The Nice Guys on Business

Steve O'Brien actually came on the show to talk to Doug and Strick live? Wow, I didn't think he would stoop that low; he must have had a cancellation in his schedule. If you want your very own "Steve O'Brien, take us outta here" shirt, mug, or other swag, you can actually get one here- https://niceguysmerch.printify.me/product/8779571 Or check out his podcast here- https://thevoiceoverhustle.com/...

Founder and CEO of Glasshouse Fragrances, Nicole Eckels is a maverick who turned a lifelong fascination with the transformative power of scent into a global beauty powerhouse. Her deep connection to fragrance—rooted in vivid childhood memories from New York—inspired her to move to Australia as a single mom and single-handedly pioneer the "destination fragrance" category in 2005. What began with Ni...

So Doug is sick, jetlagged, and stoned, yet they still managed to talk for close to an hour? Clearly these guys are actually really good under any adverse circumstances; or they have no talent whatsoever so it doesn't matter what state they're in, the show is always the same level of bad. I guess it's all relative, they're still more entertaining than Joe Rogan. And they tell the truth more often....

Peter Holtz brings a rare combination of executive leadership and financial expertise to business owners seeking sustainable growth and long-term wealth. As a CPA and seasoned CEO, he has successfully led complex turnaround strategies, launched nationwide sales initiatives, and developed new products that have generated millions in revenue. Peter works closely with business owners through an integ...

Doug's in Italy, so Strickland decides to get his wife, brother-in-law, and his sister-in-law's brother to record with him. What could go wrong? I think he just forgot about the show until Thursday night, then grabbed whoever happened to be at the house and said, "Hey, do you want to be on my podcast?" I guess it couldn't be any worse than what he and Doug do every week. Do you want some cool merc...

Michael Layland is the Chief Experience Officer at XSolutions, where he focuses on transforming how businesses experience technology, not just fixing problems, but preventing them before they ever happen. He’s built his reputation around his “Lay I.T. Out” approach, the idea that technology should actually make sense and feel effortless when it’s done right. Michael is a frequent speaker on custom...

Woo hoo, no ads on the Nice Guys! Hold on, if they had some sponsors, maybe they could afford to pay me more. Why am I cheering for no ads? I can't afford the gas in my car anymore! Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here-  https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch   Need podcast production? We've got your back. https://turnkeypodcast.com/contact Your Voice, your message, fu...

With over 20 years of experience in chargeback prevention and risk management, Scott has helped some of the world’s top companies stay compliant and protect revenue. After facing the real cost of chargebacks early in his career, he built Fraud Deflect with a simple principle: you shouldn’t wait for a dispute to take action. Today, he leads with a technology-first approach, FD.ID Technology — helpi...

A magic show that recoups in under a year, wins a Drama Desk Award, and packs a 200-seat New York theater with multi-generational audiences isn’t an accident. In this conversation, Jamie Allan and producer Corey Ross break down how they fused tech, storytelling, and smart business strategy to build a magic experience that feels like theater and can scale like a brand. About the Host:  Rachel...

Say a few nice things abut Doug and he won't even notice that you didn't listen to the episode or bother to write anything about it. Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here-  https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch   Need podcast production? We've got your back. https://turnkeypodcast.com/contact Your Voice, your message, fully produced.   Leave a voice mail for the N...

Stuck on the entrepreneurial roller coaster where sales spike, operations crash, and you’re still working 80-hour weeks? In this episode, Jason Swenk breaks down the stages from operator to owner and shows how to build a business that can finally run without you. Jason Swenk is a prominent digital agency coach, keynote speaker, and author of Operator to Owner. After launching a digital agency in 1...

Let me get this straight- Doug wants to park his Mustang outside of a coffee shop, with a "Ride me" sign and his phone number in the window, and wait for people to text him. When they do, he'll walk out of the coffee shop, invite them into the car, then drive them around Ojai. I guess it's better than offering kids candy from an unmarked white van. Wait, didn't Doug use to drive a Good Humor ice c...

