of making videos 

Started making videos for church 

Self taught 

Taking the first step 

Just go some direction

You know you don’t want to be where you are

Sean shares his experience in college and church 

Mismanaging money 

Got on the radio as a campus job 

Committed fully to the local church 

The catalyst to today’s success 

The value of volunteering 

Honoring God with excellence 

[26:23 - 41:34] It’s Time to Level Up; The Years to Success

Transitioning away from that church

Learned key leadership skills 

Good and the bad 

Wife’s health deteriorates

First business

Solo entrepreneur 

Sean shares his experience while at the hospital 

Hearing from Gary V

Now is the time to cash in on your passion 

Fighting for your family 

Sean talks about his big pivot 

Through relationships and connections

Director of communications at a church in LV

Learning other processes from professionals 

First successful projects 

Sean talks about his shift into entrepreneurship 

The move to becoming a campus pastor 

More leadership lessons 

Feeling like Michael Jordan playing baseball

Transitioned out and back to Vegas

Building YouTube 

Started losing freelance clients 

Go all in; October 2015

[41:35 - 52:23] What Can Happen When You Stay on the Path

Sean talks about his time scaling a team

Building a team culture

Learning team building and delegation 

Meeting people through internships 

The value of learning leadership in church 

Having people help you scale by their strengths

Sean shares his insights on pushing through 

Documentary on his life 

Sean’s projects

Still on mission 

Helping 1,000, 10,000, 1,000,000 people 

Solving problems through video 

Creating an online course 

Investing in YouTube 

Digital real estate 

Sean shares his insights in the trajectory of online media 

Not much change for the next 5 years 

Viewership under lockdown has gone way up

Keeping your courses current 

It’s still a good investment

[52:24 - 1:10:55] Closing Segment

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