How Sean Castrina Went From D1 Wrestler to Serial Entrepreneur
- Guest Posts
- June 2, 2020
Sean Castrina is a bestselling author of 8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Startup Success and the fictional tale The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World. His new release is World’s Greatest Business Plan, written for those who cannot afford to fail. Sean is an active entrepreneur and CEO, having started more than 20 companies in the last 25 years. He has guest lectured on entrepreneurship at some of America’s finest colleges. He hosts The Ten Minute Entrepreneur, a top 10 business podcast on iTunes.
Sean Castrina is an entrepreneur and CEO, having started more than 20 companies in the last 25 years. He is also a bestselling author of titles including 8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Startup Success and The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World. His most recent book, World’s Greatest Business Plan, is for those who can’t afford to fail. In addition to entrepreneurship and book-writing, he has also guest lectured at some of America’s top colleges and hosts his own podcast, The Ten Minute Entrepreneur.
Sean Castrina is a serial entrepreneur, having started more than 20 companies over the last 20 years. He is an investor, teacher and highly-sought-after speaker who has guest lectured on entrepreneurship at some of the nation’s top colleges. He is also the author of several books, including 8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Startup Success, The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World, and World’s Greatest Business Plan.
What was your background before you went into entrepreneurship?
I was born in the Bronx, NY and grew up in Maryland. In middle school I got into wrestling, eventually becoming a state champion and earning a D1 athletic scholarship. I suffered from a back injury due to my athletic career and really had to hone my mindset to overcome it.
What made you decide to become an entrepreneur?
I’d just bought a home and was raising a newborn when I lost my job unexpectedly. Worrying about how I’d pay the bills made me decide to never rely on anyone else for a paycheck. I dove into starting my own companies and never looked back.
What traits of yours do you think most contributed to your success?
I’m highly driven, extremely competitive, a team-builder, and I take initiative. I’m not afraid to take on new challenges.