Ever wondered about the power your personal story holds? In a riveting conversation, we chat with Tannon Sweet, a young man from Missouri whose incredible journey from a runaway teen to a successful public speaker and film industry professional will surely leave you inspired. Tannon's story of survival, discovery, and reinvention is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit.
During our time with Tannon, we delve into his transformative journey, where he shares how he amplified his income from $20,000 to an impressive six figures. Tannon's financial success stems from a mindset shift. He emphasizes seeking guidance, learning from mentors, and the hunger for success. His story provides a metaphor for learning and personal growth, teaching you to fish for life's answers.
Explore Tannon's journey: Walmart to full film school scholarship. Persistence, boldness, and a passion for film led him to connect with industry giants. Learn how his public speaking skills amplify storytelling. Tannon's advice: prioritize a powerful message over video quality and embrace relatability for career success. Grab onto Tannon Sweet's inspiring tale of overcoming numerous challenges and finding his superpower in his story.
NOTABLE QUOTES
"I believe in the power of speaking." – Tannon
"Creators—a singer, a songwriter or a graphic design artist or a cinematographer or a videographer—are great at their craft, but what they don't understand is people." – Tannon
"I was trying so hard to be someone that I thought everyone wanted me to be." – Tannon
"They don't have to be directly in the shoes that you've been in, but if they're above you, if they have some knowledge on something, take it. " – Tannon
"Valued knowledge over money, because knowledge is forever." – Tannon
"I learned how to build, I learned how to have relationships with individuals and it carries me." – Tannon
“You really have to think outside yourself if you want to find yourself." – Tannon
"Investing to learn comes around." – Philip
"Money is energy. You have to let it flow for it to actually come back." – Philip
"If we continue to consume knowledge and never actually using any of it, or never stop at some point and then take some action on that knowledge, we're just going to basically just keep learning for the sake of learning, and then we're still not going to get anywhere." – Philip
"We've worked and learned from really big names in the industry. And it was all because I opened up my mouth and let something be available to happen to me." – Tannon
"I understand film to a different dynamic and now I want to be the businessman who understands film and implements that and brings that into people's personal lives." – Tannon
"And public speaking, in a sense, I want to do it visually and I want to be able to help people publicly speak through cinematography, through film, and bring the average Joe like you or me the ability to tell our story like it's a Hollywood story." – Tannon
"Who’s to say that what you’ve been through alone wouldn’t change the lives of thousands of people?" – Tannon
"It’s not about the video quality as much as it is about having a good message." – Tannon
"Your story matters." – Tannon
RESOURCES
Tannon
Website: https://www.starseed.productions/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@starseed.productions
Instagram: https://instagram.com/__tannon__
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannon-sweet
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starseedproductionsllc
Philip
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions
