"The question was, “Do I want to regret this down the road?” We were fine trying this and if it didn’t work we’ll beg for our jobs back and we’ll make it work. But if we don’t do this, a decade down the road, we’ll ask what could have been."

Sean and Dala McDevitt

Jun 23, 2021

EFR 491: How to Make a Career Pivot to Pursue Your True Passion with Sean and Dala McDevitt

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Up till only a few years ago, Sean and Dala McDevit never saw themselves leading a fast-growing community of wellness enthusiasts with 19 coaches on staff that has led to over 2800 people completely transforming their lives.

The couple had always had a passion for health and fitness (they actually met at a gym) even back when they worked traditional jobs (Sean was in sales and marketing, and Dala was a labor and delivery nurse).

In 2016, Dala set up her Instagram profile @dalalovesdumbbells to share how she found and healed herself through fitness, with the hope of inspiring and elevating others as well. Monetizing the brand was not on her radar; that is, until her budding community began referring to themselves with the hashtag #DLDNation.

Two years later, Sean and Dala decided to quit full-time employment to fully dedicate themselves to #DLDNation.

There was nothing easy about both Sean and Dala leaving their traditional career and plunging headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship; specifically in the health and wellness coaching space. What’s more, neither Sean nor Dala were “certified” trainers or nutritionists.

Listen in as the McDevitts go down memory lane and speak on lessons learned since their life-changing decision to become online trainers exclusively through the #DLDNation brand, including how they navigated the many challenges of running a coaching business brought on by the pandemic.

 

Follow Sean @fitnessshaman

Follow Dala @dalalovesdumbbells

Follow Chase @chase_chewning

 

Key Highlights

  • Sean and Dala reflect on their decision to leave the security and familiarity of full-time employment and go all-in on an endeavor with no guaranteed returns.

  • Has the pandemic changed coach-client dynamics?

  • How do you create a crisis-proof online coaching platform?

  • Sean and Dala touch on why sharing your struggles as they are happening rather than after the fact is way more impactful on your community.

 

Powerful Quotes by Sean and Dala McDevitt

For both of us, the question was, “Do I want to regret this down the road?” We were fine trying this and if it didn’t work, it was fine. We’ll beg for our jobs back and we’ll make it work. But if we don’t do this, a decade down the road, we’ll ask what could have been. ~Sean

Even though it’s challenging at times to be vulnerable, it’s inspiring for people to see somebody that can tell you the kind of embarrassing stuff that everybody else might try to keep behind closed doors, and actually try and convey some of the lessons as they’re throwing shit against the wall in figuring it out. ~Dala

Problems inherently have solutions. ~Sean


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EFR 491: How to Make a Career Pivot to Pursue Your True Passion with Sean and Dala McDevitt

Up till only a few years ago, Sean and Dala McDevit never saw themselves leading a fast-growing community of wellness enthusiasts with 19 coaches on staff that has led to over 2800 people completely transforming their lives.

The couple had always had a passion for health and fitness (they actually met at a gym) even back when they worked traditional jobs (Sean was in sales and marketing, and Dala was a labor and delivery nurse).

In 2016, Dala set up her Instagram profile @dalalovesdumbbells to share how she found and healed herself through fitness, with the hope of inspiring and elevating others as well. Monetizing the brand was not on her radar; that is, until her budding community began referring to themselves with the hashtag #DLDNation.

Two years later, Sean and Dala decided to quit full-time employment to fully dedicate themselves to #DLDNation.

There was nothing easy about both Sean and Dala leaving their traditional career and plunging headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship; specifically in the health and wellness coaching space. What’s more, neither Sean nor Dala were “certified” trainers or nutritionists.

Listen in as the McDevitts go down memory lane and speak on lessons learned since their life-changing decision to become online trainers exclusively through the #DLDNation brand, including how they navigated the many challenges of running a coaching business brought on by the pandemic.

 

Follow Sean @fitnessshaman

Follow Dala @dalalovesdumbbells

Follow Chase @chase_chewning

 

Key Highlights

  • Sean and Dala reflect on their decision to leave the security and familiarity of full-time employment and go all-in on an endeavor with no guaranteed returns.

  • Has the pandemic changed coach-client dynamics?

  • How do you create a crisis-proof online coaching platform?

  • Sean and Dala touch on why sharing your struggles as they are happening rather than after the fact is way more impactful on your community.

 

Powerful Quotes by Sean and Dala McDevitt

For both of us, the question was, “Do I want to regret this down the road?” We were fine trying this and if it didn’t work, it was fine. We’ll beg for our jobs back and we’ll make it work. But if we don’t do this, a decade down the road, we’ll ask what could have been. ~Sean

Even though it’s challenging at times to be vulnerable, it’s inspiring for people to see somebody that can tell you the kind of embarrassing stuff that everybody else might try to keep behind closed doors, and actually try and convey some of the lessons as they’re throwing shit against the wall in figuring it out. ~Dala

Problems inherently have solutions. ~Sean


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Cured CBN is a full spectrum hemp oil that provides an array of cannibinoids, terpenes, and flavinoids with high levels of CBN so you can restore your body's natural circadian rhytm with deep, restful sleep and wake feeling refreshed, restored, and recharged. CBN is a cannabinoid being studied for its sedative effects.

Your Daily Dose of Full Spectrum CBN bliss.

  • Fast acting sublingual dropper

  • Features high levels of CBN

  • 3:1 ratio of CBD:CBN

  • 15mg CBD + 5mg CBN per serving

  • Natural earthy taste

  • Certified GMP

Highlights

  • All natural sleep aid

  • Improve sleep quality

  • Accelerate recovery

  • Formulated for night time use

  • Pair it with Zen for the ultimate sleep duo

CLICK HERE and get yours for 15% off with checkout code EVERFORWARD