Let Me Save You 25 Years

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 Co-Founder of FreshPet, to unpack how a “crazy idea” turned into a category-defining brand that completely changed the pet food industry.

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 mom behind The Bucket List Family, for a conversation about re-framing the question, “Why didn’t I think of that?” into something far more powerful: “Why didn’t I think I could do that?”

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 “Wear the T-Shirt,” and why believing in your vision is the ultimate unfair advantage.

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 can never earn back? Shawn welcomes entrepreneur, investor, and author Sahil Bloom to unpack the Shawnism, “It’s about time.” In a world chasing money, Sahil reveals why the real flex is owning your time.

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 McEnroe, to break down the mindset behind “Play It Where It Lies.”

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 of Sawyer Products, to expose the truth behind greenwashing and unpack what real sustainability actually looks like in business, in products, and in impact.

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 away from a career at Google and built the global brand Forte Series, to discuss the Shawnism: “Don’t let someone ruin your career (or life).”

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 replay, Shawn revisits one of his most practical Shawnisms: “Only Buy Things You Love.” Because let’s be honest, late-night scrolling and “add to cart” have become a lifestyle.

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 you actually understand. This week Shawn sits down with Cordell Broadus and Sam Rockwell to break down the real meaning behind “Fix Stuff Yourself.”

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 week Shawn sits down with Jaime Schmidt, the entrepreneur who went from mixing deodorant in her kitchen to building Schmidt’s Naturals into a global sensation.

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 Shawnism that quietly separates good leaders from great ones: Read, Read, Read.

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 Parker, onto the show to break down the Shawnism: Make Good Stuff.