Unbeaten Path Podcast | Careers, Career Change, Personal Development, Entrepreneurship, Adventure, Travel

Today’s episode highlights the importance of taking the time to reflect on what you want to accomplish and your goals, and why you need to take time and cut the fat from your daily life.  Connect with Sean: Instagram: sean_sechrist Email: sean@ubpath.com

Andrew Yang is running for President of the United States in 2020. He is also an entrepreneur and the founder of Venture for America. Venture for America’s mission is "to revitalize American cities and communities through entrepreneurship" by training recent graduates and young professionals to work for startups in emerging cities throughout the United States. Learn Andrew’s story and what led him to run for president. We also discuss Andrew’s vision for the country and why he wants to introduce a Universal Basic Income (UBI) for all adults in the US. It’s rare you get a candid interview with a Presidential Candidate and get a real glimpse of them as a person. Andrew is not a career politician, and you will gain a real understanding of why he is running for office. You can find Andrew at: Book: The War on Normal People Venture for America: https://ventureforamerica.org/ Twitter: @AndrewYangVFA Instagram: andrewyangvfa Website: https://www.yang2020.com/ Free Career Breakthrough Session with Sean: https://calendly.com/sean-98/consultation-on

Today’s episode highlights the importance of understanding your true “why” and how it propels you in accomplishing your goals. Contact Sean: Instagram: sean_sechrist Email: sean@ubpath.com

Goya Robles stars as Yago in the EPIX hit series Get Shorty. Season 1 is now available on Netflix and the show just got picked up for season 3. Goya has been through a lot to get where he is today, overcoming hardship and struggle. Learn Goya’s story, how he has relied on deep work and taking action to keep going and not give up. Goya opens up for us and shares a ton of valuable advice in our conversation.   You can find Goya at: Twitter: @GoyaRobles Instagram: goyarobles Get Shorty on EPIX: Get Shorty

Today’s episode highlights why you need to make time for yourself to be present every day. Contact Sean: Instagram: sean_sechrist Email: sean@ubpath.com

Lee Huffman is the founder of the blog baldthoughts.com and the We Travel There Podcast. Lee recently left his high paying career in the banking industry to pursue his blog, podcast, and freelance writing full time. Lee has a lifelong passion for travel and helps others travel more efficiently while spending less money and getting the local experience. He also focuses on personal finance. If you follow Lee, his blog and podcast, you will learn how to “travel more, spend less, and live better.” You can find Lee at: Blog: baldthoughts.com Podcast: We Travel There Podcast Twitter: @BaldThoughts Instagram: baldthoughts

Today’s episode shows you how with 3 simple steps you can overcome the Sunday Scaries in 15 minutes. Contact Sean: Instagram: sean_sechrist Email: sean@ubpath.com

I felt it was right to give an encore to the Rob Harsh interview that was a game changer for our last guest, Travis Morrow as he pointed out in the episode. This is going way back in the episode vault to over a year ago! Link to Rob Harsh Part 2 here. Rob Harsh is the founder of Awakened Adventures. Rob is an adventurer, coach, and cancer survivor. He has been leading and guiding people in business, outdoor adventure and personal growth for twenty years. He has traveled extensively throughout the world on climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and multisport expeditions and has experience as a certified mountain guide, search and rescue operator and working with adaptive athletes and injured veterans in the outdoors. Along the way, Rob has climbed mountains on five continents and participated in over fifty of the world’s toughest adventure racing and ultra running endurance events. He is a Professional Coach and expert in supporting people make positive shifts in their life, helping them overcome adversity in any area of life and discover how to live in alignment with who they authentically are. On today’s episode Rob and I discuss: What held back Rob for a long time to go after the life he wanted Rob’s personal life starting to go downhill including fighting anxiety, depression, and his girlfriend passing away Starting his travel and adventure company Awakened Adventures And much more… Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher   Visit https://www.ubpath.com/ for a full breakdown and my 3 big Takeaways   Awakened Adventures Website: https://www.awakenedadventures.com/training/ On the site you can: Download Rob’s free Mindfulness eBook Special for my listeners: Get 20% off an Energy Assessment by using the coupon code PODCAST Sign up for a free Coaching Consultation   You can find Rob and Awakened Adventures at:   Email: rob@awakenedadventures.com Twitter: @rob_harsh Instagram: awakenedadventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.harsh.56 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakenedadventurestravel/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robharsh/    

