#43 The Sean Blanda Route

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1,000 Routes with Nick Bennett

Nick Bennett

66 episodes

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Becoming an entrepreneur takes grit. Deciding to do it solo takes courage. This is 1,000 Routes, the podcast where we explore the stories of solopreneurs who have made the bet on themselves to build a business that serves their life. Every episode you'll hear about the lessons they've learned and the uncommon routes they've taken to stand out in a world that is purposefully trying to commoditize them.

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#43 The Sean Blanda Route

1,000 Routes with Nick Bennett

41 minutes 24 seconds

9 months ago

#43 The Sean Blanda Route

Sean Blanda is the owner of Gate Check Studios, providing fractional brand, content, and marketing leadership for startups.

In this episode, Sean shares his journey from journalism to entrepreneurship, his experience as a founding marketer at Crossbeam, and why he ultimately chose to go solo. Sean discusses the creative exhaustion that led him to take the leap, the importance of adapting to shifts in marketing, and how his sabbatical-inspired newsletter helped him reconnect with his creative instincts. He also unpacks the process of landing his first clients, the challenge of productizing services, and why every solopreneur should embrace curiosity and velocity.

(00:00) Intro

(01:03) Sean’s entrepreneurial journey

(05:21) The birth and evolution of Gate Check Studios

(10:06) The Sabbatical concept and its impact

(21:41) Exploring side projects and client work

(23:19) The importance of curiosity and velocity

(26:12) Navigating client relationships and market corrections

(33:01) Productization and packaging strategies

(37:31) Results aren’t enough, vibes matter too

Follow Sean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanblanda/

Sean Blanda’s Official Website: https://seanblanda.com/

Gate Check Studios: https://gatecheckstudios.com/

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