Listen "The Making Of: Sean Cannell"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Sean Cannell, CEO of Think Media and co-founder of Video Influencers, shares his inspiring journey to becoming one of the world’s leading online video experts and YouTube strategists. With over 3 million subscribers and 100 million views across his channels, Sean’s insights are essential for creators and entrepreneurs alike.Sean reflects on his early days as a creative teenager in Seattle, discussing how his passion for skate culture and music evolved into a career in video production, starting with his involvement in church media. He delves into pivotal moments, such as going all-in with Think Media after losing freelance clients, and how resilience and adaptability played a crucial role in his success.The conversation also explores the importance of providing value to an audience, building a legacy, and the diverse revenue streams fueling Think Media’s growth. Sean also discusses whether college is necessary for aspiring entrepreneurs (spoiler alert.. it’s not!).Episode chapters:00:00 The Early Years of Sean Cannell 05:00 The Transition to Video and Creativity 12:41 Building a Career in Social Media 16:20 Going All In: The Birth of Think Media 24:06 Navigating Challenges and Finding Clarity 31:53 Revenue Streams and Business Growth 49:27 Stewardship in Business54:18 Building a legacy beyond yourself1:04:24 Interview with Denise JordanYou can connect with Sean here (https://www.seancannell.com/) and learn more about Think Media here (https://www.thinkmedia.video/) or their Youtube channel here (https://www.youtube.com/thinkmediatv).This episode also features a special story from a student of Think Media’s youtube courses, Denise Jordan. As a 73 year old woman with over 50 years of homemaking Experience, she wanted to teach young homemakers tips on cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and laundry. Her channel now has over 80,000 subscribers. (https://www.youtube.com/@homemakingwithdenise)This show is produced and presented by Circle, where creators turn pro.
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