Today’s episode highlights the importance of understanding that your circumstances will never line up perfectly in life for you to start making a change. It’s time to stop making excuses and get after it! Connect with Sean: Instagram: sean_sechrist Email: sean@ubpath.com

Travis Marrow is the founder of Topoglow Granola. Travis had a successful career in the Biotech industry, making a great living, but eventually had a desire for more. He had a few life-changing moments that led him to make the leap. One of those moments was on a plane while he was traveling to China for work. A random conversation with the passenger next to him changed his life. This is a special episode as Travis is the show’s first listener turned guest. He first reached out to me about a year ago when he was still working in Biotech and since then has started Topoglow and it is now available nationwide (See link to the website below and order some granola). Topoglow Granola is handmade, in small batches, with only 100% premium organic ingredients. They thoughtfully source their ingredients from local suppliers and small farms whenever possible to create a uniquely phenomenal granola, just like the naturally phenomenal alpenglow their granola is inspired by. Every batch of our granola is hand crafted by their master granolasseur who takes the time to ensure that every oat is beautifully baked. Website: https://glowyourgranola.com/ Instagram: topoglowgranola Facebook: Topoglow Granola

Today’s episode puts a new spin on the famous Jim Rohn quote “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” You have heard it 1000 times. I used to think “well that’s great and all for the Millionaires and famous people who say that, but what about the average person. How can we surround ourselves with all these amazing and spend the most time with them?” Today I show you 5 ways you can do this without being famous or super successful, and get the same value to help you grow and reach your goals. Instagram: sean_sechrist Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

Leah Garcia’s parents joined the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB) when she was 10 years old. The main purpose of the AUB is to marry multiple women and have as many children as possible in order to gain access to the “Kingdom of Heaven.” Leah left the cult when she was 16. This shattered the relationship with her family, and she had to adjust to living in the outside world all alone. I’m not going to give away any of her story in the show notes because it’s that captivating. She now lives a happy life, married, with a daughter. She has been through more than most could even imagine and has come out on the other side a fantastic individual. You can find Leah at: Blog: https://meetleahgarcia.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @THEleahgeorgina Instagram: meetleahgarcia

Today’s episode explains why it’s time to let go of the identity you have for yourself and how others identify you. Instagram: sean_sechrist Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

Professional football player-turned-actor Isaac Keys, doesn't believe in letting anything stand between him and the achievement of his goals.  As his last name serendipitously indicates, the Saint Louis, MO native realizes that he's innately armed with the utensils necessary to bypass any and all barriers. Among these tools are talent, optimism, perseverance, a killer work ethic and a healthy heap of faith. Isaac is one of the stars of the Epix original series Get Shorty, which is now available on Netflix. Check it out! It is one of maybe favorite shows I’ve seen in years. He also stars in the new show The Oath. Isaac has been an underdog from day one. He played football at Morehouse College, a Division II school. Despite being a walk-on at a small football school, this did not deter Isaac from working hard enough to make it to the NFL. Isaac was a journeyman in the league from 2001-2007. Once his football career was over, he decided to go against the odds once again and become an actor. Isaac had no formal acting background but worked his way through the industry for years and has now landed starring roles in Get Shorty and The Oath. You can find Isaac at: Instagram: isaackeys Twitter: @isaackeys Get Shorty on Epix: Get Shorty The Oath: The Oath

Today’s episode highlights how much you can learn from taking a trip by yourself. I go over the top 5 lessons learned from traveling alone last year and how impactful it is in your life. Linkedin: Sean Sechrist   Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

For nearly a decade Flo Zurkinden has been a wellness professional, ultra runner, personal trainer, and nutrition specialist, she has not only learned the importance of taking care of others around you but more importantly taking care of one's own self. Flo has overcome a lot in her life and it has all lead her to what she is doing today, and the way she now lives her life. Flo now wakes up each day with a growing passion to teach, mentor and coach all those around her the power of self-care and emotional fitness. She specializes in showing anyone who is ready for a real change, how easy it is to shift their mindset and take the time to replenish their spirit so they can serve others from the overflow and create the outcomes that they truly deserve.  Flo is the founder of Rising Phoenix Fitness and the Relentless Life Project. Connect with Flo: Website: https://www.risingphoenixfit.com/ Facebook:  The Relentless Life Project Facebook: Rising Phoenix Fitness Instagram: @the_relentlesslifeproject

