

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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Aug 3, 2017 • 1h 5min
#28 Cory Gregory- From Coal Miner to Hundreds of Millions in Sales
Cory is serial fitness entrepreneur, leader in the nutrition industry and a top training expert. As a way to save money for college, Cory worked as an underground coal miner until he opened his first gym at the age of 20. Quickly, Cory earned the reputation as an industry expert in both personal training and nutrition, and now owns the famous Old School Gym outside of Columbus, Ohio. Cory Co-Founded one of the fasting growing sport nutrition brands ever created, Musclepharm, which sold over 1/2 a billion dollars worth of product in the 7 years he was with the company. Most recently, Cory has developed an online programming & nutrition site at Corygfitness.com, a consulting company with Activ8Media & The newly launched MaxEffortMuscle.com In this episode they talk about the uphill battle any entrepreneur has and how you can overcome humble beginnings and still build an empire. Cory discusses what its like working with Arnold Schrwarzenegger and how he landed a partnership with him during their first meeting. This episode gives you insights into the mind of one of the leaders in the nutrition industry. Free 30 day Audible Trial- http://www.audibletrial.com/WhatGotYouThere Sunniva Super Coffee- Use discount code WGYT for 20% off your order!- www.drinksupercoffee.com https://corygfitness.com/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/corygfitness Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/corygfitness/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/corygfitness/ Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres

Jul 24, 2017 • 1h 1min
#27 Kelly Starrett- Revolutionizing Human Performance & Movement
Today on What Got You There Sean sits down with Dr. Kelly Starrett. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, author, and speaker who has revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. His 2013 release, Becoming a Supple Leopard has become a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Kelly and his work have been featured in Tim Ferris’ Four Hour Body, Competitor Magazine, Inside Triathlon, Outside Magazine, Details Magazine, Power Magazine, and the Crossfit Journal. Before starting his own physical therapy practice at San Francisco CrossFit, one of the first 30 CrossFit affiliates, he practiced performance-based physical therapy at the world-renowned Stone Clinic. In his current practice, Kelly continues to focus on performance-based Orthopedic Sports Medicine with an emphasis on returning athletes to elite level sport and performance. Kelly’s clients have included Olympic gold-medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world and national record holding Olympic Lifting and Power athletes, Crossfit Games medalists, ballet dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes. In this episode Kelly discusses his take on a healthy diet and movement. He talks about some of the people who have had the biggest impact on him and what inspires him on a daily basis. They cover the sitting epidemic and what he and his wife Juliet are doing to combat that at their daughters school in Northern California. Kelly also discusses the damage that flying can cause on the human body and what you can do about it. This is one of the most jam packed episodes of What Got You There and will be a favorite of anyone interested in health and wellness. https://www.mobilitywod.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mobilitywod/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/mobilitywod Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/kelly.starrett.7/ Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter which pulls back the curtain and lets you see what's being worked on behind the scenes. It will keep you in the loop on current books I'm reading, apps I'm playing with and all the things in between that help inspire my life. You will also get early access to upcoming guests and everything that's coming from What Got You There. Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres

Jul 16, 2017 • 50min
#26 Mia Saini Duchnowski- NASA, Bloomberg, Harvard Business School & now CEO of Oars & Alps
Today on What Got You There Sean sits down with Mia Saini Duchnowski. Mia resigned from her high-profile job as a TV Reporter with Bloomberg TV to launch her own company, Oars + Alps. Oars + Alps is an athleisure mens skincare comapny. After 5 years in front of the camera, she realized that she wanted to build something she was passionate about from the ground-up. Mia has a versatile skillset and experiences from being a NASA engineer, Goldman Sachs salesperson, and her time as a business broadcast journalist. In this episode we find out what the struggles of starting a new company are. Mia discusses how you build a brand that is authentic and gains market share in a crowded space. Mia is one of the most accomplished people you will come across and this episode is jam packed with valuable insights! This is a must listen episode of What Got You There! Free 30 day Audible Trial- http://www.audibletrial.com/WhatGotYouThere Sunniva Super Coffee- Use discount code WGYT for 20% off your order!- www.drinksupercoffee.com https://www.oarsandalps.com/ Mia https://twitter.com/miasaini Twitter- https://twitter.com/oarsandalps Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/oarsandalps/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/oarsandalps/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/miasaini/ Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter which pulls back the curtain and lets you see what's being worked on behind the scenes. It will keep you in the loop on current books I'm reading, apps I'm playing with and all the things in between that help inspire my life. You will also get early access to upcoming guests and everything that's coming from What Got You There. Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres

