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Let Me Save You 25 Years
A podcast for anyone with aspirations to do anything big. Mistakes, miracles, and lessons from the CEO/Founder of Lovesac, unpacked with guests from amongst the most successful people in the world. Each episode goes deep on one critical lesson—universal secrets to success, learned the hard way by both Shawn and his guests. 418661
Episodes
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Lose the Battle to Win the War | REPLAY (feat. Megan Batoon)
Sometimes the smartest move isn’t to fight harder… it’s to figure out which battles are actually worth fighting. With Megan Batoon’s new YouTube series, Open…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
She Built Billion-Dollar Brands, Then Started Over | EP116 (feat. Sarrah Hallock)
What if the very thing making you successful is also the thing holding you back? Sarrah Hallock knows a thing or two about building something big, from…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Eat Your Vegetables, Not the Garbage | REPLAY (feat. Katie Nolan)
Football season is back, and if there’s anyone who knows how to survive the sports world’s nonstop hot takes, online trolls, and outrage machine, it’s Katie…
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How Saying “Yes” Changed His Life | EP115 (feat. Actor Scott Porter)
What if it works? It’s a simple question, but it can completely change the way you approach your life. This week Shawn sits down with actor, father, and recent…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Why America Keeps Getting Sicker | EP114 (feat. Justin Mares | CEO of Truemed)
Why is America getting sicker while spending more and more on healthcare? Shawn Nelson sits down with Justin Mares, CEO and Co-Founder of Truemed, to unpack…
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Why More Money Will Never Be Enough | EP113 (feat. Scott Harrison)
“Chase No’s. Get to Yes.” That’s the Shawnism at the heart of this conversation between Shawn and Scott Harrison, the former New York nightclub promoter who…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
She Built TaskRabbit From a “Failed” Idea | EP112 (feat. Leah Solivan)
What if your “failed” idea wasn’t bad, it was just too early? This week Shawn sits down with Leah Solivan, founder of TaskRabbit AND self-taught chicken…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The Safety Net Is An Illusion | Replay ( feat. David Dastmalchian)
Sometimes the safety nets we think are protecting us are actually the things holding us back. In this incredible replay from last year, Shawn sits down with…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
From a Drunken Idea to 95 Food Trucks | EP111 (feat. Cousins Maine Lobster)
What do you get when two cousins, a drunken idea, and a heated game of NHL ’94 collide? Somehow, a national lobster empire. Shawn sits down with Jim Tselikis…
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They Were Called Crazy… Then They Removed 55 Million Pounds of Trash | EP110 (feat. Alex Schulze | CEO of 4Ocean)
What if being called crazy was proof you were onto something? This week Shawn sits down with 4Ocean CEO Alex Schulze to unpack how two surfers with a crazy…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The Secret to Reinventing Yourself at Any Age | EP109 (feat. Greg Scheinman)
What if the life you worked so hard to build isn’t actually the life you want anymore? And what if that nagging feeling that “something is missing” isn’t a…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
How a Text Thread Turned Into a $35M Business | EP108 (feat. Grant Eastey of Dad Gang)
What if a three-word text sign-off between friends became a $35 million business, and a movement millions of dads now call their own? This week, Shawn sits…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Why Your Biggest Setback Might Be Your Greatest Advantage | EP107 (feat. Comedian Drew Lynch)
What do you do when the very thing that made you famous... starts to disappear? This week, Shawn sits down with comedian, actor, and America's Got Talent…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Why Chasing Money is the Wrong Strategy | EP106 (feat. Masami Sato | Founder of B1G1)
What if the secret to building a bigger business isn't taking more... but giving more? This week, Shawn sits down with Masami Sato, founder of B1G1, for a…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The Advice That Built a Billion-Dollar Toy Empire | EP105 (feat. Ronnen Harary)
What if the biggest breakthroughs in your life don't come from thinking bigger... but from paying closer attention to the details right in front of you? This…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The $100 Million Lesson That Could Save You 25 Years | EP104 (feat. David Meltzer)
What if losing everything was the best thing that ever happened to you? This week, Shawn sits down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, and former CEO of the…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
How to Create Your Own Luck (Jesse Itzler Explains) | EP103
What if the biggest opportunities in your life aren't the ones you're waiting for…but the ones you're willing to create? This week, Shawn sits down with…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
NHL Star Turned Entrepreneur: The Rule That Built Two Careers | EP102 (feat. Brooks Laich)
What separates the people who dream from the people who do? This week, Shawn sits down with former NHL star and co-founder of World Playground, Brooks Laich…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
From Orphanage to Stanford: The AI Scientist Changing the Future | EP101 (feat. David Sussillo)
