On our podcast, guests share the worst advice they've ever got, and how it shaped their lives. Hosted by Smith + Howard CEO Sean Taylor, along with producer JB, this interview-style show delves into the moments when bad advice led to unexpected outcomes, hilarious anecdotes, or valuable life lessons.
Each episode features a diverse array of guests from various walks of life: entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, influencers, and everyday people with extraordinary stories. From career mishaps to relationship blunders, financial missteps to personal growth challenges, our guests candidly recount the worst advice they've encountered and the ripple effects it had on their lives.
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When actor Johnny Sneed (Parks and Rec, Painkiller, Trumbo, Fever Pitch) got the advice to turn down a role in a blockbuster because "the part was too small for him" he agreed. He was too big to do so…
When actor Johnny Sn…
When actor Johnny Sneed (Parks and Rec, Painkiller, Trumbo, Fever Pitch) got the advice to turn down a role in a blockbuster because "the part was too small for him" he agreed. He was too big to do something so small. Years later, he still regrets turning down that role. Why does this stand out as the worst advice he's ever got?
Come for the brownie guy story, stay for the swear count. It's high. Kat McDavitt talks about the harsh reality of being a leader, and knowing when you have to let someone go, even if they're the guy …
Come for the brownie…
Come for the brownie guy story, stay for the swear count. It's high. Kat McDavitt talks about the harsh reality of being a leader, and knowing when you have to let someone go, even if they're the guy who brings the brownies.
Boy meets girl, boy wants to marry girl, best friends tell boy "don't marry her." What comes next?
Boy meets girl, boy …
Boy meets girl, boy wants to marry girl, best friends tell boy "don't marry her." What comes next?
But what if your interview is on a Wednesday?
But what if your int…
But what if your interview is on a Wednesday?
Don't put baby (Josh Mancuso) in a corner (in a job where he only does one thing)
Don't put baby (Josh…
Don't put baby (Josh Mancuso) in a corner (in a job where he only does one thing)
You've just had a new baby, you're diagnosed with Cancer and your thriving in your career, so naturally you quit your job to start your own business right? When Kathleen asked her sister for advice, s…
You've just had a ne…
You've just had a new baby, you're diagnosed with cancer and your thriving in your career, so naturally you quit your job to start your own business right? When Kathleen asked her sister for advice, she told her "don't start your own business! The timing couldn't be worse!" That was the worst advice Kathleen has ever heard.
Susie Cha, an influence marketer at Ogilvy in NYC has been hearing this bad advice her whole career. But comfort zones exist for a reason so why is that thw worst advice she's ever got?
Susie Cha, an influe…
Susie Cha, an influence marketer at Ogilvy in NYC has been hearing this bad advice her whole career. But comfort zones exist for a reason so why is that thw worst advice she's ever got?
"Stick to what you know kid." That's the worst advice Crystal Washington has ever heard. How do you grow if you limit yourself like that? Find out how she responded on this weeks episode.
"Stick to what you k…
"Stick to what you know kid." That's the worst advice Crystal Washington has ever heard. How do you grow if you limit yourself like that? Find out how she responded on this weeks episode.
How do you honor the past, but prepare for the future?
How do you honor the…
How do you honor the past, but prepare for the future?
Lars Minns was excited. He's got the job opportunity he's been waiting for. Then his boss at the time says, "don't go work for that guy." That turned out to be the worst advice he's ever got.
Lars Minns was excit…
Lars Minns was excited. He's got the job opportunity he's been waiting for. Then his boss at the time says, "don't go work for that guy." That turned out to be the worst advice he's ever got.
"When you're networking, be the most interesting person in the room, Glen." Those words were given to a young Glen Jackson, just starting out in the public relations world and it just didn't feel righ…
"When you're network…
"When you're networking, be the most interesting person in the room, Glen." Those words were given to a young Glen Jackson, just starting out in the public relations world and it just didn't feel right to him. In fact that was the worst advice he's ever got.
When he was 15 years old, Luke was told that to be content is to admit failure. Never feeling like what he had achieved was enough, it wasn't until his early 30's that he realized that's the worst adv…
When he was 15 years…
When he was 15 years old, Luke was told that to be content is to admit failure. Never feeling like what he had achieved was enough, it wasn't until his early 30's that he realized that's the worst advice he ever got.
Our guest today for our second part of our live audience recording is Chad Hymas. Chad is an internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for safety awareness and per…
Our guest today for …
Our guest today for our second part of our live audience recording is Chad Hymas. Chad is an internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for safety awareness and personal empowerment. Despite a life-altering accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down, Chad’s indomitable spirit and unwavering determination have propelled him to inspire audiences worldwide with his powerful message of resilience, leadership, and purposeful living. So why does he think "there is no such thing as false hope" is such bad advice?
Our first episode recorded in front of a live audience is here! Join Sean on stage as he asks Corey Cicchetti, Courtney Stillwagon and Jamie Tiernan, what's the worst advice you've ever got?
Our first episode re…
Our first episode recorded in front of a live audience is here! Join Sean on stage as he asks Corey Cicchetti, Courtney Stillwagon and Jamie Tiernan, what's the worst advice you've ever got?
Women can't have it all? That's the worst advice Hala Moddelmog has ever heard.
Women can't have it …
Women can't have it all? That's the worst advice Hala Moddelmog has ever heard.
Today our guest is the two-time National Coach of the Year current head coach of the University of Tennessee baseball team, Tony Vitello. Obviously he didn't listen to that advice, but why would som…
Today our guest is t…
Today our guest is the two-time National Coach of the Year current head coach of the University of Tennessee baseball team, Tony Vitello. Obviously he didn't listen to that advice, but why would someone tell him that in the first place?
When you're told you're not college material in middle school, it alters your entire life. Come find out how with Resonate Pixel creative director Wayne Pelletier.
When you're told you…
When you're told you're not college material in middle school, it alters your entire life. Come find out how with Resonate Pixel creative director Wayne Pelletier.
When you're in the music industry, you're going to hear alot of feedback. Some of that feedback for singer-songwriter Lanré was the worst advice he's ever got.
When you're in the m…
When you're in the music industry, you're going to hear alot of feedback. Some of that feedback for singer-songwriter Lanré was the worst advice he's ever got.