What Got You There With Sean Delaney

Investor Brent Beshore is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of adventur.es, a Midwestern-based private equity firm. you can check them out at adventure.es His firm takes a long-term approach to lower middle market private equity, investing "permanent equity" in small to midsize privately held companies throughout North America. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Beshore was an entrepreneur and operator. On this episode Brent uncovers how they evaluate companies, how to build a great team, learning humility through his own shortcomings, and taking advantage of luck. Sean and Brent also discuss some books and articles that have changed his life and even answers some of the questions that listeners sent in! Get ready for another JAM PACKED episode with legendary investor Brent Beshore! Get the Latest from Sean right here – https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ NEW SPONSOR Catalina Crunch– http://catalinacrunch.com1

Chase Jarvis is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. He has created campaigns for Apple, Nike, Red Bull and others, was a contributor to the Pulitzer-winning New York Times story Snowfall, and earned an Emmy nomination for his documentary Portrait of a City. He also created Best Camera–the first photo app to share images to social networks, and is the Founder of CreativeLive, where more than 10 million students learn photography, video, design, music and business from the world’s top creators and entrepreneurs. Chase joins the podcast to discuss his new book Creative Calling! On this episode you’ll learn why life isn’t about “finding” fulfillment and success but it’s about CREATING IT! Creativity is a force inside every person that, when unleashed, transforms our lives and delivers vitality to everything we do! Get ready to tap into your creative side on this episode! Get the Latest from Sean right here – https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Connect with u

Whitney Johnson is one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world. She’s an expert on disruptive innovation and personal disruption, a framework codified in the critically-acclaimed book Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work as well as the award-winning Build an “A” Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve, published by Harvard Business Press in 2018. Her proprietary framework and diagnostics were developed after co-founding the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s Clayton Christensen. She is formerly an award-winning stock analyst on Wall Street, and a coach for Harvard Business School's Executive Education. In 2019, she was ranked #3 on the Global Gurus' Top 30 Organizational Culture Professionals. Whitney is also the host of the weekly Disrupt Yourself Podcast. On this episode Sean and Whitney dive deep in disruption, finding your unique skills, questions, curiosity and so much more. This is a conversation between two disrup

On this solo episode Sean uncovers the importance of discipline and how it can be an invaluable tool on the road to success!  "Becoming disciplined starts with a willingness. You can’t become disciplined if you don’t truly want to be. Left to our own vices we will choose ease and comfort every time. Don’t let our human nature get in the way of our dreams. Be willing to embrace the challenge that comes with being the person who says no, who doesn’t make excuses, the person that others look too as an example!" Get the Latest from Sean right here – https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ NEW SPONSOR Catalina Crunch– http://catalinacrunch.com10% off with discount code “WGYT10” GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT”

Exhilarating novels written through the creative lens of a war hero. Jack Carr is an author and  former Navy SEAL who led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, Task Unit Commander, Operations Officer and Executive Officer.  Jack has taken his 20 years in Naval Special Warfare and is using those real life experiences to write thriller novels! On this episode Jack discusses how his experiences in the SEALs have shaped who he is today, developing his skill as a writer and constantly striving to become better! His newest book True Believer is out now!   https://www.officialjackcarr.com/ True Believer Book- https://amzn.to/2ZiJY6Q https://twitter.com/JackCarrUSA https://www.facebook.com/jackcarrusa/ https://www.instagram.com/jackcarrusa/   Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/  NEW SPONSOR Catalina Crunch- http://catalinacrunch.com10% off with dis

On this episode Sean sits down with John Foley to discuss what it’s like flying jets 500mph within 18 inches of one another, lessons on developing performance and what separates good from great leaders! John Foley is a anomaly. Foley is a top leadership keynote speaker and former Blue Angels solo pilot that challenges leaders to build trust, improve performance, and create elite teams.    Where to hear from John Foley: https://twitter.com/JohnFoleyInc https://johnfoleyinc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JohnFoleyInc/ https://www.instagram.com/gladtobehere/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfoleyinc/ Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/  NEW SPONSOR CATALINA CRUNCH-https://us.catalinacrunch.com/ 10% off with discount code "WGYT10"  GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT”

