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When COVID shut the world down, Jack Espy lost his job, mixed a cocktail, and accidentally discovered the idea that would change his life.

Connect with Jack Espy

• Spirited Hive: https://www.spiritedhive.com
• Strive Sode: https://strivesoda.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_espy/?hl=en

Fast-forward five years and he’s running Spirited Hive and Strive Soda — two honey-sweetened beverage brands rewriting the “better-for-you” playbook.

In this unfiltered conversation, Jack and Ryan Hanley dig into:

• How to turn early failure into a profitable foundation
• Why naïveté can be a founder’s secret weapon
• The brutal truth about distribution, marketing, and shelf space
• Building slow, selling smart, and setting up for acquisition
• What “better-for-you” really means (and what it doesn’t)

This one’s part business therapy, part entrepreneurial bloodsport.
Grab a drink, settle in, and take notes.

Because growth done right still takes sweat, humility, and a little honey.

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We’re raising kids who can quote motivation but can’t handle failure.

Former CFL champion Angus Reid joins Ryan Hanley to talk about courage, struggle, and what it really takes to raise strong kids in a soft world.

They dig into:

• Why comfort is the silent killer of potential
• The difference between feeling good and being good
• How parents can let their kids fail without abandoning them
• The real value of struggle, structure, and courage
• Why “perfect technique beats talent” — in sports, business, and life

If you’re a parent, coach, or leader who refuses to raise lambs, this one’s for you.

Connect with Angus Reid

• Website: https://www.maximizeyourpotential.ca
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angus_reid64/
• [NEW BOOK] TEENAGER: A STORY ABOUT FINDING YOUR WAY: https://amzn.to/4qHpwum

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• Want to become a FEARLESS entrepreneur and leader? Go here: https://www.findingpeak.com
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This isn't your typical "rise and grind" story. Shawn David Nelson, founder of Lovesac, didn't build a furniture empire overnight — he spent 27 years doing the hard, often ugly work while most entrepreneurs quit.

Connect with Shawn Nelson:

• Website: https://www.lovesac.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnoflovesac/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawndnelson/
• Let Me Save You 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from the Lovesac Story: https://amzn.to/3JKhmAO

From sewing giant beanbags in college to surviving a $30 million tariff hit, Shawn's story is raw, relentless, and radically honest.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why "just doing something" beats perfect planning every time
• How emotional intelligence separates the winners from the quitters
• The underrated power of mental toughness — cold plunges and dirt bikes included
• Why sustainability isn't a buzzword, but a business moat in a disposable world
• How tariffs forced a pivot that actually made the company stronger

This is about presence — showing up fully even when it sucks. Energy — harnessing discomfort to grow. Awareness — mastering your emotions when everything's on the line. Kalibration — fine-tuning your business and mindset for the long haul.

Want a shortcut to 25 years of business lessons? Shawn's book and podcast are your no-fluff mentors.

Hit subscribe, turn on notifications, and let's get your hustle calibrated for real, lasting success.

This is the way.

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