Shane Neman. He successfully built and exited two iconic businesses: JoonBug, a digital events powerhouse, and EZ Texting, the largest business SMS software platform in the US. Today, he manages a substantial real estate portfolio, invested in over 50 startups, and authored the book called Nightlife Lessons: How I Conquered the Business of Partying with Tech. In this episode, Shane reveals the secrets behind his transition from the daily stress of running two businesses to achieving contentment and impressive financial success. Website: https://www.shaneneman.com/ X: / shaneneman LinkedIn: / shaneneman Instagram: / shaneneman YouTube: / @shaneneman Facebook: / nemanventures _____________________________________________________ TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - 03:36 Introduction and Background 03:37 - 07:08 Early Entrepreneurship and Challenges 07:09 - 10:12 Growth and Evolution of JoonBug 10:13 - 13:02 Transition to EZTexting and Subsequent Sale 13:03 - 14:51 The Burnout and Decision to Exit EZTexting 14:52 - 21:05 Post-Exit Introspection and New Ventures 21:06 - 28:52 Investment Strategies and Mistakes 28:53 - 35:41 Personal Growth and Health Focus 35:42 - 42:54 Maintaining Balance and Family Life 42:55 - 51:07 Philosophical Insights and Ethical Reflections 51:08 - 57:21 Decision-Making and Lifelong Learning 57:22 - 01:04:51 Final Reflections and Outro