What if success, promotions, and a great resume still left you feeling empty? In this episode, Jeff Westphal shares how unlearning old definitions of success and reconnecting with purpose can transform your entire work life—especially in an AI-driven world. Jeff Westphal is an accomplished executive, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author of the new book A Work Life Worth Living. After years of...

Seriously, a UFC fight at the White House on the Fourth of July? I thought they were kidding, but it's a real thing. Can anyone sponsor me for citizenship in the UK? Ireland? Italy? Hell, I'll move to Greenland if that's what it takes to get away from this insane country. Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here-  https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch   Need podcast produ...

Matt is the CEO of Westlake. Over the past 20 years, he has worked on over 140 completed transactions totaling over $5 billion in private placement and M&A value. Matt has gained in-depth experience working with companies from the lower middle market up to public companies with market capitalizations in excess of $1.5 billion. Since joining Westlake in 2014, Matt has advised companies with a c...

Hold on, they talked for almost an hour and a half, and they expect me to listen to the whole thing? I put the recording into ChatGPT, and it came back with "You want me to make sense of THIS?" So there you go. Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here-  https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch Need podcast production? We've got your back. https://turnkeypodcast.com/contact Your V...

Tyler Osborne is a financial expert, mentor, and educator with over 15 years of experience, and the founder and host of the MONEY MASTER podcast. Driven by his own early financial struggles, he now helps individuals and families break free from debt, build wealth, and reshape their beliefs about money through practical, no-nonsense guidance. His expertise spans budgeting, investing, retirement pla...

Well, THAT sounds like a fun conference. Except for all the acronyms, I'm not a fan of acronyms when I don't know what they mean. They actually scare me, I start thinking that I'm spelling something wrong, then I'm going to offend someone with 1 wrong letter that makes an acronym that means something completely different. Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here-  https://www.nic...

Meathead is an American food writer, photographer, and barbecue expert best known as the founder of AmazingRibs.com, one of the world’s most trusted resources on grilling and smoking. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling and was inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2021 for his contributions to cooking, science, and outd...

And, Doug's got a new truck! As far as anybody cares, it seems like he gets a new one every week now. Maybe he should get a job or something to keep him busy. I hear Trader Joe's is hiring door greeters. Or was that Wal-Mart? I always get those two mixed up. Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here-  https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch   Need podcast production? We've g...

Adam Pitale is the founder of Adam’s Polishes, a global car care brand built from his lifelong obsession with making things shine. He began polishing bikes as a kid and turned that early hustle into a business in 2000, driven by the belief that detailing products could be better, more effective, and more enjoyable to use. What started as a way to make a living has grown into a trusted name among a...

Who's in dis dress? I don't know, nobody even told me I needed to dress up for May Day? You don't like my little pun there, a clever play on words? I'll bet Emily appreciated it; she called in just to defend me and tell Strickland not to fire me for doing a slack job. What am I supposed to do? Even when I read the transcript of the episode, I still don't know what they talked about. I put that thr...

Success Audit as discussed on the show: https://podcast.saahilmehta.com/business Saahil is dedicated to helping ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs scale their success without sacrificing their health, relationships, or inner peace. His approach to conscious leadership encourages individuals to redefine what achievement means, shifting from constant striving to intentional, fulfilling progress. Ov...

So Strickland thinks he can write better show notes than me? Hell, anybody can ask Claude or ChatGPT or Siri or Alexa how to do something, but it takes real talent to sit at this Remington Selectric and crank out interesting, memorable show notes in record time week after week after week. Don't believe me? Here, I shot a selfie of me working on these very show notes and posted it, check it out and...

Tyler Osborne is a financial expert, mentor, and educator with over 15 years of experience, and the founder and host of the MONEY MASTER podcast. Driven by his own early financial struggles, he now helps individuals and families break free from debt, build wealth, and reshape their beliefs about money through practical, no-nonsense guidance. His expertise spans budgeting, investing, retirement pla...