Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Dear BLK CEO Podcast.
In today’s episode, we are joined by a former professional soccer player, Sebastien Thuriere. He represented the Haitian team and the Caribbean cup a number of times and even once in the World Cup qualifiers 2018 in Russia. Despite those epic accolades he retires from being an athlete at the age of 30, went home, and becoming a restaurant entrepreneur in St. Petersburg Florida.
Let’s dig in and learn more about Sebastien’s inspiring story.
[00:01 – 07:09] Opening Segment
- Before we get into the episode today, I want you to know that you can gain the security, ownership, and time Freedom You Want by building a business around a solution that only you can provide.
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- Head over to karlsona.com/giftassessment to download the free quiz that will help you figure out what you’re uniquely qualified to do.
- I introduce the guest, Sebastien Thuriere.
- Sebastien shares his background and how he grew up.
- The journey as a professional soccer player.
[07:10 – 19:45] The Necessary Jump To Build Your Vision and Stability
- Sebastien shares about his fast decision to leave football.
- The curiosity to be successful in another career path
- The limiting aspect of an athlete.
- The importance of building a future stability plan.
- Sebastien talks about how he manages the business life after he quit football.
- The preparation to jump into a new dream and venture.
- The vision and concept of his restaurant business.
- The biggest challenges in building a business.
- Finding the right team to build your vision.
[19:46 – 40:14] Pushing Through While Living In The Balance
- Being a minority business owner in the downtown area.
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- Always be prepared for the worst to happen.
- Learning through trial and error.
- How he manages the business during the pandemic.
- Focus on the growth despite the circumstances.
- The balanced living mindset.
- Sebastien goals in his 10-year window between the age of 30-40.
- Pushing through but still enjoying the process.
- How to connect with Sebastien.
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- See links below.
- Sebastien talks about many black and immigrant entrepreneurs who inspire him to create something great from the ground up.
[40:15 – 44:57] Random Round
- What’s your favorite strategy or loophole towards creating generational wealth?
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- Save more than you spend.
- Be comfortable and stay in your lane
- What’s your recommended drink to have at Copa?
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- Mojino.
- What’s one negative stereotype associated with Black Culture that you feel just to do away with?
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- Ratchetness vibe and lack of class.
- Final words from Sebastien.
Tweetable Quotes:
“If you want to jump into something quickly, you have to make sure that you are prepared for it and your dream venture is attainable.” – Sebastien Thuriere.
“At the end of the day, it’s your dream and your vision, so you got to let whoever works for you to bring your vision.” – Sebastien Thuriere.
“When you are happy within, you are going to be able to push yourself harder.” – Sebastien Thuriere.
Find out more and connect with Sebastien on Instagram, visit his business page https://www.copadtsp.com/.
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