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In this episode of the InNOLEvation® Mindset Podcast, host Mark McNees sits down with Shawn Seipler, the CEO and founder of Clean the World. Shawn shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his childhood experiences to founding a company that has recycled millions of bars of soap and saved countless lives. Learn about the challenges he faced, including early funding struggles, and how a pivotal moment with CBS News helped propel his business forward. Shawn also delves into the technical and emotional aspects of running a social enterprise and offers invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear how Clean the World continues to make a global impact through innovative recycling and social initiatives.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:54 Shawn’s Background and Upbringing

03:07 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures

06:40 Career Beginnings and Tech Sales

07:45 The Birth of Clean the World

14:39 Challenges and Early Struggles

20:09 Breakthrough and Media Attention

23:38 The Struggles of Entrepreneurship

24:59 First Haiti Trip: A Turning Point

28:32 Overcoming Financial Challenges

31:15 The Emergence of B Corp

39:38 Current Success and Future Vision

47:31 Personal Reflections and Advice

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