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| Oct 20 | #200 | #192 |
| Oct 19 | #170 | #159 |
| Oct 18 | #155 | #142 |
Latest episodes
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All In With Nothing to Fall Back On — with Andrew Wilson
January 3, 2026 · 6 minWhat happens when a founder removes the safety net and commits fully to a decision that could end everything? In this episode, host Shane Whatson sits down with Andrew Wilson to explore the moment they took a risk with no backup plan—when…
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The Decision Made at the Breaking Point with Ryan Patel
January 3, 2026 · 5 minBreaking points don’t arrive with warnings—they build quietly under pressure. In this episode, Ryan Patel, Founder and CEO, shares the moment when continuing forward was no longer possible and a difficult decision had to be made. From…
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The Moment They Stopped Surviving and Started Building with Brian Lewis
December 31, 2025 · 5 minMany businesses don’t fail—they simply get stuck in survival mode. In this episode, Brian Lewis, Founder and CEO, shares the defining moment when his company stopped reacting and started building with intention. From fear-driven decisions…
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The Turning Point No One Inside the Company Expected with Kevin Roberts
December 31, 2025 · 5 minTurning points rarely announce themselves. In this episode, Kevin Roberts, Founder and CEO, shares the unexpected moment that quietly reshaped his company from the inside out. What began as a small operational change exposed deeper…
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The Risk That Turned Failure Into Growth with Emily Johnson
December 29, 2025 · 5 minIn this episode, Shane Whatson sits down with Emily Johnson to unpack the risk that followed failure—and unexpectedly became a turning point. They explore the pressure of setbacks, the moment of choosing courage over comfort, and how one…
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The Bet That Finally Paid Off with Scott Harris
December 29, 2025 · 6 minEvery lasting business has a moment where playing it safe is no longer an option. In this episode, Scott Harris, Founder and CEO, shares the bold bet that nearly cost him everything—but ultimately reshaped the company’s future. From fear…
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The Risk That Defined the Company’s Future with Arianna Huffington
December 28, 2025 · 6 minIn this episode, Shane Whatson sits down with Arianna Huffington to explore the defining risk that reshaped a company’s future. From outward success to inner exhaustion, Arianna shares the moment she chose truth over comfort and redefined…
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When One Decision Changed the Future with Reshma Saujani
December 28, 2025 · 6 minSome decisions don’t feel powerful when they’re made—but they quietly reshape everything that follows. In this episode, Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, shares the defining choice that redirected her career, purpose, and impact…
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The Move That Almost Failed — But Didn’t with Victoria Hartman
December 22, 2025 · 6 minEvery bold business move carries risk—and sometimes it feels like it could fail entirely. In this episode, Victoria Hartman, Founder and CEO, shares the high-stakes decision that tested her leadership, her team, and the company’s future…
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The Decision No One Wanted to Make: Emily Carter on Leading Through Fear and Uncertainty
December 22, 2025 · 8 minWhat happens when a company faces a choice nobody wants to make? In this episode, host Shane Whatson sits down with CEO Emily Carter to explore the bold, high-stakes decision that could have ended it all. From sleepless nights and internal…
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The Moment the Business Finally Made Sense with Sophia Bennett
December 22, 2025 · 5 minEvery founder faces moments of doubt, chaos, and uncertainty—but clarity changes everything. In this episode, Sophia Bennett, Founder and CEO, shares the pivotal turning point when her business finally made sense. From scattered priorities…
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The Strategic Bet That Paid Off: Michael Reynolds on the Risk That Changed Everything
December 21, 2025 · 4 minWhat happens when playing it safe becomes the biggest risk of all? In this powerful episode, host Shane Whatson sits down with entrepreneur Michael Reynolds to unpack the bold strategic bet that nearly broke his business—but ultimately…
About the show
Welcome to the Decisions That Built a Business is the show where bold moments, brilliant pivots, and high-stakes choices take center stage. Each week, host Shane Whatson sits down with founders, leaders, and creators to unpack the single decision that changed the trajectory of their business — for better or for worse.
These aren’t highlight-reel stories. They’re the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes conversations about the moments when everything was on the line: the risks taken, the doubts faced, the opportunities spotted, and the turning points that shaped million-dollar outcomes.
Whether you’re building a startup, scaling a team, or carving your own path, you’ll walk away with sharp insights, practical takeaways, and the mindset shifts needed to recognize — and make — the decisions that move you forward.
Hosted by Shane Whatson.
Inspired by real builders.
Designed for ambitious minds.