The Nice Guys on Business

Doug Sandler and Strickland Bonner
  • 4.9 (409)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Semiweekly

At first listen, it may not sound like they are talking business, but there is no denying the Nice Guys (Doug Sandler and Strickland Bonner) know their audience. If you are an entrepreneur and tired of hearing the same old rah rah static babble on all the other business podcasts out there, it's time for a breath of fresh air. Listen in, subscribe, or join the Nice Guy Community and become a Funk'nFan of the show. Relationships, honesty, trust and integrity build business today and that's what the Nice Guys are all about. Top industry experts interviewed, behind the scenes. Sometimes raw, sometimes explicit, always fun and informative. Looking for canned questions, short format and conversations in a box....this podcast ain't for you.acquisition and retention, setting up systems, and so much more. If you are an entrepreneur, opening a small business, or already running a small business, The Nice Guys on Business can help you do better. You don't have to be a jerk to run a successful business. Let The Nice Guys teach you how.

  1. 2d ago

    1727 D&S Are Talkin' Six Feet Under

    Woo hoo, no ads on the Nice Guys! Hold on, if they had some sponsors, maybe they could afford to pay me more. Why am I cheering for no ads? I can't afford the gas in my car anymore! Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here- https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch   Need podcast production? We've got your back. https://turnkeypodcast.com/contact Your Voice, your message, fully produced.   Leave a voice mail for the Nice Guys: 424-2DJ-DOUG – (424) 235-3684 Join our Nice Guys Community. http://www.NiceShortCut.com   No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 Worries Every Entrepreneur Has (or they are lying)   Show notes written lovingly by the most anonymous man (or woman) in the world.   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    1h 9m
  2. Scott Adams: How Merchants Can Take Back Control of Chargebacks

    4d ago ·  Bonus

    Scott Adams: How Merchants Can Take Back Control of Chargebacks

    With over 20 years of experience in chargeback prevention and risk management, Scott has helped some of the world’s top companies stay compliant and protect revenue. After facing the real cost of chargebacks early in his career, he built Fraud Deflect with a simple principle: you shouldn’t wait for a dispute to take action. Today, he leads with a technology-first approach, FD.ID Technology — helping merchants prevent problems before they escalate. Connect with Scott Adams: Website: https://frauddeflect.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakerscotteadams/  TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links: Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift  Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

    33 min
  3. Jamie Allan and Corey Ross, with Rachel Sandler: Building a Multi-Generational Magic Hit in New York

    6d ago

    Jamie Allan and Corey Ross, with Rachel Sandler: Building a Multi-Generational Magic Hit in New York

    A magic show that recoups in under a year, wins a Drama Desk Award, and packs a 200-seat New York theater with multi-generational audiences isn’t an accident. In this conversation, Jamie Allan and producer Corey Ross break down how they fused tech, storytelling, and smart business strategy to build a magic experience that feels like theater and can scale like a brand. About the Host:  Rachel Sandler is a Helen Hayes nominated music director, voice teacher, & producer. Rachel specializes in bringing her profound knowledge of vocal techniques and pedagogy to actors in the musical theatre community. Her students and collaborators have appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, American Idol, and more. About the Guests:  Jamie Allan is a West End and international technology magician renowned for fusing illusions with cutting-edge tech. He debuted "iMagic" on ITV in 1995 and has since showcased his signature iPad illusion on The BBC One Show, BBC Breakfast, Grand Cabaret Du Monde, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Allan won ITV’s The Next Great Magician, starred in Impossible, and toured his record-breaking show iMagician from the West End to Chicago. He co-created the multimillion-dollar Illusionarium and Magic Immersive, authored the book Everything, and is currently making his New York debut at New World Stages with his critically acclaimed, The Times Critic's Choice show Amaze. Corey Ross is the trailblazing producer and CEO behind Starvox Entertainment and Lighthouse Immersive, known for breaking global box office records with Immersive Van Gogh and Immersive Disney Animation. His diverse production portfolio features hits like Potted Potter, Evil Dead: The Musical, Wow Variety Spectacular, Extravaganza, and The Art of Banksy exhibition. Ross has presented iconic theatrical shows including Cats, Forever Plaid, Sherlock Holmes (starring David Arquette), Trey Parker's Cannibal: The Musical, and the North American premiere of Bend It Like Beckham, while collaborating with A-list talent from Woody Harrelson to Andrea Bocelli. Connect with Rachel:  Website: https://www.rachelsandlermusic.com/  Connect with Jamie and Corey: Website: https://amazemagic.com/new-york/  TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links: Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift  Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

    37 min

  4. Jun 12

    1725 D&S: Words of Affirmation for The Nice Guys

    Say a few nice things abut Doug and he won't even notice that you didn't listen to the episode or bother to write anything about it. Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here- https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch   Need podcast production? We've got your back. https://turnkeypodcast.com/contact Your Voice, your message, fully produced.   Leave a voice mail for the Nice Guys: 424-2DJ-DOUG – (424) 235-3684 Join our Nice Guys Community. http://www.NiceShortCut.com   No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 Worries Every Entrepreneur Has (or they are lying)   Show notes written lovingly by the most anonymous man (or woman) in the world.   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    1h 11m
  5. Jason Swenk: From Operator to Owner – Escaping the Entrepreneur’s 80-Hour Trap

