In this Business Blast Podcast episode, host Tyler Wagner interviews Santiago Leone, founder of SLEONE Productions and tech consultant. Santiago shares how he unexpectedly shifted from a high‑school plan to become a doctor or lawyer into a rewarding career as a web developer, emphasizing the growing demand for tech skills. He stresses the importance of staying up‑to‑date with technology to help others solve everyday digital problems. His business advice centers on thinking outside the box, getting ahead of trends—citing early cryptocurrency adopters as an example—and starting a venture early while avoiding student loans, suggesting community college as a cost‑effective path. Santiago attributes his personal happiness to faith in God, describing it as a guiding force through challenges. He credits Ray Kroc’s book "Grinding It Out" for instilling a growth‑oriented mindset, moving him from comfort zones toward ambitious expansion. His favorite quote, "Carpe diem," serves as a daily reminder to seize opportunities. Listeners are directed to his social media handles (@Sleon) on Twitter and Instagram. The episode also includes sponsor messages for Authors Unite and Anchor.
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Alright everyone, welcome back to the Business Blast Podcast. I'm your host, Tyler Wagner. Today our guest is Santiago Leone. He is the founder of SLEONE Productions and tech consultant and a web developer. So welcome to the show, Santiago.
Thank you very much for having me, Tyler. It's a pleasure.
Of course, man. Well, we'll dive right in. The first question I have for you is, what's the best story from your life that has an underlying valuable message?
Falling into a career that I never knew that, like, it was legit. It's something that I always thought when I was in high school that I had a either be a doctor or to be a lawyer, but I became a web developer, and that turned out to be way more, has like, way more value because now people are going into the media side, the tech side of things, so it's become a big need in today's industry.
Definitely, man. Yeah, it absolutely has. And what's the most valuable piece of information we should know that's within your expertise or industry?
Having that whole tech knowledge, you know, staying up to date. A lot of people ask me today, like, how do I fix my computer? How do I make my company, you know, 2018? You know, how do I get onto YouTube? That's one of the most valuable things, like, is to help people when it comes to, like, the world of tech, you know. You'd be surprised, a lot of people have not switched over. And it's 2018.
I know, it's crazy.
Obviously, maybe like that time might run out in the future, but at the same time, just living it.
And what's your best piece of overall— it might tie in, but what's your best piece of overall business advice that's not necessarily industry-specific?
Think outside the box. Get ahead of the competition. People out there that invent products or apps or any type of tangible things, get ahead of the game. Do it early. For example, when cryptocurrency came out back in 2011 or '13, people were like, wait, I'll head of the game. Whoever entered first became a millionaire back in December. So always think outside the box, go against what's the norms, And yes, it can be uncomfortable, but at times it could pay off in the future.
And if you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would that be?
Start my business early and don't get into student loans. I think when I was 18, I didn't think about starting a business. I didn't think that at all. I thought, you know, go to college and, you know, do the process. But I think a lot of kids today are saying being an entrepreneur is a cool thing. Back then in my time, it wasn't. So I mean, I would have said that and maybe not getting into student loans, go to community college and save up some money.
And in your opinion, what's the key to happiness?
For me, it's having faith in God. I think trusting in him. I think a lot of people out there are trying to look for answers and ways, but for me, it's having my faith in God because he's guided me through the hardest times and the good times.
So, and what's the best book you've read and what was the number one thing you learned from it?
Grinding It Out by Ray Kroc. He was the founder of McDonald's and I saw the movie The Founder and I was very curious more about him. So I read his book and it changed my life completely because like, he wasn't afraid of growth. He wanted growth. He wanted to go upscale, go nationwide, go global. And that mindset kind of changed my life a little bit because before I was more like, you know, stay comfortable, you know, stay in your zone. But now I want to increase, I want to grow.
And what's your favorite quote and why?
Carpe diem, seize the day. Um, that quote was given to me at my senior year of high school, and I look at it and I And I say to myself, man, I gotta seize the day every day, 'cause today could be my last.
100%, man. Thank you so much for coming on. Last question I have for you is, where's the best place for people to find you online?
You can find me on Twitter or Instagram, and my handle is Sleon, S-L-E-O-N.
Perfect, man. Thank you again for coming on. We really appreciate it.
Appreciate you.
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