Today’s episode highlights why you are not that important. This is an important concept to grasp to help you get out of your comfort zone and put yourself out there. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

CEO of Assistagram.us + Professional Dancer, Zach Benson is an entrepreneur, hustler and world traveler. Zach also was a round 4 finalist on the hit TV show “So You Think You Can Dance. He specializes in creating Instagram campaigns reaching millions. His philosophy in life is to encourage others to reach their potential through the arts and social media. Seeing a shift from traditional advertising and marketing to social media marketing, Benson decided to jump in, creating Assistagram. However ironically, instead of spending money on marketing his own services, Benson thought of ways to help those around him by offering his services at a huge discount. He did this simply as a way to build quality relationships and testimonials, and as a result, let the word-of-mouth spread. Zach is all about becoming the best version of himself and making people & companies better. Connect with Zach: Website: https://assistagram.us/  

Today’s episode highlights why sometimes you need to stop taking yourself and life so seriously, and have some fun to reprogram yourself into being an action taker. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

Goli Kalkhoran is a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur. As Goli puts it “that’s a fancy way of saying I quit practicing law, did a lot of soul-searching, tried a bunch of different things to figure out what I wanted to do next, and happened upon an idea I turned into a business.” Goli was the quintessential risk-averse, people-pleasing, type-A personality. She studied hard, got good grades and followed the predictable path to a great law school, never really questioning what being a lawyer actually meant. Not surprisingly, when Goli actually started to practice law, she hated it. At first, she accepted the fact that regardless of her happiness she had to work as a lawyer. She never considered another possibility. Instead, she would daydream of winning the lottery. This all changed when she had her first child and moved from Arizona to California. Every application she filled out for a new job in law made her feel stick to her stomach, and with the support of her husband, she finally made the leap to entrepreneurship. Learn the journey Goli has been on the last few years starting her own business. She recently launched the podcast “Lessons From a Quitter” where Goli interviews individuals like herself who were lawyers, doctors, etc. and left to pursue what made them truly happy in life. Podcast: Lessons From a Quitter Website: http://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/ Instagram: lessonsfromaquitter

Today’s episode highlights how to create your own motivation and why you need stop waiting to be inspired. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

Mark Metry founded a Minecraft server at age 15 and it went on to be one of the biggest servers on the planet. He stayed as the creative operations director of PPMC, started in 2013 until 2018, the #1 Pixelmon Minecraft server in the world. As creative director, Mark grew the company’s website to reach over 10 million users and 10,000 registered premium members. Mark managed a remote staff team of over 40 talented individuals and directed company growth programs.  Founded and operating VU Dream currently (started in Dec. 2016), a growing and innovative virtual and augmented reality marketing & advertising agency based in Boston. VU Dream has worked with dozens of startups, studios, arcades, and other VR/AR businesses to help customers imagine new future realities. VU Dream is responsible for advertising and marketing for many prominent virtual reality companies in the industry in many major cities around the world as well as posting daily content to millions of people online.  Mark is the host of iTunes Top Charts podcast, Humans 2.0. Mark’s show features an innovative and talented guest in every episode available on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, and iHeart Radio. On the show, Mark converses with CEO’s, entrepreneur’s, authors, and many other inspiring individuals like Jay Samit, Neil Patel, and David Meltzer to educate others to change their own lives and upgrade to the Human version 2.0 that is inside all of us.  Humans 2.0 Podcast: Humans 2.0 Instagram: markmetry LinkedIn: Mark Metry  

Today’s episode highlights how to navigate when your previous bad habits return and how to push past them. I recently went through this, I share my experience, how I’m getting back on track, and how you can use this in your life as well. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

Ricky Bodner is someone who lives life on his own terms. He dropped out of Miami University, a great school, to move out to California because he knew it was the right move for him at that time. Ricky is a Yoga instructor and entrepreneur. Ricky explains in detail how to use Law of Attraction to reach your goals on a daily basis. This is a topic that has a lot of skeptics and Ricky gives a thoughtful and informed breakdown on how to use it along with taking action. Ricky is a creative individual and artist. He now helps creatives get shit done through his coaching service. He realized there was an opportunity to help people and start a business, and that is the fulfillment Ricky was looking for in his work. Follow Ricky on Instagram: ricky_bodner Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

