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The Bold LoungeShawn Nelson: Bold Risks, Big Lessons & Building a LegacySend us a textAbout This EpisodeShawn Nelson, founder and CEO of the Lovesac Company, defines boldness as a state of mind that is as constant as we push ourselves to make it. He maintains his bold edge by deliberately seeking situations that challenge him. When faced with seemingly impossible vertical climbs, in dirt biking and in real life, he applies his philosophy: "If it has been done, it can be done. And why not me?" This same mindset helped him transform a simple beanbag chair into a publicly-traded company now worth...2025-03-1442 min
The Conscious CapitalistsEpisode #97: How Shawn Nelson Built LoveSac by Thinking DifferentlyImagine starting a business in your parents’ basement, winning Richard Branson’s Rebel Billionaire, and then turning your crazy idea—giant, overstuffed bean bags—into a $700 million furniture empire. Sounds like a movie, right? But for Shawn Nelson, it was just the beginning. He shares the highs, the lows, and the “what-was-I-thinking” moments that shaped LoveSac’s success, from near disasters to game-changing breakthroughs. Plus, he reveals how his ‘Designed for Life’ philosophy is shaking up an industry built on disposable furniture. If you love stories about bold ideas, big risks, and building a business that actually makes...2025-02-031h 06
The Offshoot PodcastReal Friendships. Will Yours Last 'Til Death?This episode of The Offshoot is 10 years in the making. It began a few years after the passing of my grandmother Irene Moody Nelson, at a time when I was beginning to question friendships - particularly friendships as relationships. My grandmother had the best friends, and there were many friendships she cultivated. To better my friendships, to work on them as friendship, I wanted to know what made her relationship with her friends so great. How were they able to be and remain such good friends until their deaths. I sit down and talk with three of my...2025-01-1335 min
Silver Screen BiasesSamwise Gamgee is Batman? w/ ShawnThis week we are joined by Shawn to discuss Peter Jackson's 2003 film The Return of the King.Spoilers ahead.LinksWatch Return of the KingReturn of the King on IMDBReturn of the King on Rotten TomatoesWatch ScarfaceSend us a text Support the showFind Us Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube SilverScreenBiases@gmail.com Redbubble Jeff on Letterboxd Nelson on Letterboxd 2024-12-231h 50
The JOY of LIVINGAmplify the Good: Shawn Nelson and Barry Shore on Business, Life, and Lasting ChangeIn this live episode of The Joy of Living Podcast, host Barry Shore welcomes the visionary entrepreneur Shawn Nelson, CEO of LoveSac, for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of ambition, patience, and creating meaningful impact. Shawn shares his journey from crafting beanbags in his mom’s basement to leading a public company on NASDAQ. He opens up his philosophy of "top ambition with infinite patience," a transformative approach to success that values long-term thinking over short-term gains. Barry and Shawn explore the importance of amplifying positive messages, committing to quality, and challenging the status quo in bus...2024-12-101h 00
Nelly's Magic Moments PodcastEpisode 5: Shawn DollarImagine catching a massive wave that lands you in the Guinness Book of World Records. That's the life of Shawn Dollar, who shares his incredible journey from a young surfer to a big wave legend. With accolades like the XXL Awards, Shawn recounts the heart-pounding moments of riding giants at Mavericks and the remote Cortes Bank, detailing the thrill and anxiety charging monster waves. But this isn't just a tale of adrenaline; Shawn opens up about the internal tug-of-war between his passion for surfing and the responsibilities that come with it.We navigate the highs and lows...2024-11-141h 16
FeedbackwrenchENTREPRENEUR STORY - Shawn Nelson Owner of New Spaces Remodeling & Bloomington City Council MemberEntrepreneur & Bloomington City Councilman Shawn Nelson is the owner of New Spaces Design Build Remodeling, a second generation remodeling contractor in the Minneapolis St. Paul Twin Cities. Conversations about running a city, a remodeling company and so much more.Rob Satrom & Shawn Nelson Interview.Check out New Spaces Design-Build Remodeling.Check out Feedbackwrench Web Design, Marketing & Video. Support the show2024-11-011h 56
Dr. Shawn Baker PodcastHe Was On His Way To A Wheelchair | Dr. Shawn Baker & Dr. Nelson VazquezNelson improved diabetes, chronic pain, lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic classification, plantar fasciitis, toe nail fungus, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and neuropathy on the carnivore diet. YouTube: @TheRealDoctorNelson Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer. 00:50 Introduction. 03:35 Explored carnivore diet for macular edema. 08:53 Diet reduces A1C levels. 10:25 Medicines don't stop diabetes. 14:20 Avoid processed foods. 17:17 Diet achieves benefits. 21:23 Reduced insulin due to low C-peptide. 23:58 Neurologist prioritized lowering A1C over cholesterol. 25:29 Using mobility aids for spine issues. 31:01 Energy improvement. 32:53 Avoid low-fat diets and ultra-processed foods. 37:49 Educate to re...2024-10-1840 min
