I Quit My 9-5 To Become A Global Artist | Adam Cicanese

Former teachers Seva Mozhaev and Adam Cicanese pull back the curtain on the failing education system and share the exact blueprint they used to exit the classroom and build six-figure creative empires. From viral TikTok scandals to $10k mural deals, this is a masterclass in career pivoting.Follow Adam belowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbyrow/Learn from Adam: https://www.modulesbyrow.com.auCommissions: [email protected] me:https://www.instagram.com/sevspics/https://www.instagram.com/thesevoshow/Hire My Studios and Production Team: https://brighttsar.com/Sponsored by: https://www.whereu.com.au/

How do you scale a coaching business to over 140 clients while still working a full-time trade? Richard Detering joins Sev on the show to reveal the backend of Richard’s Muscle Lab. This episode is a must-watch for creators and business owners looking to understand the difference between "The Journeyman" and "The Educator" content strategies.Richard shares his experience getting burned by a $30,000 marketing agency and why organic trust will always beat paid ads in the long run. We discuss the power of collaboration, hiring the right team, and why being unapologetically yourself is the ultimate competitive advantage in a crowded market. Learn how to use keywords, hooks, and authenticity to dominate your niche and build a brand that resonates.Enjoyed this deep dive? Like, comment, and subscribe to The Sevo Show for more inspiring conversations. Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments and share this video with someone who needs a dose of FIFO optimisation.Follow Richard:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_hyy/Website: https://richardsmusclelab.com/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/sevspics/https://www.instagram.com/thesevoshow/Hire the Studio and Production Team:https://brighttsar.com/Sponsors:https://www.whereu.com.au/

On this episode, Sev sits down with Marcelo Avila, a car dealership entrepreneur and immigrant success story who reveals the hard truths about buying and selling used cars. Discover why most people buy what they want instead of what they need, how to avoid the biggest car-buying mistakes, and why choosing the right partner in life and business makes all the difference. Marcelo opens up about his journey from Ecuador to Australia, building a multi-location dealership, and his practical framework for sustainable success. If you’re considering a car purchase or just love deep dives into entrepreneurship, business culture, and family, this episode delivers.Enjoyed this deep dive? Like, comment, and subscribe to The Sevo Show for more inspiring conversations. Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments and share this video with someone who needs a dose of used car ownership or family man entrepreneurship. 00:00:00 - Biggest used-car mistake: wants vs needs 00:00:24 - New-dad intro and guest Marcelo Aila 00:01:15 - Entrepreneurship is failing forward 00:02:01 - Why migrate to Perth: origin story 00:02:59 - Showroom crash and ownership lessons 00:04:56 - Car-loan regret and money mindset 00:06:24 - Family hardship, England to Australia arc 00:07:51 - Picking the right life partner matters 00:11:00 - COVID boom, market cool-off, subleasing 00:12:30 - Building an internal marketing team 00:14:22 - Agencies vs in-house: incentives and speed 00:16:24 - Set 30-day success metrics that count 00:18:10 - Test small budgets, learn from data 00:19:16 - SOPs so knowledge doesn’t walk away 00:20:49 - Culture: people stay by choice 00:21:49 - Franchises, buying land, scaling yards 00:22:55 - Sponsor message: ads done properly 00:23:42 - Qualifying buyers: use case and budget 00:24:54 - Chinese brands, EVs, hybrids complexity 00:26:27 - Consignment explained with real example 00:28:10 - Price bands for first car, risk trade-offs 00:29:08 - BYD servicing, parts and range realities 00:31:05 - Toyota/Mazda/Subaru: reliability and resale 00:33:06 - Autonomy timelines and safety features 00:35:44 - Adapting to policy shifts and markets 00:40:10 - Raising kids while building a business 00:43:15 - Document everything; avoid assumptions 00:50:08 - How to contact Marcelo and businessesFollow Marcelo's Business:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3mt.auto/Website: https://www.3mtauto.com.au/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/sevspics/https://www.instagram.com/thesevoshow/Hire My Studios and Production Team:https://brighttsar.com/Sponsors:https://www.whereu.com.au/

Perth pizza entrepreneur Matt, founder of iL Locale - joins The Sevo Show to share how he turned €500 and a single oven into a seven-store brand with plans to franchise across Australia. We dig into consistency over virality, staff culture, loyalty boxes, and why spending on marketing is as crucial as paying the rent.All Matt's Links:https://www.illocalepizza.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/illocalebestinthewest/https://www.instagram.com/mateuspipa/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/sevspics/https://www.instagram.com/thesevoshow/Hire My Studios and Production Team:https://brighttsar.com/Sponsors:https://www.whereu.com.au/

In today’s episode I chat with Peta Slocombe, a performance psychologist who’s spent 33 years guiding everyone from top CEOs to teenagers who’ve “tried everything else.”We cover:- Why the “hard option” is usually the shortcut to a richer life- Turning so-called “bad days” into feedback (and dropping the label altogether)- Childhood wiring: how early stories still run the show, and what to do about it- Regret, risk and that 20-cent coin Peta says most people never spend- Critical thinking in an age of endless noisePractical ways to catch the first thought, shape the second, and act on it.If you’re stuck, curious or just keen to think sharper, you’ll get a tonne from Peta’s straight-up wisdom.Enjoyed this deep dive? Like, comment, and subscribe to The Sevo Show for more inspiring conversations. Let me know in the comments: what “hard thing” are you finally ready to tackle after hearing this?Follow Peta SlocombeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petaslocombeWebsite: https://www.performancestory.com.au/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/sevspics/https://www.instagram.com/thesevoshow/Hire My Studios and Production Team:https://brighttsar.com/Sponsor:https://www.whereu.com.au/