Today’s episode highlights the question if you read your own biography would you be inspired? Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

One of my favorite parts of the podcast is building a network and connecting with amazing individuals who inspire and motivate me time after time. Jay Hanagan is one of those individuals. Introduced by a mutual friend, I knew Jay was a must for the Unbeaten Path. Jay was enjoying an excellent corporate career, and then Jay’s company got acquired. Long story short, Jay took a severance package, and he had a decision to make. Go find a similar job at a different company, or take the time to set goals, better yourself, and help others. Jay chose the latter of the two. Severed life was launched as a Facebook Group in order for Jay to hold himself accountable by all his Facebook friends following him along the way. It turns out he loved it and was inspiring people to better themselves as well. During all of this Jay decided he wasn’t going back to corporate and he was going to start his own company. It is basically the exact opposite of his previous career, and he is letting people watch as he is figuring it out along the way. Follow Jay on Facebook: The Severed Life Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theseveredlife/ Instagram:  jayhanagan

Today’s episode highlights why sometimes you need to say screw balance for a short period of time in order to achieve your goals and make a change in your life. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

Heather Monahan started from very humble beginnings growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts. After graduating from Clark University, she began her career in sales and quickly advanced to top salesperson and Brand Manager within her first year in corporate America. Heather finished her corporate career as the Chief Revenue Officer for Beasley Broadcasting. Heather was recognized as a Glass Ceiling Award winner and as one of the Most Influential Women in radio in 2017. Last year Heather decided it was time to leave corporate America, and take her life and career into her own hands. It’s incredible what Heather has accomplished over the last year. Currently, Heather runs her own company, Boss In Heels and is a best selling author and keynote speaker. You can check out her book on Confidence Creator on Amazon (Link Below) Heather’s Website: https://www.heathermonahan.com/ Heather’s Book: Confidence Creator Instagram:  heathermonahan Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahan/  

Today’s episode highlights the importance of disconnecting from your smart phone, social media, and the news. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

Ever wanted to rip off your suit and tie, ditch the 9 to 5 lifestyle and live life on the road? Josh Lange wanted a business to fund his winter ambitions, travels, and adventurous lifestyle. So, in 1998 Josh founded Just Squeezed Juice, Inc. The company’s philosophy has been and continues to be working hard every summer to support global adventures. From April to September of each year, Just Squeezed's one of a kind crew travel from coast to coast selling fresh squeezed lemonade at some of the country’s most popular festivals. Josh has built Just Squeezed into a 7-figure earning monster of a business. He also founded Just Brewed in 2010, which is fresh coffee sold at the festivals along with Just Squeezed. Recently, Josh created Squeeziversity, which is a platform for Josh to share how he turned a simple lemonade stand into a 7-figure business, and how he can help others achieve similar freedom and results. You can find Josh at: Just Squeezed Website: https://www.justsqueezedjuice.com/ SQUEEZiversity: https://www.justschooled.com/p/opt-in Josh’s Instagram: josh.lange Just Squeezed’s Instagram: just.squeezed 2 Free Audible Books: https://amzn.to/2MQnhos

Today’s episode shows you how to stop living in the negative in a job/career you don’t like, and gives you an actionable challenge to start seeing things in a more positive light so you can figure out what you enjoy for your next move in the working world. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

Kate Mannion is a blogger, podcaster, and personality for Barstool Sports. She is a former Marine who decided to join with only one semester left in college. Kate is someone who isn’t afraid to go against the grain. Kate has always had a love for comedy and worked at the Daily Show after her military career. She has had a fascinating path to working for Barstool. Not long ago she was in school to become a dental hygienist and one tweet got her on the radar of the massive media company, and Kate seized the opportunity. Kate is extremely talented and I highly suggested following her on Twitter, Barstool Sports, and her podcast which you can find below. Twitter: @katebarstool Hi Haters Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hi-haters/id1375719994?mt=2 Zero Blog Thirty Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/zero-blog-thirty/id1151856991?mt=2 2 Free Audible Books: https://amzn.to/2MQnhos

