Pay or Quit

About Pay or Quit

the podcast for entrepreneurs and business owners ready to face the raw truth of what it takes to succeed. Host Shawn Austin Johnson goes beyond polished success stories to explore the real, often messy, and challenging aspects of business ownership. This podcast is for those who feel isolated in their entrepreneurial journey, battle imposter syndrome, or face burnout. Shawn offers candid insights and isn't afraid to tackle tough conversations on what truly matters in business. Expect in-depth discussions, spicy takes, and interviews with guests who aren't afraid to confront the hard questions. Tune in weekly for an unfiltered look at entrepreneurship. It's not always pretty, but it's always real. Buckle up!

Publisher

Shawn Austin Johnson

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jul 2024

Latest episode

8 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jun 2026

   In and Out of Foster Care to CEO: I Broke the Patterns of My Past | Tristian Clark

   Host [Host Name] interviews Tristian Clark, a 22-year-old entrepreneur, about overcoming foster care and past challenges to build a successful construction business.

2. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Build Wealth the Smart Way | Aaron Robertson

   Host Aaron Robertson shares strategies for building wealth through disciplined hard work and a powerful entrepreneurial mindset.

3. 

   10 Nov 2025

   Flipping Houses at Scale Not Lifting A Hammer | Sam Eddinger

   Host Sam Eddinger shares strategies for scaling a house flipping business without lifting a hammer, focusing on long-term holds and financial leverage.

Who has been a guest on Pay or Quit

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tristan Clark
• Aaron Robertson
• Sam Eddinger
• Ben Serven
• Barrett Freeman

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

137,249

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

72

Social presence

91

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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