Shawn David Nelson – Wild Business Growth Podcast #336: Lovesac, Let Me Save You 25 Years

Just do something. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, Shawn David Nelson. Shawn is the Founder & CEO of Lovesac. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast platforms, and watch on YouTube.

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Episode 336: Shawn David Nelson – Lovesac, Let Me Save You 25 Years

Shawn David Nelson, the Founder & CEO of Lovesac, joins the show to share his journey from wanting to create a giant bean bag to creating the billion-dollar couch & bean bag brand. Hear what The Price is Right and Cap’n Crunch have to do with Lovesac, how to stay true to your brand as your company grows, what to focus on as a founder, how to survive as a business for multiple decades, and the top entrepreneurship Shawnisms from Let Me Save You 25 Years. This episode covers everything from learning Chinese to being on TV. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

• What would Shawn be doing in an alternate universe
• When did Lovesac become more than a side hustle
• What were the original brand pillars for Lovesac
• How do you find success as an entrepreneur
• What shocked Shawn about being on The Rebel Billionaire: Branson’s Quest for the Best

Connect with Shawn at Lovesac.com, on social media @ShawnOfLovesac, and check out his book & podcast Let Me Save You 25 Years.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

• Intro & Alternate Universe
  • [0:35] Email me at to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool
  • [0:46] Connect with Shawn at Lovesac.com, on social media @ShawnOfLovesac, and check out his book & podcast Let Me Save You 25 Years
  • [1:53] Was he a Chairman or Chair Man
  • [2:36] What would he be doing in an alternate universe
  • [4:07] How do you learn Chinese

• The Lovesac Story
  • [6:02] How did The Price is Right inspire Lovesac
  • [7:37] When did Shawn know Lovesac would be a real business
  • [9:06] When did Lovesac become more than a side hustle
  • [11:54] Does Shawn have a soft spot in his heart for Harry Potter
  • [12:44] What were the original brand pillars for Lovesac
  • [14:43] How do you stay true to your brand as your company grows
  • [18:02] What should you focus on as a founder
  • [20:42] Shoutout, Sam & Matt!
  • [21:15] How do you survive as a business for multiple decades
  • [25:20] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Shawn
  • [25:21] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
  • [25:22] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement ’23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at MaxPodcasting.com/PM23

• Let Me Save You 25 Years
  • [25:57] What are some Shawnisms from Let Me Save You 25 Years
  • [28:44] What’s a big challenge Shawn navigated for Lovesac
  • [32:38] Dr. Jason Wersland – Wild Business Growth podcast #297: Therabody Founder, Theragun Creator
  • [33:33] How do you find success as an entrepreneur
• Rapid-Fire Q&A
  • [38:19] What shocked Shawn about being on The Rebel Billionaire: Branson’s Quest for the Best
  • [38:57] What’s the biggest culture shock he experienced in Taiwan
  • [39:52] What hobby would he focus on if he retired
  • [41:04] There Is Always A Way (ft. Urban Meyer) | Episode 8 from Let Me Save You 25 Years
  • [42:10] Connect with Shawn at Lovesac.com, on social media @ShawnOfLovesac, and check out his book & podcast Let Me Save You 25 Years
  • [42:47] What are Shawn’s Final Thoughts
  • [43:42] Follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
  • [43:52] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like Shawn
  • [43:57] Check out the Wild Business Growth podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
  • [43:58] Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and Threads @MaxBranstetter and TikTok @WildBusinessGrowth
  • [43:59] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
  • [44:01] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
  • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo

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Thanks for listening to Shawn David Nelson on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And buy a Lovesac with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!