Member Spotlight: Sean Lyons

Summary

Sean, a 35-year-old web developer with a background in architecture and engineering, shares his journey of living the nomadic life since leaving Canada in 2022. With a temporary residency in Mexico, he enjoys the freedom of travel and remote work. Sean's passion lies in front-end web design, creating sales funnels and memberships, and he finds inspiration and growth through networking events that foster connection and creativity. His experience in art, including winning medals in oil painting, adds a unique dimension to his multifaceted life.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The speaker, originally from Canada, has embraced a nomadic lifestyle, living in a motor home for a year and a half, traveling through the United States and Mexico, and now considering themselves a resident of Mexico.
• 🏕 The speaker enjoys the freedom of the nomadic life and does not feel a strong sense of belonging to any one place, reflecting a preference for mobility and flexibility.
• 🔮 With a background in architecture and engineering, the speaker has transitioned their skills into web development, focusing on front-end design, sales funnels, and membership sites.
• 💼 The speaker has been in web development for about seven years, starting with building their own sales funnels for high ticket sales and affiliate marketing.
• 🎨 The speaker has a passion for design and finds excitement in translating business visions into website designs that represent the identity and mission of the business.
• 🤝 The speaker values networking and has found great inspiration and ideas from connecting with like-minded individuals at various events.
• 🌟 The speaker is set to travel to Colombia for a month and a half, followed by a tour in the United States, indicating a continuous pursuit of new experiences and environments.
• 👥 The speaker prefers working environments that are conducive to social interaction and networking, rather than traditional, isolated workspaces.
• 😄 The speaker's girlfriend introduced them to a WhatsApp group that aligns with their interests in networking and open-mindedness, highlighting the importance of personal connections in professional growth.
• 🎨 A surprising fact about the speaker is their talent in oil painting, having won awards in a Japanese art competition during university.
• 🚀 The speaker emphasizes the value of stepping away from the daily grind to gain new perspectives, which can lead to breakthroughs in problem-solving and creativity.

Q & A

What is the name of the person narrating the transcript?

The person narrating the transcript is named Sean Lions.

Where was Sean originally born?

Sean was originally born near the Vancouver Bridge in the Columbia area.

When did Sean leave Canada?

Sean left Canada in 2022.

How long did Sean spend on the road trip in a motor home?

Sean spent a year and a half on the road trip in a motor home.

What countries did Sean visit during his road trip?

During his road trip, Sean visited the United States for 6 months and then spent a year traveling throughout Mexico.

What is Sean's current residency status?

Sean is now a resident of Mexico with a four-year temporary residency.

What is Sean's age and occupation?

Sean is 35 years old and has been doing web development for about seven years.

What kind of web development work does Sean specialize in?

Sean specializes in front-end web design and development, including websites, sales funnels, and course memberships.

What is Sean's educational background and how does it relate to his current work?

Sean studied architecture and engineering in university, which he translates into designing and developing websites in a more amicable and remote work environment.

What is Sean's upcoming travel plan?

Sean is planning to travel to Columbia for a month and a half, followed by a little tour in the United States.

What does Sean enjoy about attending networking events?

Sean enjoys the opportunity to connect, grow, and expand his network at networking events, where he meets like-minded people in a friendly and cozy environment.

How does Sean describe his experience at networking events compared to working in a coffee shop?

Sean describes networking events as a 'coffee shop on steroids,' providing a more focused and conscious environment for networking and work compared to the distractions of a coffee shop.

What is a unique skill or hobby of Sean's that is not widely known?

Sean is skilled in oil painting on canvases, having won a gold and a silver medal in a Japanese art competition during his university years.