The Nice Guys on Business

Doug and Strickland are "Beacons of tomfoolery and hijinks?" Well, if Emily Aborn says so, it definitely must be true! I mean that in all sincerity, I've never known Emily to say anything that wasn't true. Emily is not merely an avid, thorough fact-checker; she is a relentless archivist of veracity, a baroque curator of empirical sanctity, a woman who treats every stray assertion as a suspect in a...

Dean Newlund is an accomplished podcast host, attorney, and business strategist who focuses on helping professionals improve performance and build stronger client relationships. Drawing from his legal background and experience in leadership coaching, he brings a disciplined yet approachable style to his interviews. Dean is known for uncovering practical strategies that listeners can immediately ap...

Yes, it does happen sometimes. I tried to get my bet in on Kalshi that Doug would be late for today's NGF recording, but it was too late. The odds were like 100:1 against; I could have made more than Jared Kushner and Barron Trump bidding on when the US would attack Iran. Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here-  https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch   Need podcast produ...

Larry has over 30 years of progressive retail management / Leadership experience. Larry previously served as the Chief Revenue Officer at Century 21 department stores from 2011 to 2020, overseeing Stores - E Commerce – in addition to Marketing and Human Resources. Before joining Century 21, Larry was the Regional Vice President of Stores at Macy's in New York City. Larry held a variety of leadersh...

No, they actually have no idea how to get us out; that was just clickbait to make you listen. You can turn it back off now. 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 Nice Guys:...

Matthew Fornaro is a business law attorney and the founder of Fornaro Legal, where he helps entrepreneurs and companies navigate the legal side of building and scaling their businesses. His practice focuses on providing practical, strategic counsel across contracts, business formation, and ongoing legal support. With a strong emphasis on clarity and proactive guidance, Matthew partners closely wit...

For as long as you can afford the gas, I guess. A 1967 Ford pickup must get at least, what, 4-5 MPG? Good thing Ojai isn't that big. Here's a couple of things you can get for free, no matter what the price of gas goes up to: Video Nice Guys (to see the shirt Strickland is wearing)- https://youtu.be/lLtgQweVIxc Band Promo video (to See Strickland shaking his ass)- Rock Radio Rewind- Hard to Handle...

Eido M. Walny is the founder and managing attorney of Walny Legal Group LLC, where he focuses on estate planning, asset protection, business succession, probate, and trust administration. He founded the firm in 2011 with a commitment to providing high-level legal counsel paired with exceptional client service. Eido advises clients across the country on protecting and transferring multi-generationa...

Doug and Strickland are giving financial advice again? Wow, that sounds like a really bad idea. I recommend buying a barrel of oil and storing it in your backyard until the price goes up. If we keep this war up, we may be looking like Mad Max in no time. Donald Trump Golf Tracker Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here-  https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch   Need podca...

Dean Mathews is a founder and CEO with over 20 years of experience in the Software as a Service (SaaS) industry. Throughout his career, he has focused on building innovative products that solve real-world problems while fostering a culture where people can thrive and reach their full potential. A self-taught doer driven by curiosity rather than profit, Dean believes that the foundation of any succ...

Longitude and latitude discussions? I think Doug should stick to renting his Mustang out to fashion companies; that kind of talk is way over these guys' heads. Oh yeah, we're also at war. For any listeners outside the US: We apologize for any inconvenience our idiot of a President has caused anyone. We do not reflect or support basically anything he says or does, and we're hoping that Anonymo...

Mark Roberge is a Co-Founder at Stage 2 Capital, the first venture fund supported by over 1,000 top sales and marketing executives. Stage 2 has invested in more than 100 startups, helping founders with proven revenue growth strategies and experienced go-to-market leaders to accelerate their growth. He has also been a member of the teaching faculty at Harvard Business School for over a decade, desi...

Doug and Strickland, financial advisors? I wouldn't trust the two of them to split the lunch tab correctly. Why would I trust them with my retirement? I'd have more success throwing darts at a list of the S&P 500 and buying whatever they land on. Actually, there's an app out now that lets you mimic stock trades that Congress makes. Those guys have ALL the insider trading tips, stock trading is...

Rob Walch is a veteran podcaster and industry leader, inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016 for his contributions to the medium. From 2007 to 2025, he served as Vice President of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn, one of the earliest and most influential podcast hosting companies. Before that, he founded podCast411, Inc., a show that explores podcasts, podcasters, and podcasting news, inte...

To be, or not to be, that is the question. Sounds like some existential shit to me. I don't even know what to write after that. Somebody call an AI agent to finish this for me. 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 p...

Brian Moreland recently made waves on Broadway as a producer of the groundbreaking revival of Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, and directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. The production shattered box office records, becoming the highest-grossing play revival in global history. His impressive repertoire includes the Broadway revival of The Wiz, starring Wayne Brady and Deb...

I mean, he does define "tech" as any electronics that have come out since his 1973 Ford pickup was made, so it's not a very high bar. 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...

David Homan is the founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, a global community built on the power of authentic relationships. He also leads Orchestrated Opportunities, hosts the Orchestrated podcast, composes classical music, and somehow still finds time to be a dad from middle-class roots to some of the most private circles in the world. About the book: Orchestrating Connection explores why we...

I gotta admit, they do have a talent. If you call talking for 90 minutes about absolutely nothing a "talent." They really are like the Seinfeld of podcasting, a show about nothing. If you want to see more great illustrations from Strickland's middle school friend, check it out here- https://greghoustonillustration.com/ Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here-  https://www.nicegu...

Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, and speaker who “makes work relationships work.” He has written articles for and been interviewed by the BBC News, Business Week, the New York Times, Fortune.com, Fast Company, and Forbes. Dr. White is the coauthor of the best-selling book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, which has sold over 600,000 copies (written with Dr. Gary Chapman,...

I hope Paul Simon doesn't sue me for that title. Nah, he's got better things to do than listen to this show. 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 Nice Guys: 424-2DJ-DOUG –...

Al Freedman, PhD, is a psychologist, educator, and rare disease advocate with more than two decades of experience working with individuals and families affected by rare diseases and disabilities. Dr. Al is inspired by his personal journey as the father of Jack, who lived with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) for 26 years, as well as his professional training and experience as an educator to provide c...

I want to make sure everyone reads that title correctly. I didn't say "learn" about geography because what Doug and Strickland talk about shows more of their lack of geographic knowledge, not a dearth of it. Nobody ever said they were experts! Least of all them. Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here-  https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch   Need podcast production? We'...

Peter Wilken is an award-winning brand strategist, celebrated author, and the creator of The Lighthouse Brand Strategy Academy. With over three decades of experience, Peter has run agencies for three of the world’s top creative networks, including Ogilvy and Leo Burnett, and served as Head of BBDO Asia Pacific. He has worked with some of the world's top creative and strategic minds on brands inclu...

So today they talk about movies, reverse mortgages, regular mortgages, IRAs, Annuities, pellet smokers, Amazon, and guitars. How can they talk for so long about things they know almost nothing about? I guess if our current US president can do it, Doug and Strickland can too. And these guys probably know more about Greenland than Trump. At least they can find it on a map. Do you want some cool merc...