Every poker player is faced with numerous decisions in one sitting. Now imagine playing with millions of dollars on the line. On this episode high stakes poke player, Alec Torelli, lets you in on some of his biggest secrets.  Alec Torelli has a unique perspective as it relates to decision making based on his career as one of the most successful high stakes poker players in the world. Alec has won millions playing live cash games and some of the biggest tournaments live and online; he has traveled to more than 45 countries, applying insights from his experiences towards life and business. On this episode Alec discusses how to make better decisions, keys for learning new skills and other frameworks he’s learned from his years playing and coaching poker!   Alec Torelli: Website: www.alectorelli.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/alectorelli Instagram: www.instagram.com/alectorelli Twitter: www.twitter.com/alectorelli Facebook: www.facebook.com/alec.torelli   Take Your Poker Game to the Next Level Training Site: www.co

Want to know what it takes to be an Emmy Nominated director/producer? On today's episode, Sean dives deep on creativity, creating great work, and overcoming self-doubt while sitting down with a successful producer, Brain McGinn.  Brian McGinn is an Emmy-nominated director, writer, and producer. He is best known for directing, writing and producing the Netflix documentary Amanda Knox, executive producing and directing the Netflix series Chef's Table, and co-creating the Netflix series Street Food. Brian breaks down his mindset from conceptualizing shows, creating an open work environment, and deciding small edits!   Brian McGinn: http://brian-mcginn.com/ https://twitter.com/brimcgi?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/brimcgi/?hl=en Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/  NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off with discount code "WGYT"  GlobeKick 10% off with discount

What principles does someone who manages 160 billion dollars hold dear to themselves? On this solo episode, Sean uncovers some of the key discoveries found in Ray Dalio's best selling book, Principles. Ray Dalio is the founder and chairman of Bridgewater associates and he outlines his guiding principles powering his and Bridgewater's success in this best selling book.  Principles is a guide to mastering the art of rational thinking. To make the best decision possible, one must discover the truth while not allowing ego and emotion to blind them from the truth. Ray shares his proven strategies to circumvent and overcome those weaknesses.   Ray Dalio: https://www.bridgewater.com/leadership/ray-dalio/ https://twitter.com/RayDalio Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/  NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off with discount code "WGYT"  GlobeKick 10% off with discount cod

Today's episode is one for the books! Sean jumps into an enthralling conversation on leadership and overcoming challenges with Jeff Eggers. Jeff is a former Special Assistant to Barack Obama on national security affairs after serving over 20 years as a combat veteran Navy SEAL. Mr. Eggers is the current Executive Director of the prestigious McChrystal Group Leadership Institute. Jeff goes into detail on how a man of his accomplishment continues to push himself.  His mindsets may surprise you! Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/  https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/team_member/jeff-eggers/ https://twitter.com/jeff_eggers Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres 

EVERYONE, it seems, is in need of a strategy. That is why Sean was thrilled to talk with today’s guest Sir Lawrence Freedman. Freedman is author of Strategy: A History, where he captures the vast history of strategic thinking in this consistently engaging and insightful account of how strategy came to pervade every aspect of our lives! In his behemoth of a book Freedman gives a brilliant overview of the most prominent strategic theories in history, from David’s use of deception against Goliath to the modern use of game theory in economics, this masterful volume sums up a lifetime of reflection on the strategic planning process. If you want to learn more about some of the most impactful strategist throughout history such as the Greeks, Sun Tzu, Machiavelli then keep listening!   Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/  Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio En

Edward de Bono came up with the term “lateral thinking’ back in 1967, linking it to humor. We find most jokes funny because they connect unexpected ideas with topics we already know. On this solo episode Sean discusses one of his approaches to often tap into my creative side and that is through LATERAL THINKING. Lateral thinking is the process of using information to bring about creativity and insight. Lateral thinking can be learned, practiced and used. Unlike critical thinking, which seeks errors and attempts to fix them, lateral thinking is about moving from one known idea and leaping forward to create new ideas.   *Questions for the solo podcast email info@whatgotyouthere.com* Subscribe to the Newsletter- https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/  Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres 

Have you ever worried that you might have too many interests? Maybe you feel like your'e not on the "right" path. Well, you might just be a generalist! On this episode David uncovers some of the myths behind elite performance. He discovered that in most fields — especially those that are complex and unpredictable — generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel.  Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They’re also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can’t see. David Epstein is the author of: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and New York Times bestseller The Sports Gene.  https://www.davidepstein.com/ https://twitter.com/DavidEpstein Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/   

Do you ever have those moments where it seems like your brain is running on ROCKET FUEL and your ability to accomplish often complicated tasks is done with ease? It's called Deep Work! On this solo episode, I unpack some of the key strategies I learned from Cal Newport’s bestselling book Deep Work to help be more productive and create meaningful work you’re proud of! If you would like to push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. This episode is for you! Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: http://bit.ly/Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/  Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres 

