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.

Outlines

00:00

🌎 The Nomadic Web Developer's Journey

Sean, a 35-year-old originally from Canada, has embraced a nomadic lifestyle since leaving his home country in 2022. After a year and a half road trip in a motor home across the United States and Mexico, he now considers himself a resident of Mexico with a four-year temporary residency. Sean enjoys the freedom of travel and identifies with the Aries astrological sign, though he sometimes feels a connection to Pisces. With a background in architecture and engineering from university, he transitioned his skills into front-end web development, specializing in website design, sales funnels, and membership platforms. Sean's dislike for traditional office work led him to a more amicable remote work environment, allowing him to live and work on the road. He finds joy in translating clients' business visions into web designs and has met many interesting people through networking events, which he finds more inspiring and conducive to idea sharing than traditional co-working spaces.

05:01

🎨 The Creative Mind and Networking Experiences

Sean discusses the benefits of being in a network of like-minded individuals, which he finds instrumental in overcoming creative blocks and finding new perspectives. He contrasts this with the distractions of working in a coffee shop, highlighting the focused and supportive environment provided by his networking group. These gatherings not only offer a space for professional growth but also fill his 'social cup' by surrounding him with people who share his mindset. Sean also mentions his talent for oil painting, a skill he developed with his grandfather and which earned him accolades in a Japanese art competition during his university years.

Keywords

💡Nomad life

The 'Nomad life' refers to a lifestyle where individuals do not have a fixed home and instead travel and live in various locations. In the video, the speaker identifies with this lifestyle, having left Canada and spent time in the United States and Mexico, and now considering themselves a resident of Mexico. The nomad life is central to the video's theme of freedom and the ability to work remotely while experiencing different cultures.

💡Temporary residency

Temporary residency is a legal status granted to a foreigner allowing them to live in a country for a specified period without being a citizen. The speaker mentions obtaining a four-year temporary residency in Mexico, which is significant as it shows their commitment to living in a new country and adapting to a nomadic lifestyle.

💡Web development

Web development is the building and maintaining of websites; it includes aspects such as front-end and back-end development. The speaker has been working in web development for seven years, focusing on front-end web design and development, which is integral to their professional identity and the services they offer.

💡Aries

Aries is a zodiac sign associated with the constellation of the same name. The speaker mentions their astrological sign as Aries but sometimes feels like a Pisces, indicating a belief in astrology and a personal connection to the traits of these signs, such as Aries being known for being energetic and passionate.

💡Networking events

Networking events are gatherings where individuals can meet and form professional connections. The speaker discusses the value of attending such events, emphasizing the importance of connecting and expanding one's network, which is a key aspect of the video's message about the benefits of social interaction in professional growth.

💡Sales funnels

A sales funnel is a marketing term that describes the process by which potential customers are guided towards making a purchase. The speaker specializes in building sales funnels, which is a specific type of web development that aims to increase conversions and is a central part of their professional expertise.

💡Co-working spaces

Co-working spaces are shared workspaces where freelancers and other professionals can work in a communal environment. The speaker contrasts co-working spaces with networking events, noting that while co-working spaces are good for work, they may not be as conducive to social interaction and idea sharing as networking events.

💡Architecture and engineering

Architecture and engineering are fields that involve the design and construction of structures. The speaker mentions having a background in these fields, which has influenced their approach to web development, particularly in terms of design and building websites that reflect the vision of their clients.

💡Remote work

Remote work refers to the ability to work from locations other than a traditional office, often using digital tools to collaborate with others. The speaker enjoys the freedom of remote work, which allows them to live a nomadic lifestyle while still being productive in their web development career.

💡Oil painting

Oil painting is a form of painting that uses pigments suspended in oil as the medium. The speaker reveals a talent for oil painting, having won awards in a Japanese art competition, which shows a creative side to their personality beyond their professional skills in web development.

💡Like-minded people

Like-minded people are individuals who share similar ideas, values, or interests. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being surrounded by like-minded people for inspiration and the exchange of ideas, which is a key message in the video about the value of community and shared vision.

Highlights

Sean, originally from Canada near Vancouver, has been living a nomadic lifestyle since leaving Canada in 2022, traveling extensively in the US and Mexico.

Now a resident of Mexico with a 4-year temporary residency, Sean does not feel he belongs to any particular place and enjoys the freedom of the nomadic life.

Aries by astrology sign, Sean sometimes feels like a Pisces, reflecting his dual nature of being a web developer while also having a creative side.

With 7 years of experience in web development, Sean specializes in front-end web design, development of sales funnels, course memberships, and other web-related projects.

Sean's background in architecture and engineering from university has influenced his approach to web development, focusing on building and designing.

Despite his skills, Sean dislikes working in an office environment and prefers to work remotely, which has been possible while living in Mexico and traveling.

Sean is passionate about translating clients' business ideas and visions into well-designed websites that showcase their brand identity.

He values the networking opportunities at events where he can connect with like-minded individuals, expanding his network and gaining new ideas.

In contrast to traditional co-working spaces, these events provide a more relaxed and friendly environment for meaningful conversations and connections.

Sean's girlfriend introduced him to a WhatsApp group that aligned with his interests in networking and open-mindedness, leading him to participate in the events.

The events are described as a 'coffee shop on steroids', offering an enhanced environment for networking and work compared to a typical coffee shop.

Being surrounded by people with a similar mindset and vision can provide new perspectives and insights, helping to overcome challenges and spark creativity.

Sean finds these events particularly beneficial for stepping back from the daily grind, gaining fresh ideas, and making new connections.

One of his most memorable experiences was a conversation with two individuals in a hot tub, highlighting the unique and relaxed atmosphere of these events.

