Follow The Money: Who’s Really Profiting From Your Pain? - Anthony Dimauro | DSH #1564

Summary

Podcast Summary:

Digital Social Hour – Episode: "Follow The Money: Who’s Really Profiting From Your Pain?"
Guest: Anthony Dimauro
Host: Sean Kelly
Date: October 11, 2025
Episode #: DSH #1564

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Episode Overview

This episode of Digital Social Hour features Anthony Dimauro, a high-level sales leader and health advocate, in a candid conversation with host Sean Kelly. Set at a celebrity poker tournament, the episode covers authentic success, the power of sales, mindset, health recovery, and a critical lens on big pharma. Listeners are treated to a blend of street-smart wisdom, entrepreneurial candor, and personal reflections on identity, resilience, and genuine connection.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Philosophy of “Follow the Money”

• Anthony’s guiding principle: When assessing any product, treatment, or industry, Anthony asks, “Who’s making money off this?” He believes this approach quickly reveals true intentions and efficacy.
  • Quote: “You know, I always follow the money, man. Who's making money off this, and when I see who's making money off it... that'll tell you if it actually help you. Nobody does. Everything's here on earth that we need, all the plants.” — Anthony Dimauro [00:00], [10:47]

2. Authenticity in Business and Relationships

• Sales as a way of life: Anthony and Sean agree that "life is sales," and success hinges on showing up with authenticity and adding value.
  • Quote: “Life is sales. You got to show up with that smile on and sell the brand, sell yourself, deliver. Be impeccable with your word. Add value to every situation, and usually the rest will work out.” — Anthony Dimauro [00:16], [01:56]
• On connecting with the right people: Anthony talks about the importance of finding one’s tribe, operating at the right frequency, and showing up authentically, even if it “scares some people.” [01:02]

3. The Power and Pitfalls of Identity

• Losing and regaining everything: Both host and guest share experiences of massive financial success followed by loss, and how tying identity to material possessions was ultimately unfulfilling.
  • Quote: “All the shiny stuff, the cars, the house... none of that matters if you don't have peace in your soul, man... I lost everything, it was so, so much of my identity.” — Anthony Dimauro [03:40]
• Sean’s journey: Sean shares his battles with identity and mental health growing up in Jersey, and how podcasts became a networking and confidence hack. [07:20], [07:30]

4. Health, Recovery & Nontraditional Healing

• Anthony’s health background: Seven years sober, Anthony credits health routines for his ability to show up fully in life and business.
  • Quote: “Health is everything. I just want to wake up feeling good, man. I want to be able to show up when Sean hits my phone.” — Anthony Dimauro [02:54]
• From injury to biohacking: After a knee meniscus tear and separated shoulder, Anthony explores healing with peptides like TB-500 and BPC-157 — alternatives he claims accelerated his recovery.
  • Quote: “TB 500, BPC 157 peptides... It’s literally healed my ligament damage. I'm back in the gym, you know, put your health first, man.” — Anthony Dimauro [09:00]
• Critique of prescription meds: Both recount the dangers and inefficacy of being medicated (e.g., Xanax), emphasizing holistic, nature-based healing.
  • Quote: “Put the depressants down... Go get some sunlight, drink some water, get some rest. Careful what you consume.” — Anthony Dimauro [10:30]
  • “When I was on Xanax in college, no one was approaching me. My vibration was so low, my frequency was rock bottom.” — Sean Kelly [10:36]

5. Frequency, Gratitude & Energy

• Vibe attracts tribe: Anthony attributes his networking strength and resilience to operating at a “high frequency” and remaining grateful.
  • Quote: “There's a frequency associated with that, that negativity... if I'm, you know, envy and jealousy, that comes from a low place, a low vibrational place, man.” — Anthony Dimauro [06:47]
• Universe rewards gratitude: The hosts agree that wishing others well, even competitors, brings good things back.
  • “You put that out there and you'd be happy for somebody... The universe rewards and it comes right back to you.” — Anthony Dimauro [07:02]

6. The Rise of Podcasting as a Trusted Medium

• Influence and trust: Anthony notes podcast guests now wield greater influence over younger audiences than traditional news anchors or influencers.
  • Quote: “Podcast guests are 74[percent] more influential based on certain 18 year olds... they're more influential than news anchors, your average social influencer. Yeah, it's wild, man. That's a new wave.” — Anthony Dimauro [07:57]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Find your tribe, dude. I go with the frequency and the energy, man. What will be for me will be.” — Anthony Dimauro [01:02]
• “He wants to see you win... there are a lot of people out there worth that kind of money, they're not good on their word.” — Anthony Dimauro, on Brad Lee [05:23], [06:25]
• “If people would just... go get some sunlight, drink some water, get some rest. Careful what you consume. These are all so important, 100%.” — Anthony Dimauro [10:30]
• “Who listens to news anchors?” — Sean Kelly, playfully explaining the podcasting shift [08:31]