Clarence Greenwood otherwise known as the Citizen Cope grabs the mic before one of his shows to talk about his journey with Sean! Cope talks about tapping into his creative side, what drives him and the self reflection he’s done over the years to continue to produce great work. The success of Citizen Cope’s music has always been a slow burn, rather than a flash in the pan. The single “Let The Drummer Kick” eventually went Platinum without any support from commercial radio. His newest album Heroin and Helicopters is his first in 7 years and for this Cope trusted his gut and knew it was time! Get ready for this jam packed episode. *Questions for the solo podcast email info@whatgotyouthere.com* Subscribe to the Newsletter- https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD   http://whatgotyouthere.com/ NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off with discount code "WGYT"  GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT” https://citizencope.co

John Lewis Gaddis is the Robert A. Lovett Professor of History at Yale University, and was the founding director of the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy. His book On Grand Strategy is what sparked Sean’s desire to feature him! Gaddis defines “grand strategy” as aligning “potentially unlimited aspirations with necessarily limited capabilities” and highlights the persistent error of focusing on the former while ignoring the latter. On this episode John draws on a range of thinkers, including Thucydides, Machiavelli, Clausewitz, and Tolstoy and how they used strategy to shape history. In addition,  Professor Gaddis teaches courses on Cold War history, grand strategy, biography, and historical methodology.  His George F. Kennan:  An American Life, won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize in Biography. *Questions for the solo podcast email info@whatgotyouthere.com* Subscribe to the Newsletter- https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD http://whatgotyouthere.com/ NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off with discount code

Brad Thor is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen thrillers including his newest release Backlash! His summer of 2018 release Spymaster was a book Sean couldn’t put down and The Washington Times said “One of the all-time best thriller novels”. Brad has been one of Sean’s favorite authors for over a decade and excited you guys get to hear more about Brad and his journey. Brad has been called and “THE MASTER OF THRILLERS,” and“AMERICA’S FAVORITE AUTHOR.” His bestselling novels have been published in over 30 countries. Brad discusses going from an award winning creator, producer writer and host of the TV show Traveling Lite to conquering his fear and becoming a Bestselling writer! On this episode Brad dives deep on his creative process, how he overcame his fears and why “Stagnation is death”. *Questions for the solo podcast email info@whatgotyouthere.com* Subscribe to the Newsletter- https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD   http://whatgotyouthere.com/ NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off wit

Fear… We all experience it, but why are some people able to conquer it while others let it hold them back? On this episode Sean dives deep on some of his processes for handling fear and how we can use it to get more out of life! Because what we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do. *Questions for the solo podcast email info@whatgotyouthere.com* Subscribe to the Newsletter- https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD http://whatgotyouthere.com/ NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off with discount code "WGYT" GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT”   https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 https://www.instagram.com/whatgotyoutherepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/ Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres

Alex Bodman is the VP, Global Executive Creative Director at Spotify. Since joining in 2015,Alex has built an in-house creative team of over 30 people, recognized by Ad Age A-list 2018 as the "In-house Creative Agency of the Year." His team provides consultancy and toolkits for the brand globally, allowing their vision to scale across the world. An Australian who relocated to Brooklyn to follow his digital-first/social-first mindset, he worked with Razorfish New York’s agency side as Group Creative Director. While there, Alex developed concepts and strategy, and led teams on campaigns for Axe, Mercedes-Benz, Smart Car and music-streaming service Spotify, among other major brands, before becoming Spotify’s first Global Creative Director in 2015. Get ready for a behind the scenes look into the leader of ones of the most creative brands out there! *Questions for the solo podcast email info@whatgotyouthere.com* Subscribe to the Newsletter- https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD http://whatgotyouthere.com/ NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAN

On this solo episode Sean discusses three learning strategies that can improve learning retention by 2 or even 3 fold! This episode isn’t just for students or teachers looking to improve test scores but anyone trying to better understand new material. *Questions for the solo podcast email info@whatgotyouthere.com* Subscribe to the Newsletter- https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD   http://whatgotyouthere.com/ NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off with discount code "WGYT"  GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT” Research Article http://laplab.ucsd.edu/articles/In%20press%20version/inpressPashlerRohrerER2010.pdf https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 https://www.instagram.com/whatgotyoutherepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/   Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres