Shannon Swenson Is Making Her Next Bold Move at Swig

Sometimes winning at something means knowing when it's time to move. Shannon Swenson just did exactly that. After helping drive one of the most explosive growth periods at Dave's Hot Chicken, she's now Chief of Franchise Partnerships at Swig, taking on a pivotal leadership role as the beverage concept rockets forward.But why would she leave something so personal and successful?In this episode, Shannon shares the real story. What it was like scaling Dave's during that crazy period. What made Swig stand out at exactly the right moment. And what that decision taught her about leadership, risk-taking, and knowing when it's time for the next chapter.We talk about building authentic franchisee relationships during rapid expansion, how leadership evolves when you're in growth mode, and what women leaders should know about trusting their instincts and pursuing opportunities that genuinely excite them—even when it means leaving a winning situation.But mostly, we get into the story of a leader who knows her value, trusts her gut, and isn't afraid to make the bold move.This is the conversation about calculated risks, clarity, and knowing when to leap.