The 615 Podcast

Nick Woodard
  • 4.5 (23)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

A Podcast about Nashville's entrepreneurs and leaders of business. Fifteen year veteran Realtor, Nick Woodard was raised right here in Williamson County, Tennessee. Graduate of Brentwood High School and Middle Tennessee State University, his roots were firmly planted here many years ago. Growing up in the Nashville area has provided him a vast knowledge and love for “The 615.” Understanding that he was extremely fortunate to be raised in such an incredible area, he has made it his passion to help others call Middle Tennessee “home.” Nick is married to his beautiful wife Kathryn and is the proud father of 3.

  1. Jason Aldean’s Drummer on Success and Hustle w/ Rich Redmond :: Ep 55 The 615 Podcast

    21h ago

    Jason Aldean’s Drummer on Success and Hustle w/ Rich Redmond :: Ep 55 The 615 Podcast

    Veteran drummer, author, and speaker Rich Redmond joins Nick to unpack what it really takes to build a decades-long career in the music industry. From grinding it out in vans and county fairs with a young Jason Aldean, to playing stadiums and surviving the Las Vegas shooting, Rich shares how commitment, relationships, attitude, skill set, and hunger shaped his journey. If you’re chasing a big goal in music, business, or real estate, this conversation will hit home. Times Highlights:2:08 – Touring then vs. now: flip phones, privacy, and the social media era3:43 – The slow climb: vans, fairs, colleges, and opening slots7:20 – Growing up in Connecticut and El Paso, falling in love with drums10:44 – Big auditions in Nashville and the cost of chasing the dream11:30 – “Drop you in Nashville today” – how Rich would rebuild with today’s wisdom12:19 – Why deep skill sets still come second to real relationships13:48 – Early grind: substitute teaching, construction, side jobs, and doubt16:46 – What separates people who make it from those who don’t18:48 – Doc McGhee’s advice: betting on the right horse in business and music21:38 – Playing with 29 bands, zero schedule conflicts, and career attrition28:01 – On stage during the Las Vegas shooting and getting to safety29:02 – Returning to the stage on SNL and choosing not to live in fear32:01 – Crash Course for Success: Commitment, Relationships, Attitude, Skill Set, Hunger36:49 – Happiness vs. success for results‑driven people39:14 – Protecting your mindset, avoiding negativity, and staying busy on tour40:37 – Weekend‑warrior touring out of Nashville and a “typical” show week41:46 – Being the quarterback: the drummer’s responsibility on stage43:30 – Hosting vs. guesting: when the guest takes the reins44:42 – What Rich loves most about Middle Tennessee47:16 – Embracing every season: from sleeping on floors to Wagyu dinners48:27 – Wrap‑up and plans to have Rich back on The 615 Podcast Podcast Studio: It's Your Show.Co #RichRedmond #JasonAldean #Nashville #MusicBusiness #Drummer #Tour #CountryMusic #Success #Motivation #Hustle

    49 min
  2. How Publicists Manage Celebrities w/ Cathy Cardenas :: Ep 54 The 615 Podcast

    Jun 25

    How Publicists Manage Celebrities w/ Cathy Cardenas :: Ep 54 The 615 Podcast

    Veteran publicist Cathy Cardenas joins Nick Woodard on the 615 Podcast to pull back the curtain on celebrity PR. From handling athletes and WWE stars to cleaning up crises and rebuilding reputations, Kathy shares real stories and practical branding insights every entrepreneur can use. They dig into how she went from small-town Idaho and radio/TV to running a boutique PR agency built almost entirely on referrals, why likability can matter more than talent, and what business owners keep getting wrong about their public image. Timed Highlights:1:33 – What a publicist actually does2:34 – Cathy’s Idaho/media background4:01 – Lucha Libre event that launched her PR firm5:49 – First big “I’ve made it” client: Hulk Hogan’s group6:05 – Nick’s Rodney Atkins $20k sprinkler disaster story8:02 – Differences in representing athletes, actors, brands11:44 – Why celebrities prefer boutique PR and personal touch12:26 – Biggest misconception about celebrities18:11 – How much of media is strategic vs. organic20:16 – Cathy’s new branding/consulting focus27:33 – Talent vs. likability: what really matters32:04 – What Cathy loves about living in Middle Tennessee #615Podcast #Publicist #CelebrityPR #Management #MediaStrategy #NFL #NBA #WWE #HulkHogan #Entrepreneur #BusinessOwner #RealEstate #NashvilleBusiness #MiddleTennessee

