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Welcome to a new episode of The Fair Chase podcast! Today we sit down and talk with Nick Otto from Huntavore. Nick is an incredible wild game cook and talks us through a few of his favorite recipes to try out for the early hunting season, how mobile hunting opens up new opportunities, and Nick's Famous French Onion Turkey Soup. We also discuss: - Nick's background in cooking wild game - How Nick approaches the early season - How learning new things opens up new opportunities - The best way to cook a whitetail - BBQ venison burritos - James' Chipolte background - How to make your own bone broth - Nick's Famous French Onion Turkey Soup - How to sweat your onions VORTEX MERCHANDISE SAVE 20% - https://bit.ly/2KemVsx - BOWGA20 Trophy Line Tree Saddles SAVE 10%- https://bit.ly/3nN4aKu - BOWGAHUNTINGTL10 Wild Pursuit Wellness SAVE 20% - https://bit.ly/3bFPlqW - BOWGA Vector Custom Arrow SAVE 10% -https://bit.ly/3cRh2g4 - BOWGA Other Sponsor Links: Huntwise App www.bivouacbowco.com Prime Archery
In this action-packed chat, Nick Cousin and I discuss his anxiety, depression struggle with his identity, and his detachment from reality.
-Nick has been battling with PCS or post concussion syndrome for much of his adult life, recently he's had some acutely tough times. He was generous enough to come on my show to share some of his journey and how it has changed since he was last on the show, as well as sharing messages that are important to him about anxiety/depression and thinking you can "tough it out." Timestamps: 2:09- Nick's personal updates from his last time on the show and the work he's had to do on himself and with providers 9:40- Finding yourself through your habits and embracing pain. 21:27 The power of affirmations, everything happens for a reason. 28:05 How Nick uses his personal struggles to help clients see the bigger picture. 43:38 Addition by subtraction to improve your health.
Ever wonder what an artist's creative process is like? I am thrilled to introduce you to my friend, Sandi Wilson, who shares how her faith in the Lord has guided her artwork and how she's used it to minister to others. Sandi for the past few years has been extensively working in Encaustic medium (beeswax, resin, and melted pigments) which creates layers of beauty to be revealed in the process and objects and images to be embedded within the abstract painting. This conversation is like our all-access VIP pass behind the scenes into a sacred space, where courage and faith and the mystery of creativity come together. 2:30- Sandi's art5:50- Sandi's story and how she got started in art9:09- A different kind of art 10:48- How Nick and Sandi met13:23- Sandy the Photographer and Sandy the Artist16:18- What inspires Sandi to create 17:27- Sandi's faith journey18:57- How God has used art to be therapeutic and to comfort 23:55- A One Hit Wonder25:37- How Sandi approaches a blank canvas
Part of being a machine shop owner—and a business owner in general—is that every day there's a new challenge to navigate. A machine might break down. Perhaps someone who has been a team member for decades quits. Your factory could burn to the ground. Or your Dad—the owner and manager of the shop—gets sick with cancer. That's how Nick Sainati was thrust into becoming the GM of Belden Universal. In this episode, he shares his journey. It will resonate with some of us, fascinate most of us, and impress all of us. Don't miss this inspiring family story! Segments [0:26] Amper Technologies machine monitoring systems [6:24] Dealing with supply chain issues caused by COVID [8:09] Fun facts about family-owned businesses [14:07] Create a Formal Business Succession Plan in 7 Steps [16:52] Today's guest: Nick Sainati, GM at Belden Universal [24:00] Check out ProShop ERP for more information on manufacturing software! [27:42] When everything changed: How Nick took over his Dad's machine shop [40:10] Managing a machine shop through COVID [44:35] What the future looks like for Belden Universal [46:32] How Nick's experiences have prepared him for the future [48:42] Accelerate your digital transformation with Xometry The history of Belden Universal Belden Universal is an AS9100 manufacturer of precision universal joints and drive shafts. They started in 1970 as Belden Tools, founded by Nick's grandfather and his brothers on Belden Avenue in Chicago. They used to buy tools from ZENGERS, which was just down the street! Instead of going into the family business, Nick ended up in San Francisco in investment banking. He spent two years at an eCommerce startup and eventually moved back to Chicago. After both he and his wife got an MBA, they moved to Seattle for her job. After running a wine business, Nick transitioned into Starbucks Corporate in brand management. He helped launch the Starbucks evening program that tied-in with wine. He transitioned to a strategy team after that. He learned about culture, managing people, and running complex projects. How Nick took over his Dad's machine shop Two months after Nick's first daughter was born, his parents came to visit them in Seattle. They told Nick that his Dad had a rare form of Leukemia. He needed to take time off of work for treatment. They were going to have to sell the business unless Nick or his sister could come back and run it. Nick was shocked. His parents were healthy active people who were never sick. After processing the news and discussing it with his wife, Nick decided to move back to Chicago to take over Belden Universal, an AS9100 manufacturer of precision universal joints and drive shafts. Four months later, he was in Chicago running a machine shop—and he knew nothing about manufacturing. Nick bought a large book about manufacturing that was for a college-level manufacturing class and dug into back episodes of Making Chips, which helped him get immersed in the language of machining. Navigating challenges while learning the ropes When Nick took over in 2018, the machine shop had just moved into a new facility, doubling the size of their manufacturing floor. They had a tenured team and people to help get Nick up to speed. But he was also their boss—and couldn't do most of their jobs. Soon after taking over, Belden lost their biggest customer—which was one of the reasons they had moved into the bigger space. They immediately lost what would have been ¼ of their business. Nick knew it would be his first challenge. But then his sales manager of 19 years quit three months in. Instead of panicking, he took stock of the situation and helped define where they wanted to go in the future. They hired an internal candidate for the sales management position. She blossomed as a leader and got their team back on track. They worked hand-in-hand on the culture so people were excited to come to work every day. In an era like today where every shop is competing for employees, the culture matters. A shop can't survive with a negative culture. 18 months later, after continuous incidents with the production manager (who had been there 29 years), Nick decided it was time to part ways. They let him go. But this man had been involved in every part of the business. The benefit of letting him go was that Nick was forced to get more involved in floor operations. He began to work closely with his engineers on improvement projects and personnel issues. He got to know the people on the factory floor. He stepped up and earned respect from his team. How did Nick manage the machine shop through COVID? What does the future hold for Belden Universal? Listen to the whole episode to hear more of his unique story. How Nick's experiences have prepared him for the future What did Nick learn? The most important thing is that problems can look very daunting in the moment—especially multi-faceted problems. But the most important thing is to take a break, formulate a plan, understand what the desired end outcome is, and start chipping away at it. Family businesses have long timelines where things don't have to be solved overnight. They can make progress every day, month, and year towards that vision. Eventually they will find success. A problem now may seem like a bump in the road over the arc of your career. — BAM! Resources mentioned on this episode Get The Boring Bar Newsletter - Text CHIPS to 38470 to subscribe! Create a Formal Business Succession Plan in 7 Steps Amper Technologies machine monitoring systems Check out ProShop ERP for more information on manufacturing software! Accelerate your digital transformation with Xometry Book: Humanocracy by Gary Hamel and Michelle Zanini Learn more about Nick Sainati Belden Universal Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube
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Nick Shalek is a General Partner @ Ribbit Capital, specializing in fintech they are one of the most successful venture firms of the last decade with a portfolio including Robinhood, Coinbase, Revolut, Nubank and more. As for Nick, he started his career as a Senior Analyst @ Yale Investments Office before moving to the world of operations as Director of Business Operations @ Verne Global, a provider of 100% carbon neutral data centers. In Today's Episode with Nick Shalek You Will Learn: 1.) How Nick made his way from Senior Analyst at Yale's Investment Office to be one of the leading fintech investors in the world with Ribbit? What were Nick's biggest lessons from his time working with David Swenson @ Yale? How would Nick summarise Yale's investment algorithm? 2.) Entering Venture and Advice: Why does Nick tell many friends entering venture, to not join a new fund? What does Nick believe is takes to build an enduring firm in venture? What were the core reasons and inflection points in the success of Ribbit? What have been some of the biggest challenges in the professionalisation of Ribbit over the years? 3.) Pricing and Ownership: Is Nick concerned by the levels of pricing we are seeing in fintech today? How does Nick analyze his own relationship to price? How does Nick view the importance of ownership? Is it possible to build ownership across rounds? How does Nick advise founders now receiving very fast offers to pre-empt their rounds? 4.) Investment Decision-Making: How does Ribbit structure its investment decision-making process for initial investments? In what way does this process change for re-investments? Why does Nick believe in the benefits of not having attribution within venture partnerships? 5.) AMA: What has been Nick's biggest miss? How did it change his investment decision-making process as a result? What does Nick know now that he wishes he had known when he started in venture? What have been Nick's biggest lessons from his working with Micky? Item's Mentioned In Today's Episode with Nick Shalek Nick's Favourite Book: A Piece of the Action: When the Middle Class Joined the Money Class Nick's Most Recent Investment: Kavak
Taxes are taxing and we all wish to find a way around them. In today's episode, we're going to dive into them! Nick Aiola is a real estate investor and CPA out of New York. He is the CEO and Owner of Aiola CPA, a company that works solely with real estate investors and businesses in the real estate industry. Aiola CPA mainly focuses on tax advisory, tax preparation, and ancillary services like bookkeeping and financial reporting with the main goal of helping real estate investors save taxes. Nick's interest in real estate began at a very young age as he grew in a family of real estate investors. Nick believes that real estate is one of if not the best way to build wealth not only for you but generational wealth.Episode Website[00:01 - 01:50] Opening SegmentLet's get to know today's guest, Nick AiolaNick gives a brief introduction[01:51 - 08:41] Real Estate TaxA Proactive Action with TaxesThe Best Time is NowNick talks about flipping housesAdvisors are Investments[08:42 - 18:13] Real Estate ProfessionalsWhy You Should be a Real Estate ProfessionalPassive versus Non-Passive Nick discusses cost segregationHow to Benefit with an Income Threshold [18:14 - 20:18] Final Four SegmentNick's advice to aspiring investors“Build a team and build a team early.”How Nick stays on top of his gameMaking connectionsNick's way to make the world a better placeHelping people lower their taxesReach out to our guest - see links below Final wordsTweetable Quotes“The biggest mistake people make is not involving their CPA before they take action.” - Nick Aiola“Passive and non-passive income and loss is like oil and water. They don't mix.” - Nick Aiola-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Nick Aiola through: nick@aiolacpa.com and LinkedIn. Check out his website https://www.aiolacpa.com/ and be the master of your taxes.Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns. FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in!Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com
In this episode, we speak to a Detection and Response expert! Our guest is Nick Hakmiller, Senior Engineering Manager at Panther Labs. Nick was first exposed to technology in High School where he took an introduction to Visual Basic programming course. When learning about multi-threaded applications Nick became curious and began exploring how to open too many threads to crash a computer. Throughout Nick's career he's maintained an interest and focus on attack techniques and building defensive security programs. On occasions, security controls may fail to catch an attacker. A detection is logic that is applied to logs, security controls, and alerts to notify teams and automated processes. Nick describes Python as an exceptional programming language to apply detections and create detections as code. Nick describes many aspects of security as an engineering problem. As organizations transform and adopt new technologies, security issues arise and evolve. Nick describes that the team's that are most successful with applying detection as code have chosen to view security as a function that engineering should participate in and help solve. As an organization's security program matures, Nick mentions that the most impactful detections will likely be written and created by someone within the organization. For instance, creating a detection that defines which users should have access to sensitive data is likely to be created by a member of the organization with knowledge of team structure. Towards the end of the episode, Nick shares his wisdom to any practitioner that wants to step into the role of creating detections and providing impact while doing so. Key Takeaways 0:00 - Welcome Back to the Hacker Valley Studio Podcast! 2:29 - Nick Hakmiller, Senior Engineering Manager at Panther Labs 4:20 - How Nick became interested in technology 6:00 - What is a detection? 7:25 - How detection as code applies to cybersecurity and software engineering 10:11 - Prerequisites to consider before applying detection as code 12:27 - Thinking beyond out of the box solutions and applying detections 15:54 - Categories of detections and which are most impactful 23:45 - Reducing alerts by engineering efforts 27:40 - Is it possible to automate everything for security? 32:56 - Advice on getting started with creating detections Keep in touch with Nick Hakmiller on LinkedIn Reach out to Nick on Panther's Community Slack Stay up to date with Nick's work by viewing Panther Analysis Learn more about Panther Labs
Chief Side Hustler Nick Loper joins Chris to talk all about side hustles, including some easy ways to make extra cash, bigger opportunities to replace your job, making passive income and finding profitable business ideas.Nick Loper (@nloper) is founder of Side Hustle Nation, the host of the Side Hustle Show podcast. He has quite a few side hustles under his belt, including self publishing multiple books, flipping products on eBay and starting (and selling) his online businesses.Full show notes available at: https://www.allthehacks.com/side-hustles-nick-loper Selected Links From The EpisodeConnect with Nick Loper: LinkedIn | Twitter| YouTubeSide Hustle Nation: Website | Podcast | Facebook GroupMake money through market research: User Interviews | Respondent Grocery side hustles: Instacart Driving side hustles: Doordash | Uber Print on demand: Redbubble | Merch By AmazonWriting marketplaces: Medium | LinkedInMobile Notary Loan Signing Learn web design: CodeAcademy | Self Made Web DesignerFreelancing websites: UpWork | FiverrBecome a remote bookkeeperHow to become a Salesforce consultantHelp people with tasks: Taskrabbit | ThumbtackActive Campaign Demo Video How to Start a Pooper Scooper BusinessFinding ideas: Rip, Pivot, and Jam Method | Side Hustle Nation Ideas PageClipboard tools: Alfred | ClipX Turning a Service Business into Passive Income (motorcycle guy) Full Show NotesWho is Nick Loper? [00:18]How did Nick become the side hustle guy? [01:02]What is a side hustle? [02:16]Nick's first side hustle [03:46]The first few years of entrepreneurial experimentation [05:16]Should you start a business around your passion? [06:10]5 day $500 challenge: 3 no brainer side hustle ideas [08:39]Metrics you can use to compare side hustles[11:40]Side hustles you can do in 15 minute blocks [13:13]If you just want to do a one off blog, do this. [15:23]Easily sell t-shirts and stickers online [16:08]5 skills you can learn online to increase your income. [19:15]What is the “software with a service” side hustle model? [22:36]Marketplaces where you can sell your services [25:01]If you just mastered a skill or found a solution to a problem, do THIS. [27:22]How can you monetize your YouTube channel? [28:32]Active vs. passive income stream (an example of how someone creatively built passive income) [29:10]The best advice about making money is this. [32:28]How Nick made $6000 dollars in just a few hours of work. (it doesn't have to go viral to make money) [33:21]Should you start with easier side hustles or should you start with the slow route? [34:17]Advice to everyone starting a podcast (setting quit dates). [36:06]Before committing to a path, look for this first. [37:32]Finding business ideas: What Sucks Method [40:04]Finding business ideas: Rip, Pivot and Jam Method [41:24]Finding business ideas: Sniper Method (niching down) [43:10]Turning your 9 to 5 into a side hustle. [45:40]How does Nick make a living? [47:18]3 bonus hacks [48:12]Think of side hustles as an experiment. (test, test, test) [50:12] Connect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn
In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn't walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children's hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity. Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick's real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say. Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer's credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home. What you will learn in this episode: How Nick experienced a devastating snowboarding accident in 2003 that left him in a three-week coma, and how he had to learn how to walk, talk, eat and shower again Why Nick's refusal to give up and his ability to persevere through challenges with tenacity and courage helped him recover his life after his accident Nick shares how he initially got started in real estate two years after his snowboarding accident, following in Chris's entrepreneurial footsteps How to get a free copy of the ebook “What's Your Excuse” written by Nick Prefontaine and Sgt. Shilo Harris How Nick got his real estate license in March of 2008 right as the real estate market and economy were crashing, and how he learned through trial by fire Nick discusses how the family team works hard to help buyers persevere through challenges and get to the finish line, and how that sets them apart Why it is important for Nick to be honest with buyers and explain that it does take work to buy a home, and why ethical business practices aren't negotiable for Nick Why a failure to take decisive action is the number one challenge Nick sees in new investing students, and why pushing through your fear is vital Why Nick won't consider putting a buyer in a home unless they have at least a 3% down payment and their income exceeds 3x the monthly payment on the home Why waiting to get into real estate investing until the market slows down will only hold you back from getting onto your path toward success Resources: Listen to Nick Prefontaine's first appearance in the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast episode 44: https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/podcasts/family-cast-1/ Free “What's Your Excuse” ebook: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/gifts Check out the Not Just A Transaction podcast, hosted by Nick Prefontaine and Zach Beach: www.prepropertysolutions.com/podcast/ Additional resources: Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. If looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit our Resource page at https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action Register for our free masterclass: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/mastersclass Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC
Nick Kifyak is a sneaker / streetwear expert, investor, and entrepreneur. He currently owns KIF -– a high-end sneaker / streetwear Ecommerce & Retail Platform. KIF's flagship 4,000-square-foot store is located right outside of New York City in the Shops at Riverside. ***TIMESTAMPS*** 5:45 - Limited Releases; StockX explained; The problems with StockX; Amazon delivery speed 25:00 - Revisiting the day Kobe died; Kobe's shoes on the market today 35:47 - PJ Tucker's shoe collection; Shoes NBA Players wear in gams; Dwyane Wade's endorsement deal with Li-Ning in China; The rise of Streetwear 50:41 - Nick's previous experience working in international ticket distribution for the Olympics; That time the Secret Service lowered Nick's drone 1:00:46 - How Nick got into sneakers and StockX; Why Nick hated his job out of college; How Nick built the KIF brand online; Nick's parents' immigrant background and success and in America 1:22:35 - KITH and streetwear trends; Julian tells a story about the first time he went to the KITH Store in Manhattan (NYC); Nick tells a story about expensive ugly Yeezys that leaves Julian in disbelief 1:39:15 - Nick talks about leaving his job to open KIF's flagship store after the EComm business took off; Julian recalls his first time coming across Nick's page online 1:50:25 - What Nick's clientele is like; What his customers are looking for; his total inventory; the streetwear he sells in KIF's flagship store (located in The Shops at Riverside - Hackensack, NJ) 2:04:46 - Jordans: how often they come out, the different models, their value, etc.; the bots problem online with sneakers; Nick's Colin Kaepernick Nike's; The relationship between scarcity and value 2:21:27 - Why people buy things to impress other people and how that drives value; Spotting Fakes and authenticating sneakers 2:33:39 - The Chinese market for sneakers; Nick talks about the Ichiro Suzuki Jordans; Kanye West and the brilliance of the Yeezy Brand; What makes Kanye a genius 2:55:22 - The future digital metaverse and its incoming collision with shoes; Nick's issue with Social Media ~ YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0A-v_DL-h76F75xik8h03Q ~ Get $100 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover: https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier Julian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey ~ Beat provided by: https://freebeats.io Music Produced by White Hot
Nick is the Founder & CEO of WorkClub, an app that gives remote workers access to on-demand hot desks, day offices and meeting rooms across the UK.Round 1: (02:20) How attitudes and mindsets are changing with regards to the workplace and some predictions for the future.Round 2: (17:00) How Nick came to starting WorkClub and a reflection on some early formative memories.Round 3: (36:49) 15-minute cities.In the final round for patrons: UFOs & Aliens! Subscribe to Unboxing Uncensored here: https://buymeacoffee.com/unboxwithharry Check out the upcoming Unboxing Workshops: https://unboxingwithharry.com Check out WorkClub: https://www.workclubhq.com/
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:4:56 - What self-storage is and why choose to invest in it5:31 - If self-storage is an asset class that is realistically doable for new investors7:13 - How financing works on a self-storage facility (i.e. typical down payment requirements, loan terms, etc.)10:57 - How Nick found and funded his first deal property11: 44 - What to look for in a location when searching for a piece of land to build on 12:58 - How important location is for self-storage 14:45 - Who self-storage investing is right for and who it is NOT right for28:08 - What the costs are to acquire the land, do the construction, and run a storage facility 25:15 - How to estimate what to charge for rent when it comes to self-storage revenue 28:45 - What reserves to set aside for a self-storage facility and how to estimate those items in a deal analysis36:13 - What return metrics one should focus on and what a satisfactory number is for those metrics40:57 - How to perceive the competition in self-storage and what to do in order to win in a competitive asset class45:52 - Whether it's best to focus on one thing or one strategy versus working on many things at once47:48 - What impact growing a large social media following has on a business 53:10 - What is required to be a successful entrepreneur if smarts isn't a necessityAnd much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.EPISODE RESOURCESGet more FREE content from RobertGet a FREE audiobook from AudibleNick Huber's The Sweaty Startup Podcast Ramit Sethi's book I Will Teach You To Be RichScott Trench's book Set for LifePat Flynn's book Will It Fly?All of Robert's favorite booksSupport our free podcast by supporting our sponsorsSave with a credit union that helps you build financial confidence with Navy Federal Credit UnionLearn from people who are doing things doing things 100% with Marcus Lemonis. One Hundred Percent with Marcus Lemonis is available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcastsSwitch to Mint Mobile and get premium wireless service, starting at JUST $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREEStart managing and scaling your rental properties without scaling costs with RentRedi. get RentRedi's annual plan for only $54 when you use our special code ROBAccess conference calls, investor presentations, transcripts and earnings reports as frictionless as possible with QuartrExperience Manscaped's new Lawnmower 4.0 - the ultimate trimmer that provides intelligent functionality and incredibly comfortable grooming experience! Get 20% OFF and free shipping with the code MIRead this episode's transcript and full show notes on our website.Connect with Nick: Website | Twitter Connect with Robert: Twitter | Instagram Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.
In today's show, we're exploring the blue zones, rare longevity hotspots worldwide where people are thriving into their 100s. Where are these hot spots, and who are these people who have discovered the secrets to living longer, better lives? Nick Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and NYT bestselling author. He has spent the past 20 years leading expeditions across six continents around the world, with three of these trips being to the world's “blue zones.” These are places with longer-than-normal life expectancy and where more people reach age 100 than anywhere else in the world. Nick worked with his brother, Dan, National Geographic, and a team of longevity researchers to identify and explore these pockets of the world where people are living longer lives. In his current role as the VP of Product for The Blue Zones Project, Nick is responsible for taking the Blue Zone longevity lessons to communities across the US. The Project supports well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The Blue Zone Project uses evidence-informed, sustainable transformations with people, places, and policies to make the healthy choice the easy choice. To date, the Blue Zone Project has empowered over 5 million people to live longer, better lives. Show Highlights: Get to know world-traveler Nick, who is from Minnesota but has traveled to 45 countries and 48 states in the US The Blue Zones: What are they? How Nick and his brother, Dan, became interested in finding and identifying these places where mortality rates and disease rates are down, and longevity rates are higher The five demographically confirmed Blue Zones: Okinawa, Japan; Icaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California Common denominators in the Blue Zones that boost longevity and help people age healthfully: Daily movement and activity in natural ways Simple stress-reducing techniques, like prayer, naps, ancestor veneration, and gathering with friends and family A strong sense of purpose throughout all of life Wine, in moderation, as part of celebrations and family gatherings Mostly plant-based diets with smaller portion sizes Lower caloric intake A focus on family and love throughout life A strong sense of faith Healthy friends who support healthy behaviors How Nick is bringing Blue Zone living to US communities with policy change, purpose, accessible and affordable healthy food systems, policies to reduce tobacco use, lower obesity rates, engagement among citizens to eliminate isolation, and healthier places to live, work, pray, and play How Nick collects data, does research, formulates policies and outcomes, and rallies people in forming committees to achieve common goals How we can eat a more Blue Zone-like diet by reducing meat portions, adding more vegetables, and using beans consistently for protein Nick's favorite recipe in The Blue Zones Kitchen: Sardinia Minestrone--and the amazing family story behind this recipe Why people in the Blue Zones have a different perspective on eating carbohydrates How Nick has learned the importance of gardening from his time in the Blue Zones How exercise and movement, social engagement, and healthy foods have contributed to lower rates of dementia in the Blue Zones, along with a special tea made with dandelion, oregano, and thyme Five things we can do to live a “Blue Zone life”: Set up your environment to make the healthy choice easier Be a dependable, supportive, and attentive friend Have intentionality around your sleep habits De-convenience your life so that you take extra steps throughout the day Volunteer to use your skills and passions to give back to your community How kids in Blue Zones eat with their families and eat the same foods as the adults--and are healthier than kids in the US Nick's advice for eating like you live in a Blue Zone: “Eat food that's good for you, tastes good, is easy to prepare, and is affordable.” Resources: https://www.bluezones.com
