EP 180: "The Shark Tank Effect" and Xero Shoes with Steven Sashen

In this episode, Devi chats with Steven Sashen about "The Shark Tank Effect" and Xero Shoes. Steven is a serial entrepreneur who has never had a job, former professional stand up comic and award-winning screenwriter, and a competitive sprinter -- one of the fastest men over 55 in the country. He and his wife, Lena Phoenix, co-founded the footwear company Xero Shoes, and appeared on Shark Tank, where they turned down a $400,000 offer from Kevin O'Leary. Devi and Steven discuss: Steven's inspiring story of spiritual entrepreneurship The story behind Xero Shoes Spiritual Entrepreneurship as a married couple Understanding and listening to your other half The "Shark Tank Effect" Managing crises in your business How Steven managed to fix his website after it "blew up" from too much traffic Growing your company Being on the same page as your partner The general process of making footwear The secret to the success of Xero Shoes The power of intention Paying attention to the way that the mind works Paying attention to the sensations in your foot Steven's spiritual practices Noticing that there's a giant gap between what's going on today and what you're envisioning as possible for the future The value of "going back" to what is "natural" What to do with feet with high arches Dealing with a lack of confidence Loving yourself more and more… Connect with Steven @ www.xeroshoes.com