From Naval Officer to Skincare Founder: Building From Scratch with Zero Industry Experience with Sean Finney

Entrepreneurs on Fire

John Lee Dumas

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🗓️ 27 August 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Sean Finney is a Navy vet, Naval Academy and UT MBA grad, and former Tesla leader, now building Tano Skincare - a clean brand rooted in science, storytelling, and banana sap.

Top 3 Value Bombs

1. Expertise is overrated. Not knowing the 'right' way can lead to more innovation and better outcomes.

2. Being an outsider is a superpower, it gives you the freedom to ask “stupid” questions and avoid bias.

3. Authenticity is the new currency. In a polished world, real human connection wins hearts and builds trust.

Check out their website. Restore, Rejuvenate, and Strengthen skin with banana sap - Tano Skincare

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0:00.0	Who's ready to rock today, Fire Nation. JLD here and welcome to Entrepreneurs on Fire,
0:07.6	the only daily show interview in the world's top entrepreneurs seven days a week.
0:11.4	Today we'll be breaking down going from Naval Officer to Skin Care Founder, building from scratch
0:16.7	with zero industry experience.
0:19.3	To drop these value bombs, I brought Sean Finney into EO Fire Studios.
0:22.5	Sean is a Navy vet, Naval Academy, and UTMBA grad, and former Tesla leader,
0:27.1	now building Tano Skin Care, a clean brand rooted in science, storytelling, and banana sap.
0:33.9	And today, Fire Nation, we'll talk about expertise being overrated.
0:37.0	We'll talk about a message
0:38.1	from Garcia. And also, being an outsider can actually be a superpower and oh, so much more.
0:44.1	And a big thank you for sponsoring today's episode goes to Sean and our sponsors.
0:48.7	Are you ready for the ultimate all in one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches,
0:54.0	and agencies, build funnels,
0:56.3	automate follow-ups, manage clients, and even white-label your own software, say hello to our
1:02.0	featured partner High Level. And visit High LevelFire.com to start your free trial today.
1:11.2	Franocity has helped hundreds of people leave unfulfilling jobs, invest in recession,
1:15.7	resilient businesses, and create legacy income for their families through franchising.
1:20.3	Get started today with Franosity's franchise funding guide, packed with real-world
1:24.8	strategies to launch your business without draining your savings.
1:28.4	Visit franosity.com.
1:30.4	That's F-R-A-N-O-C-I-T-Y dot com.
1:36.2	Sean, say what's up to Fire Nation and share something that you believe about becoming successful that most people disagree with.
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