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Key Timestamps

• 00:00 – 01:00: Opening, “follow the money,” sales as life, setting the tone
• 01:11 – 01:56: Authenticity, finding your crowd, importance of sales
• 02:54 – 03:40: Anthony’s journey to sobriety, health as a foundation
• 03:40 – 04:20: Wealth, loss, soul peace, identity beyond materialism
• 05:01 – 05:23: Working with Brad Lee, seeing true character
• 06:33 – 07:02: Jealousy, gratitude, and energy
• 07:20 – 07:45: Sean’s background and mental health journey
• 07:57 – 08:31: Podcasts as new trusted source of influence
• 09:00 – 10:30: Injury recovery, peptide therapy, health advice
• 10:36 – 10:47: Prescription meds, low vibration, looking for true solutions
• 10:47 – 11:18: Final thoughts, “everything is here on earth,” where to find Anthony

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Final Thoughts

This episode blends hard-won entrepreneurial philosophy, health optimization, and a critique of profit-driven industries. Anthony Dimauro urges listeners to question motivations behind products, invest in holistic health, and remain true to themselves—no matter external circumstances. Sean Kelly’s honest reflections and camaraderie make for a grounded, inspiring dialogue, highly relevant for ambitious listeners skeptical of conventional wisdom.

Connect with Anthony:
@RealAnthonyDimauro (all platforms except Facebook) [11:18]

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Transcript

[Anthony Dimauro]

You know, I always follow the money man who's making money off this, and when I see who's making money off it and I cross my T's and I dot my I's, that'll tell you if it actually help you. Nobody does. Everything's here on earth that we need, all the plants. I mean, life is sales. You got to show up with that smile on and sell the brand, sell yourself, deliver. Be impeccable with your word. Add value to every situation, and usually the rest will work out.

[Sean Kelly]

Okay, guys, we're at celebrity poker tournament. First guest of the night, about to.

[Podcast Host]

Be a fun night.

[Sean Kelly]

We got Anthony Demaro here today. His boy Brad Lee's playing. And you put some money on that, right?

[Anthony Dimauro]

Yeah, man, a little. I think he's plus 1500 when I put it in. I don't know if it's changed since then. A little 500 on it. Open to walk away with a little 75 piece.

[Sean Kelly]

You got some confidence in our guy here.

[Anthony Dimauro]

It's my dude, man. Me and Brad's relationship has been amazing since we, since we linked up together, there's been a lot of motion. I mean, even just the shorter time knowing you. I mean, you see the deal. It's been amazing to connect with you, you know, Sean, you're an amazing guy, you know, good to meet the solid ones in Vegas right off the gate.

[Sean Kelly]

Yeah, I know you're new here. When I first came here, it was tough finding, finding my crowd, to be honest.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Find your tribe, dude. I go with the frequency and the energy, man. What will be for me will be. And I try to show up with the same level of authenticity, and that scares some people, and that's good.

[Sean Kelly]

Yeah, no bars. How'd you get tight with Brad? Because there's a lot of people trying to work with him.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Yeah, man. So started working with him through, through like an agency. I kind of separated myself pretty quickly, put up some numbers, and he asked me to, to run one of his companies. I implemented it pretty, pretty fast. 7x the revenue, at it in like six and a half weeks. And the rest is history, man. Here we are making moves.

[Sean Kelly]

You got a sales background?

[Anthony Dimauro]

Sales background? Always been in sales. Some at times, different times in my life. Some more legitimate than others, you know, to protect the, the innocent. But yeah, man, multiple high level sales all throughout my, my career.

[Sean Kelly]

It's one of the best skills you can have. And any high level person needs good salespeople around them.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Well, I mean, it's like something that you're good at too. Right. I mean, look at, look at the motion you have with the podcast, the guests you have. Like you're constantly selling that yourself, the brand you happen to be. For those of you who don't know, the guy's like 6, 8. Every time I see him, he's almost 7ft at this point. But yeah, I mean, life is sales, man. You got to show up, put that smile on and, and sell the brand, sell yourself, deliver. Be impeccable with your word. Add value to every situation, and usually the rest will work out.

[Podcast Host]

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[Sean Kelly]

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[Podcast Host]

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[Sean Kelly]

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[Podcast Host]

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[Sean Kelly]

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[Podcast Host]

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[Sean Kelly]

Absolutely, man. I know you're big on health. That was your background a little before working with Brad, right, man.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Yeah, man. So, you know, it's been seven years since I had a drink of alcohol. It's a big part of my story now that I'm able to put the energy from, you know, that was my past that almost defined me and limited me. I mean, health is everything. I just want to wake up feeling good, man. I want to be able to show up when Sean hits my phone and said, hey, can we make this happen? And I tell you something, my word from a Sicilian, man. My word is very important to me.