In addition to his web development skills, Sean is also talented in oil painting, having won awards in a Japanese art competition during university.

The events provide an opportunity to fill up one's 'social cup' and work in an environment surrounded by people with the same mindset and values.

Transcripts

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started my name is sea lions I was

originally born in uh near the Vancouver

brige Columbia area um I left Canada in

2022 and I did a year and a half road

trip in a motor home I did 6 months in

the United States and then I drove all

throughout Mexico for a year um so when

people ask me the question where you're

from I used to say I was from Canada but

now I'm starting to say I'm from Mexico

I'm now a resident here I got my

fouryear temporary residency so um I

don't really consider myself belonging

anywhere because I like The Nomad life I

like being able to be free and travel my

astrology signs in Aries but sometimes

feel like a

Pisces um

uh um yeah so I'm you know I'm 35 years

old I've been doing web development for

about seven years uh I'm going to be

currently I'm going to be traveling to

Columbia for a month and a half and then

little tour in the United

States uh so I do front-end web design

development so mainly websites I do

funnels sales funnels course memberships

building um so basically anything web

development related so I started off

about five years ago six years ago

building my own funnels for a lot of

high ticket sales and affiliate

marketing and then I really got in the

the groove of you know learning and and

designing these websites um a lot of it

comes from I did architecture and

engineering in University so I like

building I like designing and developing

but I just hate working at office so

translating what I learn in University

from architecture and engineering to be

able to use that into a more amicable

work environment where I could be on the

mo on the road remotely living in Mexico

I'm going to Columbia soon um and I just

I just love the designing part like

being able to put someone's ideas in

their vision of their business onto a

website that showcases who they are and

what they're about just excites

me I've actually met a lot of really

cool interesting people through these

events and think the biggest thing that

I liked about is I've been to like you

know networking events before co-working

spaces where you're just like sitting at

a computer and a desk and you're just

there to work right everyone else has

their headphones in you're not able to

you don't really can't talk you feel

weird if you ask someone a question

you're just there to you know just get

work done uh which is serves a time and

place but at these events it's all about

connecting and growing and expanding

your network and the amount of people

that I was able to meet that you know

gave me inspiration gave me ideas and I

was able to actually you know

communicate and have these conversations

with people that we've now are

developing our own ideas and our own

businesses and our own imaginations so

it's been it's been really cool to to

meet like-minded people to work in

environment that's friendly it's cozy

it's comforting um you know there's

refreshments and Beverages and you're

able to you know either go s go outside

and communicate and have side

conversations you know the having a just

being in a comfortable space right where

like you're not you don't feel like

there's like you know those incandescent

light bulbs flickering and fans going on

the ceiling and you're just you know

like oh my God this feels like a jail

cell it's it's someone's inviting you

into their home to share their space for

you to connect with

them I mean go initially was actually my

girlfriend sent me a group link saying

hey Sean this seems like something to be

right up your alley cuz she knows how

how to network and communicate with

people and and really just like you know

be able to talk I think talking is one

of my my my strong points along with

what I do for work and she just sent me

this group link on a WhatsApp group she

like Sean I think this is right up your

alley so I went on to it I saw the you

know what the description was how was

people that were you know in a conscious

mindset that were open to new ideas and

new experiences that want to be able to

share their experiences share their

ideas together and I was like yes

this is for

me oh in one sentence ah in one sentence

I would say it's an experience that is

worth trying because the that's that's a

run-on sentence okay in one sentence

what can I say it being surrounded by

like-minded people will do nothing but

exceed and Excel your business and your

network well I mean the most memorable

conversation most memorable experience

I've had so far was definitely me two

dudes in a hot tub smoking a cigar

that's a

w you want another

[Laughter]

one I'd say why they should come is

because a lot of the times we get stuck

in our own mindset our own Funk and our

own way and getting an outside opinion

and outside perspective and being

surrounded by people that share a

similar Vision to you and similar

outlook on life can help either you know

create create a connection in your brain

that allows you to be like oh my God

that's what I've been missing this whole

time so being surrounded by people that

are again in the same network and the

same mindset allows you to you know take

a step back from the day grind like

there's been times where you know I'd be

working on a project I just be like

struggling and i' just be focusing on

trying to get this one problem solv and

I couldn't do it I spent hours and hours

and hours and then you just take a step

back you go into an environment where

people are in this same mindset that

you're in and all of a sudden it just

clicks you're like Ah that's what I

needed that's the tool that I was

missing that's the the key that I've

been looking for so being surrounded by

that and going to these events allows

you to just take a step back from the

frustration that you might have connect

with certain people and allow that spark

and that know that neural connection to

just connect and make make everything

make

sense well I mean the the coffee shop

again is good for networking but a lot

of time it distraction there's people

walking in and out all the time they

have blenders going they have a you know

Mexican guy there banging a be a bag of

ice with a stick so it's just it's hard

to communicate it's it's it's offputting

a little bit right um it's I would say

this is like working at a coffee shop

but on steroids right because the people

that are at coffee shops sometimes

there's a lot of weirdos there there's

people walking down the street and their

shirts off and they just drunk people

coming in and out so it's it's not a

it's not a conscious mindset place it's

good it served its purpose for a Time

time but once I found these this this

allows me to do my work Network it fills

up my social cup and I'm surrounded by

people that have the same mindset as I

do so it's it's yeah coffee shop on

steroids um I am actually really good at

oil painting on canvases so I I used to

do oil paint with my grandfather for

many years and I actually won a gold and

a silver medal in a Japanese art

competition when I was in university W

for oil painting but yeah people don't

know that about me so yeah oil painting

yeah that's it