$115 Million Later: Why Risk Built Everything

Tanner Chidester built a $115M empire from scratch, no investors, no backup plan, just relentless drive. In this episode, he opens up to Shawn French about concussions, setbacks, online business, and how calculated risk is the only way to win big. From Division 1 football to leading Elite CEOs, this is a no-BS breakdown of grit, growth, and going all in. Subscribe for more raw conversations like this. The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.