In today's show, we're exploring the blue zones, rare longevity hotspots worldwide where people are thriving into their 100s. Where are these hot spots, and who are these people who have discovered the secrets to living longer, better lives? Nick Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and NYT bestselling author. He has spent the past 20 years leading expeditions across six continents around the world, with three of these trips being to the world's “blue zones.” These are places with longer-than-normal life expectancy and where more people reach age 100 than anywhere else in the world. Nick worked with his brother, Dan, National Geographic, and a team of longevity researchers to identify and explore these pockets of the world where people are living longer lives. In his current role as the VP of Product for The Blue Zones Project, Nick is responsible for taking the Blue Zone longevity lessons to communities across the US. The Project supports well-being initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities by focusing on changes to the local environment, public policy, and social networks. The Blue Zone Project uses evidence-informed, sustainable transformations with people, places, and policies to make the healthy choice the easy choice. To date, the Blue Zone Project has empowered over 5 million people to live longer, better lives. Show Highlights: Get to know world-traveler Nick, who is from Minnesota but has traveled to 45 countries and 48 states in the US The Blue Zones: What are they? How Nick and his brother, Dan, became interested in finding and identifying these places where mortality rates and disease rates are down, and longevity rates are higher The five demographically confirmed Blue Zones: Okinawa, Japan; Icaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California Common denominators in the Blue Zones that boost longevity and help people age healthfully: Daily movement and activity in natural ways Simple stress-reducing techniques, like prayer, naps, ancestor veneration, and gathering with friends and family A strong sense of purpose throughout all of life Wine, in moderation, as part of celebrations and family gatherings Mostly plant-based diets with smaller portion sizes Lower caloric intake A focus on family and love throughout life A strong sense of faith Healthy friends who support healthy behaviors How Nick is bringing Blue Zone living to US communities with policy change, purpose, accessible and affordable healthy food systems, policies to reduce tobacco use, lower obesity rates, engagement among citizens to eliminate isolation, and healthier places to live, work, pray, and play How Nick collects data, does research, formulates policies and outcomes, and rallies people in forming committees to achieve common goals How we can eat a more Blue Zone-like diet by reducing meat portions, adding more vegetables, and using beans consistently for protein Nick's favorite recipe in The Blue Zones Kitchen: Sardinia Minestrone--and the amazing family story behind this recipe Why people in the Blue Zones have a different perspective on eating carbohydrates How Nick has learned the importance of gardening from his time in the Blue Zones How exercise and movement, social engagement, and healthy foods have contributed to lower rates of dementia in the Blue Zones, along with a special tea made with dandelion, oregano, and thyme Five things we can do to live a “Blue Zone life”: Set up your environment to make the healthy choice easier Be a dependable, supportive, and attentive friend Have intentionality around your sleep habits De-convenience your life so that you take extra steps throughout the day Volunteer to use your skills and passions to give back to your community How kids in Blue Zones eat with their families and eat the same foods as the adults--and are healthier than kids in the US Nick's advice for eating like you live in a Blue Zone: “Eat food that's good for you, tastes good, is easy to prepare, and is affordable.” Resources: https://www.bluezones.com
The story of Nick's begins in 2014, when a Swedish serial entrepreneur with a background in mechanical engineering was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Niclas Luthman had to change his diet, but he still loved and craved sweets. This led to him tinkering around in the kitchen and creating a line of "better for you" snacks and sweets that have no added sugar, gluten, or palm oil. Nick's products involve an enormous amount of R&D. enabling them to achieve new food feats like offering an ice cream with 70% fewer calories than other leading brands. Nick's recently closed $30 million in funding, launched its ice cream in 4,000 stores across the US, and has expanded into 15 European markets. Tune in for this startup's how I built this story. 9:30 How Nick's started 17:00 Building every ingredient from scratch 23:00 The power of a good team in an emerging industry 32:00 Developing innovative products from science 42:00 Advice for scaling in Sweden vs the USA Share your feedback and thoughts or discover new episodes on Instagram @nordicfoodtech
Today on the podcast is my friend, Nick Buegel. As always, Nick and I have great conversations. This one was the first one we've had in person since the pandemic started. It was enjoyable for me to have him over to record this. There's something special about being in the same room with someone and just having an in-depth discussion about your life or the ideas that we've been thinking about. We expanded on what Nick did to cope with the pandemic, meaning what happened through the pandemic and what did that cause him to explore? What we get into basically is this immersing himself in nature. Nick spent a lot of the time walking around different forest preserves here in the Midwest, in the Chicago area, and getting closer to it. He put himself on a path to get much deeper with the environmental movement, understanding just how complex and difficult many of these problems are. This conversation aims not to really talk about how to solve things, but how to tackle these things at a high level, like to behave people. Because at the end of the day, it's all about conflict resolution, and everyone has different set points here. And the hope is that we can agree with the extremes to at least put a plan in place that's better than what we currently have. That encapsulates all of this. Nick is by no means an expert. Still, at the same time, it's the point that we can learn and take it upon ourselves to aim at something much bigger than ourselves and hope that by accumulating information or by putting ourselves in a position that we can then talk about a complex issue intelligently, we can help other people jump on board and affect change. All of us can ever really do is start with ourselves. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Nick Buegel. You can now check out Nick’s Nature Website - scenicsnaps.com Show Notes (00:03:29) How Nick managed the stress of the pandemic (00:09:07) The Evil We Know (00:10:07) Thinking yourself into a corner (00:12:51) Responsibility for the safety of family (00:16:27) What changed for Nick the most? (00:22:07) Adjusting to a slower pace (00:25:57) Losing weight during quarantine (00:29:01) Changes in Priorities (00:33:11) Seeing the food chain in action (00:35:33) Cellular replacement (00:37:49) Human food system and understanding the costs (00:39:31) Nature is metal (00:40:38) A reason to hunt if you are going to consume animal protein (00:42:33) Cost of life (00:47:32) Pine Beetles (00:48:41) Brutality and Fragility of Nature (00:50:59) Different values to balance (00:55:31) Malthusian Economics (00:57:15) Having better external measures when it comes to nature (01:00:31) Laura Calandrella (01:02:21) Making Sense Podcast #244 - Food, Climate, and Pandemic Risk (01:04:46) Behavioral economics and food choices (01:07:09) The higher-level conversation with effecting change (01:11:53) Going past Dunar Bar's number loses people (01:14:25) Life the Unfinished experiment (01:16:42) Everyone is looking back at past generations screw up (01:21:51) What is Nick most interested in exploring? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feedingcuriosity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feedingcuriosity/support
Dr. Mike is back on for part two discussing mini-cuts. This episode covers how to reduce food intake on a mini-cut, the best type of training to do while on a mini-cut and most importantly what to do after the mini-cut ends. 0:35 Mini-cut recap 2:42 What foods to cut out for a mini-cut 6:48 What training looks like during a mini-cut 13:27 What to do after the mini-cut 19:19 Temporarily improved appearance mini-cut 26:59 What to do after the TIA mini-cut 40:52 Nick's extreme weight gain in Cancun post mini-cut 42:41 Vacation diet advice 44:55 How Nick responds to bad wifi 46:51 Should you deload before a mini-cut 48:43 Where to find the detailed mini-cut manual
In this episode, you will learn: • About Nick • Nick’s streams of income • What Nick tells his clients • All about Authentic Relationships • Nick’s life happiness index score • How Nick gives back to the community • Nick’s future greatest hits • Some of the most poignant moments in Nick’s life • Nick answers a random question from the GoBundance app • Plus, so much more! Nick was born in Queens, New York and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He currently lives in Charleston, South Carolina. Nick is passionate about family, work, travel and being outdoors. His most memorable adventure was when he went skiing in Switzerland. Nick owns a non-profit called One World Health. They set up hospital clinics in different countries such as Nicaragua and Uganda. Nick went to college in Charleston, South Carolina. He started in Northwestern Mutual selling life and disability insurance for a year. Nick is a financial advisor by trade, but his main role is to grow and develop the firm, Commonwealth Financial Group. He does marketing and attracts clients to his firm where he is a Partner.
CannaInsider - Interviews with the Business Leaders of The Legal Cannabis, Marijuana, CBD Industry
With extracted cannabis-derived products making up about 50 percent of all cannabis products sold, extraction equipment is in high demand. Here to tell us more is Nick Tennant of Precision Extraction. Learn more at https://precisionextraction.com Key Takeaways: [00:52] An inside look at Precision Extraction, the industry leader in cannabis extraction equipment, C1D1 lab planning, and extraction training [1:40] Nick’s background in cannabis and what led him to start Precision Extraction [4:28] Biomass and why it’s a critical component of cannabis extraction [9:04] How Precision Extraction’s diverse line of equipment is designed to accommodate different production needs [13:14] Shifting consumer trends in cannabis-derived products and how Precision Extraction’s clients are able to adapt more quickly [22:34] Why Precision Extraction freezes biomass before the extraction process [25:09] The most common mistakes Nick sees new business owners make when trying to develop cannabis-derived products [27:32] How Precision Extraction’s premade C1D1 lab containers known as “Extraction Pods” are saving businesses time and money [29:35] How Nick sees the cannabis extraction market evolving over the next 3-5 years
Hey team, welcome to the Epic Table podcast! If this is your first time here, this is a podcast dedicated to bringing on the world's most remarkable health experts and thought leaders to inspire you. Today we are joined by Nick Bare, Founder and CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition, former army officer, host of The Bare Performance podcast, and YouTuber. Nick is also the author of “25 Hours a Day”. In today’s episode, We learn about Nick’s beginnings as a military officer and how he built a seven-figure business whilst on active duty! Nick touches on his experience being diagnosed with an eating disorder at a young age, and how that sparked his interest in fitness and nutrition. We also dive into Nick’s experience competing in the Austin marathon and the IronMan triathlon, and what motivated him to run a sub 3-hour marathon. Specifically we discuss… Leadership skills Nick took away from being in the military What does it take to be an entrepreneur? How Nick built his business from the ground up whilst in the military How and why Nick started a youtube channel What is Intuitive Eating? The mental toll diet tracking can have How long is an ironman? How Nick ran an 11 hour Ironman We learn about Nick’s relationship with food today, and what it means to have a healthy relationship with food Resources… Nick’s Instagram (@nickbarefitness - https://www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ ) Bare Performance Nutrition instagram ( @BPNSupps - https://www.instagram.com/bpnsupps/ ) Check out Nick’s Book “25 Hours a day” - ( https://www.amazon.com/25-Hours-Day-Going-More/dp/154450537X ) BPN Website -( https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com ) Thanks Team!
Nick Onken is a creative entrepreneur and world-renowned photographer. He has photographed many celebrities and personalities including, Justin Bieber, Jessica Alba, and Tom Hanks, as well as global campaigns for international brands such as Coca-Cola and Nike. But that’s not why I invited him to the show: I wanted to have a deeper understanding of Nick’s life as a “creative alchemist” whose mission is to help other people live their most fully expressed life. A true multi-hyphenate, Nick also hosts his own podcast, Onken Radio, and designs hats under the Onken Hat brand. And, like the alchemist that he is, Nick has transformed everything he does - whether it’s photography or hats - as means to share his life’s philosophy. Nick joins me today to share his life, work, and philosophy as a creative alchemist and what it means to live your fullest expression. He discusses what “identity alchemy” is and describes the steps we can take to purposefully curate the different containers of our lives. He explains what our white rabbits are, what it takes to follow it down their rabbit hole, and why so many people do not respond to the calling of their highest selves. He also describes his journey with plant medicines and mushrooms, the wisdom he has learned along the way, and highlights how we can design spaces to let magic flow into our lives. “Finding your truth takes deconstruction and creation. We constantly shapeshift our identities: it is an on-going process.” - Nick Onken This week on Rebel Souls: Why rebelling for a grand vision comes with rebelling against what society has taught you What ‘white rabbits’ are and what it means to follow them What prevents people from following the calling of their higher self Nick’s “creative alchemy” and how his art, mission, and vision have evolved over the years Owning alchemy for ourselves and the process of identity alchemy How we constantly shapeshift our identities and the importance of being committed to the evolution of our identities What it means to curate our containers in life How curating a space makes it easier to do the things you want to do Curating the people you’re spending time with and how much value you bring into your relationship with them How Nick helps his photography subjects tap into their highest and most authentic selves Lessons Nick learned from his life behind the camera and the relevance of vulnerability in Nick’s photography and art The relationship between emotions and disease The difference between knowledge by description and knowledge by experience The role of magic in our lives and how to cultivate it Resources Mentioned: Gene Keys Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David Hawkins Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David Hawkins How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferris Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Tim Ferris Connect with Nick Onken: Nick Onken Website Onken Radio Podcast Onken Hat Onket Hat on Instagram Nick Onken on LinkedIn Nick Onken on Instagram Nick Onken on Twitter Liberate Your Soul & Join the Rebelution Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Rebel Souls with your host, Shelley Paxton, the podcast dedicated to helping leaders reject the status quo, liberate their soul, and become a lifelong rebel. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content and information, visit our website and grab your copy of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life.
Episode Summary Join Harry Duran, host of Vertical Farming Podcast, as he welcomes to the show Nicholas Dyner. Nick is the CEO of Moleaer, an organization that produces commercial nanobubble generators to deliver sustainable, chemical-free water quality improvement for agriculture, reservoirs, lakes, ponds, and more. In this episode, Harry and Nick discuss Nick’s extensive background working in the water treatment industry. Nick expounds on nanobubble technology, what it is and how it can be used to improve vertical farming and the agricultural industry as a whole. Finally, Harry and Nick talk about the ongoing struggle for universal access to safe water and how advancements in technology can help restore and improve the quality of sea life. Episode Sponsor CULTIVATD Key Takeaways 03:22 – Harry welcomes to the show Nick Dyner, CEO of Moleaer, who talks about his organization, the benefits of nanobubble technology and how the pandemic has impacted his business 10:53 – Nick discusses Moleaer’s entry into the agriculture space 14:41 – Nick’s background in water 18:31 – Nick provides his opinion on the best water to drink on a daily basis 20:59 – Challenges surrounding global access to water and the amount of water that is required for farming and agriculture 24:23 – Nick breaks down horticulture, aquaculture and food safety 27:52 – How technology can help restore and improve the quality of sea life 29:26 – Nick recalls the moment he met the founders of Moleaer and reflects on the journey to his first executive leadership role as CEO 35:50 – How Nick has grown as a leader and how he approaches growing his team 38:54 – Other opportunities for nanobubble technology 40:20 – Nick talks about the most interesting thing he learned about the vertical farming industry 42:27 – A tough question Nick has had to ask himself recently 44:35 – Harry thanks Nick for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with him Tweetable Quotes “The value proposition of transferring oxygen or air very efficiently, particularly in shallow water, caught the attention of a few folks in the greenhouse horticulture space. The first greenhouse we ever did was in Dallas, Texas, a very small greenhouse where high temperatures in the summer would bring the water temperatures north of 90 degrees Fahrenheit. What happens when water temperatures rise is the amount of oxygen that water can hold goes down. It’s Henry’s Law; it’s a function of physics.” (11:34) “I think people should be paying more attention to their tap water and what they consume.” (19:33) “It’s one of those things that you hope everybody in some way or another becomes more aware of or gets to see is just the privilege that those in developed economies like the United States, Canada, Europe have when it comes to simply open your faucet and have fresh, clean water come out.” (21:44) “Aquaculture is a bit different. We really focus primarily on salmon farming and shrimp farming, salmon being the larger of the two.”(26:01) “America’s rivers are sort of under threat in a very big way. People see it from just looking at it; they’re yellow and green. That’s a big area where we’re keen to focus on and really start thinking about how do we restore the aquatic health of these fresh water bodies across the world.”(28:53) “We’re learning everyday around the fundamental properties of nanobubbles and what you can do work with a number of different industries. And leaders of industries are consistently showing that nanobubbles create value and it’s unique value and it’s surprising in terms of how they behave.”(38:36) Links Mentioned Moleaer Website Moleaer Instagram Moleaer Twitter Moleaer YouTube Channel Nick’s LinkedIn
Today we’ll be chatting with a very successful online entrepreneur, Nick Loper. Nick helps people earn money outside of their day job. He's an author, online entrepreneur, and host of the award-winning Side Hustle Show podcast, which features new part-time business ideas each week. As Chief Side Hustler at SideHustleNation.com, he loves deconstructing the tactics and strategies behind building extra income streams. Fun fact: Nick married his high school sweetheart (10 years later at a secret city hall wedding)! Why should YOU tune-in? This online entrepreneur absolutely loves what he does. In fact, his goal isn’t to work the least amount of hours possible, but to do what he loves. And guess what? He’s doing it! Find out how Nick’s made his passions into income streams. What we’re talking about: How online businesses make money Working from home and parenting at the same time Podcast production and effectiveness Productivity and prioritization Getting paid actual money for your online services Starting rates Links mentioned in this episode: Side Hustle Nation SHN FB Group Nick’s Social Media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, & Pinterest Side Hustle Ideas Minute-by-minute breakdown: 2:42 – How Nick explains to friends and family what it is that he does for a living 10:20 – Brick-and-mortar or online business? 15:16 – Working from home and parenting 18:46 – Podcast production 25:02 – You won’t be a professional without experience 30:34 – How the Side Hustle Nation podcast makes money 37:03 – What’s next for Nick 47:07 – Where Nick started and if his degree was necessary to become an online business owner 50:57 – Kids and college, is it worth it? 59:14 – Nick’s one piece of advice
Welcome to the #RunPainFree Podcast! In today's episode, Coach Jessica Marie Rose Leggio speaks with leading elite sport sleep coach Nick Littlehales. It sounds like a unique professional title, well, that's because he invented it! Nick's career spans over 20 years. He has been a true innovator in bridging the divide between sleep science and creating actionable steps that athletes can implement to improve their rest and recovery. He is also the author of the international bestselling book "Sleep: The Myth of 8 hours, the Power of Naps, and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind." In this episode, he shares his knowledge and techniques underpinning his R90 Technique to increase your rest and performance. If you have been basing your recovery on the adage of getting eight hours every night, this episode is going to give you something to sleep on. Step 1: Circadian rhythms The first thing you need to do to improve your sleep is developing your understanding of circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. Like animals and plants, we humans (yes, it turns out we are animals after all!) also respond to changes in daylight. Our melatonin increases in darkness and is suppressed in daylight, whereas serotonin rises during the daytime. Melatonin is most known for its role as a sleep hormone, and serotonin is the "feel good" hormone. So, in the world of COVID lockdowns, make sure you get outdoors every day; it will do more for you than slamming another coffee. In the evening, getting off your phone and computer and avoiding blue light will help you sleep. Step 2: Chronotypes. Chronotypes relate to your natural inclination to sleep at a particular time. Optimizing your approach to sleep relates to understanding your chronotype. So, the question is, are you an early bird or a night owl? While you can't deliberately change your chronotype, it is good to be aware of your pattern and know that it shifts over your lifetime. That's why that lazy teenager who can't get out of bed in the morning ends up waking up at the crack of dawn in their 80s. If you want to achieve prime performance, base your sleep on your body's natural rhythm. Step 3: Think about sleep in cycles rather than hours. Alert! This information is the golden nugget of Nick's R90 Technique. Start thinking about your sleep in terms of the number of cycles throughout the week instead of just getting eight hours a night. If you don't achieve optimum sleep one night, that okay; like one day rolls into the other, you too can move your recovery into the next. The eight hours a night idea is an outcome of the modern world. Before that, humans slept several times throughout 24 hours or were polyphasic sleepers rather than monophasic. On any day, you want to aim to hit five 90 minute cycles. Your sleep cycle includes: dosing off, light sleep, deep sleep, and REM – you need all of these to gain the restorative powers of sleep. How you split that up can be determined by you. If you are someone who crashes mid-afternoon, take that nap, it all counts. Nick's book highlights that naps are magical for your wellbeing. But the key is to hit 90 minutes, as this completes an entire sleep cycle. Step 4: Pre and post-sleep routines. To aid your ability to dose off into neverland and hit the day running, Nick emphasizes the importance of pre and post-sleep routines. You are developing a standard time to go to bed, and waking up will help in this regard. But don't beat yourself up if you have a sleep-in after a long week; you're human after all. Pre-sleep routines may include: Getting off your phone. Lowering the temperature in your bedroom. Dimming the lights. Writing down your to-do list for the next day. Post-sleep routines can include: avoiding technology, aka don't look at your phone first thing and freak out over a work email because your cortisol levels are already high enough in the morning. Instead, do some light exercise and a brief mental challenge such as reading the news, sudoku, or a podcast. Step 5: Balanced activity and recovery. Recovery doesn't just mean you should be sleeping or doing nothing. Throughout the day, you will have periods of intense physical and mental activity. So it is important to incorporate rest throughout the day. As Nick highlights, it's a simple as, 'pointing your brain in a different direction, and visualizing something different." Nick discusses how looking at the horizon on the sea can be restorative. But if you don't have that option available, getting up from your computer and gazing out your window will also do the trick. Step 6: Environment. Improving your sleep environment is far more helpful than tracking your hours of sleep. Ideally, you want to create your bedroom in a way that is only associated with rest. Okay, we know what you are thinking; there are exceptions; you are human after all. Aim to minimize bright lights and leave your phone outside your bedroom. Step 7: Products. People trying to improve their sleep quality typically reach for a product; Whether it be a new mattress, eye masks, a sleep tracker, white noise machines, or blue lights. Nick deliberately puts products in the final position in his R90 Technique; while helpful, they have the most negligible impact overall. If you are in the market of replacing your mattress, Nick says the key is to have a bed that adequately supports your neck, hips, and spine while sleeping in the fetal position. His website has further information on selecting a suitable mattress. Take away lesson. Sleep should be considered an intrinsic part of the way you approach running. Running is intensive, and as you ramp up miles, you also need to ramp up your recovery. Performance gains won't just occur as a result of pushing harder during your training. A massive chunk of your performance relates to the way you approach to sleep and recovery. Particularly for our marathoners, if you have done a long run on the weekend, factor in having a nap afterward; you've earned it. TIMESTAMPS 00:32 – Introduction and biography 02:37 – Nick's unlikely career journey 16:09 – How Nick developed the R90 sleep technique 19:17 – Five 90 minute cycles vs. 8 hours sleep per day 22:21 – Circadian rhythms and chronotypes 25:34 – Shortcomings of sleep products KEY LEARNING POINTS Aim to achieve five 90 minute cycles a day instead of 8 hours per night Napping has a powerful effect on your recovery, memory, performance, and overall mood Develop pre and post-sleep routines Optimize your sleeping environment by eliminating bright light LINKS MENTIONED Marathon Training Summit: MarathonTrainingSummit.com Get an Assessment With Jessica: https://www.runpainfreenow.com. Resources & Programs To Run Injury-Free: https://www.runpainfreeacademy.com #RunPainFree Bootcamp: https://www.runpainfreebootcamp.com/ Get a copy of Nick Littlehale's book, Sleep: The Myth of 8 hours the power of Naps and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind: https://www.sportsleepcoach.com/collections/sleep-by-nick-littlehales/products/sleep-by-nick-littlehales. Thanks so much for tuning in this week! It was great to have Nick on the show and share his knowledge on optimizing sleep for athletes. We know sleep is something people often struggle with, but we hope that Nick's practical advice helps you get a good night's rest so you can hit the day running! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "#RunPainFree Podcast!" 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My guest today is dating and confidence coach, Nick Notas. For more than twelve years he has helped men conquer their fears, build self-esteem, and develop meaningful relationships. In the age of Tinder, dating can be a challenge, and Nick offers tons of practical advice to help in that arena. One thing I really appreciate about him is his deeper focus on building confidence and communication skills, which can certainly help with dating, but surely transforms all significant relationships and social networks. On this podcast, Nick and I talk about considerations for modern-day dating. We discuss how lockdowns over the past year have affected the dating scene, and what’s likely to happen when restrictions are lifted. Nick shares some practical advice for using dating apps: how to make a good first impression, making that first message count, and giving compliments that don’t suck. Here’s the outline of this interview with Nick Notas: [00:01:44] How Nick became a dating coach. [00:03:21] Choosing to work with men. [00:03:58] In-person retreats. [00:08:12] How dating has changed during lockdown. [00:09:47] The current state of online dating. [00:13:40] The importance of good photos and how to get them. [00:18:30] Dating apps: Tinder, Bumble, Hinge. [00:20:40] Generational differences in dating. [00:21:04] Generation Z is having the least sex; Study: Ueda, Peter, et al. "Trends in frequency of sexual activity and number of sexual partners among adults aged 18 to 44 years in the US, 2000-2018." JAMA network open 3.6 (2020): e203833-e203833. [00:24:04] Mindset factors. [00:24:17] Brad Stulberg; Book: Passion Paradox; Podcast The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life; NBT Podcast with Brad: How to Harness Productive Passion and Avoid Burnout. [00:25:02] Satisfaction within arranged marriage: Epstein, Robert, Mayuri Pandit, and Mansi Thakar. "How love emerges in arranged marriages: Two cross-cultural studies." Journal of Comparative Family Studies 44.3 (2013): 341-360. [00:27:47] Creating opportunity to find connections. [00:31:25] Podcast: How to Think Yourself Younger, Healthier, and Faster, with Ellen Langer, PhD. [00:33:31] Article: How to Write a Good First Message in Online Dating. [00:39:25] How to give compliments that don't suck. [00:42:32] Reconnected Dating on YouTube; Dating 101.
