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2024 is here! To kick off the new year, I wanted to share 4 lessons I learned from my first year of podcasting. Expect to learn about how I was able to accomplish my goal of publishing an episode per week in 2023 and the personal growth that came with it. Full video episodes are also now available on YouTube! Sponsors: JNGL ATHLETICO:  https://jnglathletico.com?sca_ref=5391573.ojJfvDfSXJ   Use cod...

This "Year in Review Pt. 2" episode provides highlight snippets from each podcast guest in the second half of 2023. (01:11) - Matt Hersh  (02:30) - Maxine Chapman (04:59) - Melody Kramarz (06:51) - Emily Hayden (10:06) - Montez Blair (11:22) - Pete Lemke (13:33) - David Belogolovsky (15:13) - Alex Taylor  (Tasteless Gentlemen)  (16:48) - Nick Komodina  (17:54) - Kevin Cho (Kecho)  (20:19...

This "Year in Review Pt. 1" episode provides highlight snippets from each podcast guest in the first half of 2023.  (01:17) - Maximo Mandl (03:47) - Kimmie Alessi (06:13) - Ross Fledderjohn (08:02) - Frankie Krygsman (09:49) - Diane Smith  (11:04) - Devin O'Brien (12:53) - John Lahlouh (14:29) - Thai Ha Sloan (17:39) - Thomas Hopkins (21:00) - Ciaran Flanagan (22:31) - Monroe Hering...

Alex Sterner is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Strength Coach and Founder of Electrum Performance, which is a San Diego based strength training facility and program for grapplers. He is also Co-Founder of Fight Cut Nutrition and an Atos BJJ Brown Belt. In this conversation, we discuss Alex’s motivation to pursue a career in exercise science, pioneering a strength training category built for combat athletes...

In this episode, I share a simplified framework to help you figure out which industry or career path is right for you. I created this framework by noticing two key trends from past entrepreneur guests around how they got into what they are doing:  1) Personal Experience or Passion-Driven vs.  2) Analytical Approach to an Identified Market Opportunity. This methodology can apply to both intrapreneu...

In this episode, I talk about my recent trip to Japan and share some observations that I gathered from the country and its fascinating culture. I also discuss insights from recent podcast guests around challenges they have experienced as entrepreneurs and how they are overcome. Follow Chris Nichols: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsanddimez   Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Liam Eriksson is Co-Founder and CEO of Guy Fox, which is a Luxury Cologne and Candles Business. In this conversation, we discuss Liam’s career and motivation to become an entrepreneur, the founding story of Guy Fox, and Liam’s mission to disrupt the fragrance industry by focusing his brand on quality, affordability, and convenience. We also talk about Guy Fox’s marketing & distribution strateg...

Kyle Lasota is a Sleep Expert and Biohacking YouTuber, who creates health & wellness content to help people optimize their energy, focus, and performance. He covers topics like, sleep, red light therapy, bio trackers, supplements, and more. In this conversation, we discuss Kyle’s career and how he got into film production, the founding story of his brand, “KyleGotCamera”, and health challenges...

Eli Facenda is Founder & CEO of Freedom Travel Systems, which offers mentorship and services to help people maximize their travel experiences using points. In this conversation, we discuss where Eli's passion for travel and different cultures originated, the founding story of Freedom Travel Systems, and how he became an expert and influencer in the realm of travel and credit cards. We als...

This episode is a recap and analysis of the answers I gathered from the past ten guests for the question: “what is an entrepreneurial life hack against the mainstream belief?” This is the second edition (first edition is episode #29) of providing a shorter and more digestible episode summarizing business advice from various entrepreneurs on the show. I also talk about some of the feedback I have r...

Necoda Nealon is a sustainable clothing fashion designer and influencer under his brand, Necoda Matthew, which specializes in creating custom outfits using recycled and used clothing. In this conversation, we discuss Necoda’s early interest in fashion and up-cycling from thrift shops, his social media growth story and strategy behind it, and how he went all in on his passion to take Necoda Matthew...

Thomas Harrison is Founder and CEO of Rocko, which is a platform that helps crypto owners borrow cash using their crypto assets as collateral. He previously founded Blockrize, a crypto rewards credit card that was acquired in 2020 by major crypto exchange, Gemini (founded and led by Tyler & Cameron Winklevoss). In this conversation, we discuss Thomas’s early inspiration towards entrepreneurshi...

