Built For Legacy

Javier Zaruski is an IBJJF Black Belt World Champion (2023) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (No-Gi). This episode is a special preview for the ADCC 2024 World Championship in Las Vegas this August, which Javier is competing in. In this conversation, we discuss Javier’s life, family, and sports background growing up in Uruguay, his Jewish faith and what has motivated him throughout his journey, and moving t...

This solo episode recaps my recent travel experience in Europe and shares some important near term updates to the podcast. The travel includes Berlin, Germany during the Eurocup Soccer Final and Western Poland to attend an Indian wedding.  Partners: LEGACY KAPSULE: https://www.legacy-kapsule.com/ JNGL ATHLETICO:  https://jnglathletico.com?sca_ref=5391573.ojJfvDfSXJ  Use code NICHOLSANDDIMEZ for 15...

This episode is a Paris 2024 Olympics Special, featuring one of the key leaders from the USA Men’s Water Polo team, Alex Bowen. Alex is entering his third Olympics in Paris, played collegiate water polo at Stanford University, and has played professionally in seven different countries around Europe over the past 10 years. In this conversation, we discuss his early introduction to water polo, his c...

This episode is an audio exclusive highlight recap of Q2 2024 (April through June). Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Chris Leben - Full episode 04:48 - Quentin Williams - Full episode 07:29 - Kevin Pheley - Full episode 12:06 - Eric Johnson - Full episode 14:45 - Chase Chewning - Full episode 19:25 - Phoebe Davis - Full episode 23:27 - Breanna Danielle - Full episode 27:53 - 3 Takeaways from &quo...

Paul Holze is Founder and President of Groundwork Promotions, a full service marketing agency, and runs Deep End Fitness in San Diego, LA, and Hawaii. Deep End Fitness is a training program centered on the practice of movement, breath work, and the strengthening of one’s mind in order to optimize human performance in and out of the water. In the conversation, we discuss the founding story of Groun...

Anthony Trucks is a motivational speaker, author, and transformational identity shift coach. He has a public speaking coaching program called, “Speak to Freedom” and personal development brand called, “Dark Work”. In this conversation, we discuss how to get over the fear of and improve at public speaking, how to connect with your audience and find your message, and entrepreneurial strategies aroun...

In this solo episode, I share three of my favorite takeaways from Ed Mylett's book, "The Power of One More" (published 2022). Ed Mylett is a successful entrepreneur who has become one of the world's most prevalent figures in the personal development space.  He is host of his podcast, The Ed Mylett Show, and has served as a massive inspiration to my entrepreneurial journey hosti...

Breanna (Danielle) Beaver is an Inner Health Coach, Bodybuilder, and Host of The M3 Podcast. In this conversation, we discuss Bre’s early life encounters, evolution and lessons learned from her bodybuilding career, and current coaching approach using the M3 Method (Movement, Mindset, Medicine). We also talk about the mindset around resilience, overcoming challenges, and entrepreneurial lessons lea...

Phoebe Davis is a model, bodybuilder, reality tv actress, and social media marketing expert. In this conversation, we discuss Phoebe’s defining weight loss transformation story, social media marketing career (how she started and ran her own marketing agency), modeling independently vs. with agencies, and her reality tv experience starring on Amazon Prime’s show, Cosmic Love. We also talk about her...

This episode is a Mother’s Day special that shares segments of my Legacy Kapsule interview with my mom, Katherine Nichols. Despite the confidential nature of this type of conversation, I felt compelled to share a personal example of what the Legacy Kapsule product is - a custom video interview for yourself or a loved one in your family to document their life experience. This episode is not meant t...

Chase Chewning is CEO and Founder of Operation Podcast, a podcast production service and studio rental business in Los Angeles, and is Host of Ever Forward Radio, which focuses on discussing fitness, nutrition and mindset with industry leaders. In this conversation, we discuss what “Ever Forward” means to Chase and how its meaning has evolved over time from “always thinking ahead” to being “fully...

In this episode, I open up about a vulnerable and personal topic that has impacted me for years and share a recent business experience I had collecting survey feedback to help optimize my product offering. Part 1 (Personal Topic): Shaving my head has been a consideration of mine for years due to hair loss, so I recently decided to give it a shot. My point in sharing this is more than just an updat...

