From Broke to Rich to Broke to Influential Podcaster | Sean Kelly

The Rubin Report

Emma Dog Productions

News Commentary, News, Politics

4.5 • 13.9K Ratings

🗓️ 8 May 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to “Digital Social Hour’s” Sean Kelly about his rise from bullied, introverted kid to top podcaster; overcoming depression and a Xanax-related near-death experience; building businesses in e-commerce and PPE during COVID; getting rich in e-commerce and nearly losing it all to a sports card addiction: hard lessons from crypto and sports card investing; growing his podcast to over a million subscribers and 100 million monthly Instagram views; covering viral topics like finance, UFOs, and mindset; his plans for global expansion; and much more. Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today’s Sponsors: Nandaka by Pique - The ultimate fuel for sustained energy and mental clarity. Right now, Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your first purchase. Go to: http://Piquelife.com/RUBIN 1775 Coffee - Get 1775’s Starter Kit. All single-origin, small batch, mold-free and toxin-free. Get your 1775 Coffee starter kit worth $170 for only $99. The initial launch is only 1,000 units - get it while you can. Go to: https://1775coffee.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Whether you owe a few thousand or a few million, they can help you. Call 1(800)-958-1000 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave Parasite Cleanse -The Wellness Company has a way to fight back against parasites. A Nobel prize winner now in a parasite cleanse combo, that wipes out these invaders to help keep you and your family safe. Rubin Report viewers can save up to $90 and get FREE shipping at checkout when they use code: RUBIN. Go to: https://TWC.health/RUBIN and use CODE: RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's the cinematic event of the year.
0:02.3	Critics say incredible, jaw-dropping, action-packed with savings.
0:06.9	You're talking about Thunderbolts?
0:08.1	No, Serge, is two-for-one cinema tickets from Compaise Market, a wonderful offer.
0:13.0	So?
0:13.7	That you can use to see Marvel Studios Thunderbolts only in cinemas.
0:17.9	Woo-hoo! I'll get the popcorn.
0:19.6	Get two-for-one cinema tickets every Tuesday or Wednesday with Compares the Market.
0:23.3	Simples!
0:24.1	When you take out a qualifying product, we compare the market.
0:26.2	One membership per year, participating cinemas, two standard tickets, only cheap as free.
0:29.2	T's and Cs apply.
0:30.0	I almost died at 21 years old.
0:33.3	Had an ambulance come to my house. I was thinking about like, wow, am I really going to die right now?
0:39.1	And that was like a wake-up call for me.
0:42.2	Let's go through the trends there. So you first make money. Now you're talking about college.
0:46.7	Now you've got some money and then lose it. Or...
0:48.5	I made and lost all my money twice. During the pandemic, I sold masks and gowns and gloves.
0:54.6	I sold $15 million of that over cold email.
0:57.7	But so how do you do it?
0:58.7	So, okay, so it's day one.
0:59.9	You're like, all hell is breaking loose.
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