    35 min
  3. Redneck Brawl and Dad Life w/ Anthony Jones :: Ep 53 The 615 Podcast

    Jun 18

    Redneck Brawl and Dad Life w/ Anthony Jones :: Ep 53 The 615 Podcast

    Veteran Nolensville native and US Marine Corps veteran Anthony “Tennessee Cornbread” Jones joins host Nick Woodard on the 615 Podcast to talk Redneck Brawl, life in the Marines, raising two young boys, and why Middle Tennessee will always be home. Anthony breaks down what Redneck Brawl really is, how an off-the-cuff farm video led to his “Tennessee Cornbread” persona, and what it’s like stepping into the ring with eight wins and only one loss. He and Nick also swap stories about growing up around Nolensville and Brentwood, changing landscapes, hunting, predator tournaments, and the fears and hopes they share as dads in a changing world. If you love faith, family, fighting, hunting, and Middle Tennessee, this episode is for you. Timed highlights 01:48 Redneck Brawl explained03:19 How the “Tennessee Cornbread” nickname stuck03:54 Anthony’s 8–1 record and fighting strategy04:02 Story of his toughest fight vs. “Georgia Outlaw”04:28 The dream rematch in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena06:03 Growing up in Nolensville vs. what it looks like today08:37 Marine Corps life, discipline, and brotherhood11:13 Hunting, land, and finding sheds from a passed-up buck13:25 Predator hunting tournaments and giving back to kids and veterans14:33 Raising two boys who love the outdoors18:26 Faith, manners, and private school: what he’s teaching his sons19:18 A message for his boys if they hear this 20 years from now21:17 Why Anthony still loves living in Middle Tennessee #TennesseeCornbread #RedneckBrawl #615Podcast #Nolensville #MiddleTennessee #MarineVeteran #FaithFamilyFreedom #DeerHunting #Outdoorsman #DadLife

    23 min
  4. From Addiction to Redemption w/ Jaana Woodbury :: Ep 52 The 615 Podcast

    Jun 11

    From Addiction to Redemption w/ Jaana Woodbury :: Ep 52 The 615 Podcast

    Veteran Nashville realtor and host Nick Woodard sits down with Christian author and recovery advocate Jaana Woodbury for a powerful conversation on addiction, faith, mental health, and family restoration. Jaana shares her story of growing up in a dysfunctional, alcohol-ridden home, sliding into addiction through postpartum pain meds, and the hard work of getting sober alongside her husband. She opens up about how shame keeps people stuck, why the digital age is wrecking our ability to connect, and how her family’s journey landed them on Sesame Street in a special episode about parental addiction. Nick and Jaana dig into striving, overwork, and the fear of losing it all, contrasted with radical dependence on God’s provision. Jaana also explains her path through New Age spirituality back to Christ, the role of Christian meditation, and why she wrote her book “Prayers of a Prodigal” to help others heal their identities and behaviors. If you or someone you love is battling addiction, shame, or burnout, this conversation will give you both honesty and hope. Timed highlights:0:42 Meet guest: Jaana Woodbury2:05 Military childhood and family dysfunction3:48 Marriage, postpartum, and pain meds4:43 What addiction really looks like5:02 Nick’s “addicted to progress” confession8:20 Quitting her job to write and trust God12:07 Digital age, phones, and mental health16:44 The Sesame Street episode and Celia’s story20:13 Parenting, big feelings, and journaling22:25 Shame vs guilt in addiction23:39 Jaana’s work in crisis and treatment25:44 New Age searching and identity28:02 Returning to church and encountering God31:22 Christian meditation explained34:07 Why she wrote “Prayers of a Prodigal”37:12 Why Jaana loves Middle Tennessee #AddictionRecovery #FaithAndRecovery #MentalHealth #ChristianFaith #Testimony #FamilyHealing #ShameAndGuilt #Sobriety #RecoveryJourney #RedemptionStory