Taylor Conroy is a meditating surfer obsessed with building businesses that make change. His first social enterprise, Change Heroes, mobilized people in 80 countries to fund and build 400 schools, water projects, libraries, girls scholarships, anti-sex trafficking work, and more for 200,000 people around the world. He has lectured at Harvard, Princeton, NYU, Cornell, and the United Nations on the subject of social enterprise (How to make money while making profound impact in the world), and regularly presents to corporate audiences like Disney, Pfizer, Lululemon, KPMG, and Morgan Stanley, as well as social good events with audiences of 10,000+. Taylor has been a professional firefighter, a real estate entrepreneur, and a body builder; he has studied with Zen monks in Japan, run with the bulls in Spain, has explored every continent on earth including Antarctica, has surfed the longest wave in the world in Peru, and has filmed mini-documentaries in the red light district of Cambodia to combat sex trafficking, the Ecuadorian Amazon to catalyze microfinance, and the jungles of Uganda as an activist for human rights. Taylor also cofounded Journey: an impact travel company bringing groups of 30-70 people on international trips to build homes, renovate schools, coach women's collectives, and aid refugees: transforming both the communities they visit and the travelers they engage. Now, Taylor’s building a company focused on helping people share their message with the world through landing TEDx talks. Connect with Taylor: Email: taylor@taylorconroy.com Website: https://tayloraconroy.com/ TEDx List:  https://taylorconroy.clickfunnels.com/optin  Career Breakthrough Session with Sean: https://calendly.com/sean-98/consultation-on 

Today’s episode highlights the importance of making the small changes to start building toward accomplishing your big goal in life. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

Meghan Manning is a Professional Dancer who has worked at following her dreams since she was 3 years old. She has developed her craft for decades and is extremely well-versed. Meghan has performed with artists such as The Weeknd on the Oscars this past year, and has danced for world-renowned choreographer Michael Rooney in ABC Family's Lovestruck: The Musical. Meghan’s extensive resume also includes a member of the Brooklyn Nets Dance Team, appeared in multiple music videos including with artists Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, danced at the Grammy’s, and much more. As talented as Meghan is, her story is humbling and involves a lot of hard work and perseverance. We get a look inside the lifestyle of a professional dancer and how crazy it can be with constant auditions, finding new jobs and opportunities, and moving from city to city. You can find Meghan at: Website: http://www.momanni.com/ Instagram: momanni

This week we are not releasing an interview episode. Instead, we are releasing a path minutes episode talking about different aspects of building your morning routine. Each Episode this week will build off the previous ones so by the end of the week you will have the tools you need to create your morning routine. Today’s episode we wrap things up with the morning routine and put it all together. You will also learn some extra tips and trips to make sure you make this a part of your life moving forward and don’t fall off the wagon. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

This week we are not releasing an interview episode. Instead, we are releasing a path minutes episode talking about different aspects of building your morning routine. Each Episode this week will build off the previous ones so by the end of the week you will have the tools you need to create your morning routine. Today’s episode you will learn about accountability and why it makes your morning routine a staple in your life and not a quick fix that you do for a week or two, and then back to your old habits. Learn to how to hold yourself accountable the right way. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

This week we are not releasing an interview episode. Instead, we are releasing a path minutes episode talking about different aspects of building your morning routine. Each Episode this week will build off the previous ones so by the end of the week you will have the tools you need to create your morning routine. Today’s episode shows you how to dominate your morning as soon as you wake up. Learn the #1 mistake your making when you wake up and how to simplify the process to crush your goals. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

This week we are not releasing an interview episode. Instead, we are releasing a path minutes episode talking about different aspects of building your morning routine. Each Episode this week will build off the previous ones so by the end of the week you will have the tools you need to create your morning routine. Today’s episode highlights the importance of sleep. Learn the ways to fall asleep and stay asleep, and how to consistently go to bed and wake up earlier. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

In this week’s path minutes we focus on the foundation of your morning routine. Learn the number one aspect to waking up ready to crush your morning!

Josh Kline is the starting Offensive Guard for the Tennessee Titans. Josh is a major part of the resurgence of the Titans and helping them make the playoffs last season. Josh recently signed a 4-year contract extension for $26 million. Josh has been down a long road with a lot of ups and downs along the way. This includes going undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft. He then decided to sign with the New England Patriots to learn from the best. He spent 3 seasons with the Patriots including time on and off the practice squad, being cut/released a few times and winning a Super Bowl.   Josh is an example of hard work and determination, and taking advantage of the opportunity when it presents itself. He has learned a lot along the way from his experiences and some legends of the NFL including Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.

