96 - From Garage Start-Up to Global Impact: Shawn Seipler’s Journey with Clean the World
Description
In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, host Mark McNees sits down with Shawn Seipler, the CEO and founder of Clean the World. Shawn shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his childhood experiences to founding a company that has recycled millions of bars of soap and saved countless lives. Learn about the challenges he faced, including early funding struggles, and how a pivotal moment with CBS News helped propel his business forward. Shawn also delves into the technical and emotional aspects of running a social enterprise and offers invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear how Clean the World continues to make a global impact through innovative recycling and social initiatives.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:54 Shawn’s Background and Upbringing
03:07 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
06:40 Career Beginnings and Tech Sales
07:45 The Birth of Clean the World
14:39 Challenges and Early Struggles
20:09 Breakthrough and Media Attention
23:38 The Struggles of Entrepreneurship
24:59 First Haiti Trip: A Turning Point
28:32 Overcoming Financial Challenges
31:15 The Emergence of B Corp
39:38 Current Success and Future Vision
47:31 Personal Reflections and Advice
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