In this episode of to Founders, Future, with host Zach Young, Zach sits down with Shaun A. Hadsall, widely known as “Ripped Grandpa,” a transformational fitness and performance coach who has mentored over 10,000 high achievers. Shaun shares his origin story—how a global Body for Life transformation contest changed the trajectory of his life during a custody battle, and how he discovered the cascading impact that focused fitness has on faith, family, finances, and overall fulfillment. From bodybuilding magazines in the late ’90s to scaling a digital fitness brand to millions in revenue, Shaun recounts the lessons, failures, and breakthroughs that shaped his approach to helping men over 50 reclaim their health and identity.

Shaun also dives into the evolution of his career: selling over a million e-books, building and exiting a multimillion-dollar supplement company, and now leaning fully into high-ticket, deeply personalized coaching for elite businessmen. He breaks down his philosophy on sustainable nutrition, metabolic flexibility, carb cycling, and why shortcuts like pills and peptides can’t replace the discipline of habits. Shaun also shares his next big mission—becoming the leading keynote speaker in the fitness world by using storytelling, not science alone, to drive transformation. His message is clear: prioritize fitness, and every other part of life rises with it.

🌐 Connect with Shaun Hadsall

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunhadsall/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realrippedgrandpa/
• Website: https://www.rippedgrandpa.com