Sean Dowdell - How to Find the Best People for your Business

My guest today is Sean Dowdell. Sean is known as the Tattooed Millionaire, which is also the title of his first book (2017). In addition to his role as founder and CEO of Club Tattoo, he is a drummer with Grey Daze. He's a frequent speaker to a variety of audiences and has been featured in Entrepreneur, GQ, Billboard, and on CNBC, A&E and more. Thora Dowdell was formerly in marketing and sales before becoming a business partner with Sean, initially in the music recording industry and later in Club Tattoo. Thora is passionate about empowering women business owners through her story. Together, the husband-wife team have authored the new book, Brand Renegades: Our Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand (Entrepreneur Press, May 25, 2021). Learn more at www.clubtattoo.comFollow Sean Dowdell on Social Media:Instagram: @sean_dowdell , @thoradowdell , @clubtattoo , @greydazeofficial , @drinked , @brandrenegadesFacebook: @seandowdell , @thoradowdell , @brandRenegades, @clubtattoo @realgreydazeTwitter: @seandowdell , @clubtattoo , @therealgreydazeGrab a copy of Sean’s book, Brand Renegades: Our Fearless Path from Startup to Global Brand_____________________________In this episode:2:50: Why did Sean want to get into the tattoo business?5:38: What made Sean realize that people aren’t all the same as him, and what made him become OK with that?7:05: At what point did Sean realize that his business needed to be more than just a side hustle?8:36: What gave Sean the confidence to ask his wife to be his business partner?11:58: How does Sean determine whether or not a potential business partner is going to have integrity?13:58: What can you do to know what your potential business partner's actions are like when no one was looking?16:06: What systems did Sean and his wife have in place to make sure their relationship and their business did not fail?17:41: Why is it a bad idea to accept money offered by others to help grow your business more quickly21:18: What did Sean do to become the better business partner that he needed, rather than just hiring another business partner?24:56: What is the appropriate way as a leader to give your business partner a framework without getting in the way of their creative freedom?27:39: Was there a particular instance that allowed Sean to adopt the mindset of becoming the better business partner?32:38: What are three things that Sean can currently work on to become his best self?_____________________________Sean Dowdell’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to his Best Self:1. Continue to Make Big Contributions and Impact Others2. Continue to work on his Physical Health3 Become a Better Dad and Husband_____________________________Want to try out the 1-1-1 Monday morning Newsletter? - 1 Motivational Quote - 1 Inspiring Video - 1 Badass WorkoutGo to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/111-newsletterLearn more about the program at: https://www.nickcarrier.com/10weekprogramsFollow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou