Sometimes the most important lessons we learn don't happen in a classroom. On this week's episode of The Way to College Podcast, my guest is Sean Phelps. Sean is the President of College Works Painting, and he offers some valuable advice for current college students.Sean shares how growing up with hardworking parents, taking on jobs at a young age, and seeking out opportunities early helped shape his college and career path. Today, he helps college students build real-world skills by teaching them how to run their own painting business, from sales and customer service to hiring, budgeting, leadership, and problem-solving.This conversation is a must-listen for students and parents who want young people to understand one simple truth: don’t wait until graduation to start building experience.If you’re a student trying to figure out your next step, or a parent wondering how to help your child prepare for life after college, this episode offers practical advice, honest reflection, and a powerful reminder that work experience can build confidence, direction, and opportunity.Listen now and share this episode with a student who needs to hear it.Sean's Links:www.collegeworks.com - for internships or summer jobs with college workshttps://www.kaceai.tools/ - for students wanting career help using ai tools (built by sean)www.seanpatrickphelps.com - to sign up for Sean's newsletterwww.linkedin.com/in/sean-phelps-2754782 - for Sean's LinkedIn

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