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Money Stories · Episode 25

Shane Fuhrman: He Quit His M&A Job to Ski

For founders and high achievers rethinking what money is for.

Mike Brown with Shane Fuhrman, Founder of VALEA · Aug 28, 2025 · 58 min

About this episode

Shane Fuhrman has worked as an attorney, entrepreneur and public servant, and founded VALEA, a hospitality brand. He developed and operated boutique mountain properties including The Wyman Hotel.

He and Mike talk about what the mountains taught him about slowing down and creating spaces where people feel seen.

More from Money Stories: all episodes. Mike’s book Be Rich Now covers the same ground in depth.