Eric Johnson is CEO and Founder of Trident Coffee, a craft cold brew coffee company based in San Diego. Eric spent eight years serving in the U.S. Navy before founding Trident. In this conversation, we discuss Eric’s background and time in the Navy, what motivated him to pursue entrepreneurship upon transitioning out of the Military, and the market landscape of cold brew coffee. We also talk about...

Kevin Pheley is CEO and Founder of LocalRealEstateLeads.net, Lazy Cow Staffing, The Content Factory San Diego, and podcast host of "Thinking Bigger with Kevin Pheley". In this conversation, we discuss Kevin’s fascinating story of how he turned his life around from struggles with alcoholism and getting arrested, to becoming a sober, successful entrepreneur. We also talk about how he devel...

Quentin Williams is a coach who helps athletes transition to life beyond sports. In this conversation, we discuss Quentin’s background playing football and how experiencing concussions and witnessing related long term negative impacts on other fellow athletes motivated him to help bring awareness to this problem. This includes topics like CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), men’s mental health...

Chris Leben is a former UFC Fighter and Bare Knuckle Boxer. He currently referees and judges professional MMA contests while also overseeing and coaching at his MMA gym, The Training Center San Diego. In this conversation, we discuss Chris’s experience on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, his dynamic family background, struggles with substance abuse, and his fighting career. We also talk a...

This episode is an audio exclusive highlight reel recap of the first (almost) three months of 2024.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - 4 Lessons From My First Year of Podcasting 03:34 - Jeff Glover  05:32 - Yoni Wunderman 07:58 - Scaling Your Business With A.I. 10:00 - Jessica Burgio 12:12 - Eric Uresk  14:10 - Eric Scire 17:15 - Legacy Kapsule Announcement 18:42 - Jake Kauffman  Partners: LEGACY...

Jake Kauffman is a Men’s Transformation Coach and Author of “Let Love In.” His mission is to help successful men go beyond their limits so they can reach their highest potential. In this conversation, we discuss Jake’s personal story, which involved experiencing abuse as a kid, how he masked his pain through overachievement, then eventually addressing his trauma head-on to unlock love, purpose, an...

In this episode, Chris Nichols announces the launch of his new business, Legacy Kapsule, which is a podcast as a service for a loved one in your life.  Message from the Founder: "We often overlook how we want to cherish a memory of a loved one. It’s usually too late when we realize that we are only left with some pictures and old voicemails, which is why we are offering a packaged solution to...

Eric Scire is a Photographer who specializes in concerts, live events, and astrotography. In this conversation, we discuss Eric’s background serving in the Navy, transitioning out and getting involved in the cannabis and car washing businesses, and pursuing photography. We talk about his opportunistic mentality and how he was able to identify some big trends early on throughout his career. We also...

Eric Uresk is a Championship Mindset Coach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and MMA Coach. His mission is to “help professional men create clarity out of chaos.” In this conversation, we discuss Eric’s chaotic early life, flooded with street fights, substance abuse, and traumatic experiences, which left him in and out of rehab, psych wards, and broken relationships. We talk about his transformation...

Jessica Burgio is Co-Founder of Media Unscripted, which is a podcast management agency focused on helping people connect their voice to their brand. She is also Host of her podcast, “Unscripted”. In this conversation, we discuss her career transition from running a beauty salon to starting her podcast, how she has documented her journey, and her entrepreneurial motivation and philosophy. We also t...

In this episode, I discuss the some of the pros and cons of using AI to scale your business. There have been many AI powered tools that I've experimented with as I have searched for ways to automate and become more efficient producing this podcast myself. I also share some specific tools I use that have helped me scale in this way. Sponsors: JNGL ATHLETICO:  https://jnglathletico.com?sca_ref=...

Yoni Wunderman is Founder and CEO of Compliance Edge, a tactical knife business. In this conversation, we discuss Yoni’s early familiarity with entrepreneurship, introduction to knife making, and various manufacturing processes he has tested. We also talk about how he has managed and scaled his business as a one man shop, marketing strategies, challenges as a business owner, and what he is working...

Jeff Glover is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and 4th degree black belt under Ricardo “Franjinha” Miller. Jeff hosts BJJ tournaments, seminars, instructional tutorials (BJJ Fanatics), and has a documentary (prod. by Roy Dean) along with a clothing line (BJJ Swag). In this conversation, we discuss why Jeff got started in Jiu-Jitsu as a teenager, the impact his coach had on him, and his renown...