Anthony Drilich joins me in the studio and sits down to talk all things MMA fighting and gym ownership to explore his journey from amateur fighter to professional MMA competitor, the lessons learned through victories and losses, and insights into running a successful gym.Enjoyed this deep dive? Like, comment, and subscribe to The Sevo Show for more inspiring conversations. Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments and share this video with someone who needs a dose of MMA chats or has their own gym and needs to listen in!Follow https://www.instagram.com/anthonydrilichmma/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drilichcombatacademy/Website: https://www.anthonydrilich.comFollow me:https://www.instagram.com/sevspics/https://www.instagram.com/thesevoshow/Hire My Studios and Production Team:https://brighttsar.com/Sponsors:https://www.whereu.com.au/

Creative director & strategist Caleb Ralston (ex-Vayner, Homozis, Empathy Wines) joins Sev to talk skipping school after reading Crush It, filming bodybuilding legends at 16, wiping out NYC debt, leading Gary Vee’s and the Hormozi's content charge, and why every team needs a monthly Content Hackathon. If you make videos, sell creativity, or need “endless customers,” press play.Enjoyed this deep dive? Like, comment, and subscribe to The Sevo Show for more inspiring conversations. Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments and share this video with someone who needs a dose of authenticity in their online content game.Follow Caleb:  ⁨@CalebRalston⁩  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calebralston/Website: www.calebralston.comFollow me:https://www.instagram.com/sevspics/https://www.instagram.com/thesevoshow/Hire My Studios and Production Team:https://brighttsar.com/Sponsors:https://www.whereu.com.au/

Marcus Sheridan (author of They Ask, You Answer and the new Endless Customers) joins Sev to talk blunt price transparency, the “Big 5” content topics that drive all buying decisions, why most agencies won’t survive AI, and how the Pride Cycle silently ruins great companies. If you create content, sell anything, or just want Endless Customers, hit play.Enjoyed this deep dive? Like, comment, and subscribe to The Sevo Show for more inspiring conversations. Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments and share this video with someone who needs a dose of business marketing advice.Follow Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcussheridan/Website: https://marcussheridan.com/https://www.impactplus.com/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/sevspics/https://www.instagram.com/thesevoshow/Hire My Studios and Production Team:https://brighttsar.com/Sponsors:https://www.whereu.com.au/

In this episode of The Sevo Show, Sev speaks with Jim Penman, the founder of Jim’s Group, one of Australia’s most iconic franchise networks. Jim shares his journey from mowing lawns to growing a multi-division empire, explains the unexpected key to retaining great franchisees, dives into his epigenetics research on birth rates, and gives honest, old-school business advice (like why he proudly wears Kmart shoes!). If you’re curious about how Jim’s Group stays competitive or want a fresh perspective on balancing money with meaning, this one’s for you. Enjoyed this deep dive? Like, comment, and subscribe to The Sevo Show for more inspiring conversations. Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments and share this video with someone who needs a dose of business inspiration.Follow Jim: https://www.instagram.com/thejimpenman/His Business: https://www.instagram.com/jimsmowingau/His Group: https://www.instagram.com/jimsgroupofficial/His World: https://jimpenman.com.au/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/sevspics/https://www.instagram.com/thesevoshow/Hire My Studio and Production Team:https://brighttsar.com/Sponsor:https://www.whereu.com.au/

In this episode of The Sevo Show, we sit down with Sean Philander, a former federal police investigator who survived a near-death incident in the Solomon Islands and later faced severe PTSD. Sean recounts his path through traumatic experiences, the pivotal moment when he knew he had to leave law enforcement, and his mission now, guiding others to reclaim their identities and mental wellness.00:00:00 – The Preview00:02:00 – Official Introduction & Sean’s Background00:05:09 – Early Career Warning Signs & Cultural Pressures00:08:40 – First Red Flags: Nightmare & Personal Changes00:15:42 – Breaking Down the Solomon Islands Incident00:19:00 – Jakarta Trigger & Realization of PTSD00:24:32 – Emotional Toll of Counterterrorism Investigations00:28:00 – The Decision to Leave: Facing the Unknown00:34:00 – Transition to Civilian Life & Starting Over00:41:19 – Finding Purpose Through Exercise & Coaching00:46:30 – Recognizing Toxic Relationships & Setting Boundaries00:56:15 – The Late-Night Call: Saving a Life in Crisis01:04:00 – How to Build Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness01:09:20 – Spiritual Growth & Ongoing Self-Discovery01:15:00 – Advice to the Younger Self & Lessons Learned01:20:00 – Final Thoughts, Outro & Where to Find SeanEnjoyed this deep dive? Like, comment, and subscribe to The Sevo Show for more inspiring conversations. Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments and share this video with someone who needs a dose of resilience and hope.Follow Sean: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_reclaim.projectWebsite: https://www.thereclaimproject.com.au/Follow me:https://www.instagram.com/sevspicshttps://www.instagram.com/thesevoshowhttps://sevspics.com/Hire My Studios and Production Team:https://brighttsar.com/Sponsors:https://www.whereu.com.au/