May 6, 2025
#21 Shaun Godinez: How Military Discipline Transformed This Entrepreneur’s Life
The David Guttman PodcastAbout this episode
The military discipline of waking up at 4AM when nobody’s watching transformed Shaun Godinez from homeless veteran to successful trader and mentor. In this episode, Shaun Godinez (a.k.a. Shaun Bankz) reveals his remarkable journey through devastating setbacks, including homelessness and living in a shed. Through hard work and resilience, he now leads Elite Trader Academy as a Chief Revenue Officer and Mentor. Shaun’s mission to create 10 millionaires this year shows how true success comes from serving others rather than chasing personal wealth. His story proves that the greatest wealth isn’t in your bank account, but in your ability to transform lives through genuine service and unwavering discipline. Connect with Shaun Godinez: Website: https://bit.ly/4k84QYt Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Z6xSj5 Facebook: https://bit.ly/4m0LA0M TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:47 Shaun Godinez’ Back Story 03:26 Decision to Get into the Military 06:42 Overcoming Battle Scars 08:42 Political Views 11:06 Growing Up without a Role Model 13:10 Transition from being Homeless and Uber Driving to Trading 16:46 Elite Trader Academy 20:47 How to be Successful in the 30-Day Trading Boot Camp 23:03 Impact of Setting Goals 24:10 Shaun’s Purpose 24:53 Corporate America vs. Shaun 26:23 Navigating His Own Path 28:55 Mentorship to Others 30:03 Building a Killer Team 35:14 Advice to His Younger Self 36:11 Shaun’s Legacy 37:40 Successful People Filling a Void 41:44 What Drives Shaun? 44:50 Shaun’s Trading Strategies 47:58 Psychology behind having a Victim Mentality 52:05 Fear is a Perception 56:20 Embracing Humility 58:13 Traits of a Winner vs. Loser 1:01:53 Connect with Shaun Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman: Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X.com: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v