Showing Up as Yourself Can Lead to Life-Changing Connections with Kevin Cassidy

Welcome once again to The Million Dollar Relationships podcast! Today, we are discussing the importance of showing up as yourself with Kevin Cassidy. Stuntman Kevin Cassidy, known as "Cass," has been thrilling audiences since his 2005 debut in The Longest Yard remake. He's worked on major motion pictures such as Black Panther, Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more, and has appeared on TV shows like Punk'd, Dexter, and CSI. In addition to his work in entertainment, Cassidy has also done motion capture work for video games and trained performers in music videos. Born on Long Island in 1977 with a facial deformity that caused him to be bullied, Cassidy now owns a Ninja Warrior training gym called Ninja Nation in the Charlotte, NC area, where he teaches kids athletic skills and life lessons.

In this episode, Kevin Cassidy, a former Hollywood stuntman, entrepreneur, and author, shares his incredible journey with us. After 18 years as a stuntman, Kevin retired to focus on family and mentoring. He opened a Ninja Warrior Park franchise in Charlotte, offering an exhilarating experience for families. Kevin discusses his personal life, challenges, and how certain people have influenced his trajectory. He emphasizes the importance of being punctual, kind, and confident to build successful relationships. Kevin also talks about the impact of positive relationships on his life and his recently published book, "Falling Down to Find Myself."

Overall, this episode is packed with inspiring stories and valuable insights from someone who has experienced it all, the great Kevin Cassidy!

[00:00 - 14:53] Coming Through the Difficulties of Life

·       Kevin Cassidy was a Hollywood stuntman for almost 18 years and worked on several famous movies.

·       Before becoming a stuntman, Kevin was a teacher in Baltimore City and a minor-league baseball player.

·       Kevin had to learn how to talk over and over again and grew up with a deformed face and speech impediment, which led to bullying and teasing.

·       Despite the difficulties, Kevin Cassidy played college baseball and even went pro, but he lost his status after getting wrongfully arrested and going to jail.

[14:53 - 22:26] How Showing Up as Himself Changed Kevin’s Life

·       Kevin shares the story of how he catapulted his career as a Hollywood stuntman for 18 years due to an encounter with an old friend, Aimee.

·       The relationships you have positively impacted are tools that are working behind the scenes to help you.

·       Treating others the way we want to be treated and showing up on time can raise the bar above what people are used to experiencing.

·       Allowing others to be seen, heard, and understood can make all the difference in the world.

 [22:26 - 24:18] Closing Statements

·       Follow Kevin on LinkedIn and Facebook. Also, be sure to check his webpage at https://www.kevincass.com

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“When you start a business, the real ROI is your time, time, and energy. Being able to be closer to your family.” – Kevin Cassidy