Sean McCauley is the definition of ambition with purpose. From growing up on an almond farm in Brentwood, CA, to buying his first pest control company at 20 with an SBA loan, Sean turned blue-collar grit into a $100M business portfolio. Today, he’s not just building wealth—he’s rebuilding communities in Antioch, Brentwood, and Pittsburg.In this episode of The Roots of Ambition, Sean shares:How he scaled from pest control to real estate & redevelopmentWhy discipline beats motivation every timeHis 5F framework (Family, Faith, Fitness, Finances, Fellowship) for balanceThe truth about the banking “Ponzi scheme” and how to beat the systemWhy respect and praise drive employees more than moneyThe role of family, ethics, and legacy in his successThis conversation is packed with lessons for entrepreneurs, CEOs, real estate investors, and anyone chasing legacy over money.👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations with entrepreneurs, builders & dreamers.🎧 Available on YouTube & Spotify#Entrepreneurship #RealEstateInvesting #Discipline #SeanMcCauley #RootsOfAmbition🎙️ Guest: Sean McCauley📸 Instagram: @seanmccauleyinv🌐 Website: seanmccauley.com🎙️ Follow The Roots of Ambition: 📸 Instagram: @therootsofambition📘 Facebook: The Roots of Ambition 🎵 TikTok: @therootsofambition🎧 Spotify: Listen @The Roots of Ambition Chapters 00:00 Intro — Who is Sean McCauley?02:45 Growing up poor on a Brentwood almond farm07:20 Losing everything in the 80s & buying it back later12:15 Pest control beginnings & the first SBA loan at 2018:00 Taking the risk on the Champion Nissan building25:00 Ethics, reputation & doing business the right way32:15 The 5F System: Family, Faith, Fitness, Finances, Fellowship40:20 Motivation vs. Discipline — what really drives success48:50 Respect vs. Money: what employees truly want55:30 Partnerships, trust & building the right team1:05:10 Real estate strategy: distressed assets & cap rates1:15:00 Family, marriage & having the right partner at home1:25:40 Money, possessions & what truly matters1:35:00 Legacy, kids & leaving more than wealth behind1:42:00 Lightning round (animal, superpower, daily habits)1:50:00 Closing thoughts & Sean’s advice for the next generation