bengreenfieldfitness.com/nick No trip to San Diego would be complete without interviewing at least one Navy SEAL, which is exactly what I got up to on a recent trip to San Diego. Nick Norris (@nick_norris1981) is a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Class 247. Upon completion of SEAL training in 2004, Nick assumed progressively higher positions of leadership within Naval Special Warfare. His deployed roles included combat advisor to Iraqi and Afghan military units, Cross Functional Team Leader, and Ground Force Commander during combat operation in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Nick was most recently assigned to Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command — SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) as Officer in Charge prior to transitioning off Active Duty. Originally from Chicago, Nick received his Bachelor in Science from the United States Naval Academy in 2003 and his Masters of Science in Real Estate from The University of San Diego in 2013. He is the Executive Director of the C4 Foundation, which provides support and resources through science-based programs to active duty Navy SEALs and their families and is a Board Member of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions, a non profit focused on ending the veteran suicide epidemic via resources, research, and advocacy related to psychedelic assisted therapy. Nick is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Protekt Products, a wellness company that is committed to positively impacting customer health via both personal care products and nutritional supplements. Both Protekt and the C4 Foundation value the power of time spent in the outdoors and the positive impact it has on overall well-being. During this discussion, you'll discover: -Nick's history with the Navy SEALs...7:15 Nick's interview with Tim Ferriss Graduated SEAL training in 2004 Served in Iraq in the mid 2000's alongside multi services BGF podcasts with Mark Divine Potent Breathwork Tactics From A Navy SEAL Commander, Staring Down Your Wolf, Operating Calmly Under Stress & More With Mark Divine. Secrets Of The Navy Seals: How To Train, Eat & Think Like The World’s Toughest Fighters With Mark Divine. Mark Divine's Kokoro program (Ben says this is one of the more difficult things he's done) -Developing a mindset to overcome uncertainty and the unknown...11:00 COMT gene (shared by serial killers) Means you clear dopamine slower than others Driven by Dr. Doug Brackmann Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes (& Maybe You), With Dr. Doug Brackmann. What separates SEALs from the rest of their peers; it's also a barrier to civilian life when they leave the service High stress environment in SEAL training enables those not genetically endowed to operate under extreme stress -The most important quality of a SEAL leader in Nick's view...14:37 Nick was part of a drill carrying a very heavy object People were falling out, quitting left and right This led to Nick being extremely frustrated, nearly losing control of his emotions He realized that being in control of his emotions was the most important quality of being an officer in the SEALs Dr. Andrew Huberman of Stanford U. The Man Who Is Curing Blindness And Alzheimers, Growing New Brain Cells & Elegantly Fabricating Some Of The Most Powerful Nootropics Known To Humankind, With Dr. Andrew Huberman. Sometimes the best thing you can do is something to make you feel like you're making forward progress Lattice climbing group in the UK -Ibogaine used as treatment for PTSD...21:45 Oura Ring Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions org Nick mentions Blake Mycoskie and Pat Dossett of Madefor Studying Ibogaine as a treatment for PTSD/micro TBI Chris Bell documentary on Ibogaine Typical dose is around 800 mg; smaller than when used for opioid addiction Risk of cardiac arrhythmia, EKG is needed prior to treatment Ibogaine microdose for energy prior to workout -How Nick has treated neural inflammation and PTSD...27:15 Nick struggled with shame associated with PTSD (was reluctant to open up on Ferriss' podcast) SEALs are great at "compartmentalizing"; great for their job, not so much in civilian life Felt "flat" after leaving the SEALs Initially approached it from an endocrine standpoint Docs labeled it as a clinical depression Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) Eventually led to Ibogaine on the recommendation (and social proof) of fellow SEALs Approach Ibogaine with much caution Hot/cold contrast therapy Morozko Forge (use code BENFORGE to save $150) -Dealing with unhealthy habits Nick took from the military to civilian life...43:30 Compartmentalization Fear of judgment; you're either "in" or "out" as a SEAL Overcoming "messiah" complex Relate love for our children with the love God has for us Unconditional love from a greater power -Nick's approach to sleep in and out of the military...49:50 Sleep was messed up for most of his military career (REM sleep was non-existent) Psychedelic assisted therapy Multi-modal approach Meditation to prepare for experience of ibogaine Sam Harris' Waking Up app Developed his own meditation practice (mindfulness and breathwork) Intuition Driven by Doug Brackmann Staying vigilant and operating between green and yellow is a good thing -Nick's fitness regimen post-military...56:00 Bouldering keeps him outdoors Ambulating under load (walking for extended period of time with weight) -Why drinking water is not the best way to hydrate...1:00:30 Protekt Products "Keep it simple" is the mantra for the brand Book on hydration - Quench by Dana Cohen (drinking water is inefficient for hydrating) Consume foods that are naturally plenteous in water (not dehydrated variants) What's in the water and water content of the food you eat is the most important factor Exercise and a good meal in the afternoon and evening often contradict conventional wisdom -Why Nick feels like he's living on borrowed time...1:09:00 Nearly drowned while cliff jumping on the Big Island of Hawai'i Belief in eternal life as a panacea to FOMO Heaven by Randy Alcorn -Life advice Nick shares with his children...1:14:00 -And much more! Resources from this episode: - Nick Norris: Protekt Products C4 Foundation Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions Nick's Interview with Tim Ferriss - Podcasts and articles: Potent Breathwork Tactics From a Navy SEAL Commander, Staring Down Your Wolf, Operating Calmly Under Stress & More With Mark Divine. Secrets of the Navy Seals: How to Train, Eat & Think Like the World’s Toughest Fighters With Mark Divine. Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes (& Maybe You), With Dr. Doug Brackmann. The Man Who is Curing Blindness and Alzheimers, Growing New Brain Cells & Elegantly Fabricating Some of The Most Powerful Nootropics Known to Humankind, With Dr. Andrew Huberman. Why You Can’t Afford Not to Meditate (& One Simple Mindfulness Exercise You Can Do Today) The Ultimate Breathwork Ninja Guide: How to Banish Stress & Kiss High Cortisol Goodbye - Books: Driven by Dr. Doug Brackmann Quench by Dana Cohen Heaven by Randy Alcorn - Other resources: Oura Ring Morozko Forge (use code BENFORGE to save $150) Mark Divine's Kokoro Program Waking Up App Dr. Andrew Huberman of Stanford University Chris Bell Documentary on Ibogaine Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Intuition Meditation COMT Gene Lattice Climbing Bouldering Episode sponsors: -Kion: My personal playground for new supplement formulations, Kion blends ancestral wisdom with modern science. 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Nick Hudson has the world's coolest job title – Chief of Push-ups. As the originator and driving force behind the Push-up Challenge, Nick has raised millions of dollars in just a few short years to assist research and support into depression. The genesis of this amazing endeavour comes from Nick's own experience, both through his family and his personal exposure to mental health challenges, brought on in part as a result of undergoing open heart surgery. In this episode, Nick tells us his story and how he was able to harness his experiences to create the Push-up Challenge and develop it into what it has since become. Along the way, we learn a little more about depression, a lot more about the Ross Procedure, and we even find out Tim's perfect job title! **** [Trigger warning- we discuss depression and mental health in this episode] **** Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 04:00 Nick's excellent job title… 04:25 …and what Tim's job title should be 05:00 Nick's background and what got him to the point where he decided to do push-ups and raise money for charity – including open heart surgery at the age of four 05:40 Nick's first encounters with depression 10:00 What is depression? (Hint: it's not just about ‘being sad') 15:10 Why is there such a stigma associated with depression and mental illness? 19:50 One technique to broach the subject with a friend who you think might be experiencing depression – the ‘accidental chat' 21:45 So – how can push-ups help?! 22:00 The benefits of ‘relentlessly competitive mates' 24:00 A $200 app – the start of the Push-up Challenge platform 26:45 2018 – 1 million push-ups completed, and $50,000 raised! 28:00 ..and then – a personal health scare 32:00 The terrifying diagnosis. And the second opinion. And the third opinion (Hint: the diagnosis didn't get better!) 33:30 Slipping into depression 34:30 What does depression feel like? 36:45 You know you've hit rock bottom when even The Bachelor doesn't bring you joy! 38:15 How Nick realised that he was suffering from depression 39:20 What was worse – open heart surgery or depression?! 40:45 The Ross Procedure – amazing 41:45 Tim learns that the ‘Iron Man' nuclear heart replacement option isn't a real thing 51:30 Recovery – and taking the Push-up Challenge to the next level 52:35 2019 – almost 50,000 participants and $2.5m raised! 53:45 The Push-up Challenge target concepts explained 55:15 2020 - $5.1m raised! And the impacts (positive and negative) of COVID on the challenge 57:30 The 2021 Challenge – 3,318 push-ups – one for every person who died by suicide in Australia in 2019 58:00 How to participate in the challenge – individually, as a team – and you don't even have to do push-ups! 1:00:00 Nick's plans and goals for the Challenge in 2021 1:01:30 How you can find out more and participate in the 2021 Push-up Challenge External Links The Push-Up Challenge If you need help in this area, some great resources (within Australia) include Beyond Blue, Lifeline, Kids Helpline and Crime Stoppers Music The Externals – available on Spotify Atlas Chasers – available on Spotify Mitchell Martin- available on Spotify
Nick Gurol is an investor and teacher. Recently, Gurol was an early investor in NBA Top Shot NFTs. Dapper Labs, in partnership with the NBA & NBAPA, launched Top Shot in July 2019––and the market has seen a major influx of participants and capital in early 2021. ***TIMESTAMPS*** 6:06 - NBA Top Shot intro; NFTs; Dapper Labs & The Flow Protocol on the Ethereum blockchain; Hardcourt & Fantasy sports 15:22 - How Nick got involved in NBA Top Shot; Jonathan Bales & his original newsletter on NBA Top Shot; How the secondary market works; The NBA Ad campaign for Top Shot; The Daily Fantasy Sports community influx into Top Shot 23:05 - Series 1, Series 2 & Common, Rare, and Legendary Top Shot classes; How the NBA Top Shot Moments work; Dapper Labs Dr. Seuss project; NFTs and video games; The value of NFTs and Top Shot Moments; Scarcity 32:25 - How the Top Shot website and market works; Could the exchange be hacked?; Dapper’s fight against bots on the site; Coinbase and Mt. Gox exchange examples 39:40 - Dapper Labs valuation; The theories behind the NBA halting their ads; The timeline of the NBA Top Shot explosion into the mainstream; The pack drop that bombed; Examples of Moments in packs 44:45 - Gurol’s “proprietary algorithm” for uncovering outliers in the NBA Top Shot Moments Market; Revisiting Rare, Common, & Legendary levels; Steph Curry 3-Pointer Moment’s crazy price 49:26 - Gurol’s investment; Revisiting Michael Lewis’ Flashboys book; Why Nick is bullish on Top Shot and the NFT Market; The grind and work behind Top Shot investing; When Gurol knew it was time to sell many of his moments 59:39 - Status of current Top Shot market cycle; Money Laundering protocols Dapper Labs has in place; Fine Art and historical use for money laundering, tax evasion, etc.; NFT Market hard to hide things? 1:04:34 - The timing of Top Shot’s rise; Revisiting the Gamestop, Reddit, Robinhood saga; Is the Top Shot market at a “top?”; Peak sales on Top Shot; The sports card market, PSA, Starstock, and the higher barriers to entry there 1:16:37 - Jared Dillian, The Seafood Tower Theory, & The Taxi Driver Theory 1:25:46 - The NBA’s marketability moving forward; Top Shot restriction in China?; Anthony Fenu, Riley Horvath, Justin Baker, & Soar’s potential in the NFT market with volumetric content, holograms, and 3D capabilities; “Friction” and why Top Shot is a better investment than sports cards 1:49:29 - Dapper Labs 5% “rake” on transactions; Flow Protocol and its scalability with dollar integration; Cryptokitties; NFTs explained definitively; Sam Merrill’s Top Shot Moments 1:57:21 - Gurol’s national public feud with Kyrie Irving over his flat earth belief; The elaboration likelihood model; The psychology behind changing your mind; Anchoring; the 3 Doors Test; The effects low barriers to entry on public platforms has on our discourse; Reporting and journalism in the Trump Presidency 2:23:24 - Breyer Score; Running simulations on variables; Superforecasters discussion; The problem with thinking about who the President is before anything else 2:36:55 - Implicit Bias and Racism; Misty Copeland; Equity vs. Equality 2:46:40 - Reverse Racism; The Rooney Rule; Nepotism in the NFL 2:58:36 - Schools in Covid; Tech access in schools due to Covid; Suburban vs. Urban schools 3:07:41 - Reopening schools; The problem with the government response to Covid; Restaurants opening vs. Schools ~ YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0A-v_DL-h76F75xik8h03Q ~ Show Notes: https://www.trendifier.com/podcastnotes TRENDIFIER Website: https://www.trendifier.com Julian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey ~ Beat provided by: https://freebeats.io Music Produced by White Hot
“Safety is the ability to see around the corner.” - Nick CavuotoThis is the first-ever guest episode of Meetup Monday and we’re very excited to have a good friend of ours and one of our mentors, Nick Cavuoto. He is the perfect example of someone who is extremely knowledgeable and heart-driven. He talks to us about entrepreneurship and shares valuable information for anyone who wishes to bring their business to the next level.Since his early twenties, Nick has "the best kept secret" behind Fortune 500 executive personalities and decision-makers of multi-billion dollar brands like Microsoft, Paychex and Pandora. Today, he turns experts into thought leaders and mentors entrepreneurs on how to leverage their personal brand to dominate the “attention currency” of their audience. His work has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs earn over 1.5+ billion digital impressions online, 500,000+ leads, and $60M+ dollars in revenue. You’ll find him featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Gary Vaynerchuk’s blog. Where to find Nick:Website: https://www.nickcavuoto.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickcavuoto/Tenure Brands: https://www.tenurebrands.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickcavuoto/We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email Website: http://www.nextleveluniverse.com/Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=enAlan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/?hl=enLinkedIn:Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri-5b7736160/Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/The-Hyper-Conscious-Podcast-106871136824274/Emails:Kevin@nextleveluniverse.comAlan@nextleveluniverse.comShow notes:[2:30] Business revolves around 2 things: math and spiritual[4:20] Is there a secret strategy in entrepreneurship?[7:10] Service vs. selling[9:12] How Nick helps other entrepreneurs who feel muted? [10:13] Money is NOT real[13:09] Business formula is really simple[17:13] The acres of diamonds[18:21] What does Nick look for in someone’s calendar[20:06] Do you want to level up in life, love, and wealth? Join our private Facebook group #NextLevelNation[21:35] Smallest quality in people that’s underestimated[23:13] How do you know someone has integrity?[25:17] Scars are cool; gushing blood is not[26:11] Reaching intended audiences[28:38] On saying NO[33:02] Does self-discipline come naturally for Nick?[35:30] Intent + belief + action = results[39:00] Where to find more of Nick[40:02] Outro