    39 min
  5. Wealth Advisor to the Stars w/ David Adams :: Ep 51 The 615 Podcast

    Apr 30

    Wealth Advisor to the Stars w/ David Adams :: Ep 51 The 615 Podcast

    In this episode of the 615 Podcast, host Nick Woodard sits down with Nashville-based financial advisor David Adams, a trusted planner to songwriters, entertainers, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and everyday families. They dive into the world of songwriter catalog sales, how private equity is reshaping Nashville’s music money, and the emotional side of selling your life’s work. Nick and David also tackle real-life money issues: how to balance a spender and a saver in a marriage, why taxes wreck so many self-employed professionals, what kills more financial plans than bad investments, and how to help your kids understand the value of a dollar in a tap-to-pay world. David shares stories from his own family, talks about his books “The Currency of Time” and the kids’ book “Jolene and the Three Buckets,” and explains why he sees himself 80 percent therapist and 20 percent wealth planner. Whether you are a songwriter thinking about selling your catalog, a realtor or entrepreneur with variable income, or a parent trying to set your kids up for success, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and real talk about money, success, and legacy. 2:02 What a songwriter catalog is and how sales work5:19 Why big money/private equity is buying Nashville catalogs6:24 Emotional side of selling your life’s work10:52 Building wealth vs not sabotaging it13:24 Mediating money conflicts between spouses18:00 College costs and planning through uncertainty24:49 The three-bucket system for managing money27:01 Taxes as a trap for agents, athletes, and self‑employed31:22 Nick’s truck dilemma: cash vs payments32:40 Paying off debt vs investing and the feeling of freedom44:35 David’s books and philosophy on “retire while you work”52:26 Why David loves Middle Tennessee55:38 Closing and Nick’s sign‑off #Nashville #Songwriters #MusicBusiness #FinancialAdvisor #WealthManagement #MoneyMindset #RealEstate #NashvilleRealEstate #SongwriterCatalog #CatalogSale #PrivateEquity #FinancialPlanning #RetireWhileYouWork #PersonalFinance #EntrepreneurLife #MiddleTennessee

    56 min
  6. Real Estate, and Raising Kids in a Crazy World w/ Jim McCarthy :: Ep 50 The 615 Podcast

    Apr 23

    Real Estate, and Raising Kids in a Crazy World w/ Jim McCarthy :: Ep 50 The 615 Podcast

    On this episode of the 615 Podcast, Nick Woodard has a cross over episode with Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast Host, Jim McCarthy. They talk about the real state of real estate in 2026, why authenticity beats influencer hype, and how a 20-year career has been built more on relationships than sales tactics. Nick shares how war and economic uncertainty are affecting the Nashville-area market, what out-of-state buyers are really looking for, and why pricing and presentation still matter more than ever. They also dive into:– Social media content that actually brings in clients– Hunting, fishing, land management, and why Nick won’t sell his farm– Teaching kids situational awareness, faith, and entrepreneurship– College, finance, and what it really takes to own a business If you want a grounded, no-BS look at Middle Tennessee life, business, and family through the eyes of someone who grew up here, this episode is for you. 02:06 – War, uncertainty, and the current Middle Tennessee market07:13 – What sells now: pricing, presentation, and buyer hesitation09:08 – Ethics in real estate and a recent “already under contract” fiasco14:16 – Truck talk: hunting for a 2018–2021 Toyota Tundra17:00 – Viral video mocking “influencer agents” and landing real clients20:20 – How Instagram and YouTube now drive about half of Nick’s business22:26 – Guns, land, and giving out-of-state clients a true Tennessee experience23:30 – Inbound buyers from blue states and “feeling called” to Tennessee26:59 – High-end deal tied to a business sale and keeping clients calm29:13 – Common real estate “fires” and how Nick handles them31:14 – Tech shift: from flip cams to AI, and using AI as a tool34:09 – Is it a good time to invest, flip, or buy land?36:02 – The Barry Farms “land that got away” story37:16 – “Best time to buy real estate was 10 years ago”38:41 – Nick’s 60 acres: what he paid vs what it’s worth now39:37 – Money goals, “enough,” and balancing family costs41:03 – Son’s college options, ACT score, and scholarship strategy45:25 – Why relationships and roots beat degrees and test scores46:01 – Teaching kids business with a trash-can cleaning side hustle47:41 – Culture: Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out, and how Nick runs his business49:55 – Talking to kids earlier about sex, drugs, and risk52:31 – Next generation’s “BS meter” and information overload53:15 – Faith, church messiness, and not confusing God with people58:58 – Church of the City Nolensville and spiritual awareness How to Connect to Nick and Jim -Nick’s site: nickwoodard.comNick on Instagram: @nickwoodardrealtorMostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast site: mmtbp.com #MiddleTennessee #NashvilleRealEstate #TennesseeRealEstate #FranklinTN #RealtorLife #RealEstateAgent #RealEstatePodcast#TennesseeLiving #MoveToTennessee #OutOfStateBuyers #LandInvesting#RealEstateInvesting #SocialMediaMarketing #SmallBusiness #FamilyAndFaith

    1h 3m
  7. Healing Seizures with Holistic Medicine w/Hallie Schnell :: Ep 49 The 615 Podcast

    Apr 2

    Healing Seizures with Holistic Medicine w/Hallie Schnell :: Ep 49 The 615 Podcast

