

What Got You There with Sean DeLaney
Sean DeLaney
What Got You There with Sean DeLaney: Beneath the Surface
A podcast for high performers, deep thinkers, and those who refuse to live on autopilot.
Every week, Sean DeLaney explores the ideas that don’t just make you better at what you do — but more connected to who you are.
Through solo episodes and long-form conversations with world-class performers, thinkers, and creators, we go beneath the surface of success to ask the questions most people avoid:
What if the version of you the world rewards… isn’t the version that makes you feel alive?
Can ambition and inner peace coexist?
How do you perform at your best — without abandoning yourself in the process?
This show is a space to get honest. To let go of old scripts. To reconnect with what actually matters. And to explore how we live, create, lead, and perform — from the inside out.
Not just for more success. But for deeper presence. Greater freedom. And a life that breathes.
🎧 Subscribe to join the journey.
📬 Connect at whatgotyouthere.com
A podcast for high performers, deep thinkers, and those who refuse to live on autopilot.
Every week, Sean DeLaney explores the ideas that don’t just make you better at what you do — but more connected to who you are.
Through solo episodes and long-form conversations with world-class performers, thinkers, and creators, we go beneath the surface of success to ask the questions most people avoid:
What if the version of you the world rewards… isn’t the version that makes you feel alive?
Can ambition and inner peace coexist?
How do you perform at your best — without abandoning yourself in the process?
This show is a space to get honest. To let go of old scripts. To reconnect with what actually matters. And to explore how we live, create, lead, and perform — from the inside out.
Not just for more success. But for deeper presence. Greater freedom. And a life that breathes.
🎧 Subscribe to join the journey.
📬 Connect at whatgotyouthere.com
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Sep 29, 2019 • 1h 4min
#158 Brent Beshore- Founder & CEO of Adventur.es on understanding risk, finding great investments, taking advantage of luck & more!
Investor Brent Beshore is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of adventur.es, a Midwestern-based private equity firm. you can check them out at adventure.es His firm takes a long-term approach to lower middle market private equity, investing "permanent equity" in small to midsize privately held companies throughout North America. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Beshore was an entrepreneur and operator. On this episode Brent uncovers how they evaluate companies, how to build a great team, learning humility through his own shortcomings, and taking advantage of luck. Sean and Brent also discuss some books and articles that have changed his life and even answers some of the questions that listeners sent in! Get ready for another JAM PACKED episode with legendary investor Brent Beshore! Get the Latest from Sean right here – https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ NEW SPONSOR Catalina Crunch– http://catalinacrunch.com10% off with discount code “WGYT10” GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT” Podcast Notes- https://podcastnotes.org/ The Messy Marketplace Book- https://amzn.to/2o18QDg https://twitter.com/BrentBeshore

Sep 22, 2019 • 57min
#157 Chase Jarvis - Unleash your Creative Calling with award-winning artist, entrepreneur and photographer Chase Jarvis!
Chase Jarvis is an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. He has created campaigns for Apple, Nike, Red Bull and others, was a contributor to the Pulitzer-winning New York Times story Snowfall, and earned an Emmy nomination for his documentary Portrait of a City. He also created Best Camera–the first photo app to share images to social networks, and is the Founder of CreativeLive, where more than 10 million students learn photography, video, design, music and business from the world’s top creators and entrepreneurs. Chase joins the podcast to discuss his new book Creative Calling! On this episode you’ll learn why life isn’t about “finding” fulfillment and success but it’s about CREATING IT! Creativity is a force inside every person that, when unleashed, transforms our lives and delivers vitality to everything we do! Get ready to tap into your creative side on this episode! Get the Latest from Sean right here – https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ NEW SPONSOR Catalina Crunch– http://catalinacrunch.com10% off with discount code “WGYT10” GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT” Podcast Notes- https://podcastnotes.org/ Chase's NEW BOOK Creative Calling https://www.creativelive.com/ https://www.chasejarvis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chasejarvis/ https://www.facebook.com/chasejarvis https://twitter.com/chasejarvis

Sep 15, 2019 • 1h 1min
#156 Whitney Johnson- Disrupt Yourself to build an "A" team, find your unique skills and create lasting change
Whitney Johnson is one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world. She’s an expert on disruptive innovation and personal disruption, a framework codified in the critically-acclaimed book Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work as well as the award-winning Build an “A” Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve, published by Harvard Business Press in 2018. Her proprietary framework and diagnostics were developed after co-founding the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s Clayton Christensen. She is formerly an award-winning stock analyst on Wall Street, and a coach for Harvard Business School's Executive Education. In 2019, she was ranked #3 on the Global Gurus' Top 30 Organizational Culture Professionals. Whitney is also the host of the weekly Disrupt Yourself Podcast. On this episode Sean and Whitney dive deep in disruption, finding your unique skills, questions, curiosity and so much more. This is a conversation between two disruptors you will not want to miss! Get the Latest from Sean right here – https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ NEW SPONSOR Catalina Crunch– http://catalinacrunch.com10% off with discount code “WGYT10” GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT” Whitney's Website Whitney's Twitter Whitney's LinkedIn

Sep 11, 2019 • 10min
#155 Solo Episode - Could DISCIPLINE be the missing link on the road to success?
On this solo episode Sean uncovers the importance of discipline and how it can be an invaluable tool on the road to success! "Becoming disciplined starts with a willingness. You can’t become disciplined if you don’t truly want to be. Left to our own vices we will choose ease and comfort every time. Don’t let our human nature get in the way of our dreams. Be willing to embrace the challenge that comes with being the person who says no, who doesn’t make excuses, the person that others look too as an example!" Get the Latest from Sean right here – https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ NEW SPONSOR Catalina Crunch– http://catalinacrunch.com10% off with discount code “WGYT10” GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT”

