Let Me Save You 25 Years

What if losing everything was the best thing that ever happened to you? This week, Shawn sits down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, and former CEO of the sports agency that inspired Jerry Maguire , David Meltzer , for a conversation about one simple idea: "The best time to plant an oak tree was 25 years ago... the next best time is today." David shares the hard-earned lessons he learned afte...

What if the biggest opportunities in your life aren't the ones you're waiting for…but the ones you're willing to create? This week, Shawn sits down with entrepreneur, bestselling author, endurance athlete, and professional life experimenter, Jesse Itzler , for a conversation about why the people who build extraordinary lives don't wait for permission, they create their own opportunities. Jesse sha...

What separates the people who dream from the people who do? This week, Shawn sits down with former NHL star and co-founder of World Playground , Brooks Laich , for a conversation about The Art of the Start and why success often belongs to the people willing to begin before they feel ready. Brooks shares the pivotal decision he made at 13 years old that changed the trajectory of his life and eventu...

What does a dusty old computer in an orphanage have to do with artificial intelligence, Stanford University, and the future of humanity? More than you'd think. This week, Shawn sits down with world-renowned neuroscientist, Stanford professor, former Google Brain and Meta researcher, and Emergence author, David Sussillo , for a conversation about one of life's most valuable skills: Connect the Dots...

Travis Pastrana has spent his entire life doing things that should be impossible. The first-ever motorcycle double backflip. X Games legend. Rally champion. Daytona 500 driver. Founder of Nitro Circus. He's launched himself into the history books, broken more bones than most people can count, and somehow, at 42, keeps coming back for more. This week, for the big 100th episode of Let Me Save You 25...

What do warm cookies, billion-dollar brands, and heated arguments have in common? More than you think. This week Shawn sits down with Seth Berkowitz, founder of Insomnia Cookies , to talk about why the best leaders don’t surround themselves with people who agree with them, they surround themselves with people willing to, “ fight it out . ” From launching a late-night cookie delivery business as a...

What if the people who seem the most put together are struggling just as much as everyone else? This week Shawn sits down with Ashli Blumenfeld , Co-President of Standard Meat Company , for a raw, funny, and surprisingly powerful conversation about the truth nobody talks about enough: everybody’s a mess . From leadership and business to parenting and public speaking, Shawn and Ashli how letting yo...

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. The two dive into the Shawnism, “ First solve the problem…THEN solve it better,” why perfection is often...

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?” Shawn and Jessica discuss why the “right way” is ra...

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. Shawn and Cameron break down how starting before you’re ready creates momentum, why energy and enthusiasm open doors skill alone can’t, and how surroundin...

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. Drawing from his book The Five Typ...

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. ” Shawn and Patrick pull back the curtain on how versatility separates winners from everyone else, the trap of chasing the easy way out, and how fear of failure quietly kills...

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. Shawn and Kurt dive into what “real technology” means, Kurt’s powerful philosophy be...

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). ” Shawn and Alex break down the real cost of surrounding yourself with the wrong people, how opin...

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” has become a lifestyle. Shawn sits down with bestselling author and personal finance po...

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. ” From launching Dr. Bombay Ice Cream to navigating “munchie culture,” they discuss how under...

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. Shawn and Jaime dive into why simplicity is often the hardest thing to achieve,...

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. Shawn and Brieane swap notes on how curiosity becomes a strategic edge, why patience in your career almost always compounds, and how to play the old game of busin...

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 . The two discuss why “old industry” doesn’t mean “can’t be improved,” how deeply understanding your customer makes business surprisingly straightforward, AND what happens wh...

What if the fastest way to stand out in business… is to stop making excuses? This week Shawn sits down with Miren Oca , Founder and CEO of Ocaquatics Swim School, to talk about a Shawnism that will help shape life and leadership: Just Own It . Shawn and Miren unpack why accountability is the ultimate growth tool, how owning your mistakes accelerates learning, and how to know when you’ve truly foun...

What if the biggest thing holding you back is you refusing to hire the plumber? In this episode Shawn sits down with Beatrice Dixon , Founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Co., to unpack one deceptively simple Shawnism: Hire a Plumber . Shawn and Beatrice dive into the guilt of delegating what feels like “your work,” how to determine your self-worth before the world tries to price you, and why leaving...

What if the mistakes you’re trying to avoid are actually the fastest path forward? This week Shawn sits down with elite rally racer Skyler Howes to unpack the Shawnism: Mistakes don’t matter. Learning does . Shawn and Skyler talk about why going against the pack can be a competitive advantage, why winning doesn’t always require others to lose, and how avoiding mental “clouding” can keep one mistak...

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, you need a partner. This week Shawn sits down with Jerry DePizzo, founding member of O.A.R., to break down a truth that applies to music, business, relationships, and life: Everybody Needs a Partner. Jerry takes us back to where it all began… an 8th-grade talent show and a freshman-year meeting that sparked one of the most enduring bands in...

Big ideas don’t move people, clear pictures do. This week Shawn sits down with Deb Liu , former President and CEO of Ancestry and Silicon Valley tech leader, to break down a Shawnism that separates visionaries from wishful thinkers: Paint the Picture . Shawn and Deb break down why great leaders show, not tell, how powerful imagery turns ideas into action, and how praise is infinitely divisible.&nb...

What happens when friendship, grit, and 1,000 miles of desert collide? This week Shawn brings his Baja 1000 race teammates (and lifelong friends) into the studio to relive their latest adrenaline-fueled trip to Mexico. What starts as a race recap quickly turns into a powerful conversation about the Shawnism: “Bring Your Boots.” From broken pelvises and shattered feet to the unforgettable story of...