The Nichols and Dimez Show

Chris Nichols
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The Nichols and Dimez Show

“The Nichols and Dimez Show” explores life journeys and lessons learned with various entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers, and other impactful humans. Key topics include entrepreneurship & business, health & wellness, and professional sports. Host Chris Nichols digs into these success stories, challenges and setbacks, and tactics to continuously improve at life. 

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Juan Leija | Building Onnit Gym: Unconventional Fitness, Aubrey Marcus, and Business Wisdom

    Juan Leija is the owner of iconic Onnit Gym in Austin, TX and a Fitness & Strength Coach. He is one of the first team members of supplement and fitness brand, Onnit, alongside Aubrey Marcus and Joe Rogan. In this conversation, we discuss Juan’s role in the early days of building Onnit, his relationship with Aubrey Marcus, and the dynamic journey of Onnit Gym throughout various changes in the business over the years. We also talk about his “unconventional” fitness approach - with a concent...

    56 min

  2. DEC 5

    Taylor Cavanaugh | From Navy SEAL to French Foreign Legionnaire: A Journey Through Jail, Addiction, and Redemption

    Taylor Cavanaugh is a former Navy SEAL and French Foreign Legionnaire (the only one with this distinction), turned entrepreneur, who currently runs a coaching business supporting people towards their fitness and mindset goals. Taylor has a wild story of resilience and redemption, which includes overcoming addiction, going to jail, and striving to motivate and support others through personal excellence. In this conversation, we discuss Taylor’s background story as a Navy SEAL, the identity str...

    1h 4m

  3. NOV 7

    David Meltzer | The Business Behind Iconic Athletes & Path to CEO

    David Meltzer is Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and was CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie, Jerry Maguire. In this conversation, we discuss the intersection in David’s career between technology, law and sports, how he pitched himself to get a role as CEO at multiple companies across various industries, and lessons learned from being a business leader and founder. We also talk about how sports agents have evolved ove...

    22 min

  4. OCT 10

    Shawne Merriman | Lights Out: Turning a Football Legacy Into a Business Empire

    Shawne Merriman is an ex-NFL All-Pro Linebacker for the San Diego Chargers & Buffalo Bills. Since his football career, Shawne has been very active as an entrepreneur, including founding Lights Out Xtreme Fighting (Fight Promotion), Lights Out Agency (Insurance), Lights Out Sports TV, and Lights Out Apparel. In this conversation, we discuss the development of his “Lights Out” brand and early adoption of personal branding, how this has served him in the business world post football, and ste...

    58 min

  5. OCT 3

    Q3 2024 Recap | The Nichols and Dimez Show

    This episode is an audio exclusive highlight recap of Q3 2024 (July through September).Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:38 - Alex Bowen - Full episode05:19 - Indian Wedding (solo episode) - Full episode08:22 - Javier Zaruski - Full episode09:47 - Natty Linquist - Full episode11:43 - Jeff Fenster - Full episodePartners:LEGACY KAPSULE: https://www.legacy-kapsule.com/JNGL ATHLETICO: https://jnglathletico.com?sca_ref=5391573.ojJfvDfSXJ Use code NICHOLSANDDIMEZ for 15% offFollow Chris Nichol...

    15 min

  6. SEP 26

    Jeff Fenster | Everbowl Founder on Scaling Brands and the Power of Relationship Capital

    Jeff Fenster is an award winning entrepreneur, best selling author, podcast host, and expert in relationship capital. He is Founder & CEO of Everbowl, a superfood quick serve restaurant franchise with nearly a hundred locations around the United States. He has also founded many other businesses ranging from payroll & HR, digital marketing, and construction. In this conversation, we discuss scaling, how to enter new industries, applying systems, and building relationship capital. We al...

    1h 6m

  7. SEP 19

    Nathaniel Linquist | Building Soccer Dreams in Uganda, Empowering Athletes, and a Journey of Faith

    Nathaniel (Natty) Linquist is Founder of Elysian Fitness and non-profit soccer academy in Uganda, MUNGU Academy, which helps develop and give kids opportunities to play soccer in college or professionally. In this conversation, we discuss Natty’s unique experience growing up in Uganda as an American boy from California, biggest culture shocks, the important role soccer played in his life, and his outlook on faith. We also talk about the founding stories of his fitness coaching business, Elysi...

    1h 2m

  8. AUG 15

    ADCC 2024 Preview: Javier Zaruski's Jiu-Jitsu Journey From Uruguay to World Champion

    Javier Zaruski is an IBJJF Black Belt World Champion (2023) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (No-Gi). This episode is a special preview for the ADCC 2024 World Championship in Las Vegas this August, which Javier is competing in. In this conversation, we discuss Javier’s life, family, and sports background growing up in Uruguay, his Jewish faith and what has motivated him throughout his journey, and moving to the United States to pursue Jiu-Jitsu on the world stage. We also talk about his competition hi...

    1h 5m
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“The Nichols and Dimez Show” explores life journeys and lessons learned with various entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers, and other impactful humans. Key topics include entrepreneurship & business, health & wellness, and professional sports. Host Chris Nichols digs into these success stories, challenges and setbacks, and tactics to continuously improve at life. 

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  • Creator
    Chris Nichols
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Nichols and Dimez Show
  • Show Website
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