Sep 8, 2019 • 56min
#154 Jack Carr- The Mind Inside the Thrills
Exhilarating novels written through the creative lens of a war hero. Jack Carr is an author and former Navy SEAL who led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, Task Unit Commander, Operations Officer and Executive Officer. Jack has taken his 20 years in Naval Special Warfare and is using those real life experiences to write thriller novels! On this episode Jack discusses how his experiences in the SEALs have shaped who he is today, developing his skill as a writer and constantly striving to become better! His newest book True Believer is out now! https://www.officialjackcarr.com/ True Believer Book- https://amzn.to/2ZiJY6Q https://twitter.com/JackCarrUSA https://www.facebook.com/jackcarrusa/ https://www.instagram.com/jackcarrusa/ Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ NEW SPONSOR Catalina Crunch- http://catalinacrunch.com10% off with discount code "WGYT10" GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT”

Sep 1, 2019 • 49min
#153 Flying jets 500mph within 18 inches of one another: John Foley
On this episode Sean sits down with John Foley to discuss what it’s like flying jets 500mph within 18 inches of one another, lessons on developing performance and what separates good from great leaders! John Foley is a anomaly. Foley is a top leadership keynote speaker and former Blue Angels solo pilot that challenges leaders to build trust, improve performance, and create elite teams. Where to hear from John Foley: https://twitter.com/JohnFoleyInc https://johnfoleyinc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JohnFoleyInc/ https://www.instagram.com/gladtobehere/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfoleyinc/ Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ NEW SPONSOR CATALINA CRUNCH-https://us.catalinacrunch.com/ 10% off with discount code "WGYT10" GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT”

Aug 23, 2019 • 1h 10min
#152 Alec Torelli- Million Dollar Decision Making
Every poker player is faced with numerous decisions in one sitting. Now imagine playing with millions of dollars on the line. On this episode high stakes poke player, Alec Torelli, lets you in on some of his biggest secrets. Alec Torelli has a unique perspective as it relates to decision making based on his career as one of the most successful high stakes poker players in the world. Alec has won millions playing live cash games and some of the biggest tournaments live and online; he has traveled to more than 45 countries, applying insights from his experiences towards life and business. On this episode Alec discusses how to make better decisions, keys for learning new skills and other frameworks he’s learned from his years playing and coaching poker! Alec Torelli: Website: www.alectorelli.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/alectorelli Instagram: www.instagram.com/alectorelli Twitter: www.twitter.com/alectorelli Facebook: www.facebook.com/alec.torelli Take Your Poker Game to the Next Level Training Site: www.consciouspoker.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/consciouspoker Instagram: www.instagram.com/consciouspoker Facebook: www.facebook.com/ConsciousPoker Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off with discount code "WGYT" GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT”

Aug 16, 2019 • 1h 3min
#151 Emmy Nominated Director / Producer Brian McGinn on Creativity and Overcoming Self-doubts
Want to know what it takes to be an Emmy Nominated director/producer? On today's episode, Sean dives deep on creativity, creating great work, and overcoming self-doubt while sitting down with a successful producer, Brain McGinn. Brian McGinn is an Emmy-nominated director, writer, and producer. He is best known for directing, writing and producing the Netflix documentary Amanda Knox, executive producing and directing the Netflix series Chef's Table, and co-creating the Netflix series Street Food. Brian breaks down his mindset from conceptualizing shows, creating an open work environment, and deciding small edits! Brian McGinn: http://brian-mcginn.com/ https://twitter.com/brimcgi?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/brimcgi/?hl=en Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off with discount code "WGYT" GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT”

Aug 13, 2019 • 20min
#150 Solo Episode- Rational Thinking With Ray Dalio. Is Ego and Emotion Blinding us From the Truth?
What principles does someone who manages 160 billion dollars hold dear to themselves? On this solo episode, Sean uncovers some of the key discoveries found in Ray Dalio's best selling book, Principles. Ray Dalio is the founder and chairman of Bridgewater associates and he outlines his guiding principles powering his and Bridgewater's success in this best selling book. Principles is a guide to mastering the art of rational thinking. To make the best decision possible, one must discover the truth while not allowing ego and emotion to blind them from the truth. Ray shares his proven strategies to circumvent and overcome those weaknesses. Ray Dalio: https://www.bridgewater.com/leadership/ray-dalio/ https://twitter.com/RayDalio Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ NEW SPONSOR TEN THOUSAND- www.tenthousand.cc/wgyt 20% off with discount code "WGYT" GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT”

Aug 11, 2019 • 1h 16min
#149 WSJ Best Selling Author: Jeff Eggers On Leadership and Overcoming Challenges
Today's episode is one for the books! Sean jumps into an enthralling conversation on leadership and overcoming challenges with Jeff Eggers. Jeff is a former Special Assistant to Barack Obama on national security affairs after serving over 20 years as a combat veteran Navy SEAL. Mr. Eggers is the current Executive Director of the prestigious McChrystal Group Leadership Institute. Jeff goes into detail on how a man of his accomplishment continues to push himself. His mindsets may surprise you! Get the Latest from Sean right here - https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Contact us: Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/newsletters-and-sponsors/ https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/team_member/jeff-eggers/ https://twitter.com/jeff_eggers Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres