In episode 23 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen interviews Sean Travis, a former firefighter-paramedic turned entrepreneur and founder of Ecom for Heroes, based in Hermosa Beach, California, as he discusses the challenges he faced, including burnout and personal loss, that led him to take a leap of faith into entrepreneurship.

Tune in to hear valuable insights on entrepreneurship and the intersection of passion and purpose in business.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:06] Transitioning from firefighting to entrepreneurship.

[00:04:39] Teaching and coaching first responders.

[00:09:56] Overcoming imposter syndrome.

[00:11:41] Imposter syndrome in entrepreneurship.

[00:16:01] Daily habits for creativity.

[00:20:46] Financial growth and strategy.

[00:23:08] Cash flow forecasting importance.

[00:26:26] Client contract strategies.

[00:32:49] Client contracts and communication.

[00:35:01] AI's impact on business growth.

[00:39:19] AI product discovery dashboard.

[00:43:26] Optimizing treatment protocols with AI.

[00:45:12] AI tools for business efficiency.

[00:48:43] Google Gemini integration benefits.

QUOTES

• "Believing in reminding myself daily that I am enough." -Sean Travis
• "You cannot find the solution with the same mindset that gave you the problem." -Sean Travis
• "If you're going to pick one, pick one that integrates the most with your life."-Sean Travis

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Laurie Chen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriechencpamba/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriechen/

Sean Travis

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecomforheroes/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecomforheroes/

WEBSITES

Built By Margin: https://www.builtbymargin.com/