What does a dusty old computer in an orphanage have to do with artificial intelligence, Stanford University, and the future of humanity? More than you'd think…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The 18-Year-Old Champion Who Walked Away from Everything | EP100 (feat. Travis Pastrana)
Travis Pastrana has spent his entire life doing things that should be impossible. The first-ever motorcycle double backflip. X Games legend. Rally champion…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The Founder of Insomnia Cookies Reveals Why Most CEOs Are Wrong | EP99 (feat. Seth Berkowitz)
What do warm cookies, billion-dollar brands, and heated arguments have in common? More than you think. This week Shawn sits down with Seth Berkowitz, founder…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Why the Best Leaders Admit They’re a Mess | EP98 (feat. Ashli Blumenfeld | Co-President of Standard Meat Company
What if the people who seem the most put together are struggling just as much as everyone else? This week Shawn sits down with Ashli Blumenfeld, Co-President…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
How Freshpet Went From Crazy Idea to Category Killer | EP97 (feat. Scott Morris | Co-Founder of Freshpet)
What happens when you take an industry everyone accepts… and ask, “Why are we doing it this way?” This week Shawn sits down with Scott Morris, President and…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
How One Family Escaped the “Normal” Life | EP96 (feat. Jessica Gee of The Bucket List Family)
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t the idea… but the belief that you could actually do it? This week Shawn sits down with Jessica Gee, the cool…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Why “Wearing the T-Shirt” Changes Everything in Business | EP95 (feat. Cameron Nagle | Founder of Starting Small)
If you believe in it, why are you whispering it? This week Shawn sits down with Cameron Nagle, founder of Starting Small, to break down the mindset behind…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
It's About Time | Replay (feat. Sahil Bloom)
We’re revisiting a conversation that feels more relevant than ever: in a world obsessed with money, status, and productivity… are we ignoring the one asset we…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The Hidden Cost of Success (No One Talks About This) | EP94 (feat. Patrick McEnroe)
What do you do when the plan falls apart and there’s nowhere to hide? Shawn Nelson sits down with former pro, broadcaster, and U.S. Davis Cup captain, Patrick…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
He Gave Away 95% of His Profits… And Still Won | EP93 (feat. Kurt Avery | Founder of Sawyer Products)
What if the biggest problem with “sustainability” is that most of it simply doesn’t sustain? This week Shawn sits down with Kurt Avery, Founder and President…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The Advantage No One Talks About: Not Knowing | EP92 (Feat. Alex Costa | Founder of Forte Series)
What if the biggest threat to your future isn’t failure, but the wrong people you let too close? This week Shawn sits down with Alex Costa, the man who walked…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Only Buy Things You Love | Replay (feat. Vivian Tu | Your Rich BFF)
We’re bringing back a fan-favorite conversation that hits even harder today: why do we buy so much… and why does it still feel like it’s never enough? In this…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The Blueprint to Disrupting “Boring” Industries | EP91 (feat. Cordell and Sam | Co-Founders of Dr. Bombay Ice Cream)
What happens when Snoop Dogg’s son partners with someone who is revolutionizing the modern food industry? Iconic ice cream and a masterclass in building what…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The $0 Startup That Took on Big Brands – And Won | EP90 (feat. Jaime Schmidt | Founder of Schmidt’s Naturals)
What if the secret to great leadership, design, marketing, and even parenting, isn’t complicated at all? What if it’s mostly common sense and good taste? This…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Why Purpose-Driven Brands Win | EP89 (feat. Brieane Olson | CEO of PacSun)
What’s the most underrated competitive advantage in business today? Reading. This week Shawn catches up with Brieane Olson, CEO of PacSun, to talk about the…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The Simple Rule That Built Warby Parker: Make Good Stuff | EP88 (feat. Neil Blumenthal)
What if the real competitive advantage isn’t marketing… it’s simply making good stuff? This week Shawn invites Neil Blumenthal, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Warby…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Why Most People Never Find Their Purpose (and How to Fix it) | EP87 (feat. Miren Oca)
What if the fastest way to stand out in business… is to stop making excuses? This week Shawn sits down with Miren Oca, Founder and CEO of Ocaquatics Swim…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Stop Doing Everything Yourself: The Hardest Lesson for Entrepreneurs | EP86 (feat. Beatrice Dixon)
What if the biggest thing holding you back is you refusing to hire the plumber? In this episode Shawn sits down with Beatrice Dixon, Founder and CEO of The…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
You Can’t Make Time Back Up. Here’s What Winners Do Instead. | EP85 (feat. Skyler Howes)
What if the mistakes you’re trying to avoid are actually the fastest path forward? This week Shawn sits down with elite rally racer Skyler Howes to unpack the…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Success Is a Team Sport: Inside the Business of a 30-Year Band | EP84 (feat. Jerry DePizzo from O.A.R.)