Jul 10, 2017 • 1h 30min
#25 Gordon Miller- CEO of G3 Systems. How to create $100 million in value
Today on What Got You There we’re joined by the CEO of G3 systems, Gordon Miller. Over the last 16 years, Miller has invested over $2 Million in 12 companies creating over $100 Million in value for those companies while returning an average of a 5 times personal return on investment. Sean and Gordon discuss a variety of topics including everything from Gordon’s 18 hour work days in his 20’s to his favorite cigars. This episode is jam packed with actionable steps for anyone looking to take the next step in their entrepreneurial life! Free 30 day Audible Trial- http://www.audibletrial.com/WhatGotYouThere Sunniva Super Coffee- Use discount code WGYT for 20% off your order!- www.drinksupercoffee.com https://www.g3.com/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordongmiller/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/gordongmiller Quora- https://www.quora.com/profile/Gordon-Miller-21 YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/gordongmilleriii Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter which pulls back the curtain and lets you see what's being worked on behind the scenes. It will keep you in the loop on current books I'm reading, apps I'm playing with and all the things in between that help inspire my life. You will also get early access to upcoming guests and everything that's coming from What Got You There. Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres

Jul 3, 2017 • 1h 1min
#24 Marcus Aurelius Anderson- Adversity is a Gift
Today on What Got You There, Sean talks with Marcus Aurelius Anderson. While training to deploy with the United States Army Marcus suffered a serious spinal injury. During the ensuing surgery he died on the operating table… twice. Subsequently he was left paralyzed from the neck down. Unsure of his future, Marcus went into a deep depression. In his darkest hour he had a personal epiphany that would force him to see his injury as a learning opportunity. Through this gift of Adversity Marcus was able to overcome paralysis and walk again. His message is that Adversity is a gift that demands our greatest efforts to rise above our current obstacles and to become better citizens and leaders. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/marcusaureliusanderson/ LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-aurelius-anderson-ab00aa133/ Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/marcusaureliusanderson/ Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter which pulls back the curtain and lets you see what's being worked on behind the scenes. It will keep you in the loop on current books I'm reading, apps I'm playing with and all the things in between that help inspire my life. You will also get early access to upcoming guests and everything that's coming from What Got You There. Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres

Jun 29, 2017 • 1h 2min
#23 Greg Gurenlian- World Champion, Business Owner and Creator of a Social Media Army
Today on What Got You There we are joined by Greg the BEAST Gurenlian! Greg is a professional lacrosse player with Major League Lacrosse and Co Owner of The Face-off Academy which is the worlds premiere face-off training company. 2017 will be the final season in Major League Lacrosse for Greg where he has garnered such accolades as 2015 League MVP, Face-off man of the year, World Champion and most Face-off wins in a season. In this episode Greg talks about how he built community in his former company Brawlic Strength and how he uses those same principals in the Face-off Academy. Gurenlian discusses staying ahead of trends and how he has built a massive cult following on social media. In addition to talking entrepreneurship and becoming the best in the world at your sport Greg discusses what it’s like being a new father and how that has changed him. After this episode you will definitely see things in a different light! Please head over to iTunes to write a review, give a 5 star rating and subscribe to the podcast! Free 30 day Audible Trial- http://www.audibletrial.com/WhatGotYouThere Sunniva Super Coffee- Use discount code WGYT for 20% off your order!- www.drinksupercoffee.com http://thefaceoffacademy.com/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/gregbeast32/ YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCElPy7TOyDiZTn9eSky5zPQ Twitter- https://twitter.com/GregBeast32 Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter which pulls back the curtain and lets you see what's being worked on behind the scenes. It will keep you in the loop on current books I'm reading, apps I'm playing with and all the things in between that help inspire my life. You will also get early access to upcoming guests and everything that's coming from What Got You There. Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres

Jun 24, 2017 • 1h 6min
#22 Ron Wilson- CEO of Hylete Performance Apparel
This week on What Got You There, Sean sits down with Ron Wilson, the CEO of Hylete. Hylete is a performance cross training apparel brand for the hybrid athlete. Prior to Hylete Ron received his MBA from the Wharton school where he started his former company 180’s which he grew to be a 50 million dollar business. In this episode Sean dives deep with Ron on entrepreneurship, how to stand out in a crowded industry and what the future looks like for new brands. This is a must listen episode for anyone looking to grow their brand or business! Free 30 day Audible Trial- http://www.audibletrial.com/WhatGotYouThere Sunniva Super Coffee- Use discount code WGYT for 20% off your order!- www.drinksupercoffee.com http://www.hylete.com/ Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/Hylete/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/trainhylete/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/trainHYLETE?lang=en LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron2wilson/ Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter which pulls back the curtain and lets you see what's being worked on behind the scenes. It will keep you in the loop on current books I'm reading, apps I'm playing with and all the things in between that help inspire my life. You will also get early access to upcoming guests and everything that's coming from What Got You There. Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres

