The Sean Kim Show

Today we talk about how to decide who you should hang out, using a useful and simple principle that have helped me. It's a personal topic that I'm always trying to optimize as who you surround yourself with has a large impact on who you'll be. Would love to get your thoughts on this one!

A common question I get from younger entrepreneurs or recent grads is 'how do I find a mentor?' Now I've made my fair share of mistakes when it comes to finding mentors, so I wanted to dedicate an episiode where I outline some of the lessons I've learned. Mentorship is a topic I often discuss with guests that I've had on, including Tom Bilyeu (Co-Founder of QuestNutrition), Anthony Lacavera (Founder of WindMobile), and more. Finding the right mentor can catapolt your speed of success in nearly any area of your life. But getting there is an art and science that you must learn through practice. While I can't deliver magic, I hope to help you avoid some of the major mistakes that I've personally made, and lessons on helping you find the best mentor to achieve your goals. Enjoy, and make sure you leave a review on iTunes!

In today's episode, I'm going to share a breakdown of the top 5 productivity 'hacks' that I've experimented with and had success with. As I'll note, these are tactics that I've learned from reading and interviewing the top performers from entrepreneurs to globally recognized entertainers. Hope you enjoy!

It's 2018 folks! That means shedding off that turkey we ate, setting new years resolutions, and all that fun stuff. In this episode, we change the formatting a little bit to introduce a new segment at the end, where I shed some light on recent events that may interest you. Particularly in this episode, we talk about the massive Youtube controversy of Logan Paul, Cryptocurrency, and the $1.6B lawsuit that Spotify is facing. Enjoy and share it around x

Self-judgement is one of the most toxic acts we make in our lives. Sure, it can be a helpful tool to push yourself. But more often than not, it can be detrimental to your long-term well being. Gabby Bernstein joins us on the show to share how we can remove judgement to live in harmony. Gabby is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, motivational speaker, and has been featured on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday. Hope you enjoy this conversation! x

Ever wondered why certain ideas, products, or businesses spread like wild fire, while an equally good idea gets zero attention? #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Wharton Professor, Jonah Berger, seems to have the answers. In his book Contagious, he reveals the STEPPS formula, which stands for: 1) Social Currency 2) Triggers 3) Emotion 4) Public 5) Practical Value 6) Stories In this episode, we dive deeper into the most important ones to help you spread your idea. Hint: it comes down to reverse engineering human psychology and figuring out how you can make others look good by sharing your idea. I hope you enjoy and if you did, leave a 5-star review on iTunes!

There's only a few proven ways to get your message, product, or service out there in a scaleable way. Content marketing is by far one of the best ways to do it. Why? It's cheap, if not free, highly targeted, and has a flywheel effect (meaning you don't have to put in the same effort to keep it the wheel spinning). In this solo-episode, I'm going to reveal the 5 step proven formula to getting to 100,000 unique visitors (and more) a month. Share this with someone you think would find valuable, and if you found it helpful, leave a review! <3

Anthony Lacavera (@AnthonyLacavera) is the founder and former CEO of Wind Mobile (now Freedom mobile), with over 1M subscribers across Canada. He's also the Chairman of the Globalive Group (parent company of Wind), a venture capitalist, and author of How We Can Win. In 2015, he sold his company to Shaw Communications for a cool $1.3 billion (USD). But despite the financial success, he calls it a failure. In this episode we uncover why, on top of Anthony's thinking process when he first sets out to build a big business, his advice to new and ambitious entrepreneurs that want to build something that lasts, what to look for in business partners/investors, and much more. Hope you enjoy the conversation and tweet Anthony @AnthonyLacavera to share some love.