As the real estate industry has evolved, we’ve been trained to focus on who owns the data. And Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime has many concerned about sharing their data with the proptech giant. But what if hoarding your data is not the only way to compete with a company like Zillow? What if it’s not really about access to the data but what you do with it? Nick Bailey is the Chief Customer Officer at RE/MAX. With nearly 25 years of industry experience, Nick served as an agent, broker and proptech vendor before becoming the head of a major real estate franchise. On this episode of Industry Relations, Nick joins Rob and Greg to share his take on Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime and what’s behind the industry’s emotionally-charged reaction. Nick offers insight on how the data Zillow acquired was already publicly available, explaining why that information doesn’t necessarily give the tech company a competitive advantage and reminding us that it’s not unusual for companies at scale to offer various products and services to the industry at large. Listen in for Nick’s perspective on what we can do to improve the process of buying or selling a home for consumers and find out why you shouldn’t panic about Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime. What’s Discussed: Nick’s background as an agent, broker, tech vendor and head of a major real estate franchise Why Nick sees Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime as one tech company acquiring another to make the process of buying and selling homes easier for consumers How ShowingTime’s market share influenced the industry’s emotionally-charged reaction to its acquisition Nick’s argument that the data Zillow has acquired was already publicly available How Nick addresses the objection that the ShowingTime acquisition forces agents and brokers to provide Zillow with a competitive advantage How it’s not unusual for companies at scale to offer various products and services (e.g.: RE/MAX’s acquisition of Motto Mortgage) What Nick is doing to educate agents around the spirit of cooperation in the industry How Nick thinks about whether Zillow is a RE/MAX competitor What the real estate industry can do to improve the fragmented process of buying or selling a home Nick’s insight on what differentiates RE/MAX in a competitive industry that includes a growing number of iBuyers The trend toward a greater concentration of power among fewer agents and how that might contribute to the panic around Zillow Nick’s advice for MLS, franchisor and large brokerage CEOs on using data to identify trends and create contingency plans accordingly Connect with Nick: Nick at RE/MAX Nick on LinkedIn Connect with Rob and Greg: Rob’s Website Greg’s Website Resources: ShowingTime’s Press Release on Its Acquisition by Zillow Nick’s Video on Zillow’s Acquisition of ShowingTime Market Leader Rob’s Post on Zillow, ShowingTime & Paranoid Realtors First App Steve Murray at REAL Trends Motto Mortgage NAR Code of Ethics We Are RE/MAX on Facebook Brad Inman’s Piece on Zillow & ShowingTime Gary Keller’s 2021 Family Reunion Vision Speech Recap The Art of the CMA: Win Hearts, Minds, and Loyalty by Mastering Real Estate’s Most Versatile Tool by Greg Robertson Dave Liniger at RE/MAX Our Sponsors: Cloud Agent Suite Notorious VIP
Today I sit down with Actor/Comedian Nick Peine. We talk about AP Bio, his heart surgeries, building confidence, nightmare auditions, his goals and How Nick is Gettin’ Better! This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Get up to $200 off and 2 free pillows at http://www.helixsleep.com/funches Follow me on my new Twitch channel for comedy nights, video games with friends, and more! https://www.twitch.tv/ron_funches Become a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/gettinbetterwi... and get perks like personal affirmations, shoutouts, hand written letters, tickets to my shows, and much more! We have an Instagram! Give us a follow for classic clips and positive affirmations at @gettinbetterpodcast For all tour dates and merch go to http://www.ronfunches.com Don't forget to hit subscribe for weekly podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#018 What’s riskier: starting a business or relying on your job as your only source of income?Today, I am lucky to have Nick Loper, Chief Side Hustler at Side Hustle Nation. He is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. Like any business, it has its ups and downs, which can be stressful, but Nick learns something new every day. Nick started this Side Hustle Nation because he believes in the hustle.For complete show notes and transcript please go to Raising Financial FreedomIn This Episode:[ 0:05 ] All about Nick Loper [ 2:05 ] Why you need multiple sources of income [ 4:50 ] Teaching our children about multiple sources of income [ 9:25 ] How Nick will teach his children about entrepreneurship [ 12:00 ] Examples of unique side hustles [ 14:40 ] The biggest challenge that Nick had to overcome [ 18:55 ] What Nick would change about his journey [ 21:30 ] Advice for starting a side hustle Links Mentioned: Side Hustle Nation: https://www.sidehustlenation.comListen to The Side Hustle Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-side-hustle-show/id655135292Side Hustle Nation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlenationSide Hustle Nation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nloperCheck out our website: https://raisingfinancialfreedom.com/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaisingFinancialFreedom Like us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/RF_Freedom
Summary: Nick Capozzi knows rapport. Some people manufacture rapport with people by asking "hows the weather were you are". Or, man it's Friday, busy day! Nick takes it a step further and really tries to engage in meaningful conversation and get people to feel like the experience with him was worth their time. Nick did this successfully while selling duty free items on cruise ships and he now coaches sales reps on their pitch. You will walk away with powerful tips on how to quickly generate rapport where people perk up after meeting you, how to engage people that are disengaged, and how you can get people to enjoy their experiences with you. Key Moments: 3:18 -Nick's pitch about his story - in 45 seconds! 6:00 - How Nick pulls Easter Eggs out of peoples LinkedIN profiles to generate rapport 24:03 - How do you bring people back so they're engaged? Connect with Nick! https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-capozzi/ (LinkedIN) Connect with Us! https://www.linkedin.com/company/53108426/admin/ (LinkedIN: ) https://stories-of-selling-human.captivate.fm/ (Website: )
(This is the second half of a longer podcast. Also, we experienced sound quality problems while recording this episode, so we apologize in advance!) In this episode, we discuss: *How Nick found his way to DFCs *Nick's experience of watching a DFC taught about his own combat experiences *Green-eyed Ghosts, the first DFC that Nick designed, developed, and facilitated *Nick's first time teaching Green-eyed Ghosts and the reception it received *The need for case facilitators to honor the facts of the case and describe its events as accurately as possible *Why case facilitators should be impartial in their facilitation *Nick's experience delivering a Battle of Belleau Wood case at a World War One conference *His thoughts on what makes a great DFC and his work on enlisted-focused cases *How teaching DFCs on ethics and leadership is akin to hitting the “easy button” *How Nick finds a “home” for a DFC *The experiences of Nick's wife teaching DFCs at her job at Marine Corps Community Services *Common DFC facilitation pitfalls *One of Damien's nightmare case teaching experiences and the profound learning he took from it *The need for including fine details in tactical DFCs *Why context is key to DFCs *How some case participants get “stuck” on the actual decisions made by the case protagonist *Nick's favorite DFC, Missile Command, and the time he taught it The Basic School *The stories behind two other DFCs that Nick created and taught, Rage Against the Machine and 1st and 10 *Nick's experience teaching DFCs in the fleet and at the 29 Palms Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy *Nick's approach to teaching people how to develop and facilitate DFCs *His thoughts on why we don't see more enlisted Marines facilitating DFCs and what he'd do to change that *What drew Nick to teaching and his advice to young Marines interested in becoming instructors *The connection between teaching and leading *Nick's experience as a sergeant major Notes If you'd like to get in touch with Nick, please send us an email at thewarfightingsociety@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/damien-oconnell/support
On this episode, you will hear the Self Made Strategies of Nick Bayer, CEO and Founder of Saxbys Coffee. Nick Bayer has always been in the business of bringing people together, whether it’s as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s "Most Admired CEOs" or as a consummate team captain since Little League. So when he created Saxbys in 2005, Nick never really considered it to be a coffee company — instead, it’s a social impact company fueled by amazing food, beverage and hospitality. Philadelphia-based Saxbys has since grown from one corner cafe to nearly 30 units with a singular mission: MAKE LIFE BETTER. Saxbys is a hospitality business fueled by great coffee. We pair the local, friendly atmosphere of a neighborhood coffee shop with consistently delicious products you’d find at a big name coffee place. Today, that team spans over 700 members across the Northeast that represent the change-makers of tomorrow. To that point, Nick introduced Saxbys’ pioneering Experiential Learning Platform (ELP) in 2015 in partnership with Drexel University — the nation’s first entirely student-run cafe where students earn full academic credit and wages through a university cooperative education platform. Nick’s vision for the platform is to embolden the next generation of entrepreneurs, providing undergrad students with tangible experience as a supplement to traditional classroom learning. In three short years, one ELP cafe has blossomed to twelve. Nick is joining us today to discuss how he developed the concept for Saxbys, and a system that is repeatable and scalable by college students. For those of you who don’t believe millennials can pull off amazing things prepare to be blown away. NOW also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g On this episode you will hear Nick discuss: How Nick developed the idea for Saxbys Out of all the mission statements Nick could have selected, why he decided on "Make Life Better" Pitfalls and issues in developing a system that focused on college student’s essentially running the majority of Saxbys' business How to overcome the pitfalls in running a business focused on college students How Saxbys developed a system that was repeatable and transferable to students with little/no career experience Why Nick trusts student CEOs to run $1,000,000+ businesses Production Credits: This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn. This episode was hosted, produced and edited by Tony Lopes, in Philly, PA USA. Nick joined us remotely, via Zoom, from Philly, PA USA. The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com) Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. You can find us on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Blubrry and many other podcasting platforms. Don't forget to visit www.selfmadestrategies.com to subscribe to our podcast, sign up for our newsletter, or to get more information about our guests. Follow us on: • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn
Nick Fogle of Wavve and Churnkey tells Geordie how he moved from law school to embrace a childhood passion and finally build a successful SaaS product. Nick has managed to thrive in the SaaS industry. However, he neither had intentions of venturing into SaaS nor did he have any college degree to prepare him for disruption in the market. Nick juggled between economics and law but did not like any of the courses. He speaks to Geordie about his journey in this podcast that you do not want to miss. What you’ll Learn How Nick transitioned from being an attorney to a software engineer How did Nick get started in coding? How Nick came up with the Wavve idea How Nick converts audio to video How Nick handled the pricing part of his business How Nick achieved organic growth for his startup How did Nick come up with the idea of Churnkey? In this Episode: After struggling to determine what he wanted to do, Nick’s video gaming passion and coding knowledge finally became his guiding principle. He would then begin a long journey into becoming a software engineer. During this journey, he tried numerous startups, many of which did not succeed. However, it also marked the beginning of Wavve, which has since been a success. Nick says that some people thought he was crazy when he chose to leave law school for coding. He is quick to mention that such a decision would be more sensible today than it was back then, seeing that the world is evolving fast. Nick tells Geordie that his interest in law was slowly fading away in the course of his learning. He was sure that being an attorney was not what he wanted to do, and he had to switch to something he was passionate about. He tells Geordie why he felt that being an attorney was not what he wanted to spend the rest of his days doing. Listen to the podcast to know these reasons. With no coding knowledge, Nick knew that few people would trust his ability, and this is where he decided to learn how to code. At some point, he got a job as a shuttle driver, but he still managed to work from his laptop when he did not have a pickup. Listen to the podcast to find out how he did it and the stack he chose when he started coding. Nick admits that being a solo SaaS startup founder can be a difficult task, but one that’s worth all the effort. His wife introduced him to his co-founder at Wavve after realizing that they had common startup ideas. Nick and his co-founder started working on their first product, which they would later sell. While his co-founder focused on sales and marketing, Nick handled the technical stuff. What was their first product all about? Find out from the podcast. He also talks about his first business model, then in-depth. You cannot miss this section, especially if you are a startup entrepreneur. After selling their first product, Nick and his co-founder had gathered some critical lessons which came in handy when they established Wavve. Nick gives a detailed overview of Wavve and how they started making money from the product. You can only grasp these details by listening to the podcast. In between creation of the product and coming up with pricing, Nick and his team experienced various challenges that he talks about in the podcast. These challenges opened them to the idea of having different plans to cater to different customer needs. Nick says that this idea helped them create better pricing plans. What three payment plans did Nick and his team create? Listen to the podcast to find out. Content marketing in this digital age is fast becoming an essential part of any business. Nick tells Geordie about the content marketing strategy they rely on. He says their strategy is different from what many businesses use. They focus on talking to customers one-on-one and listening to their needs. Nick mentions that one of the most difficult things about building content is starting and writing something. He discusses details about SEO and keywords in this podcast that you should listen to. According to Nick, using a suitable tool to analyze SEO is crucial, especially because Google changes fast. While Nick is operating a business in an overly competitive industry, he says they have managed to remain afloat. Nick also talks about the concept behind Churnkey. Listen to the podcast to get an idea of how it works. Resources Nick Fogle LinkedIn Nick Fogle Twitter
