55 min

From Battlefield To Business With Nic Ashby The Nickolas Natali Show

    • Entrepreneurship

Join us this week as Nickolas Natali sits down with Nic Ashby, the founder of Leadership Designs, to explore his transition from military service in Iraq to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Ashby shares the profound impact his deployment had on his life and business philosophy.

Show Notes:


Deployment to Iraq:


Nic discusses how his military experience reshaped his appreciation for life and influenced his entrepreneurial vision.


Starting Leadership Designs:


Facing financial challenges and the housing crisis, Nic talks about the perseverance needed to start and sustain a business.


Building Partnerships:


Insights into forming long-lasting partnerships with reputable brands and the significance of mutual commitment.


Skill Stacking and Business Scaling:


Ashby shares his approach to acquiring new skills and strategically scaling his business amidst various challenges.


Working with Influencers:


The complexities of authenticity and work ethic when collaborating with influencers and ambassadors are discussed.


Life-Altering Decisions:


Nic shares a personal story about a life-threatening incident and how it prompted him to prioritize his business and team.


Living a Fulfilling Life:


Reflections on seizing meaningful moments and what it truly means to live a fulfilling life.



Chapters:


00:00 Introduction and Background
00:24 Deployment to Iraq and Changing Perspectives
10:52 Building Strong Partnerships with Reputable Brands
31:41 From Skill Stacking to Scaling a Business
41:13 Navigating the Challenges of Working with Influencers
57:49 Choosing Meaningful Moments for a Fulfilling Life

Follow Nic Ashby:


Nic Ashby on Instagram - GRDLOC
Nic Ashby on Instagram - Personal

Support The Nickolas Natali Show:


Patreon
Nickolas Natali’s Website
Sponsorship Opportunities

Recommended Episode:


"Adapt or Die: Handle Rapid Change In Your Business" with Chris Do (Episode 149)

Additional Resources:


Listen on Spotify
Subscribe on YouTube
Shop Merch
Nick’s Podcast Equipment

Catch the latest insights and more by tuning in to The Nickolas Natali Show!


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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickolasnatalishow/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickolasnatalishow/support

Join us this week as Nickolas Natali sits down with Nic Ashby, the founder of Leadership Designs, to explore his transition from military service in Iraq to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Ashby shares the profound impact his deployment had on his life and business philosophy.

Show Notes:


Deployment to Iraq:


Nic discusses how his military experience reshaped his appreciation for life and influenced his entrepreneurial vision.


Starting Leadership Designs:


Facing financial challenges and the housing crisis, Nic talks about the perseverance needed to start and sustain a business.


Building Partnerships:


Insights into forming long-lasting partnerships with reputable brands and the significance of mutual commitment.


Skill Stacking and Business Scaling:


Ashby shares his approach to acquiring new skills and strategically scaling his business amidst various challenges.


Working with Influencers:


The complexities of authenticity and work ethic when collaborating with influencers and ambassadors are discussed.


Life-Altering Decisions:


Nic shares a personal story about a life-threatening incident and how it prompted him to prioritize his business and team.


Living a Fulfilling Life:


Reflections on seizing meaningful moments and what it truly means to live a fulfilling life.



Chapters:


00:00 Introduction and Background
00:24 Deployment to Iraq and Changing Perspectives
10:52 Building Strong Partnerships with Reputable Brands
31:41 From Skill Stacking to Scaling a Business
41:13 Navigating the Challenges of Working with Influencers
57:49 Choosing Meaningful Moments for a Fulfilling Life

Follow Nic Ashby:


Nic Ashby on Instagram - GRDLOC
Nic Ashby on Instagram - Personal

Support The Nickolas Natali Show:


Patreon
Nickolas Natali’s Website
Sponsorship Opportunities

Recommended Episode:


"Adapt or Die: Handle Rapid Change In Your Business" with Chris Do (Episode 149)

Additional Resources:


Listen on Spotify
Subscribe on YouTube
Shop Merch
Nick’s Podcast Equipment

Catch the latest insights and more by tuning in to The Nickolas Natali Show!


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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickolasnatalishow/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenickolasnatalishow/support

55 min