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This week, Kelly Cardenas sits down with the visionary Founder & CEO of Lovesac, Shawn D. Nelson! (Nasdaq: LOVE).
We’re diving into the mindset of the man who started his journey by making Sacs by hand in college in 1998 and scaled it into the fastest-growing furniture brand in the US, now projected to exceed $1 Billion in annual sales. Get ready for a masterclass in entrepreneurship, sustainable design, and disruptive innovation!
In this game-changing conversation, you'll learn about:
The Branson Blueprint: The legendary story of how Shawn won a million-dollar investment from Sir Richard Branson on The Rebel Billionaire and served as acting President of Virgin Worldwide.
Design Meets Strategy: How his Master’s degree in Strategic Design and Management from the world-famous Parsons, The New School for Design shaped Lovesac’s strategy.
The Sactionals Secret: The innovation behind the Sactionals platform—the world’s most versatile couch—and how Shawn holds over 50 issued patents.
True Sustainability: An in-depth look at his unique "Designed For Life" philosophy, which demands products are built to last a lifetime and evolve, promoting genuine sustainability.
Lessons for Leaders: Insights from his book, Let Me Save You 25 Years, detailing the colorful history, "mistakes, miracles, and lessons" learned while building a vibrant culture.
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Connect with Shawn D. Nelson:Visit or listen to his Let Me Save You 25 Years podcast to learn more.
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