Jun 19, 2017 • 1h 22min
#21 Michael Bledsoe- CEO of Barbell Shrugged
Today on What Got You There, Sean talks with Michael Bledsoe. Mike is the CEO of Barbell Shrugged, which optimizes business operations for major national gyms. In addition he is the CEO of Fitr.tv, a production company for health and fitness media, as well as host of Barbell Shrugged, the #1 fitness podcast on ITunes. Prior to that he was a Navy veteran and holds a Health & Human Performance degree from the University of Memphis. He also has certified training credentials with both the USA Weightlifting Performance and the National Strength & Conditioning Association . In this episode Sean & Mike talk fitness, entrepreneurship, relationships and so much more! Free 30 day Audible Trial- http://www.audibletrial.com/WhatGotYouThere Sunniva Super Coffee- Use discount code WGYT for 20% off your order!- www.drinksupercoffee.com http://daily.barbellshrugged.com/ http://www.thebledsoeshow.com/ http://www.barbellbusiness.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/michael.bledsoe Twitter- https://twitter.com/michaelbledsoe Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mike_bledsoe/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/barbellshruggedpodcast/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/BarbellBusiness/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/BarbellShrugged Twitter- https://twitter.com/BarbellBusiness http://whatgotyouthere.com/ Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter which pulls back the curtain and lets you see what's being worked on behind the scenes. It will keep you in the loop on current books I'm reading, apps I'm playing with and all the things in between that help inspire my life. You will also get early access to upcoming guests and everything that's coming from What Got You There. Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres

Jun 12, 2017 • 55min
#20 Steve Magness- Peak Performance
In Episode 20 we sit down with a living legend in the running world, Steve Magness. Steve was atop the running world when he ran a 4:01 mile in High School which was the fastest US time that year. That was the fastest time he would ever run. In episode 20 Magness talks about the mental and physical factors that impacted his career. Steve is currently coaching some of the top athletes in the world and is integrating science and practice for peak performance. We talk about his new book Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with The New Science of Success, that he coauthored with Brad Stulberg. We dive deep on ego, fear, avoiding burnout, and what it takes to be at the top of your game! Steve brings it all in this fascinating episode of What Got You There! Steve Magness is a coach to some of the top distance runners in the world, having coached numerous athletes to top 15 at the World Championships and Olympic Games. He currently coaches at the University of Houston. Known widely for his integration of science and practice, Magness has been on the forefront of innovation in sport. He serves as an adjunct professor of Strength and Conditioning at St. Mary's University and has been a featured expert in Runner's World, The New York Times, The New Yorker, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, and ESPN The Magazine. In addition, his first book, The Science of Running, was published in 2014. In his own running, Magness ran a 4:01 mile in High School. He lives in Houston, Tx. Free 30 day Audible Trial- http://www.audibletrial.com/WhatGotYouThere Sunniva Super Coffee- Use discount code WGYT for 20% off your order!- www.drinksupercoffee.com Peak Performance- https://www.peakperformancebook.net/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/stevemagness Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stephenmagness Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/stevemagness/ http://whatgotyouthere.com/ Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter which pulls back the curtain and lets you see what's being worked on behind the scenes. It will keep you in the loop on current books I'm reading, apps I'm playing with and all the things in between that help inspire my life. You will also get early access to upcoming guests and everything that's coming from What Got You There. Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres

Jun 9, 2017 • 56min
#19 David Meltzer- CEO of Sports 1 Marketing
In episode #18 of What Got You There we sit down with the CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, Dave Meltzer. Priory’s to S1M, he was the CEO of the world’s first smartphone, the PC-E Phone, and later became CEO of the world’s most notable sports agency, Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment. Leigh Steinberg is the legendary sports agent that the movie Jerry Maguire was based on. In this episode we talk about how after very early success Dave lost everything and had to battle his way back. We dive deep on Dave’s principals for business and life: gratitude, empathy, accountability and effective communication. We also discuss how he has been so successful across many different businesses. Dave tells some stories of what it’s been like working with some of the biggest names in sports. If you want to know how to succeed from one of the best to ever do it this is the episode for you! Free 30 day Audible Trial- http://www.audibletrial.com/WhatGotYouThere Sunniva Super Coffee- Use discount code WGYT for 20% off your order!- www.drinksupercoffee.com Twitter-https://twitter.com/davidmeltzer Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/davecmeltzer/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/davemeltzer/ Sports 1 Marketing- https://sports1marketing.com/ http://whatgotyouthere.com/ Sean DeLaney Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seandelaney23/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/SeanDeLaney23 Subscribe to my monthly newsletter which pulls back the curtain and lets you see what's being worked on behind the scenes. It will keep you in the loop on current books I'm reading, apps I'm playing with and all the things in between that help inspire my life. You will also get early access to upcoming guests and everything that's coming from What Got You There. Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres