The Rubin Report From Broke to Rich to Broke to Influential Podcaster | Sean Kelly
May 8, 2025
Sean Kelly, host of the Digital Social Hour and entrepreneur, shares his incredible journey from a bullied introvert to a leading podcaster. He candidly discusses overcoming depression and a near-death experience. Listeners will be intrigued by his adventures in e-commerce and the lessons learned from sports card and crypto investing. Kelly also highlights the growth of his podcast, touching on viral topics from finance to UFOs, while exploring the challenges of relocation and adapting to life changes in the vibrant podcast scene of Las Vegas.
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Near-Death Wake-Up Call
- Sean Kelly almost died at 21 due to a Xanax-related seizure and ambulance called to his house.
- This life-threatening episode became a wake-up call and pushed him to change his lifestyle drastically.
Early E-Commerce Hustle
- Sean started in e-commerce during college, selling jerseys via social media and earning $50k annually.
- He used cold DMing and grinding 12-hour days to build his initial business and connections.
Belief in Energetic Life Forces
- Sean believes there's an energetic component to life that science doesn't fully understand.
- Personal experiences with paranormal phenomena inform an open-minded view of unseen energies.