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“If it wasn’t for you, CBB Nation probably wouldn’t exist.”
That’s not an exaggeration — that’s how Ryan Baggott opens this conversation with the mentor who changed his life: Dr. Sean Barth.

Long before Chatbot Builder AI became a growing movement with global reach, Ryan was a student searching for direction. He had big ideas, but no clear path.

That changed the day Dr. Barth stepped in and told him, “You’re meant for more. Now go build it.”

This episode isn’t just a podcast. It’s a thank you letter. A full-circle moment. And a powerful story about what can happen when someone believes in you before the world does.

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👤 Who Is Dr. Sean Barth?

Dr. Barth isn’t your typical professor. Raised in El Paso in the family construction business, he learned grit from the ground up — cleaning job sites at 10 years old, shadowing tradesmen, and selling his first car while still in elementary school.

That hands-on mindset never left him.

Now, he’s a cornerstone of Hilton Head’s education scene — a professor, program builder, mentor, and connector.

But what stands out most isn’t just what he teaches — it’s how many lives he’s helped change through action, not theory.

💬 The Conversation That Sparked It All

In this episode, Ryan takes us back to the pivotal moment where everything changed. He was still in school, still unsure, still on the fence about entrepreneurship.

That’s when Sean gave him the push.

“Yes, I’ll take credit for kicking you in the Butt.”

That single push set Ryan on the path to create Chatbot Builder AI — a platform that would later serve businesses, educators, and creators all over the world.

But what matters more than the business is the belief that got it started.

And that belief came from a professor who refused to let a smart student waste his shot.

🔁 From Mentorship to Mission

Dr. Barth didn’t just tell Ryan to build something. He showed him how to stay patient, how to connect instead of network, and how to build real-world value over time — even if the rewards are years away.

“It took me 16 years before we saw a single dollar come back to the student program through Heritage,” Sean shares.

Last year? They raised $43,000 in just four days.
Not for him — for the students. Because that’s what leadership looks like.

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🤖 When Education Meets AI

What happens when someone like Dr. Barth — rooted in real-world experience — embraces AI?

Magic.

He introduced a AI voice assistant into his freshman class. The result?
25 out of 25 students were fully engaged — a rare outcome in any classroom.

“I’ve never seen that kind of attention before,” he said. “They were on the edge of their seats.”

It wasn’t about replacing professors — it was about meeting students where they already are, and helping them practice skills like interviewing, communication, and problem-solving in ways that feel natural to them.

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📈 A Vision for AI in Business & Schools

Throughout the conversation, Ryan and Sean dive deep into how AI is already reshaping:

• 🎓 University admissions
• 🧠 Personalized learning
• 📞 Small business customer service
• 📊 Phone call summaries and analytics
• 📚 Real-time student feedback and job prep

Sean even shares how he’s using AI tools to modernize his curriculum — not because he’s a tech guy, but because he cares too much to stay outdated.

That’s the heart of the episode.
It’s not about being first. It’s about caring enough to change.

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❤️ The Bigger Message

This blog isn’t here to “sell” Chatbot Builder AI.
It’s here to show you the kind of people behind it.

Ryan isn’t just building software. He’s building something that matters — and it all started with someone who made him believe he could.

Everyone talks about being self-made. But I was people-made. Dr. Barth is one of those people.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever needed a push.
For the students who feel unsure.
For the builders who feel stuck.
For the teachers wondering if their words actually matter.

They do.
And this conversation proves it.

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Because sometimes the biggest platforms are built on quiet conversations no one else hears.