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The Worst Advice I Ever Got

Welcome to The Worst Advice I Ever Got hosted by Sean Taylor. This show will feature in-depth discussions with diverse guests, exploring the unconventional side of guidance – the worst advice they"ve ever got. Together, we"ll extract valuable insights from these unique experiences, offering you a roadmap to discerning what advice to embrace and what to ignore. The Worst Advice I Ever Got is not just about the missteps; it"s a journey through the unexpected lessons found within the less-than-ideal

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00:20:34

Make A Business Plan - Jamie Brindle

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2025/05/23

In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Jamie shares why traditional business plans can be a trap for creative entrepreneurs. From freelance life to launching multiple ventures, he talks about embracing uncertainty, staying agile, and why “figuring it out as you go” isn’t failure—it’s freedom. Whether you’re a planner, a dreamer, or somewhere in between, this episode will make you rethink the way you start something new. New episodes every

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00:22:56

Don't Relocate For A Job - Lloyd Avram

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2025/05/16

In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Lloyd shares how ignoring that advice led to a string of bold moves that opened doors in government affairs, public policy, and corporate leadership across industries. From coast-to-coast moves to global leadership roles, Lloyd’s journey is a powerful reminder that sometimes the best career decisions aren’t safe—they’re personal.

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00:22:56

Don't Relocate For A Job - Lloyd Avram

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2025/05/16

In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Lloyd shares how ignoring that advice led to a string of bold moves that opened doors in government affairs, public policy, and corporate leadership across industries. From coast-to-coast moves to global leadership roles, Lloyd’s journey is a powerful reminder that sometimes the best career decisions aren’t safe—they’re personal.

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00:23:55

To Make More You Need to Sell More - Anita Henderson

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2025/05/09

In this episode, Anita shares how she rebuilt her business with a minimalist mindset—focusing on fewer, high-value clients instead of chasing constant growth. We talk about the cost of hustle culture, the power of clarity, and how success looks different when you're actually enjoying the life you're building.

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00:23:55

To Make More You Need to Sell More - Anita Henderson

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2025/05/09

In this episode, Anita shares how she rebuilt her business with a minimalist mindset—focusing on fewer, high-value clients instead of chasing constant growth. We talk about the cost of hustle culture, the power of clarity, and how success looks different when you're actually enjoying the life you're building.

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00:19:41

The Shortcut To Happiness, Is Success - Evren Ozka

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2025/05/02

In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Evren shares how achieving the kind of success most people dream about left him feeling empty, addicted, and disconnected from what really mattered. It took one powerful moment with his son to change his life—and inspire a journey toward real meaning. From corporate highs to completing a 100-mile ultra-marathon in the mountains of Turkey, Evren’s story is a lesson in what happens when we stop outsourcing

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00:19:41

The Shortcut To Happiness, Is Success - Evren Ozka

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2025/05/02

In this episode of The Worst Advice I Ever Got, Evren shares how achieving the kind of success most people dream about left him feeling empty, addicted, and disconnected from what really mattered. It took one powerful moment with his son to change his life—and inspire a journey toward real meaning. From corporate highs to completing a 100-mile ultra-marathon in the mountains of Turkey, Evren’s story is a lesson in what happens when we stop outsourcing

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00:25:06

Don't Graduate College Without a Job - DePriest Waddy

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2025/04/25

In this episode, DePriest shares how generational expectations shaped his early career path, why he eventually walked away from corporate success, and how he found purpose in nonprofit leadership. From the weight of bad advice to the freedom of finding your “why,” this conversation is about more than just work—it’s about redefining what success really means. Follow The Worst Advice I Ever Got for new episodes every Friday. Powered by our friends at Smith

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00:25:06

Don't Graduate College Without a Job - DePriest Waddy

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2025/04/25

In this episode, DePriest shares how generational expectations shaped his early career path, why he eventually walked away from corporate success, and how he found purpose in nonprofit leadership. From the weight of bad advice to the freedom of finding your “why,” this conversation is about more than just work—it’s about redefining what success really means. Follow The Worst Advice I Ever Got for new episodes every Friday. Powered by our friends at Smith

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00:24:04

Don't Start a Bar For Dogs - Stephen Ochs

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2025/04/18

Honestly seems like sage advice. But it was the worst Stephen Ochs, founder of Fetch, ever got. Listen to his story.

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00:24:04

Don't Start a Bar For Dogs - Stephen Ochs

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2025/04/18

Honestly seems like sage advice. But it was the worst Stephen Ochs, founder of Fetch, ever got. Listen to his story.

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00:18:53

Welcome back! Season 3 kicks off.

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2025/04/11

Sean and JB talk about why we're making a podcast in the first place, what we've learned so far and what we can look forward to this season on The Worst Advice I Ever Got.

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00:18:53

Welcome back! Season 3 kicks off.

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2025/04/11

Sean and JB talk about why we're making a podcast in the first place, what we've learned so far and what we can look forward to this season on The Worst Advice I Ever Got.

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00:22:56

You're Too Old To Make an Olympic Team - Matt Hemingway

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2024/12/06

After a very successful college track and field career, Matt Hemingway decided he was going to try to make the olympic team. It didn't happen the first time and then it didn't happen the second time. Now 10 years later, he decides he's going to try for a third time. Anyone who knew anything about the sport told him "you're too old to make an olympic team." That turned out to be the worst advice he's ever got.

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00:22:56

You're Too Old To Make an Olympic Team - Matt Hemingway

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2024/12/06

After a very successful college track and field career, Matt Hemingway decided he was going to try to make the olympic team. It didn't happen the first time and then it didn't happen the second time. Now 10 years later, he decides he's going to try for a third time. Anyone who knew anything about the sport told him "you're too old to make an olympic team." That turned out to be the worst advice he's ever got.

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00:24:07

Go Do Great Things And Then Give Back - Ryan Heckman

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2024/11/29

When your father only gives you one piece of advice your whole life at the age of 10, thats apt to stick with you. It made Ryan a two time olympic skiier, the president of a private equity firm at 32 and a multi-milllionaire by 40. But on a flight back from Orlando before his 41st birthday, he realized that was the worst advice he ever got.

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00:24:07

Go Do Great Things And Then Give Back - Ryan Heckman

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2024/11/29

When your father only gives you one piece of advice your whole life at the age of 10, thats apt to stick with you. It made Ryan a two time olympic skiier, the president of a private equity firm at 32 and a multi-milllionaire by 40. But on a flight back from Orlando before his 41st birthday, he realized that was the worst advice he ever got.

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00:19:45

Brand Doesn't Matter - Paul Carpenter

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2024/11/22

When Paul was starting out in advertising, it was the golden age of analytic data so he was told that when it comes to selling a product or service, "brand doesn't matter." He believed it, and worked for 20 years pushing that data is the only thing that matters to sell your audience. After some pretty big changes in his life, he realized, that was the worst advice he's ever got.

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00:19:45

Brand Doesn't Matter - Paul Carpenter

The Worst Advice I Ever Got ·

2024/11/22

When Paul was starting out in advertising, it was the golden age of analytic data so he was told that when it comes to selling a product or service, "brand doesn't matter." He believed it, and worked for 20 years pushing that data is the only thing that matters to sell your audience. After some pretty big changes in his life, he realized, that was the worst advice he's ever got.

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00:19:19

Join The Military - Jon Styers

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2024/11/15

When Jon was told to join the military, he thought that would be a spring board to where he really wanted to be. Turns out, that was the worst advice he ever got.

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