Talk! with AudreySHAWN NELSON: Founder and CEO of Lovesac, Author, LET ME SAVE YOU 25 YEARS, A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESSThe entrepreneurial journey can be a roller coaster of triumphant victories and humbling defeats, born from sweat, tears, and relentless determination. Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, launched his business out of his parents’ house when he was still a student. Nelson won Richard Branson's "The Rebel Billionaire" on Fox and he joins me to share his personal story, his podcast series and new book, LET ME SAVE YOU 25 YEARS: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS.2024-09-3016 min
Talk! with AudreySHAWN NELSON: Founder and CEO of Lovesac, Author, LET ME SAVE YOU 25 YEARS, A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESSThe entrepreneurial journey can be a roller coaster of triumphant victories and humbling defeats, born from sweat, tears, and relentless determination. Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, launched his business out of his parents’ house when he was still a student. Nelson won Richard Branson's "The Rebel Billionaire" on Fox and he joins me to share his personal story, his podcast series and new book, LET ME SAVE YOU 25 YEARS: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS.2024-09-3016 min
The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!Saving you 25 Years! Shawn Nelson & Tony DUrso | Entrepreneur #business #motivation #successShawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, launched his business out of his parents’ house when he was still a student. He spent decades overcoming obstacles and adversity before finding success, guiding his company through an IPO and recently celebrating its 25th anniversary. Shawn launched his podcast series and new book, Let Me Save You 25 Years to offer a glimpse into the lessons he has learned during his entrepreneurial journey and offer advice to future entrepreneurs. 👉 Thank You Sponsors ❤️ https://keepertax.com/tony You can now utilize the power of AI to automat...2024-09-131h 07
Inside the C-SuiteEntrepreneurial Wisdom from Lovesac's Founder and CEO, Shawn NelsonShawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, recounts his entrepreneurial journey from a basement startup to a leading furniture retailer. He dives into the evolution of Lovesac, his mission experience in Taiwan, and crucial lessons on leadership, perseverance, and innovation. Shawn highlights the impact of learning from rejections and the significance of a strong executive team in scaling a business.In this episode we look at Shawn Nelson's entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of Lovesac, challenges faced in building a furniture retailer, the role of mission experience in leadership, and the importance of learning from rejection and building...2024-09-0949 min
The Good News with Angie AustinEp. 1497 - The Good News with Angie Austin - Shawn Nelson CEO Lovesac author of Let Me Save You 25 Years / Jim Stovall, You Need a Reason to Put Your Feet on the GroundGUEST: Shawn Nelson CEO Lovesac author of Let Me Save You 25 Years
CEO, ENTREPRENEUR, PODCAST HOST, AND AUTHOR OF LET ME SAVE YOU 25 YEARS
A raucous and raw tale awaits within the pages of Shawn D. Nelson's part-memoir/part-business book, Let Me Save You 25 Years. As the Founder and CEO of Lovesac, Nelson unveils a magnificent and unvarnished account of his entrepreneurial journey spanning a quarter-century. With unapologetic honesty, he shares both triumphant victories and humbling defeats, painting a vivid and authentic picture of the entrepreneurial rollercoaster. From its humble beginnings as a college side gig through to its IPO...2024-08-2800 min
Growth by ShawnGet Yourself Out of Debt with Brad NelsonShawn is joined by Brad Nelson who is the founder of The Debt Free Dad. Brad is a financial expert helping others get out of debt and completely change their financial situation. Through The Debt Free Dad Podcast and his online course, Roots of Personal Finance, Brad provides practical financial advice and support.- Introduction to Brad and how he started Debt Free Dad- Good debt vs Bad debt- What to do about your car payment- Are you Spending too much money? - Inflation - Are you emotionally spending you...2024-08-0544 min
VET S.O.S. PodcastTransition 30: Essential Tips for Military-to-Civilian Success with Todd NelsonIn this powerful episode of the VET S.O.S. Podcast, hosts Shawn and Keith sit down with Todd Nelson, founder of Transition 30 and a financial advisor, to discuss how transitioning service members can confidently move into their post-military lives. Todd's personal journey, from serving as a minister to becoming a financial advisor, highlights the importance of trust, adaptability, and a passion for service.What to Expect:- Todd’s Journey: Discover how Todd’s career path led him to work with transitioning veterans and why trust and community are at the heart of his mission.- Tran...2024-07-1031 min