Dominique Bell is an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Judo black belt and coach, widely known in the sport for his comprehensible online courses and instructional tutorials. Dom has won multiple gold medals on the biggest stages in grappling, primarily representing Atos Jiu-Jitsu HQ, and served in the U.S. Army. In this conversation, we discuss what got him into combat sports, how he excelle...

Kevin Cho, also known as “Kecho”, is CEO and Owner of Microdose Movement, which specializes in Psychedelic education and awareness. He is also Owner of Glamping & RV Resort, DeAnza Springs, where he hosts wellness retreats, music festivals, and glamping experiences. In this conversation, we discuss Kecho’s motivators to become an entrepreneur, his spiritual journey which led them through his b...

Nick Komodina is a Business Energetics Coach, Speaker, Mentor, & Founder of Impakt Industries. He also hosts his podcast, “Headstrong,” and a quarterly event called “Rise”. In this conversation, we discuss Nick’s entrepreneurial expedition in fitness, which involved operating his own gym, selling supplements and apparel, and training competitive bodybuilders (known as “Nick the Trainer”). We a...

Alex Taylor is a Founding Member of The Tasteless Gentlemen Show (known as Scoop), which is a popular comedy podcast founded in 2013. In addition to The Tasteless Gentlemen, Alex ran & operated a social media agency managing a number of high profile social media businesses. Most recently, he launched JNGL Athletico, which is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu apparel line. In this conversation, we discuss...

David Belogolovsky is CEO and Owner of Owl Vision LLC, which is a premier event production company in the San Francisco Bay Area, including services for audio, video, lighting, and special effect design. Owl Vision’s clientele resemble nightclubs, concerts, lux weddings, and corporate gatherings. David is also Owner of Mega Confetti, which is an Owl Vision company specializing in confetti and stre...

Pete Lemke is Owner of DropKick Brew (San Diego coffee brand), Poke Vida (Poke Shop), PrepEaze (Meal Prep business), and GoodBar (Point Loma sports bar). He previously owned and operated a Marketing Events Agency named Gaslamp District Media. In this conversation, we discuss Pete’s early career experience and what drove him towards entrepreneurship, the fascinating story behind how Gaslamp Distric...

Montez Blair is an actor, writer, and decorated athlete. His acting career includes work with Dwayne Johnson, Stephen Curry, John Stamos, and brands like Rakuten, Oracle, and Disney. On the athletic side, he is an All-American in both Basketball and Track & Field, as well as a Bronze Medalist for Team USA in the High Jump. In this conversation, we discuss Montez’s early life, athletic career i...

Emily Hayden is Host of The Evolve with Emily Show, IFBB Bikini Pro, Retreat Host, and Mentorship Coach. She is regarded as one of the pioneers in fitness and lifestyle vlogging, having built an influential social media presence and earning sponsorships from brands like 1st Phorm and Alphalete. In this conversation, we discuss Emily’s early introduction to fitness, what motivated her to compete in...

This episode recaps some of the key insights shared by guests from the first half of 2023. In this analysis, I focus on a specific question that I ask every guest: "what is an entrepreneurial life hack that's against the mainstream belief?" I noticed some valuable trends that stand out when compiling the various answers to this question, so wanted to include some examples and share...

Melody Kramarz is a Personal Trainer and Founder of Vyana Fitness, which is a fitness consulting business for high performers to sculpt the body they envision. In this conversation, we discuss what inspired Melody to become passionate about fitness and why she views it as preventative medicine, challenges she experienced transitioning from an academic environment to running a business, and how she...

Maxine Chapman is CEO and Founder of SurfDurt, which is a mineral, non-toxic sunscreen company that’s on a mission to protect and replenish ocean ecosystems, along with being a better solution for your skin. In this conversation, we discuss where Max got her passion for the environment, the inception of SurfDurt in her parents’ kitchen, challenges she has overcome as an entrepreneur, and what’s co...

Matt Hersh is a Business & Energy Master Coach, and Founder of Impact Accelerator, which is a program that enables solopreneurs (mostly expert coaches & healers) build profitable businesses while staying true to themselves and creating the life of their dreams. In this conversation, we discuss Matt’s life growing up in New Jersey, his career evolution from corporate management consulting t...

Jazmin Nikolé is a Singer, Actress, Model, and Personal Trainer. She also runs an Assisted Stretching & Massage Service. Jazmin is known for her hit song, “Kiss & Tell”, with Sam James, as her music career is her primary focus. In this conversation, we discuss Jazmin’s life experience growing up in a small town in Michigan, what motivated her to pursue a career in entertainment, what inspi...