Let Me Save You 25 Years

Whether you’re hunting for talent, partnerships, investors, or new opportunities, success often comes to those who shake every possible branch until something valuable drops. This week Shawn sits down with entrepreneur, author, and founder of The Sweaty Startup—Nick Huber—to explore the Shawnism: “Shake Every Tree.“

Real pros don’t quit when things get tough—they keep showing up, pushing through, and grinding it out, even when no one’s watching. Shawn Nelson welcomes Chris Long—former NFL star, Super Bowl champion, and host of the podcast Green Light with Chris Long—onto the show to break down the Shawnism: “Pros Keep Playing.”

Whether you’re building a company, leading a team, or chasing storms, the messes you avoid at the top save you from chaos down below. Shawn invites Jeff Shardell —former Google exec, founder of Humble Brands, and literal storm chaser—onto the show to unpack the Shawnism: “Get It Right At The Top And Everything Works Out.”

Hiring the right people is just the beginning; how you onboard them determines their success and, ultimately, the success of your company. Shawn sits down with —host of The POZCast and founder of NHP Talent Group—to share their thoughts on the Shawnism “Through The Door Matters.”

It’s one thing to say you’ll be there—it’s another to actually show up when it counts. Shawn (CEO of Lovesac) very comfortably sits down with Sean Mike Kelly, host of The Digital Social Hour Podcast, to break down the Shawnism “See Who Shows Up.”

In a world where too many leaders fall short of their own words, true leadership starts with leading by example. Shawn welcomes Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND LLC, onto the show to discuss the Shawnism “We Do As We Say.”

How often do we say “no” to something before even thinking about what it could entail? Shawn, welcomes the former CEO of Barstool Sports and the current CEO of Food52, Erika Ayers Badan, onto the show to discuss the Shawnism, “Say Yes First.”

The beauty of traditions is that they connect the past, the present, and the future.

Shawn has a deep chat with James Rhee — Former CEO of Ashley Stewart and the author of The Red Helicopter — to explore the powerful Shawnism, “Tradition Breeds Coalition.”

Shawn is joined by celebrity chef and mentor, Nyesha Arrington, to unlock the power of the Shawnism “Smile Anyway.” Nyesha explains that a genuine smile isn’t about faking perfection—it’s about showing up authentically, even when life throws unexpected twists your way.

This week Shawn catches up with wakeboarding champion and American Ninja Warrior contestant, Shaun Murray, to break down the Shawnism, “Living Well Takes Work.”

Shawn welcomes entrepreneur, investor, and author, Sahil Bloom, onto the show to discuss the Shawnism, “It’s about time.” They explore the true value of time and uncover how investing in meaningful moments can create lasting wealth—far beyond just finances.

Shawn invites Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, onto the show to share her thoughts on the Shawnism “Book the Gig” — the idea that saying yes to opportunities you’re not prepared for can be one of the most powerful decisions you make.