    Jun 8

    Jason Swenk: From Operator to Owner – Escaping the Entrepreneur’s 80-Hour Trap

    Stuck on the entrepreneurial roller coaster where sales spike, operations crash, and you’re still working 80-hour weeks? In this episode, Jason Swenk breaks down the stages from operator to owner and shows how to build a business that can finally run without you. Jason Swenk is a prominent digital agency coach, keynote speaker, and author of Operator to Owner. After launching a digital agency in 1999 and scaling it into a multimillion-dollar firm serving brands like AT&T, Hitachi, and LegalZoom, he successfully sold the company in 2011. Drawing from his experience, Jason founded Agency Mastery and created the "Founder Evolution Framework," a five-stage roadmap designed to help seven- and eight-figure founders transition from hands-on operators to true owners. Today, he also hosts the Smart Agency Masterclass Podcast, helping entrepreneurs build scalable agencies that run seamlessly without them. Connect with Jason Swenk: Website: https://operatortoownerevolution.com/  Instagram: instagram.com/jswenk  YouTube: youtube.com/jasonswenk  TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links: Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift  Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

    28 min

  6. Jun 5

    1723 D&S: Doug's Stalking You From the Coffee Shop

    Let me get this straight- Doug wants to park his Mustang outside of a coffee shop, with a "Ride me" sign and his phone number in the window, and wait for people to text him. When they do, he'll walk out of the coffee shop, invite them into the car, then drive them around Ojai. I guess it's better than offering kids candy from an unmarked white van. Wait, didn't Doug use to drive a Good Humor ice cream truck? This explains a lot... Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here- https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch   Need podcast production? We've got your back. https://turnkeypodcast.com/contact Your Voice, your message, fully produced.   Leave a voice mail for the Nice Guys: 424-2DJ-DOUG – (424) 235-3684 Join our Nice Guys Community. http://www.NiceShortCut.com   No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 Worries Every Entrepreneur Has (or they are lying)   Show notes written lovingly by the most anonymous man (or woman) in the world.   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    1h 19m
  7. Jeff Westphal: Redefining Success and Building a Work Life Worth Living

    Jun 1

    Jeff Westphal: Redefining Success and Building a Work Life Worth Living

    What if success, promotions, and a great resume still left you feeling empty? In this episode, Jeff Westphal shares how unlearning old definitions of success and reconnecting with purpose can transform your entire work life—especially in an AI-driven world. Jeff Westphal is an accomplished executive, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author of the new book A Work Life Worth Living. After years of chasing professional success, Jeff came to a realization that many high achievers quietly struggle with, and that is, success alone does not guarantee meaning. Through his book and his company, MeaningSphere, Jeff is helping people rethink the relationship between work and life, built around his belief that work and life are not two separate things to balance, but one life you’re constantly dialing in. His mission is not to prescribe change, but to empower people to create work lives that feel more meaningful, connected, and worth living. Check out Jeff Westphal’s website at JeffWestphal.org, access his new book, and explore exclusive resources. The book is also available on Amazon.  Connect with Jeff Westphal: Website: https://www.meaningsphere.com/ , https://jeffwestphal.org/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrwestphal/  TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links: Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift  Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152

    36 min

  8. May 29

    1721 D&S: Does Anyone Want to Buy a Truck?

    Seriously, a UFC fight at the White House on the Fourth of July? I thought they were kidding, but it's a real thing. Can anyone sponsor me for citizenship in the UK? Ireland? Italy? Hell, I'll move to Greenland if that's what it takes to get away from this insane country. Do you want some cool merch? Check out the store here- https://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/merch   Need podcast production? We've got your back. https://turnkeypodcast.com/contact Your Voice, your message, fully produced.   Leave a voice mail for the Nice Guys: 424-2DJ-DOUG – (424) 235-3684 Join our Nice Guys Community. http://www.NiceShortCut.com   No time to get to this, but you can read the blog here: 12 Worries Every Entrepreneur Has (or they are lying)   Show notes written lovingly by the most anonymous man (or woman) in the world.   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    49 min
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At first listen, it may not sound like they are talking business, but there is no denying the Nice Guys (Doug Sandler and Strickland Bonner) know their audience. If you are an entrepreneur and tired of hearing the same old rah rah static babble on all the other business podcasts out there, it's time for a breath of fresh air. Listen in, subscribe, or join the Nice Guy Community and become a Funk'nFan of the show. Relationships, honesty, trust and integrity build business today and that's what the Nice Guys are all about. Top industry experts interviewed, behind the scenes. Sometimes raw, sometimes explicit, always fun and informative. Looking for canned questions, short format and conversations in a box....this podcast ain't for you.acquisition and retention, setting up systems, and so much more. If you are an entrepreneur, opening a small business, or already running a small business, The Nice Guys on Business can help you do better. You don't have to be a jerk to run a successful business. Let The Nice Guys teach you how.

Information

  • Creator
    Doug Sandler and Strickland Bonner
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    916
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Nice Guys on Business

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