In this episode of the Dirt Dog Pod, we sit down with Shawn Nelson, the visionary founder and CEO of Lovesac. From a spontaneous idea on his parents' couch to a publicly traded company, Sean shares the incredible journey of Lovesac's evolution. Discover how a giant beanbag concept turned into a billion-dollar brand, the challenges faced along the way, and the philosophy of "Design for Life" that drives their success. Tune in for insights on entrepreneurship, resilience, and the power of taking action. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!

This week we have our first double guest episode! Robert Campos and Garrett Snyder join us to talk about the growth of Mountain Mike's Pizza.

Garrett Snyder is the Vice President of Restaurant Development for Mountain Mike’s Pizza, where he oversees all aspects of site selection, design and construction. Since joining the brand in July 2020, Garrett has played a pivotal role in Mountain Mike’s rapid expansion, growing its national footprint from three states to ten, with a presence in 15 states expected by the end of 2026.

Robert Campos serves as Vice President of Franchise Development at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, where he leads the brand’s efforts to identify, recruit and inform potential new franchise partners. In this role, Robert is dedicated to expanding the reach of Mountain Mike’s across the country by aligning with passionate entrepreneurs who share the brand’s commitment to quality, community and exceptional guest experiences.

The Mountain Mike's team is passionate about bringing fun memories to communities across the US through their brand. Nothing like a classic arcade game, some time with family, and teacups of joy.

Dave Anderson, the Founder of Famous Dave's, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Dave is an perfect example of the American Dream. Born to Native American parents, Dave worked to open the first Famous Dave's in his small town in Wisconsin. The rollercoaster ride for the brand from there is really something to behold. Dave lives for Barbecue and loves the experience that it creates bringing people together. He built the restaurants in his vision to create the ultimate place for people to gather together and have a fun meal.

In this episode we discuss:

• Dave's upbringing around BBQ and how the brand begun.
• The vision that Dave had for the brand and how they focused on the smallest details to create his vision.
• Dave's inspirational view on the importance of failing and owning your failures.