In this week’s path minutes we focus on the power of feedback and how it is critical for reaching your goals fast. You will also learn the three rules of Feedback so you can utilize it to help you succeed. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com 

Louis Roberts in the Founder of Anyday Rose, a direct to consumer alcohol business. Their product is a rose cider containing only 1 gram of sugar and made with real ingredients. This might seem like a crazy idea, especially when Louis was working at arguably the hottest media company around with Barstool Sports. You will learn Louis is a natural born risktaker and he loves building a brand. He started working for Barstool Sports well before they were a national brand and before it was the “cool” place to work. Louis saw something special in founder Dave Portnoy and the authenticity in his writing. Louis decided to get involved. He began working at Barstool essentially for free and help built the brand into the powerhouse it is today. Louis shares stories from the early days, failed business deals along the way, and the successes that catapulted the company to national prominence.   We also dive into why Louis made the decision to leave a thriving company he helped build and go out on his own and start over again. As Louis says “I am always trying to do something, usually something new. It's my greatest gift and biggest curse. I can learn anything pretty quickly if I want to, but then I also get bored of everything pretty quickly. It’s awesome and it sucks at the same time.” This time Louis is the founder and growing the business from day 1. You can find Louis and Anyday Rose at: Website: https://anydayrose.com/products/anydayrose Use Promo Code venmo10 at checkout for 10% off orders on the website Instagram: anyday_rose Twitter: @Anyday_Rose Ready to take action and make a change in your career to something that fulfills you every day? Schedule a free Career Breakthrough Session with Sean using the link below: https://calendly.com/sean-98/consultation-on

In this week’s Path Minutes we focus on why clarity is the #1 factor in making a change in your career or life. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com

I first connected with today’s guest Scott Stolze a few months ago. He has been a great peer and mentor and has helped me as I’ve begun my coaching business. Scott has a fascinating and very inspiring story. Scott’s has had quite the career jumping in and out of the corporate world, quitting his job and moving to New Orleans to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, spending almost all of his money to help, getting back into the corporate world and now entrepreneurship. Scott is the Founder of Teaching 2 Lead and the Innovator of the life changing program, “Create Your Great — How To Create Your Dream Career”. Scott believes everyone deserves to have fulfillment and joy in the work they do, and that the way to do that is by owning your career and creating your fulfillment. “My goal is to help thousands of people take ownership of their career and create fulfillment in the work they do”, says Scott. “I want to help people create a path in which they’re doing what they want to do, not what they feel they have to do or should be doing. Create Your Great, and enjoy what you are doing today and every day.” Connect with Scott: scott@teaching2lead.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreateYOURGreat/ If you have feedback for Sean please email sean@ubpath.com  

I release a new Path Minutes episode every Friday. They are quick episodes that add value to your life and get you feeling great riding into the weekend. This week I explain why the key to opening up doors for yourself in your career and life all comes down to getting out of your comfort zone. Listen and find out why. Connect with Sean: sean@ubpath.com  

Nick Martini is the founder and Creative Director of Stept Studios. Early on, the founding partners, Nick Martini, Alex Martini, and Cam Riley learned their craft shooting documentaries featuring elite members of the alpine community. The trio’s commercial endeavors led to the construction of their studio in Los Angeles, while their headquarters in Jackson Hole was inspired by their mountain roots. Today, the crew at Stept has diversified their commercial roster to include the next generation of visual storytellers, documentarians, urban lifestyle shooters, and athletic visionaries. They’ve recently worked with basketball superstar Steph Curry, international rap icon “YG”, The North Face CEO Todd Spalletto, Gatorade athlete Peyton Manning, and countless other influencers. Born and raised in Boston, MA, Nick’s obsession with moving images inspired his migration to Los Angeles, CA. As Stept's founder and creative director, Nick has been the cornerstone of developing the look and feel of Stept's films.  His work has taken him around the globe. From orbiting waterfalls in Iceland, to chasing RAM trucks through the desert, he has told stories featuring the world’s greatest athletes, lifestyles, and brands.   Nick has recently been enlisted by The North Face, Under Armour, and Oakley to produce their dynamic brand anthems. He specializes in visual based imagery and fast-moving pictures.  His portfolio features national TV spots, branded content, and feature-length films. Check out Stept Studio and their work at: http://www.steptstudios.com/  Instagram: steptstudios  Instagram: nickmartini