This is a gem for all the young aspiring entrepreneurs out there that are thinking of working on a startup or already in the process. With the hype of all the apps raising millions of dollars and being sold for billions of dollars, it's tempting not to create a startup hoping to do the same. Jason Fried has a very different view. As the Co-Founder and CEO of 37Signals (now known as Basecamp), a software company that has been profitable and successful for the last 17 years, Jason understands how to build a real business that stands the test of time. He's also a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon's best selling author of Remote and Rework. To sum it up, Jason knows his shit and has built one of the most profitable businesses online. On this episode, Jason digs deep into the difference between a business and a startup, his advice for young entrepreneurs starting out, and tips on creating a successful business that leaves a lasting legacy.

Travel Hacks, Profitable Side Hustles, and Storytelling with Chris Guillebeau by Sean Kim: Entrepreneur, Investor, Globetrotter (and Still Figuring Out the Rest)

Very excited to be sharing this interview with you today. Lewis has an inspiring story that I think will resonate and inspire many of you reading this. If you haven't heard of Lewis's story, we'll do a quick recap. After a severe injury playing professional football, Lewis was sleeping on his sister's couch at the age of 24. Through hustle, perseverance, and finding powerful mentors, Lewis did more than just bounce back. He built a multi-million dollar business, hosts the top 50 podcast in the world, and is a New York Times Bestselling Author. Honestly, I was surprised when Lewis told me that he was writing a book about vulnerability and helping men take off their mask of masculinity. From the years we've known each other, I've always found him to be genuine, kind, and transparent with his life. During the interview, I learned Lewis shares that there's not just one type of mask we wear, and we must recognize which ones we're putting on if we want to live a truly fulfilled life. It's something that I struggle with from time to time, as I've been taught that a man needs to remain stoic, despite all circumstances. I know many others that do as well, because this type of conversation rarely comes up within the male community. Until now. Men listening to this will hear a unique perspective on how you can open up more to develop your inner confidence, understand what's holding you back in life, and how you can overcome the fears you're experiencing right now. Women will be able to understand men in their lives better, and learn the tools to help them connect in a deeper way. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Lewis, as much as I enjoyed speaking with him. x

"I'm on a tight rope, on a windy day, above two buildings. But I'm an experienced tight rope walker." Steve Aoki (@SteveAoki) is one of the most globally recognized artists in the world. He was nominated twice for the Grammy awards, is a savvy music executive of DimMak Records, and was listed on Forbes as one of the highest paid DJ's in the world. But I've learned that there's more to Steve than music. In this episode, Steve opens up in a way that I've never seen him before. We covered about a lot, including: -His dealings with Asian discrimination, and his mission to support other Asians that are up & coming -Behind-the-curtains of the Aoki business model -How he copes with loneliness and heartbreak -A hard business lesson learned from a bad partnership -How he chooses who he spends his time with -Favorite book(s) -His passion for futurism, longevity, and the singularity and much more... Hope you enjoy this raw conversation!

In this episode, Kaia Roman shares research-backed tactics on how to lead a happier life that's actually sustainable. Much like some of you, when I hear the word 'happiness' in a book, it feels 'fluffy' to me. But I had a different experience with Kaia. As you'll hear in the conversation, she brought research-backed studies and facts to the table, including some lessons in human evolution. Coming from the world of entrepreneurship, I also felt compelled to shine a light on this topic, as I feel the issues of 'depression' and 'loneliness' is something that's rarely talked about. It's always about the hustle, the grind, and getting things done. But how is any of this sustainable unless we're taking care of our mental health? For any of you listening that have a big vision to do and be something great -- I can say from personal experience that it's going to be a long road ahead. And I'm still just beginning my journey. What I do know is that it's usually not the smartest or the most talented people that make it to the other side, it's the ones who have the most persistence and endurance. I hope you enjoy this episode with Kaia, and more importantly -- I hope you take action on the actionable strategies she provides in our conversation. Enjoy x

Charlamagne Tha God, also known as the "Prince of pissing people off" is in the house today. Controversial is the likely the first thing most people think of when Charlamagne's name comes up. But authenticity and honesty are what I believe is underneath it all. Shortly after being released from prison for dealing, Charlamagne found his interest in radio. Fast forward to today, he's the host of the nationally syndicated show "The Breakfast Club" and has been titled "The God of Hip-Hop Radio" by Vulture. He has interviewed some of the biggest celebrities and leaders in the world, including Hillary Clinton, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, and more. In this episode, we talk about the importance of authenticity in your life, how to stop caring what other people think, behind the scenes of his interviewing process, favorite books, and much more. Hope you enjoy this conversation.

