Shawn Ryan Show #197 Bob Parsons - Vietnam War Veteran / Founder of GoDaddy & PXG
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May 5, 2025 
Bob Parsons, the founder of GoDaddy and PXG, shares his remarkable journey as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and an entrepreneur. He reflects on his childhood challenges, military service in Vietnam, and the resilience it fostered. Parsons discusses the creative marketing behind GoDaddy's infamous ads and his philanthropic efforts through The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. Additionally, he delves into the transformative impact of psychedelics on personal growth and healing, blending humor with profound insights from both war experiences and the business world.
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The Condom Story
- Bob Parsons shares a humorous high school story about his first sexual experience involving a condom mishap.
- This story highlights his innocence and the awkwardness of youthful encounters.
Do What You Love
- Do what you love because passion reveals all its secrets and drives harder work.
- Working solely for money won't lead to success as you won't do counterintuitive necessary tasks.
Lemonade Stand Failure
- Bob Parsons recounts his first business venture, a lemonade stand made with vinegar mistaken for lemon juice.
- Despite failures, this experience was a valuable early lesson in entrepreneurship.
