#336: Shawn David Nelson – Lovesac, Let Me Save You 25 Years
Release Date: 07/23/2025
#359: Kat Cole – AG1 CEO, Cinnabon President, Hooters Girl
Wild Business Growth
Kat Cole, the CEO of AG1, joins the show to share her journey from Hooters Girl and President of Cinnabon to tripling the revenue of the top daily health drink. Hear why Cinnabon smells so good, the unique way Kat became CEO of AG1, what’s led to the growth of AG1, their marketing strategy, and the leadership skills she learned from her tough childhood. Connect with Kat at , on , and on social media
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#358: Jess Loseke – Midwest Barrel Co., Used Bourbon Barrels & Wine Barrels
Wild Business Growth
Jess Loseke, the Co-Founder of Midwest Barrel Co., joins the show to share her journey from suffering a scary injury to building the top provider of premium used bourbon, whiskey, and wine barrels. Hear how to find your niche market, the best way to manage your inventory, how to make tough decisions as an entrepreneur, how to find that risk-taking ability you had at the beginning, and a lesson in barrel anatomy. Connect with Jess at , , on social media & , and on
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#357: David Lee – Nex Playground, Active Video Games for Your Living Room
Wild Business Growth
David Lee, the Co-Founder & CEO of Nex and Nex Playground, joins the show to share his journey from selling a company to Apple to creating the smart little cube with active video games that transforms your living room. Hear how to break down a complicated problem, how David & team put all this cool technology in a small box, how to build a subscription model, how Steve Jobs gave feedback, and David’s history with former NBA player David Lee. Connect with David at , , on social media , and on
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#356: Ben Lamm – Woolly Mammoth De-Extinction, Colossal Biosciences
Wild Business Growth
Ben Lamm, the Founder & CEO of Colossal Biosciences, joins the show to share his journey from 5 successful exits to creating the company trying to de-extinct the woolly mammoth. Hear how to become a serial entrepreneur, the impact of bringing back woolly mammoths, whether the world is ready for de-extinction, mind-blowing aspects of genetics & DNA, and the other species Ben wants to bring back. Connect with Ben at , on X , and on
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#355: Vy Nguyen – Avocado Green Mattress, Top Organic Mattress
Wild Business Growth
Vy Nguyen, the Co-CEO of Avocado Green Mattress & Avocado Green Brands, joins the show to share his journey from growing up in his family furniture business to creating the top organic mattress. Hear how to offer a high-quality organic product, how to stand out as a brand, how to inspire repeat customers, how to take a 1-minute nap, and where to travel in Vietnam. Connect with Vy at and on
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#354: Dr. Kathrin Hamm – Bearaby, Weighted Blankets & Naps
Wild Business Growth
Dr. Kathrin Hamm, the Founder & CEO of Bearaby, joins the show to share her journey from the best nap of her life to creating the brand of weighted blankets & home wellness products. Hear how to get comfortable taking risks as an entrepreneur, how to quickly scale your business, how to become the leader in your product category, the science behind weighted blankets & napping, and Kathrin’s famous puppet shows. Connect with Kathrin at , on Instagram, and on
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#353: Dylan McDonnell – Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus, Foodini
Wild Business Growth
Dylan McDonnell, the Founder & CEO of Foodini, joins the show to share his journey from finding out he has celiac disease to creating the dietary intelligence company with personalized menus for over 150 diets & allergens. Hear how celiac disease works, how Foodini keeps allergies & dietary restrictions simple for restaurants, how Foodini improves the food experience at stadiums, the place Dylan’s traveled to that didn’t live up to the hype, and his all-time favorite memory as a sports fan. Connect with Dylan at and on
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#352: Jason Liebig – Candy Historian, Collecting Candy
Wild Business Growth
Jason Liebig, the Candy Historian and TV Consultant & Storyteller, joins the show to share his journey from DC Comics & Marvel Comics to becoming the leading expert on candy, snacks, and nostalgia for shows like Stranger Things and Mad Men. Hear how to get good at collecting things, the top candy entrepreneurship stories, which candies are related to each other, the most unusual candies in history, and the most creative use of chocolate. Connect with Jason at , on social media , and on
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#351: Fran Maier – BabyQuip, Match.com
Wild Business Growth
Fran Maier, the Founder & CEO of BabyQuip and Co-Founder of Match.com, joins the show to share her journey from starting the 1st online dating site to creating the #1 baby gear rental service for traveling families. Hear how to keep your business simple, how to build a business powered by moms, how BabyQuip started partnering with Vrbo, how to define your ideal customer avatar, and the best things to do in Santa Fe. Connect with Fran at and on
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#350: Emma Weinberg – Buttah
Wild Business Growth
Emma Weinberg, the Co-Founder of Buttah and Best Maid of Honor in History, joins the show for a very special family edition during Thanksgiving week to be interviewed by her cousin’s husband, Max Branstetter. Hear how she met her husband Ben from across the pond, her manufacturing trips to Turkey, how she successfully teased Buttah’s first drop, the best memories from skiing in Stratton, and the New York vs. London Edition of Rapid-Fire Q&A. Connect with Emma at , on & @ButtahLondon, and on @EmmaGWein
info_outlineShawn 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. Connect with Shawn at Lovesac.com, on social media @ShawnOfLovesac, and check out his book & podcast Let Me Save You 25 Years