Enjoy an encore of a listener and personal favorite with Spikeball founder Chris Ruder. It's the perfect episode to replay this 4th of July week as many of us will be playing this game celebrating America! Chris Ruder is the founder of Spikeball. Chris knew early on he did not want a desk job which led him to get a photojournalism degree. After graduating, Chris had the realization there weren’t a ton of ways to make a good living with it and one thing led to another, and he found himself in sales. Chris was a successful salesman I should add, but he wanted to do more than just hit his next quota. Learn how a trip to Hawaii with old friends sparked the idea to revive an old childhood game, and how Chris started Spikeball at night after his sales job with a wife and three kids at home. We also dive deep into his experience on the hit show Shark Tank and so much more… ON TODAY’S EPISODE, CHRIS AND I DISCUSS His entrepreneurial influences growing up Having the mindset of avoiding a desk job leading Chris to a photojournalism degree Not having a lot of opportunities to make money with photography, Chris goes into sales Having the recognition that he wanted more in life than just hitting quotas A trip to Hawaii with a forgotten childhood game sparking the idea to bring it back to life Why it took Chris 3 years to start the company after the initial idea Chris’ advise for that critical first step of action Growing the brand in the early days Spikeball being more than a beach game, and the development of the Spikeball communities Creating surprise and delight for the customer Getting selected to be on Shark Tank Preparing to be on Shark Tank Chris’ time in the tank with the Sharks Waiting to see if his segment would make TV Getting an investment from Daymond John, but the deal ultimately falling through The positive effect of being on Shark Tank Overcoming Spikeball’s challenge transitioning into major big-box retailers What Chris has learned about himself from starting Spikeball Growing as a CEO What it means to Chris to create what he has now with Spikeball Future plans for the company MY 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS A recurring theme pops up again, JUST DO SOMETHING to get things in motion Be humble enough to recognize what you don’t know Treating customers like actual human beings goes a long way Spikeball Website: https://spikeball.com/ You can find Chris and Spikeball at: Twitter: @spikeballchris Twitter: @Spikeball Instagram: spikeball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spikeball/

I’m releasing a new Path Minutes episode every Friday moving forward. They are going to be quick episodes that add value to your life and get you feeling great riding into the weekend. Link for the 12 Day Personal Reboot Challenge: http://bit.ly/12dayrebootchallenge Today’s episode focuses on how easy it is to stay comfortable being in a bad place even if you hate it because it’s tough to make the first step toward change. It’s time to stop being comfortable and make a change. Learn how to lay the foundation for getting healthier and/or moving toward a career and life you want. Follow on Instagram: unbeatenpath_ Reach out to Sean at: sean@ubpath.com

Bill Egan is an owner of the Boston Celtics and one of the original Venture Capitalist. He is one of the original investors of Federal Express (FedEx) to give you an idea of the successes Bill has had as a VC. Bill started his Venture Capitalist career in 1969 well before anyone had heard of it that wasn’t in the industry. It’s fascinating hearing how things were in the early days of the industry. Bill is a founder and General Partner of Alta Communications and Marion Equity Partners, Massachusetts-based venture capital firms. He founded Alta’s predecessor firm, Burr, Egan, Deleage & Co. in 1979, and has identified and backed several of America’s leading growth companies in the information technology, life sciences, and communications industries. Prior to founding Burr, Egan, Deleage & Co., Bill was a Partner at TA Associates. He began his career as a Manager of Venture Capital for New England Enterprise Capital Corporation. He is past President and Chairman of the National Venture Capital Association, a Trustee of Fairfield University, a Member of the Board of Overseers of The Wharton School and a Trustee of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Board of CRH plc, and a number of privately held companies. Get Your FREE 12 Day Personal Reboot Challenge: https://mailchi.mp/65edb486ceb2/12dayrebootchallenge

I am going to release a new Path Minutes episode every Friday moving forward. They are going to be quick episodes that add value to your life and get you feeling great riding into the weekend. This week I dive into the topic of making a change in your life that forces your friends and the people in your life to see you in a new light. There will be resistance to your change from the people who know you, and it can be challenging to deal with, but if you use these guidelines, you will push through the B.S. and make it happen. Follow on Instagram: unbeatenpath_ Reach out to Sean at: sean@ubpath.com