Reinventing Yourself: Dan Sahd on Leaving TV for the Family Business

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What happens when the spotlight fades—and you have to start over?
Dan Sahd went from a career in morning television to joining the family scrap metal business. But this isn’t just a story about jobs—it’s about identity, ego, reinvention, and what it means to find purpose in a place you never expected.

Dan shares the raw truth about stepping out of a career that defined him—and how stepping into something unfamiliar helped him grow more than he imagined.

💥 In this episode:

• Walking away from a dream job (and everything tied to it)
• Why your title isn’t your identity
• The emotional side of joining a family business
• How to stop chasing validation and start creating real impact
• Building a team culture that feels authentic—not performative

Whether you're navigating a career pivot, chasing something new, or stuck in between—this conversation hits hard, and it might just help you shift how you see success.

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