One of the major things that plants do is help connect us with nature. I think as plant parents, once we use plants to reconnect with ourselves and make our homes look beautiful, they also get us thinking more about nature and the earth and how important it’s preservation is. So today’s episode is exploring just that: plant parenthood and low waste living, and what it means to make intentional decisions about preserving our planet while taking care of ourselves and our plants. I think we are all anxiously looking at 2021 and getting excited about the changes that will come. This is the time to set new years resolutions and just think about how we want to show up in 2021 for ourselves and I think more importantly, there are global conversations happening about how we can show up for those around us and the environment. As I continue to fall deeper in love with plants, I’m finding that I’m falling deeper in love with nature itself and feeling a stronger sense of responsibility to take care of our planet. I’m so excited to welcome Nick Cutsumpas of @farmernicknyc to the podcast and share this conversation with you and to inform and encourage our community to think about how we can apply these concepts of low waste living to not only our lives, but to our hobby of plant care. Nicks been a plant friend of mine for a while and I’ve loved learning more about sustainability from him, and figured he is the perfect intersection of plant parent and environmental activist to have for this chat about how to lead more sustainable lives as humans and plant parents. In this episode we learn: [00:02:26] Introducing Nick Cutsumpas and episode key ideas [00:07:18] What Nick does, what started his plant journey (mothers DO know best!), and how plants served as his ‘saving grace’ when he moved into the city [00:10:38] Check out Nick in Netflix’s new show The Big Flower Fight! [00:11:14] What is regenerative environmental action? Nick explains sustainability vs regenerative [00:13:22] Are houseplant people practicing regenerative methods with their plants? According to Nick, to see is to believe when it comes to taking care of our environment [00:15:01] How Maria realized she could be doing more sustainable practices [00:15:22] Maria’s current idea obsession: plant blindness — Nature Not Furniture! [00:16:32] What Maria thinks of ‘zero waste’ and her reservations with the movement [00:17:17] Nick shares why he thinks plant blindness is similar to waste blindness [00:17:37] Why Nick strives for low waste consumption vs zero waste, how we as consumers can apply low waste consumption to the products we buy [00:19:45] Why the time to be more conscious is NOW more than ever and how taking care of plants reminds us that we can take action [00:20:47] Why Bloom and Grow Radio is doing an episode on low waste [00:21:45] Low Waste Beginner Tip #1: Reuse everything [00:22:46] Do you have tons of bubble wrap from your online orders? Save them for your next plant cutting gift! [00:23:50] What is ‘waste’? For Nick, it’s everything that ends up in a landfill [00:24:38] Maria’s lightbulb moment on her waste consumption: New York’s composting system [00:25:11] The negative effects of plastics in our environment and how we can be smart and responsible with our plastic consumption [00:26:54] Why we should be cautious about greenwashing, waste segregation, and biodegradable vs compostable materials [00:28:24] Nick’s sustainability influences [00:29:13] Low Waste Tip #2: Buy quality over quantity (Yes, you save more money this way!) [00:30:12] Nick’s sustainability progress: he hasn’t bought anything new in more than a year! The secret? Thrifting! [00:31:52] The eco-friendly furniture and mattress stores that Nick recommends [00:33:56] How the pandemic enabled more waste production [00:34:48] Why the most impact can be achieved through collective action; ‘10% is better’ [00:35:14] The BEST recycled and sustainable wall planters and the BEST plant kits to give this Holiday season! [00:38:56] Nick reveals the most common mistakes we all do when it comes to composting [00:39:54] How to REALLY begin your low waste journey [00:40:39] Why you need to wash your recyclables [00:41:22] Low Waste Tip #3: Find bulk stores and bring your own jars [00:41:50] How Nick manages to do zero-waste grocery shopping [00:42:25] What is ‘produce paralysis’? What is Nick’s proposed solution to packaging waste? [00:44:04] Low Waste Tip #4: Avoid single-use plastic in the produce section [00:45:24] Nick’s low waste hack: Put the jar in warm water for 10 minutes to remove the adhesive label, and reuse the jar for drinking or plant propagation! [00:46:47] Low Waste Tip #5: Don’t be shy to ask if you can use your own containers for your consumables! [00:47:39] Maria weighs in on the different straws from her own experiences (make sure you clean them!) [00:49:28] What do we do with our plastic nursery pots? a. bring them to a nursery, b. cache, c. make a tent for your drainage hole [00:53:38] Low Waste Tip #6: Grow something new in your used nursery pots [00:54:06] The company that Nick trusts to recycle his plastics [00:55:31] Propagating your plants can also help your recycle and upcycle [00:56:30] Low Waste Tip #7: Choose sustainable soil options [00:57:44] Low Waste Tip #8: Know your plant number! (we’re serious!) [00:59:00] Your plant consumption should be healthy AND environmentally-responsible [01:00:28] Low Waste Tip #9: Buy your plants from your local businesses [01:01:46] Plant shops that Nick and Maria recommend [01:04:05] Listener Question #1: Can you compost perlite? [01:04:49] Listener Question #2: Are there alternatives to plastic nursery pots and stickers? [01:06:28] Why you should support CSA [01:07:47] Why low waste and sustainable living is important to Nick [01:09:09] Our responsibility to our environment as plant parents! [01:10:24] Maria’s realizations and future commitment to the low waste living movement Check out the youtube video snippets of this interview! (airs 6 pm 12/15/20 Mentioned in our conversation: Produce Paralysis Blog by Nick Cutsumpas BAGR Episode How to Manage a Large Plant Collection Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight Pela Case Lucy Biggers of NowThis Medley Furniture Avocado Green Mattress Recover Brands WallyGro Precious Plastic Folia Collective Espoma Greenery Unlimited noissue Crop Swap LA Glow Up Alert FYI The Bloom and Grow Website got a pretty epic makeover and I’d love for you to head on over and check it out- you can learn a little more about me, snag all of the freebies I’ve created for ya over the years, shop the Bloom and Grow Merch and Plant Friends Apparel line AND we’ve got a shop now that houses all the sponsor discount codes, my favorite books and courses and more. Thanks to Digital Grace Design for doing such an amazing job. 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Wallygro is offering BAG listeners 15% off for a limited time only so redeem this code if you are interested ASAP! BLOOM15 for the Wally Plant Kits active for Dec.15 to Dec. 29. Follow Nick Instagram: @farmernickynyc https://www.farmernicknyc.com/ Grow Green Newsletter- you can join on the homepage of his website Follow Maria and Bloom and Grow Radio: Take the Bloom and Grow Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram and Facebook: @BloomandGrowRadio Tiktok: @bloomandgrowradio Subscribe to the Bloom and Grow Youtube Show! /Bloomandgrowradio Website: www.bloomandgrowradio.com Join the (free) Garden Club: www.bloomandgrowradio.com/garden-club
On this Episode of Irish On Tap the crew was joined by Nick Shepkowski of 670 the score an USA Today's Fighting Irish Wire! - Nick's Journey in sport media - How Nick became an ND Fan - Nick's thoughts on the 2020 season - We Want Bama Don't forget to check out our friends over at MANSCAPED, use promo code on tap to receive 20% off your order + Free Shipping! Social @Bdon300 @OnTapIrish @NickShepkowski
Want to get "Fitness Goal" Friday in your Inbox every Friday so you don't miss any of these tips? Just go to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/fitness-goal-friday ___________________ You do not need to be perfect in every area to achieve your goals! One great story for you today in the latest episode of "Fitness Goal Friday" to help with realistic goal setting! How Nick helped a client direct focus towards their plan of 1-2 goals, solidifying them as habits, before adding in other good ideas See how they were able to do this in the latest episode.
Nick Craig is the author of Leading from Purpose: Clarity and the Confidence to Act When it Matters Most. He is a leading pioneer in the field of purpose who has spent 25 years in leadership consulting and has worked with global brands such as Unilever, ING Bank, and LEGO. Guided by his purpose statement to “wake people up and welcome them home,” Nick has helped corporate leaders understand their purpose and impact their work. Nick and I are kindred spirits who speak the same language of purpose - and though we only met recently, it feels like we have been friends for a long time. Nick joins me today to discuss why we need to understand our purpose and live into it - now, more than ever. He defines what purpose means, where it is, and how we can get there. He describes our magical childhood memories as access portals to our life’s purpose and illustrates the similarities between a purpose and a movie. He also describes purpose as an antidote to life’s uncertainties and underscores its relationship with authenticity and fulfillment. “The gift of purpose is that you’ll never fully know it. You will always be discovering a fuller, richer version of it.” - Nick Craig This week on Rebel Souls: Rebelling FOR being the authority of ourselves by living from our purpose Why you need to have passion to be able to rebel Purpose as a way to let go of “shoulds” and access the deeper wisdom in our lives The heart of the word “authority” and its relationship with life’s journey What begins to happen when you start to understand, own, and live in your purpose What purpose means and the joy and terror of writing books How Nick’s purpose showed up in his life and how it changed his journey The difference between ‘acquiring’ and ‘reconnecting with’ your purpose Articulating purpose and helping people reconnect with the story in their souls What purpose statements are and how they can help you access your purpose How intellectualizing purpose makes it elusive and intimidating for so many people The correlation between purpose, success, and fulfillment How purpose evolves as we continue to change as people The importance of controlling access to your purpose The Polar Bear Mom and how looking back at the patterns in our life’s journey can help us connect with our purpose The three access points to your purpose Reconnecting with the child inside and how play sets us free The myth and dangers of the noble, earth-shattering, world-changing life purpose Strategies to fulfill your purpose Purpose as the ultimate antidote to uncertainty Connect with Nick Craig: Core Leadership Institute Core Leadership Institute on LinkedIn Core Leadership Institute on Facebook Core Leadership Institute on Twitter Core Leadership Institute on YouTube Nick Craig on LinkedIn Nick Craig on Twitter BOOK: Leading from Purpose: Clarity and the Confidence to Act When it Matters Most Liberate Your Soul & Join the Rebelution Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Rebel Souls with your host, Shelley Paxton, the podcast dedicated to helping leaders reject the status quo, liberate their soul, and become a lifelong rebel. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content and information, visit our website and grab your copy of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life.
0:30 Nick Hardwick introduction 2:11 Nick's college football history 5:56 Genetics role in pro athletics 10:05 Dispelling the "10000 hour" rule 14:41 The art of coaching 18:44 Super gifted athletes with no work ethic 22:07 Hardest working guys in the NFL 25:50 Dealing with homeschooling and quarantine 30:45 Nick's INSANE nutrition while playing football 38:40 Healthy eating vs high level performance eating 40:40 Success is derived from failure 46:25 Working on being a competitor 49:09 College teams take better care of athletes then pro 51:43 Nick's nutrition after the NFL - losing tons of weight 1:00:31 How Nick broke his neck 1:03:00 How Nick found out about RP 1:09:50 Dr. Mike's "cake" recipe 1:13:05 How to follow Nick
TODAY’S GUEST Nick was a med student in NYC when I met with him a couple of years ago to start working on a new startup idea of his. Today, he is the Founder & CEO of Hailify, a funded startup which makes the Gomo app - a complete solution for ride-share drivers. Gomo started with a desire to understand Uber and Lyft drivers, their struggles and needs — and the loss of independence that comes from being managed, and sometimes penalized by a piece of software.Today, Gomo allows thousands of drivers to accept rides from multiple apps without being penalized, to increase safe driving by automating common tasks, to find hotspots, prepare for large upcoming events, and even find nearby public restrooms. EPISODE SUMMARY In this conversation we discuss: [2:41] Nick's early realization about the connection between relationships and happiness [5:27] How Nick decided to launch a Gomo while in med school, and the needs it's meant to address for drivers. [7:02] The early research with drivers we did, and how it continued as more drivers signed up to use the app. [12:07] How doing research with drivers changed Nick's personal perspective and help build empathy with the drivers. [14:08] Giving drivers their autonomy back. Where Gomo is heading. [19:08] Business and relationships. [20:58] Putting medicine on hold, mastering business and the language of entrepreneurship. [25:15] Goals for the future. [29:59] Advice for new entrepreneurs. EPISODE LINKS Nick Bhashyam's Links
0:18 What makes people successful pt 2 1:19 Habits of success 2:47 Discipline and willpower 11:29 How Nick became a better cross country runner 13:40 Ability to delay gratification 19:28 Purpose/meaning 22:45 Meaning and achievement 30:06 Failure 34:45 Letting kids fail 46:15 Recharge 50:45 RP Diet App updates 51:42 Mindfulness 57:52 Continuing education 1:00:25 How to get the book
[01:44] How Nick got into sales[05:01] Why Nick is transitioning into the Brazilian Market from the American Market[06:41] The differences in markets in the United States and Brazil[08:33] How is the sales process in Brazil different from the United States?[11:24] What separates top performers in sales from those who are yet to make it?[15:20] How does Nick bounce back effectively from a tough month?[18:50] What habits and routines help Nick show up at his best all the time?[24:39] What lessons has Nick borrowed from some of the great leaders that he has worked with?[27:41] What does success mean to Nick?[28:39] Does Nick love winning or hate losing more?[29:35] What does Nick love the most about sales?Key Quotes from the Episode:“I don’t think that there’s one style or one recipe for success in sales. You have some people that are super process oriented, you have people that are super technical, and you have some people that are a little bit more aggressive, and others may be good at challenging.”“When things are going great, don’t get too high. When things are not going great, don’t get too low.”“You have to be disciplined and self-motivated enough to do the work for you. Not for your manager, not for somebody else. You have to have self-motivation.”“Success is finding happiness, ideally through impact. If financial success comes along with that fantastic.”