VET S.O.S. Presents: Military Transition Resource Show with Shawn Welsh and Keith CassantTransition 30: Essential Tips for Military-to-Civilian Success with Todd NelsonIn this powerful episode of the VET S.O.S. Podcast, hosts Shawn and
Keith sit down with Todd Nelson, founder of Transition 30 and a
financial advisor, to discuss how transitioning service members can
confidently move into their post-military lives. Todd's personal
journey, from serving as a minister to becoming a financial advisor,
highlights the importance of trust, adaptability, and a passion for
service.What to Expect:- Todd’s Journey: Discover how Todd’s
career path led him to work with transitioning veterans and why trust
and community are at the heart of his mission.- Tr...2024-07-1031 min
Winning The MomentEpisode 54: From Foam to Fortune: Shawn Nelson’s LoveSac JourneyIn this exciting episode of the Winning The Moment Podcast, we sit down with Shawn Nelson, the innovative founder and CEO of LoveSac. Shawn's journey is a remarkable blend of creativity, entrepreneurship, and strategic design, starting from his days as a University of Utah student to becoming a celebrated business leader.Shawn shares the fascinating story behind LoveSac, a company that began with a "not-bean bag" made from shredded foam camp mattresses in 1995 and evolved into a pioneering brand known for its patented changeable sectional couches. We dive into what "Designed for Life" means to Shawn and...2024-06-121h 00
The PorterWay PodcastCatterall Gets Payback, King Ry's Plan B Doesn't Pan Out, Mark Nelson Recaps RD9, & MOREThis week on The PorterWay Podcast, boxer Morelle McCane calls in to preview her upcoming trip to Paris where she'll represent the USA boxing team in the 2024 Olympics and boxing referee Mark Nelson joins us to recalls his experience refereeing Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk. Plus, we recap Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall, preview Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang, discuss the result of Ryan Garcia's positive B sample, and MORE!
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Girl Dad NationBONUS: The Family Band (ft. Shawn Nelson, Lovesac)In this bonus episode I welcome back Shawn Nelson of Lovesac to share an awesome story about when his kids opened for the I Love the 90s Tour! LINKSAbout Shawn NelsonLet Me Save You 25 Years - BookLovesac - Modern Furniture@shawnoflovesacThank you to Shawn for sharing and being part of Girl Dad Nation.I encourage you to make the most out of each opportunity. Inspire your kids to be bold and confident...2024-04-2808 min
Confessions of a Terrible LeaderS2, Ep. 13: Reinvent with Authenticity, feat. Shawn Marshall of Reinvent YourselfWhat comes to mind when you hear the word "Authenticity?"
"They were really showing up as their authentic self."
"He's authentic; he's the real deal."
"She's one of the most genuine and authentic individuals you'll ever work with."
Authenticity is one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around quite a bit, both in the corporate world and in our everyday lives, but if we really dig into it on a personal growth level, we find that it truly contains multitudes.
Today's episode features Shawn Marshall, a personal coach whose...2024-04-1728 min
The Hard Way With Joe De SenaJoe De Sena and Shawn Nelson Debate: Do we really need a couch? The Lovesac founder Shawn Nelson started with a silly college project - giant beanbags. Now he leads the top-selling couch brand in America. How did he go from dorm room side hustle to building a business worth billions? Tune in as Shawn shares his wild journey of overcoming failures, bankruptcy and naysayers. Plus, hear Shawn and Joe discussing the couch controversy and finding common ground in their philosophies of pushing limits. Get practical tips on developing grit, balancing work and rest, and achieving your potential through consistent effort and facing fears. This inspiring conversation provides valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, parents, an...2024-04-0926 min
Liberty Ventures Podcast with Alexander McCobinShawn Nelson: From Basement Beanbags to Billion-Dollar BrandFor this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Shawn Nelson, CEO of Lovesac, while we were at Necker Island (Richard Branson's private island) for the first Principled Business Summit.Shawn is an incredible entrepreneur who took his company from a startup in his parent's basement to a publicly listed company with a valuation (at that time) of $700 million. Tune in to learn about his 25-year journey as an entrepreneur and his crazy stories from the early days of starting the business. And learn about his mission for Lovesac today, which is to...2024-03-2220 min
Wharton Launch PadShawn Nelson | LovesacLovesac (NASDAQ: LOVE) started when founder Shawn Nelson was watching TV as a teenager and thought it would be cool to build a gigantic beanbag chair. Most important, he got off his butt and made a prototype. Listen to Shawn recount the twisty path from then to now. (Originally aired on Wharton Launch Pad - SiriusXM Business Radio Channel 132.)2024-03-1227 min
