Sean Brown's 21-Year Journey: Entrepreneurship and Growth - Built Different Podcast

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In this podcast episode, the host welcomes Sean Brown, owner of Sean Brown Plumbing and Heating, to discuss his 21-year journey in the business. Sean shares the ups and downs of maintaining a long-standing plumbing and heating business, including his early struggles, staff challenges, and the importance of showing personality through social media. Sean touches on his personal life, mentioning his experience with ultras, marriage, and divorce. He also talks about the potential future of his business, the importance of work-life balance, and the critical role of having the right people on his team. This episode sheds light on the resilient nature of entrepreneurship and the personal sacrifices involved in building a successful business.

 

Timestamps:

 

00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter

02:53 Starting the Podcast

03:12 Sean's Business Journey

04:29 Early Life and Entrepreneurial Traits

08:23 Challenges and Learning Experiences

15:01 Staffing Issues and Management

36:09 Unexpected Apprenticeship Journey

37:12 Challenges of Managing a Small Business

37:53 The Culture of Entitlement

38:39 Pride and Confrontation

40:10 The Loneliness of Business Ownership

40:43 Finding Joy in Business Successes

41:22 Struggles and Support

45:40 The Power of LinkedIn

51:23 The Ultra Marathon Experience

57:21 Future Plans and Reflections