EP. 1794

07/07/25

The Jonas Brothers

“Hitting a version of rock bottom for all of us made this second, maybe third bite of the apple even more special.”

The Jonas Brothers Reveal THE TRUTH Behind Their Breakup & Comeback

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!

The Jonas Brothers arrived in the SOG studio carrying 20 years of wisdom about surviving fame, failure, and brotherhood in the music industry. Kevin, Nick, and Joe open up about their darkest moments – from Kevin losing 90% of his wealth in bad business deals to Nick’s daughter spending months in the NICU to Joe navigating public heartbreak while performing eight shows a week. Their vulnerability was striking as they revealed how hitting rock bottom individually made their reunion even more meaningful. The brothers share hard-earned lessons about balancing perfectionism with presence, choosing authenticity over approval, and building sustainable businesses that don’t depend on chart success. Anyone building something with family members, recovering from public failure, or learning to prioritize what truly matters will find their story both inspiring and practical.

New album, Greetings From Your Hometown, coming Friday, August 8 – pre-order/pre-save: https://lewishowes.com/greetingsfromyourhometown 

Their North American tour will be kicking off in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium on August 10 – tickets are on sale now: https://www.ticketmaster.com/jonas-brothers-tickets/artist/1052712 

Listen to their latest single “No Time To Talk”, out now: https://jonasbrothers.lnk.to/notimetotalk 

Tweet Image
"Success used to be like plaques on the wall and sold out stadiums and arenas, and now it's just like a quiet morning and quiet time with my kids. That's success. Just being happy." – Joe Jonas
Share:

And now let’s jump into episode 1794 of The School of Greatness!

Some Questions I Ask:

  • What is the thing you’ve learned the most about fame, success, and money that you could share with the world from 20 years ago to now?
  • How do you navigate making art without worrying about the audience, but also making sure you make money to survive?
  • How do you block out the noise of the outer world and the inner world to just say, “Hey, we’re just going to create art today”?
  • What was the core issue that you needed to resolve as a family to be able to come back together and let go of the envy or jealousy or whatever was swept under the rug?
  • How does that feel when you reach a peak and then there’s a dip and maybe it dips for a while – how does that make you feel emotionally or mentally?
  • What’s the biggest lesson or how have you all evolved as men from before having girls to after having girls now?
  • What is the thing that both Joe and Nick do really well as fathers and leaders, and what’s the thing that you think they could both improve on?

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Why stepping away from success when you’re comfortable leads to greater long-term fulfillment
  • The simple question to ask before pursuing fame that will save you years of pain and regret
  • How to show up authentically when the world is watching your lowest moments unfold publicly
  • Why the most successful partnerships require giving up control and embracing outside collaboration
  • Plus much more…

Show Notes:

The School of Greatness Podcast
The School of Greatness Podcast

The School of
Greatness Show

The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life.