[Sean Kelly]

Dude, word is bond, right?

[Anthony Dimauro]

100, man. And I think in. Tell me if I'm wrong. So far, everything that we've done together, I hope I have delivered.

[Sean Kelly]

You've delivered, you've delivered. There's a lot of people that talk a big game and they, they rarely deliver.

[Anthony Dimauro]

All right, well, I got the cosign from Sean Kelly, everybody. You heard it here first, baby.

[Sean Kelly]

Let's go, man. Yeah, this guy's a real deal. I'll vouch for him. You know you're looking to work with this man.

[Anthony Dimauro]

I appreciate that, man.

[Sean Kelly]

And he's got the ap. God damn.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Sure. Don't butter me up. Butter me. You know something, though, you bring. You bring something up. All the shiny stuff, the cars, the house, you know, none of that matters if you don't have peace in your soul, man. I have an amazing family. I have peace in my soul. I lost everything today. I'd be able to still show up with that same energy. And I say this because I've had massive success two times in the past, and when I lost everything, it was so, so much of my identity.

[Sean Kelly]

Damn.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Yeah, dude. And. And it's not. It's not, you know, now that I. I have these things, right? The shiny things, for. For no other reason than I just like to acquire things. I still have that piece of my soul today that I never had with my success in the past.

[Sean Kelly]

Respect, I can relate to that. I've lost everything twice already, and my identity was tied to money when I was younger.

[Anthony Dimauro]

It's. It's a tough thing. I think you and I were speaking off camera a couple days ago about how, you know, when the women that we have in our lives, who. They met us at a time where all we had to offer was, you know, our. Ourselves and like, so much of, like, the personality that's associated with all you're doing is inflating what you have with the shiny things. Right? So. So, you know, blessed to have heard that from you about that. Yeah.

[Sean Kelly]

You and I disagreed with Brad on that one.

[Anthony Dimauro]

The soulmate thing, right?

[Sean Kelly]

Yeah.

[Anthony Dimauro]

You guys had some good clips coming out. For those of you, Lee, Sean, Kelly, you got a nice digital. It's coming out. It's. It's going to be amazing. They. They dropped some heat together.

[Sean Kelly]

That was a good one. It was cool to see that side of Brad, man.

[Anthony Dimauro]

He.

[Sean Kelly]

As I've gotten to know more, he's really opened up about everything, and I respect that.

[Anthony Dimauro]

You know, it's wild because, like, I always tell him, like, so many people don't actually know who you are and how much of a solid guy you are. It's interesting, you know, to see a different side of him. Cuz I always had that vision of, all right, you've got the online, and then when you get to know somebody.

[Sean Kelly]

You'Re like, man, I. I'm not going to lie. I used to be intimidated by him when I was younger and watching his podcast in my early 20s, I'd be like, damn, that guy's a dude intimidating.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Look at it now. You got him on the show and like, dude, he sees what you're doing. But like, he, you know, what's amazing about him is he wants to see you win. There's a lot of people out there worth that kind of money.

[Podcast Host]

They're.

[Anthony Dimauro]

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[Anthony Dimauro]

Too. But he wants to see you when he wants to see everybody around him win. And, and you know, for good or for worse. Like I love the guy, man. I really do. Shout out Bradley.

[Sean Kelly]

That's how I view competition too. I don't ever. Not ever. But I don't get jealous as much as I used to when I was younger. I think it's a toxic trait.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Envious. Jealous. Oh.

[Sean Kelly]

I used to get both. I try not to get either. And when I feel it creeping up a little bit, I'll check myself.

[Anthony Dimauro]

That's human. That's human nature. Yeah, it's human nature. And I, I, you know, there's a frequency associated with that, that negativity. So I try to remind myself if I'm, you know, envy and jealousy, that comes from a low place, a low vibrational place, man.

[Sean Kelly]

You got to be grateful.

[Anthony Dimauro]

100 dude. And. And you know what? You put that out there and you'd be happy for somebody in some weird way. The universe rewards and it comes right back to you. 100 I mean look at you now, man.

[Sean Kelly]

Yeah.

[Anthony Dimauro]

You know, so look at you, dude. Give yourself a pat on the back, bro. Doing great, dude. Look at you, dude. Oh man.

[Sean Kelly]

We out here, man. We really out here. I see where I've come from. You know, with the mental health struggles I used to have and everything. It could have easily gone the other way.

[Anthony Dimauro]

100 so you're not from Vegas.

[Sean Kelly]

Originally from Jersey.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Jersey.

[Sean Kelly]

Only child in Jersey. Grew up with a lot of identity issues, a lot of mental health issues.

