Finding Authenticity in Silicon Valley with Alessandro Chesser | #21

For today's episode of "Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of "Maroon 5" Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian "Duck" Maillard for an encouraging and thought provoking conversation with the CEO and Co-Founder of GetDynasty.com, Alessandro Chesser.

Alessandro grew up in Silicon Valley, the child of hard working Cicilian Immigrants. He saw firsthand the wealth that so many of his friends' families had acquired by being part of various startups… and he became determined to do the same when he got older.

He has accomplished all that and so much more. After running several companies and building Millions of Dollars worth of sales, Alessandro has already achieved an incredible amount in his life. However, While many may think that his success has been all happiness and roses, oftentimes it has very much been the opposite.

Alessandro is an open book, and the vulnerability and struggles he shares through this conversation on the "Harder to Breathe" Podcast are really inspiring. He goes into the physical manifestations of the anxiety that he's experienced, how he's turned to substance abuse in the past, and how becoming a father has changed the way he sees the world entirely. It's a lesson in the value and importance of authenticity, not only in business and sales, but in life.

0:00:00 Introduction & Duck's "On Location" Life

0:01:10 The Guilt of Separation From Family

0:05:14 Duck's Production of "Once"

0:07:20 Ryan's Exciting Announcement

0:09:40 The Harder to Breathe Book

0:13:25 Today's Guest: Alessandro Chesser

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0:16:56 Alessandro Chesser Joins the Podcast

0:22:36 Mental Health Struggles in the World of Silicon Valley

0:25:56 Finding the Sweet Spot for Avoiding Work Anxiety

0:29:01 The Sources of External & Internal Pressure

0:34:41 Changing Times & Ease of Dopamine Hits

0:35:48 The Manifestations of Stress on Alessandro's Life

0:40:41 What People Miss About Understanding Substanc Use

0:47:46 The Effect of the Loss of Natural Structure

0:51:00 Honesty and Transparency in Business

0:55:31 The Emotional Approach to Alessandro's Work

0:59:01 The Cycle of Authenticity

1:03:30 Managing Anxiety and Coping Strategies

1:07:11 One Proudest Achievement

1:09:01 Are You "Happy" Now?

1:14:38 Wrap Up & Conclusion

More on Alessandro Chesser:

Alessandro's Company: https://www.getdynasty.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-chesser-84763748

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