In episode 349 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, the ultimate modern furniture store featuring high-quality bean bag chairs, sectionals and accessories. Nelson shares Lovesac's origin story, how the brand's products and business has evolved over time, and some of the factors that have fueled its recent growth. He discusses how Lovesac is navigating today's business challenges, as well as how he creates long-term strategies for future success while taking into account the unknown headwinds that could arise.

Furthermore, Nelson shares how he intends to bring Lovesac's sustainable business model into new product categories, why he believes consumer spending will remain strong, and how his leadership has evolved in recent years. Lastly, he discusses the importance of building a strong team of experts for continued success.

Shawn Nelson founded Lovesac in 1998. He is currently serving as CEO of the company and as a member of its board of directors. Nelson is the lead designer of Lovesac's patented products and leads sourcing, creative, design, public relations, investor relations and culture. In 2005, Nelson won Richard Branson's "The Rebel Billionaire" on Fox and continues to participate in ongoing TV appearances. Nelson has a master's degree in Strategic Design and Management and is a graduate-level instructor at Parsons, The New School for Design in New York City. Nelson is also fluent in Mandarin.