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. JAN 23

    Ryan Williams | Why Entrepreneurship is Harder Than Being a Navy SEAL, Apparel Manufacturing, Relationships

    Ryan Williams is Founder of Industry Threadworks and Archive 3PL, an apparel manufacturing company, and a warehousing fulfillment service, respectively. He is a former Navy SEAL who pursued the path of entrepreneurship with prior ventures in apparel and fitness equipment. In this conversation, we discuss what it’s like working with his wife as CEO, relationship dynamics in business, and what drove him to become a Navy SEAL and entrepreneur. We also talk about what he’s learned about leadershi...

    1h 11m

  2. 12/26/2024

    2024 Reflection & Q4 Guest Highlights | The Nichols and Dimez Show

    This episode is an audio exclusive personal reflection on 2024 and Q4 guest highlight recap (October through December). Chapters:00:00 - My Reflection on 2024 08:34 - Shawne Merriman - Full episode09:57 - David Meltzer - Full episode13:38 - Taylor Cavanaugh - Full episode16:24 - Juan Leija - Full episodePartners:JNGL ATHLETICO: https://jnglathletico.com?sca_ref=5391573.ojJfvDfSXJ Use code NICHOLSANDDIMEZ for 15% offFollow Chris Nichols:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholsa...

    19 min

  3. 12/19/2024

    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

  4. 12/05/2024

    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

  5. 11/07/2024

    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

  6. 10/10/2024

    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

  7. 10/03/2024

    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

  8. 09/26/2024

    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
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Nichols and Dimez Show
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