# From $150K in Debt to Building a Thriving SEO Agency: Senthilkumar's Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Purpose

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Podcast: [Telling My Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/telling-my-story-7824655)
Published: 2026-06-13T10:51:21+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/henry173/episodes/From-150K-in-Debt-to-Building-a-Thriving-SEO-Agency-Senthilkumars-Story-of-Resilience--Reinvention--and-Purpose-e3ko0o1
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## Resource

What do you do when years of hard work leave you with debt, burnout, and uncertainty? In this episode of Telling My Story, entrepreneur and SEO expert Senthilkumar Subramanian shares his powerful journey from building multiple businesses and accumulating over $150,000 in debt to creating a thriving SEO agency that helps businesses grow through Google and AI search. We discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, business pivots, the impact of COVID-19, the future of SEO, and why true success comes from purpose rather than profit alone. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating a major life transition, this conversation offers valuable lessons on perseverance, reinvention, and creating meaningful impact. you can view Senthilkumar's work on: https://seowithsenthil.com/seo-crash-course/

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