The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier

1. Take Advantage of Your Opportunities 2. It's About Practice and Repetition 3. Life has Phases

From the small town of Milton, Delaware to #1 on the Country Music Charts, Jimmie Allen is an inspiration through his story and his wisdom.  In this episode Jimmie talks about his patience during the early stages of his career. He talks about the importance of relationship building, of being a sponge, and of making things happen for yourself. Remember, the world doesn't owe you a thing. If we...

1. Give Everyone Your Autograph 2. Put Other People's Goals First 3. Do Your Job

Steve Bartkowski was the #1 overall pick in the 1975 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons ahead of Walter Payton. He won the NFL rookie of the year award in 1976 and went on to be a 2x Pro Bowler. Steve and I talk about the pivotal turning point in his career when he became a man of faith. He talks about the change in perspective he had as a leader. He began to put the goals of his teammates before hi...

1. Friend Up 2. Curiosity 3. The Compounding Effect of a Habit

If you're looking to level up your career, this is the episode for you. If you're trying to figure out ways to get your next promotion, get your next raise, and build a good reputation, Scott will give you actionable steps in order to do so.  Scott is the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership for the Franklin Covey Company. Scott talks about the importa...

1. It's Never Too Late 2. Just Move 3. Discover Yourself

Jim Owen spent 35 years working in Finance in the Investment world before he found his true calling... After writing the best selling book Cowboy Ethics, Jim spent the decade of his 60s traveling around the country giving over 100 speeches! On his 70th birthday, he looked at himself in the mirror and was disgusted with how out of shape he was. So, he decided to make a change.  Standing at 78 years...

1. Put it out into the Universe 2. Don't Focus on the Empty Seats 3. Don't be them, Be you

POWER COUPLE edition with Ryan and Heather Kinder.  Ryan is a country star and Heather was recently crowned Mrs. Tennessee America 2019 and is a former Tennessee Titans Cheerleader. Listen to hear the defining moments in their lives that pushed them towards pursuing their dreams.

1. Don't be Afraid to Fail 2. Be Curious 3. Protect Your Energy

Molly Fletcher is currently a motivational speaker after having built herself an incredibly successful career as a sports agent. She was described as the “female Jerry Maguire” because she represented some of the best athletes, coaches, and broadcasters in the game such as John Smoltz, Matt Kuchar, Erin Andrews, Ernie Johnson, Tom Izzo, and Doc Rivers. Today Molly and I talk about how failure is f...

1. Experiment with your Passion 2. You'll Never be Ready 3. Make your Vision the next Step BONUS: Be INTERESTED in Others

Bill Oberst Jr. is an Emmy Award winning actor who talks about how hard it is to make it in Hollywood. In this episode, Bill is brutally honest about how he wouldn't recommend the journey to most people. Bill talks about the difference of thinking about what your passion might be and feeling what your passion is. He talks about how important hands on learning is, about how to keep your vision...

1. Leave "What If" off the Table 2. Be Honest with Yourself 3. Opposite of Addiction is Connection

Connection is the opposite of addiction. Talk about being open and being vulnerable, Taylor is currently 5 and a half years sober after having battled with addiction at a very early age. Taylor's message is that you're not alone. It's to make people aware that it's not about "I" it's about "We!" In this episode, Taylor opens up about her near death experience as...

1. It's Never Too Late 2. Exposure Shapes Reality 3. Are They Right?

Gerell is a personal trainer who is dedicated to getting REAL results for his clients. He is fully committed to bringing the best he has to offer to everyone he works with in order for them to be better versions of themselves. Gerell played college football at Middle Tennessee State and then after pursuing a career in the NFL, he decided that he could impact other's lives in a big way through...

1. Molding Passion with Skill 2. Failure is not the Stopping Point 3. Create your own Rules

Ryan Freebing is the Owner and Founder of Nashville Fit Magazine, which he started back in 2015 as a side hustle while working a full time career in marketing with Nissan. Ryan determined that he had a passion for fitness and community, and an expertise in marketing so he found a way to mold those 2 together into Nashville Fit.  Today Ryan and I talked about what it's like starting your own bu...

1. The Shifting Moment 2. Do One Thing and Do It Well 3. It Doesn't Need to Have a Quantifiable Return

Danielle Ontiveros is the woman behind the Grab the Gold Snack Bar! She created this bar as a 16-year old in her mother's kitchen and has taken it to the brand it is today! She was homeschooled starting at 13 years old, never went to college, and has worked for herself her entire life. She has been the one setting her own schedule for 30 years and she does it in an unconventional way. Learn ab...

Mini Clips from: Derrick Billups Michael Brody-Waite Chris Byford

Here in my first ever solo episode I break down 3 things that have changed my life. Three quotes, three words that have shifted my mindset in my relationships with others, my relationship with myself. That have changed my organizational skills, my productivity and so much more.  Each of these words will be led off with a quote. Anthony DeMello, Dr. Jordan Peterson, and Zig Ziglar have all been hug...

1. Get Clear on your Purpose 2. Don't Have a Plan B 3. Create Necessity