Nick has done all the legwork so that you don’t have to. Get the best tips and techniques for how to optimize your learning and skill acquisition in any topic. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged, or frustrated while studying a subject, here are some tools to add to your toolkit.Nick is a passionate learner and devoted student of mastery. He is the author of Learn, Improve, Master: How to Develop Any Skill and Excel at It.Quotes to remember: “I need to be learning something all the time. I like learning something every day.”“It’s important to have that inner critic that says, can you do better?”Takeaways:The study behind the 10,000-hour rule and how it has been misinterpretedRepetition doesn’t mean improvementLearning isn’t necessarily fun all the time; it’s more of a slow burnThe willingness to suck helps you improve more quickly, and it takes courageEveryone starts as a beginner, even the mastersMetrics help us remain accountable and motivated There comes a time when we focus and reread quality texts to go deeperChallenge is part of joyDo the little things that only you will noticeWhat you’ll learn:How Nick became so involved in the art of learning and all of the subjects and sports he has studiedCommon myths around masteryThe steps of learning that will help you get better at anything, fasterHow to build resilient habits that are easy to follow and difficult to breakHandling and working with the inevitable inner criticNick’s process for reading books and organizing the informationThe shallow search for novelty versus the meaningfulness of going deeper into one subject of studyMentioned on the podcast: https://unlimitedmastery.com/Learn, Improve Master: How to Develop Any Skill and Excel at ItOutliers - Malcolm GladwellThe Power of Habit - Charles DuhiggAtomic Habits - James ClearSwitch - Chip and Dan HeathLinks:InstagramLinkedInTwitter
Welcome to Inside the Greenroom! Today we speak with Coach, international speaker, & best-selling author Nick Unsworth. During Nick’s career, he has coached over 10,000 entrepreneurs and sold a massive marketing company by the time he was 30. With this kind of success early on in his career, he quickly became a well-known name in his space. In an effort to scale his business and create more impact he started leveraging the power of stages. This decision led Nick and his team to even more success. After a string of events, Nick decided to do the one thing many entrepreneurs are scared to do. Committing to a niche. Nick has mastered the concept “you can’t be all things to all people.” Learn how creating a target audience and niching down his business and message gave him the opportunity to start the project that was always in his heart and more! Here is what we cover: How Nick overcame his fear of speaking Don’t try to be like anybody else Stepping into your authentic self What took Nick 10 years to figure out Nick’s process for designing a vision for your life, and stepping into its reality When money and success doesn’t fill the void When Nick went all-in on his dreams Niching down in your business The power of online challenges And more! We invite you to Take Nick’s Final Action Steps: Ask yourself…. “To take inventory on, how you are showing up right now?” “What can you do to catch a new vision?” “Write it out is if anything is possible.” Whether you are a speaker, or a business owner pivoting your company online, this episode is a must-listen! LINKS: Connect with Nick: Join their free online www.LifeOnFireChallenge.com to learn how to clarify their God-given vision, create a success roadmap, & launch into action. Facebook: www.facebook.com/NickUnsworth101 Website: www.LifeOnFireChallenge.com Twitter: twitter.com/nickunsworth YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/LifeOnFireTV/featured Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com Learn More About our Stage Agency: www.advanceyourreach.com/stage-agency stageagency@advancyourreach.com Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com Email: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What to expect today 2:46 Meet Nick 3:55 Nick’s entrepreneurial journey 11:09 When Nick froze on stage 17:06 How Nick became a great speaker 20:34 Pre-pairing for your vision 25:31 The steps of launching a challenge 33:24 Why Nick went niche with his audience 37:33 How Nick named his company 43:43 The speakers who have impacted More About Nick: Nick Unsworth is a Business Coach, international speaker, & best-selling author. “Nick is in the 1% of Marketers & Funnel Experts in the World” ~ According to Tony Robbins As CEO of Life on Fire, Nick’s mission is to build a thriving community of faith-based entrepreneurs online and support them through digital marketing to grow God’s Kingdom. Nick sold a marketing agency by 30 years old, coached over 10,000 entrepreneurs, and has consulted clients including Daymond John from Shark Tank, Spartan Races, Navy Seals.com, Joe Polish, John Assaraf, Keller Williams Real Estate, Safeco Insurance, Awaken Church, and many more.
Nick Dimichino, the Social Media Lead at Square, is our guest on this episode of the Social Pros Podcast, where we talk about how brands can use simple technology to capture and share customer stories on social media. Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for helping us make this happen. Please support them; we couldn't do it without their help! This week: Salesforce Marketing Cloud Full Episode Details Everyone has a story to tell and sharing customer stories with the world is one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to market your brand on social media. But how can you share customer stories in a world where it’s becoming increasingly difficult to interview customers? Nick Dimichino, the Social Media Lead at Square, has found new and innovative ways to share customer stories. He has created a unique voicemail line that sellers can call and leave their stories, many of which are incredibly powerful and moving to listen to. Square has helped revolutionize businesses and because of this, they have no issue finding new storytelling opportunities. Nick shares how he and his team find new stories to share on social, which has helped the company build an unbreakable reputation, gain recognition and win national awards. In This Episode: 03:26 – How the Square social media team is structured 05:54 – Nick shares his thoughts on how Square implemented social in the earlier days 13:25 – How Square conveys customer stories on social media 17:41 – How to find new customer stories during the pandemic 25:54 – How the way that Square communicates with their audience has pivoted since COVID-19 31:24 – Nick discusses the campaign around businesses in Flint 37:55 – How Nick got his senior leaders on board for the campaign Resources Get the new State of Marketing report for free from Salesforce Find out more about the community at SocialMedia.org with a special form for Social Pros listeners Learn more about Square Visit SocialPros.com for more insights from your favorite social media marketers.
Although Nick Swinmurn was born in England, he grew up in the Bay Area of California with his supportive engineer father and teacher mother. He has a degree in Film Studies from the University of California and has always been an innovator at heart, starting his entrepreneurial career in college. Nick's most well-known venture is Zappos, the online shoe retailer which he sold to Amazon in 2006, and he has subsequently started several businesses, including Basecamp Fitness, Dunk Contest, and Dethrone Royalty. Nick is also a part-owner of basketball team Golden State Warriors. Nick joins us today to share his experience of being a serial entrepreneur and keeping his family happy at the same time. He discusses what inspires him to keep moving forward and trying new ideas, and when he knew the time was right to sell Zappos. Nick also shares his perspective on being a working dad and how to foster and protect your relationship with your child when you are so busy professionally, as well as the lessons that he learns from his 10-year-old son. "Your family are the stability, they give you the foundation, and you can be fearless in business because you know that at the end of the day you can fall back on the family and that stability and the stuff that does matter." - Nick Swinmurn This Week on Pretty and Punk: How Nick tested his entrepreneurial chops The dangers of going too fast without considering all the angles How Nick lost $10,000 of his parents money and what lessons he learned for the future How Nick got his first investors for Zappos on board Why Nick started a company the very next day after selling Zappos and what he did when it didn’t work out The attributes that help and hurt him in new businesses How Nick met his wife at Zappos and the effect the relationship had on her career Nick's experience of meeting with Jeff Bezos and why they initially turned his offer down The effect of Nick's businesses on his family How and why he tries to model positive behavior to his son How he and his son enjoy spending time together and bonding Why it’s so important to have a healthy lifestyle Nick’s upcoming book and why he’s writing it Nick's Parting Wisdom: Everything happens for a reason you, although you might not see the reason straight away. Avoid getting into a negative mindset and remember that you can’t control everything, but you can control how you react to things. Resources Mentioned: Zen and the Art of Happiness by Chris Prentiss Connect with Nick Swinmurm: Nick Swinmurn on LinkedIn Nick Swinmurn on Instagram Connect with the Pretty and Punk Podcast: Pretty and Punk Website Pretty and Punk Podcast on Facebook Pretty and Punk Podcast on Instagram
How to Build an Unbreakable Mindset Joining me on the show today is Nick Santonastasso. Nick is a global keynote speaker and fitness model. What's so incredible about his story is he kept pushing on despite having so many reasons to give up. Born with no legs and an arm, Nick had to fight through depression and suicidal thoughts growing up. With all odds against him, Nick developed a razor sharp mindset to become the success and inspiration he is today. The Foundation of Nick's success. Nick owes it all to his parents. They are his superheroes. As a parent, you cultivate and mould your child's mindset through your actions and words. While growing up as a kid, Nick's parents never treated him any different. They treated him as a normal kid and handed him tasks that they would a normal kid. It is from his childhood that Nick developed the solution oriented mindset. Everytime his parents placed him in a situation that made him uncomfortable, Nick used it as an opportunity to grow both physically and mentally. Nick's journey. Back in high school, Nick used to be a popular prankster. He'd dress up like a zombie and scare people. After finishing high school, Nick turned down the offer to attend college and instead chose to pursue a career in acting. And so he moved to LA. Two weeks after signing his first lease, the show he was supposed to perform in got cancelled. He didn't even get the opportunity to film the pilot episode. As time went by, Nick found himself broke, with no money to pay rent or buy food. (Looking back at it now, Nick appreciates this lowpoint in his life. Till date, he still believes he can survive even when he lacks a penny in his name.) This forced him to move back home and live in his parents' basement. With his pranking career down the drain, Nick decided to shift his focus on body building as his next life project. He analyzed the fitness industry and created a masterplan to use his unique body features to build a career as a bodybuilder. He would leverage what he had to entertain and motivate people. With this vision in mind. Nick pushed himself to the limit and this led to him being the success he is today. How Nick uses his mind as a tool to achieve success. For Nick, it's all about focus and where you place it. Don't place your focus on things you can't control or the bad things going on in your life. Instead, you should place it on the positive things happening for you, and how to find solutions for the problems in your life. Work on yourself. A lot of people try to seek validation from other individuals in their lives such as parents, peers and work colleagues. Nick advises you to instead seek acceptance and validation from yourself. And the best way to do this, is to invest in yourself. When you work on yourself, you create clarity and momentum in your life. You are able to live based on your purpose and end up falling in love with yourself. Nick worked on himself through bodybuilding. Working out gave him confidence, upon which Nick has built his entire life and career. Seed planting and persistence. When his bodybuilding career was peeking. Nick decided to attend a mastermind course. It's here that he met his business partner and coach, Ratmir. Inspired by Nick's story, Ratmir offered to work for Nick for free. Ratmir promised to build Nick a successful career as a public speaker. With the new journey onset, the duo used all the little chances and resources they could find to build Nick's PR profile. Every event the duo attended, they would plant seeds in the form of networking and consistently communicating with the top speakers and VIP guests of the shows. Nick would give talks without asking for pay. Just to build his profile. With time, they were able to leverage the different relationships they had built through the years and Nick found himself sharing the stage with icons such as Tony Robbins and Tom Bilyeu. This served to boost Nick's fast rising career as speaker. But even after accomplishing so much and establishing himself as a renowned speaker. Nick still does events for free. As a core principle in his life, Nick believes in doing the same things that you did when you were starting out that got you to where you are. Never derail from your foundation. Hang on to the principles that propelled you to success. Connect with Nick Santonastasso. Website - https://booknicksanto.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NickSantonastasso Twitter - https://twitter.com/nicksanto534 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/Nicksanto534 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nicksantonastasso/ Connect with Doug Instagram: @dougbopst Facebook: Doug Bopst Website: www.dougbopst.com/gift More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order We are also a proud supporter of Belcampo meats www.belcampo.com Use Promo code "bopst20" at checkout to receive 20% off your order
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