About this episode

Shaun Rawls discusses the importance of understanding the cost of saying yes to everything and how it impacts leadership and personal success.

In this episode of Start With a Win, join Adam Contos, host, as he steps into a powerful, no-fluff conversation with Shaun Rawls - a leader who has built empires, walked away from them, and redefined what success truly means. Shaun pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces shaping how we spend our time, energy, and attention - challenging the habits, relationships, and decisions we often accept without question. Through candid stories, sharp insights, and a few unexpected twists, this episode invites you to rethink what’s driving your life and leadership… and what might be quietly holding you back. Shaun Rawls is the Founder and CEO of Rawls Consulting, a national speaker, and author of F-it-less: Living Without What Holds You Back. Over 25 years, he built Atlanta's #1 residential real estate firm — The Rawls Group of Keller Williams — growing it to 2,000 agents and $4 billion in annual sales, earning him a spot on Real Trends' Top 40 Brokers in America. A Georgia Tech grad, Shaun lives in Atlanta with his wife Jeri and their five kids. When he's not building businesses, he's at the beach, on a motorcycle, or on the tennis court. 00:00 Intro 02:15 Sometimes you have to get…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Contos

Guest: Shaun Rawls

Topics covered

• leadership
• time management
• personal development
• entrepreneurship
• success
• decision making

Keywords

• leadership
• success
• time management
• entrepreneurship
• Shaun Rawls
• decision making
• personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rawls Consulting

Books & works: F-it-less: Living Without What Holds You Back

Places: Atlanta, Georgia Tech

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