    Veteran Nashville realtor and host Nick Woodard sits down with his former client turned holistic health coach, Hallie Schnell, for a candid conversation about how a family medical crisis radically changed her view of modern medicine. Hallie shares her journey from NICU nurse and nurse practitioner to holistic health coach, after her young son’s unexplained seizures led to dead ends in the traditional healthcare system. She opens up about questioning vaccines, discovering parasites, mold, and heavy metals as root causes, and how frequency medicine and muscle testing helped her son become seizure free. They dive into: Why COVID and the rapid vaccine rollout sparked Hallie’s skepticism about mainstream medicineHow her son’s seizures exposed the limits of specialists, medications, and the hospital systemWhat parasites, mold, and heavy metals are doing to our bodies (and kids) without us knowingHow frequency medicine, muscle testing, and emotional work actually function in real lifeThe emotional roots of physical symptoms and why talk therapy is sometimes not enoughThe impact of EMFs, WiFi, 5G and AirPods on sleep, mood, and long-term healthBalancing traditional and holistic medicine without living in fearWhy she believes Big Pharma is structurally incentivized to keep people sick, not well If you have ever felt like “the tests are normal, but I still feel terrible,” this episode will challenge how you think about health, healing, and who is really in charge of your wellness. Timed highlights: 0:00 Nick’s intro and how he met Hallie as a real estate client1:40 Hallie’s background as a NICU nurse and nurse practitioner5:26 Why she left conventional medicine to become a holistic health coach6:09 COVID, vaccines, and the first cracks in her faith in the system13:17 The day her 2-year-old son had his first seizure18:23 Frustrations with top neurologists and “it’s just your anxiety”20:56 Discovering parasites, mold, heavy metals and holistic answers25:05 What parasite cleanses are and why kids are so affected31:11 What is frequency medicine and muscle testing in plain English39:21 Emotional trauma, pain in the body, and neuro emotional technique45:25 Anxiety, SSRIs, brain zaps, and why so many young people are medicated54:35 Big Pharma, money, and how the system is structurally broken58:13 EMFs, WiFi, 5G, AirPods, and why Hallie killed the WiFi at home1:01:40 Life in Middle Tennessee and the birth of Helix Health1:03:14 Where to find Hallie online and work with her virtually#HolisticHealth #HolisticMedicine #FrequencyMedicine #NaturalHealing #ParasiteCleanse #MoldToxicity #ChildHealth #SeizureRecovery #AlternativeMedicine #GutHealth #BigPharma #FunctionalHealth #NashvillePodcast #615Podcast #HelixHealth #HallieSnell #NickWoodard

    1h 4m
  8. Exposing The Religion Business w/ Chris Ayoub :: Ep 48 The 615 Podcast

    Mar 26

    Exposing The Religion Business w/ Chris Ayoub :: Ep 48 The 615 Podcast

    Veteran realtor and host Nick Woodard sits down with combat veteran, entrepreneur, and executive producer of the docu-series “The Religion Business,” Chris Ayoub, for a raw conversation about faith, money, and corruption inside religious institutions. Chris breaks down how the nonprofit system really works, why religious nonprofits operate in a “dark hole” with almost no financial transparency, and how billions in donations are potentially wasted, abused, or stolen every year. They unpack tithing, housing allowances, megachurch real estate empires, and how spiritual manipulation keeps people giving without asking questions. The conversation takes an even darker turn as Chris previews Season 2 of “The Religion Business,” focused on child trafficking, child abuse, grooming at camps, and why our government massively underfunds the fight against crimes against children. They discuss Tim Tebow’s work, law enforcement’s limitations, and why the true body of Christ must rise up and take responsibility. Along the way, Nick and Chris wrestle with questions of personal faith, institutional trust, reading the Bible cover to cover, and what it really means to follow Jesus in a world where both government and church systems are failing the most vulnerable. If you’ve ever felt uneasy about where your tithe dollars go, questioned megachurch lifestyles, or worried about your kids in today’s world, this episode will shake you, challenge you, and give you a framework for taking your faith and your stewardship back. Listen in to learn:– The difference between secular and religious nonprofits– How religious status creates massive financial loopholes– The reality behind tithing, housing allowances, and megachurch money– Why child trafficking and abuse are being ignored at scale– How to reclaim a personal, direct faith in God and be a better steward of your money and your family #The615Podcast #ChrisAyoub #TheReligionBusiness #ChurchTransparency #Tithing #Megachurch #ChildTrafficking #ProtectOurKids #FaithNotReligion #NashvillePodcast

    1h 2m
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A Podcast about Nashville's entrepreneurs and leaders of business. Fifteen year veteran Realtor, Nick Woodard was raised right here in Williamson County, Tennessee. Graduate of Brentwood High School and Middle Tennessee State University, his roots were firmly planted here many years ago. Growing up in the Nashville area has provided him a vast knowledge and love for “The 615.” Understanding that he was extremely fortunate to be raised in such an incredible area, he has made it his passion to help others call Middle Tennessee “home.” Nick is married to his beautiful wife Kathryn and is the proud father of 3.

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  • Creator
    Nick Woodard
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The 615 Podcast

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