After forming their group in 2012, Galantis has become one of the hottest DJ groups in the world. If you haven't heard of them yet, you've probably heard their viral hits, like 'No Money' (~350,000,000 hits), 'Runaway (U & I)' (260,000,000 hits) and 'Peanut Butter Jelly' (~100,000,000 hits). The talented individuals behind the duo are Christian and Linus. And they're a force to be reckoned with. Combined, they've produced and written music for globally recognized artists, including Madonna, Katy Perry, Usher, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, and more. I sat down with the Grammy-nominated duo at the Atlantic Records to have a personal conversation about how they were able to achieve this global success in just 5 years. I'm honored to share that this was the first long-form interview they've done, and even more rare are the detailed strategies and processes they lay out in this conversation. We'll talk about how they have differentiated themselves from our electronic artists, their creative process, pre-performance routines, and much more. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Galantis as much as I enjoyed speaking with them.

Kelly Leveque is not your typical nutritionist. Her firing curiosity of how the human body works have been deep-seated since her childhood days. From digging around the latest health research papers to sharing her nutritional knowledge whenever she could, even at an early age. This kindling passion allowed her to overcome the hardship of starting her business, Be Well by Kelly, on the side, while working full-time at a demanding job. And even worked with her first 6 clients for free. Today, Kelly works with some of the top celebrities and influencers in the world, including Jessica Alba, Chelsea Handler, Emmy Rossum, and Molly Sims. In this episode, we go deep into how Kelly made the transition from full-time employee to full-time business owner, how she landed Jessica Alba as her client, nutritional advice she gives to her own clients, and health tips to live longer, better, and with more energy. Hope you enjoy this episode with Kelly, as much as I enjoyed speaking with her.

Many of us have a 'bucket list' that we'd like to check off before... you know. The problem I've found with a bucket list is, humans are natural procrastinators. We hold off on some of the biggest desires in our lives until it's too late to experience it. Our guest today, Danny Dover, had a different approach. After facing depression in 2010, he decided to make a dramatic shift in his life. He made the purpose of his life to complete 150+ items from what he calls the 'Life List' by May 25th 2017. His approach was simple: 'What if you gave your bucket list a deadline?' After tattooing his final deadline on his butt (true story), he set on his mission to complete every single activity on his list. Highlights include: visiting every single continent around the world, learning how to fly a plane, getting on a TV show for the first time, living in the wilderness alone for a month, and much more. Danny's outlandish mission helped his story get featured on New York Times, NPR, TIME, and he spoke at TEDx talking about his experience. If you feel stalled or think there's greater potential in your life, this episode will inspire you. Danny breaks down in detail his step-by-step process of creating the list, the struggles that he went through, and the lessons he learned throughout this entire experience. I found myself reevaluating my goals, thinking bigger, and feeling ecstatic after speaking with Danny, so I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.

One of the most controversial topics in our society today is around: Money. In certain cultures, it's more taboo than sex, religion, or politics. The mission of this podcast is to have an honest conversation about vital topics that aren't being talked about in the traditional media to reach your full potential. And that often means getting uncomfortable. This episode about money and limiting beliefs is no different. Our guest today is Jen Sincero, who's the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life. The book has sold over a million copies and is available in over twenty languages, as it only garners more popularity around the globe. In this episode, we talk about why money is such a taboo topic in our society, how to reverse the limiting beliefs about money that we've been taught (most of us at an early age), an inside look at the controversial 'life coaching' industry, and much more. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Jen.