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, you need a partner. This week Shawn sits down with Jerry DePizzo, founding member of O.A.R., to break…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
She Pitched Facebook Marketplace for 7 Years Before Anyone Listened | EP83 (feat. Deb Liu)
Big ideas don’t move people, clear pictures do. This week Shawn sits down with Deb Liu, former President and CEO of Ancestry and Silicon Valley tech leader, to…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Bring Your Boots: The Mindset That Lets You Say Yes to Life | EP82 (feat. Shawn & his Baja Race Team)
What happens when friendship, grit, and 1,000 miles of desert collide? This week Shawn brings his Baja 1000 race teammates (and lifelong friends) into the…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
This Belief Built a Fan-Obsessed Business | EP81 (feat. Jesse Cole)
What if generosity wasn’t something you waited to “earn”, but something you practiced the moment you could? This week Shawn catches up with the founder of Fans…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Why Everything Feels Broken (And How To Live Well Anyway) | EP80 (feat. Shawn D. Nelson)
It’s a new year, and Shawn is flying solo. In the very first solo episode of Let Me Save You 25 Years, Shawn tackles a question that feels heavier than ever…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Everything Matters: The Mindset That Changes How You Live | EP79 (Emily Schromm)
What if everything you do actually matters? Every choice. Every habit. Every moment you think is small. This week Shawn catches up with entrepreneur, wellness…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
How ‘Trying Things On’ Turned a Gymnast Into a Global Creator | EP78 (Rebecca Zamolo)
What if the secret to great ideas is just trying things on, noticing what fits, and letting go of what doesn’t? This week Shawn sits down with digital creator…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
It’s Never Too Late: Success Has No Timeline | EP77 (Kate Flannery)
It’s never too late to chase the dream that won’t leave you alone. This week Shawn sits down with the hilariously talented Kate Flannery, beloved as Meredith…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Be Willing To Sweep Floors - The Mindset That Builds Greatness | Replay (Shaun White)
Greatness often begins when you’re ready to do the unglamorous, grinding, foundational work most people avoid. Going back into the vault for this week, Shawn…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Fixing your Blind Spot: You Can’t Know What You Don’t Know | EP76 (Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts)
You can plan, prepare, and strategize, but some lessons only reveal themselves once you jump. This week Shawn sits down with the powerhouse sisters behind The…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Lose the Battle to Win the War | EP75 (Megan Batoon)
Sometimes the smartest move isn’t to fight harder… it’s to step back and fight better. This week Shawn catches up with actress, dancer, designer, and creative…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Leadership Hack - Use "We" Instead of "I" | EP74 (Jaxson Dart)
Leadership is not about glory. Leadership is about gratitude. This week Shawn chats with NFL quarterback, Jaxson Dart, to talk about one of the most powerful…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Embrace Uncertainty - The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything | Replay (Lukas Gage)
When it comes to success, it’s not about avoiding uncertainty — it’s about learning to dance with it. This week we dig back into the vault as Shawn sits down…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
How The Onion’s Founder Mastered the Hard Part — Selling | EP73 (Scott Dikkers)
Anyone can have a great idea—but turning that idea into something people actually buy? That’s the real grind. This week Shawn sits down with the legendary…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Calm Is Power: The Secret Weapon No One Talks About | EP72 (Brandon Hatton)
In a world where chaos can hit faster than your morning email refresh, staying calm isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a superpower. This week, Shawn invites…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
The Power in Never Pulling the CEO Card | EP71 (David Ko)
How often do the best leaders lead by example, not title? This week Shawn is joined by podcast host and the CEO of Calm, David Ko, to unpack the power and…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Why Talking Less is the Secret Art of Powerful Communication | EP70 (Charles Annenberg)
In a noisy world where everyone’s eager to be heard, slow down, ask better questions, and practice the lost art of presence. Talk less. This week Shawn sits…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Roll With It: The Secret to Thriving in Uncertain Times | EP69 (Steve Cook)
When life knocks you off balance, do you fight it—or learn to roll with it? In this episode, Shawn sits down with renowned fitness personality, Steve Cook, to…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Emotional Intelligence: Not Hard to Learn, Brutal to Master | EP68 (Dr. Travis Bradberry)
If emotions drive your behavior, mastering them just might change your life. This week Shawn Nelson talks with Dr. Travis Bradberry—bestselling author of…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
How to Unlock Success: Improving Decision Making | EP 67 (John R. Miles)
Your life isn’t defined by what happens to you—it’s defined by the decisions you make in response. This week Shawn sits down with author, keynote speaker, and…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
There’s a Million Ways to Make a Million Bucks | Replay (Mark Cuban)
Look at any object and there is a business behind it—probably a dozen or more. Look at any activity—there is a business behind it. Probably a dozen or more…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
How to be Michael Jordan in Your Career | Ep 66 (JM Ryerson)
What does it really mean to “Be Michael Jordan” in your own life and career? This week Shawn catches up with author and executive coach, JM Ryerson, to explore…
- Let Me Save You 25 Years
Connect the Context: Unlocking Clarity in Chaos | Ep 65 (Alexander McCobin)
Business never happens in isolation—there are always larger trends, technologies, demographics, and movements shaping the world around us. This week Shawn…