Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley

How Shawn Nelson Built a $Billion Brand in 27 Years

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    • This isn't your typical "rise and grind" story. Shawn David Nelson, founder of Lovesac, didn't build a furniture empire overnight — he spent 27 years doing the hard, often ugly work while most entrepreneurs quit.

    Connect with Shawn Nelson:

    • Website: https://www.lovesac.com
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnoflovesac/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawndnelson/
    • Let Me Save You 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from the Lovesac Story: https://amzn.to/3JKhmAO

      • From sewing giant beanbags in college to surviving a $30 million tariff hit, Shawn's story is raw, relentless, and radically honest.

      In this episode, you'll discover:

      • Why "just doing something" beats perfect planning every time
      • How emotional intelligence separates the winners from the quitters
      • The underrated power of mental toughness — cold plunges and dirt bikes included
      • Why sustainability isn't a buzzword, but a business moat in a disposable world
      • How tariffs forced a pivot that actually made the company stronger

        • This is about presence — showing up fully even when it sucks. Energy — harnessing discomfort to grow. Awareness — mastering your emotions when everything's on the line. Kalibration — fine-tuning your business and mindset for the long haul.

        Want a shortcut to 25 years of business lessons? Shawn's book and podcast are your no-fluff mentors.

        Hit subscribe, turn on notifications, and let's get your hustle calibrated for real, lasting success.

        This is the way.

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