Endorsements

Word On The Street

Testimonials
 

 
A short paragraph on a website is not nearly enough room to convey the amount of gratitude that I have for Sean Hunt.
As our main business consultant, Sean has brought a wealth of experience, wisdom, insight, powerful motivation and intelligent, viable, real world, strategies to help our company navigate the business world as a sustainable startup.
In helping to move our company forward, he consistently goes over and above the call of duty and in situations of stress, Sean is, amazingly, both calming and incredibly motivating at the exact same time….which is worth its weight in gold in a consultant.
I would recommend, without hesitation, bringing Sean onto your team!
— Erik Oberholtzer, Founder/CEO, 58percent
 
Working with Sean can be described in one word: easy. We immediately connected because he clearly understands and can validate the problems my business is addressing and the solutions we’re offering. It’s a delight to have an advisor who makes you feel more confident in yourself and your vision while also challenging you to remain agile and be open to change. That’s what working with Sean is like
— Teddy Kramer, Founder/CEO, Neon
 
 

 
 
If you need help with your business in any facet,—Sean is your guy. I can’t recommend him high enough, it’s been an absolute pleasure working with him.
— Nic Lamb, Founder/CEO, Ice Beanie & WSL Big Wave Tour Competitor
 
 

 
 
Sean’s coaching with our business plan, model and pitches was incredibly beneficial. Sean took the time and energy to understand our creative vision in order to tailor a strong business foundation that brought our start up to another level. We are confident in raising the remainder of our capital thanks to Sean’s help.
— Slavik IA and Jack K - Co-Founders, Pirates Arrbc's
 
 

 
 
I’ve had a great experience working with Sean. It’s clear that he has extensive brand building experience and his insight into user experience and user perception is invaluable.
He is a good listener and highly detail-oriented, not to mention a hands-on problem solver. Not only does he provide suggestions, but also actionable next steps to help turn ideas into reality.
If your business needs advice on branding and comprehensive market expansion strategy, Sean is definitely the expert you should go to.
— Jack Shauh, Co-Founder and CEO, VRAY Inc.
 
 

 
 
A startup can be a messy and confusing thing. Sean knows how to wade into the middle of the battle and add value just where it’s needed. Having built companies from start to exit, I find Sean’s insight and experience to be just what I needed at a critical point in my business’ growth. I appreciate the positive, constructive and realistic advice, tools and excellent work that 212 Collective provides. It was a lifesaver for me and leaves me wanting more of his help. I would absolutely recommend Sean and 212 Collective as a foundational resources for your business.
— Dave Trujillo, Founder and CEO, 3rd Nut
 
 

 
 
Working with Sean has been an absolute pleasure. Sean has a great understanding of retail and brands and he can identify market opportunities. He has as a very clear vision of how and where brands can grow and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to expand their business
— Luke Longo, CEO, Aquila Shoes
 
 

 
 
Expert at his craft, Sean corners the market in drive, determination and commitment. His strategic and adaptable approach is fueled by his genuine interest and commitment to success. Driven by challenge, Sean’s dedication and passion is backed by his steadfast accountability, professionalism and extreme quality of work. We are thrilled to continue this creative journey and partnership!
— NANCY GALE, FOUNDER AND CEO, JAMAH | PRESIDENT, AMBITION
 
 

 
 
It was evident the moment I met Sean; he was more than an expert, but a master at his trade.
It would have been very remiss of me to move forward with any action without his advice
— Chelsie Lee, Co Founder and CEO, Shipsi
 
 

Our experience working with Sean has been a truly positive, professional and very collaborative. He is a great communicator and more importantly an active listener. His style is efficient and dives deep quickly. His high emotional intelligence taps both into the visionary aspect of a project and is highly skilled and efficient in getting things going. He’s a project’s compass, voice of reason, with a hands-on approach. We look forward to working with him again
— TERESA LARA, PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, LARA PR
 
 

 
 
We have had the pleasure of working with Sean over the past several years. He is a great businessman, while also being a great people person. We found him adept at assessing options and making strong decisions in challenging situations; while keeping everyone around him motivated to produce best results. Any tenant looking to break into the US market, wrap their arms around an expansion strategy or mitigate problematic issues, would be blessed to have Sean on their team
— Robin Abrams, Vice Chairman and Lisa Rosenthal, Vice President. Abrams Retail Strategies at Compass NYC
 

 
Having worked with Sean over the past 18 months on various projects, it was apparent from the start that he and 212 was a game changer! We now get to say that we collectively helped build and grow a Company that helps retailers to compete with Amazon. This is only one of many great things we have accomplished and will look to do together in the future
— Kai M. Blache, President of TicketSocket
 
 

 
Sean’s consultative approach towards business is second to none, his attention to detail and attitude is always refreshing. His work ethic is really what sets him apart. After working with Sean on and off for over 20 years I’d have no hesitation in using his services again or recommending anyone else to do so.
— Wade James, Founder and CEO, Rush Surf and James Boys
 
 

 
 
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sean on many different business partnerships and programs over the years and his knowledge and passion for positive results is always at the forefront. His ability to create and see the big picture is driven out of his willingness to listen and his very relatable approach. I can certainly say, Sean and I will be doing business again in the future.
— Trent Lee, (formally at Amazon, Walmart, Jet.com, Zulilly and Tophatter.com)
 

 
Having worked with Sean for a while now, he is no BS but is willing to get deep into finding opportunities previously hidden. His problem solving ability is thorough and refreshing.
— Current client, CA