The Worst Advice I Ever Got

Moving is expensive. So is staying put, although nobody sends you that invoice.

Lloyd Avram, president and CEO of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers, joins Sean Taylor and JB to unpack the advice “Don’t relocate for a job.” From giving his kids veto power to talking his way onto a nearly closed candidate list, Lloyd shares what became possible when he kept his options open.

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“Nobody leaves a six-figure job.” Especially at Disney. What are you, happy or something?

Loren, the creator behind Legal Beef, joins Sean and JB to talk about leaving a Hollywood legal career that looked great on paper but never quite felt like his. Sixteen years, two major studios, and one very different career later, he’s got a few thoughts.

And yes, the attorney includes a disclaimer. Please don’t quit your job and blame the podcast.

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“Don’t marry her.”

Todd Musselman’s two best friends had watched his relationship fall apart, and they had good reasons to tell him to walk away. He understood every one of them. He married her anyway.

Thirty-two years later, Todd joins Sean and JB to share the story behind that decision, including the uncomfortable question that changed how he saw his own role in the relationship.

The speaker and executive coach talks candidly about betrayal, forgiveness, losing his family business, and why he’s grateful for experiences he never would have chosen. It’s a conversation about second chances and what being right can cost you.

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Shari Rash was earning six figures, saving for retirement, and buying a home. Then a $1,000 car repair left her wondering why she felt broke.

The worst advice she ever got? “Max our your retirement accounts.”

The financial planner and founder of GWA Wealth joins Sean and JB to explain how following seemingly responsible advice left her unprepared for the life happening before retirement. They talk about the limits of generic money advice, the pressure to understand finances nobody taught you, and why a good financial plan starts with your actual goals.

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When Tom Rebers was told to "charge the going rate," it sounded safe and reasonable. But playing it safe nearly cost him his business. In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Tom shares how he learned to set his own value, stop following industry norms, and build a business that actually works for him.

If you’ve ever underpriced yourself or felt stuck following “what everyone else does,” this one’s for you.

The NFL is back and here to talk the worst advice he's ever got is former Atlanta Falcons FB, Ovie Mughelli. 

College football national champion and Heisman winning quarter back Danny Wuerffel took advantage of every opportunity and it turned him into a star. Now he thinks that was the worst advice he ever got. 

TPG recently invested in Smith + Howard, bringing together two successful organizations that believe the right partnership should make both sides better. In this episode, Sean sits down with TPG Growth partner Max Wein to talk about what that partnership can become and the lesson that shaped the way Max approaches leadership, teamwork and growth.

Max’s worst advice was simple: “Always listen to your coach.” It helped him succeed as a collegiate basketball player and young professional, but it also taught him to follow directions instead of trusting his own judgment. Max explains why respect doesn’t require silence, how healthy disagreement strengthens a team and why doing everything you’re told isn’t the same as making the team better.