[Anthony Dimauro]

And you're 26 now.

[Sean Kelly]

28.

[Anthony Dimauro]

28, man. The world in front of you. Yeah, it's wild. You have people that used to intimidate you. Now they're coming on multiple shows, bro.

[Sean Kelly]

Yeah. Bradley Tate, Tai Lopez, guys I used to watch all the time.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Incredible. Not top. G, top. She came to pay his respects. We love to see it.

[Sean Kelly]

Well, that's the power of pods. As you know, working with Brad. I mean, ultimate networking hack, right?

[Anthony Dimauro]

Well, I mean, there's 70 million podcast listeners. You know, people are starting to realize you can't trust the news. They want to get their. They want to get their information from a trusted brand, from an individual that, you know, you ask these questions, you get to see a different side of people. Like, you know, the podcast. I saw some stat, I was doing some. Some market research. Podcast guests are 74 more influential based on certain 18 year olds and how they got the data's a woozy wozy. But they're more influential than news anchors. Your average social influencer. Yeah, it's wild, man. That's a new wave.

[Sean Kelly]

That doesn't shock me. Who listens to news anchors?

[Anthony Dimauro]

Listen, my grandfather, you know, he's 98 years old.

[Sean Kelly]

Other than boomers.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Yeah, that was like the Bible to them, man. So. But yeah, man, I. I appreciate you. It was amazing to have met. Just like right away, made a few things happen. If you guys are ever thinking about doing something with Sean, he's the real deal. He will deliver on what he says. I could tell you that much.

[Sean Kelly]

The glazing, I love it.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Yeah.

[Podcast Host]

Let's end off with some health stuff.

[Sean Kelly]

You lifted for the first time today in months. You had a nasty meniscus tear, you said.

[Anthony Dimauro]

Yeah, tear in my left knee meniscus. And then I had a separation of my shoulder, man. TB 500 BPC 157 peptides. BPC, body protective compound. It's naturally in your gut. You had it a lot more when you were younger. Now that you're older, that is. There's a lot less of it in your body. So able to get that, you know, in an injection. And it's amazing. It's literally healed my ligament damage. I'm back in the gym, you know, put your health first, man. Get some good rest. And, you know, it's kind of like I like to relate it to. Life is like the piano, you know, how you take care of yourself, right? You do a little bit every day and you're a little smoother every day. And you're a little sharper every day. And you know, somebody asked me, like, oh, know, why don't you go out? There's low vibrational people after 1 2am in the morning. There's nothing there for me. It's an energy and a frequency that comes to me, right? So you know, I go to the gym, right? Play my piano. I do, I play some chess. I, I do things that feed that frequency to attract what I'm looking for. Love it kind of like when I saw you in the room, when I look, I had to look way up to see you the first time I met you. Like, just to be at that vibration where none of these people know me. Even in this room, all these celebrities and they come up to me and they like, they know me because I have a delusional level of confidence in myself. Regardless, no matter how much money, no, no matter the following, it doesn't matter. I could do whatever I wanted to do. But like, the frequency in which I, I associate myself has everything to do with my health. The workouts, drinking water, getting the, getting the rest. I mean, it's so critical. If people would just do that, Put the depressants down. There are clinically depressed people, but put them down, man. Go get some sunlight, drink some water, get some rest. Careful what you consume. These are all so important, 100%.

[Sean Kelly]

When I was on Xanax in college, no one was approaching me. My vibration was so low, my frequency was rock bottom.

[Anthony Dimauro]

You thought you were fine though.

[Sean Kelly]

That's what they told me. Yeah. Take this every day for the rest of your life and you'll be good.

[Anthony Dimauro]

You know, I always follow the money, man, who's making money off this. And when I see who's making money off it and I cross my T's and I dot my eyes, that'll tell you if it actually help you. Nobody, nobody does. Everything's here on earth that we need, all the plants, everything that we need is here on earth given to us by God who happened, who happens to be what I believe in. But for those of you that believe in the energy and frequency of the world, everything that you need is already here. You know, don't look at the companies that are trying to make the money. Please don't kill me. United Anthony, it's been a blast, man.

[Sean Kelly]

Where can people find you and work with you, man?

[Anthony Dimauro]

At Real Anthony tomorrow. That's D I M A U R O. That's on all platforms. Ealanthony Tomorrow. I'm not on Facebook. They disabled me for some reason, but that's where you can find me. And, yeah, man, we love to align with other killers and good people. Sean is a prime example of that. And anything I can do to add value in your life, shoot me a dm. Let's make it happen.

[Sean Kelly]

Check them out, guys.

[Podcast Host]

Peace. I hope you guys are enjoying the show.

[Sean Kelly]

Please don't forget to like and subscribe. It helps the show a lot with the algorithm. Thank you.