Girl Dad NationEverything Else is Dust (ft. Shawn Nelson, Lovesac)In this episode I welcome Shawn Nelson, the Founder and CEO of Lovesac, to delve into the entrepreneurial journey he's embarked on and how it intertwines with his role as a dedicated father. Inspired by his recent book, Let Me Save You 25 Years, we explore the invaluable lessons Shawn has learned along the way, fondly termed 'Shawnisms', and their relevance to his experiences in both business and fatherhood.It's important to keep everything in proper priority. Shawn thinks about his wife and kids in everything he does. He often reminds himself, "Everything Else is Dust."2024-03-1247 min
The Kara Goldin Show497 Shawn Nelson: Author of Let Me Save You 25 YearsIn this episode, Shawn Nelson, Founder and CEO of Lovesac and Author of the new book, Let Me Save You 25 Years, gets in depth about some of the challenges and lessons he learned throughout his 25-year entrepreneurial journey. Early mistakes, the importance of patience, and the value of work and leadership are just some of the areas that he shares valuable lessons and wisdom in stories from his experiences including being on the reality TV show 'Rebel Billionaire'. Shawn’s advice is powerful and the book is excellent with a lot of great words of wisdom. Listen now to th...2024-02-1248 min
Mint Arrow Messages250: "Let Me Save You 25 Years" with Shawn NelsonShawn Nelson is the founder and CEO of Lovesac, repeatedly recognized as the fastest growingfurniture brand in the US for over a decade. Lovesac is publicly traded on Nasdaq and isprojected to exceed $1 Billion in annual sales over the next few years with more than 270 Lovesac branded retail locations. From humble beginnings, Shawn founded Lovesac in 1998 making Sacs by hand for neighbors and friends while in college.In 2005 Shawn won a million-dollar investment by Richard Branson on his prime time hit reality TVshow, The Rebel Billionaire, and was...2024-01-1538 min
The Bigger Life PodcastFrom Rebel Billionaire to Long-Haul Visionary: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey with Shawn NelsonIn today's episode of the Beyond Net Worth Podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Shawn Nelson, the dynamic founder of Lovesac and the 2003 Entrepreneur of the Year. Shawn shared insights from his incredible journey, shedding light on his latest venture - a book titled "Let Me Save You 25 Years." Key Highlights: From Rebel Billionaire to Entrepreneurial Wisdom: Some might remember Sean from the reality TV show "Rebel Billionaire," where he triumphed in Branson's quest for the best in 2004. Fast forward to today, and Shawn is not only the founder of Lovesac but also a...2024-01-011h 01
Seven Figure Agency Podcast with Josh NelsonAgency Success Interview with Shawn TiberioThe journey to success in digital marketing often unfolds with unique challenges and milestones. Josh Nelson, an influential figure in this field, recently sat down with Shawn Tiberio, a member of the Seven Figure Agency, to discuss his agency's remarkable ascent. This interview sheds light on Shawn's initial struggles, strategic decisions, and the [...]
The post Agency Success Interview with Shawn Tiberio appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.2023-12-0657 minConfessions of a Terrible Leader10: Control Is Not The Way; feat. Shawn Niles of Fat Pastor ProductionsOne of the most imperative components of healthy leadership is an openness and ongoing commitment to self-growth. As many leaders discover, this commitment to self-growth means facing old patterns of behavior that are no longer serving themselves, their teams, and their families.
In this episode, Layci is joined by Shawn Niles, AKA The Fat Pastor, as they discuss Shawn's journey from growing up in a performance-based community to the realization that control is not the way. Shawn shares his own experiences that led to unmasking, tackling the "why" behind resentment, and asking the question "How do I...2023-11-0133 min
The Latter Day LensOctober 18, 2023: Justice for Trump?, Ban Tik Tok?, Is ethnicity a social construct?, Alcohol in the St. George Temple, Adam Smith vs President NelsonSend us a textThought Provoker:First up, Sam: Should members of the LDS Church support banning or censoring social media platforms like Tik Tok? https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/utah-tiktok-lawsuit-social-media-rcna119995 Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and state Attorney General Sean Reyes announced the lawsuit during a press conference.https://www.nationalreview.com/news/utah-sues-tiktok-for-allegedly-addicting-children-misrepresenting-ties-to-chinese-parent-company/ Next up, Shawn: The Israel/Hamas war and tragedy has been the cause of varied and surprising feelings and reactions both internally and nationally. For me the most interesting part of this conflict isn’t just the...2023-10-181h 06