The Unscripted Climb

Chris Beecham and Natalie Micale

Welcome to The Unscripted Climb. This is the podcast where business gets real and the filters get left at the door. Hosted by Chris Beecham, a no-fluff entrepreneur who’s sold plasma to keep the lights on, and Natalie Micale, a branding expert who’s built more than her fair share of empires from scratch. We’re here to talk about what actually happens behind the highlight reels. This isn’t your manifest your best life show. This is for the founders, leaders, and business owners who’ve white-knuckled their way through growth, failure, reinvention, and maybe a public meltdown or two. Why Listen? Because behind every shiny brand is a messy middle. We ask the questions most podcasts won’t What was your biggest screw-upHow close were you to quittingAnd what kept you from walking awayWhat You’ll Hear: • Wild origin stories • Marketing disasters and comebacks • Real-talk sales advice • Team dynamics that don’t make it into LinkedIn posts • And the kind of lessons you only learn after failing hard Our Vibe? Dry humor. Sharp insights. Candid convos with zero corporate gloss. If you're tired of recycled advice and ready for the honest version of entrepreneurship, you're in the right place. Subscribe and join the climb. Awkward stumbles and all.

  1. Neil Galas- Real Estate Investor

    JAN 22

    Neil Galas- Real Estate Investor

    Send us a text In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, Neil Galas breaks down one of the most common (and expensive) mistakes young adults make: committing to college without first exploring real-world work and career options.  Neil argues that jumping straight into college often delays clarity instead of creating it. Instead, he encourages young people to spend time working — especially in challenging, physical labor jobs — to better understand their strengths, limits, work ethic, and long-term goals.  This conversation is a reality check for students, parents, and anyone questioning whether the traditional “college first” path actually makes sense for everyone.  What you’ll learn in this episode:  • Why most young adults don’t actually know what they want yet — and why that’s okay  • How real-world experience can provide faster career clarity than classrooms  • The hidden value of physical labor jobs in building discipline and perspective  • Why slowing down before college can prevent regret and wasted money  • How hard work can quickly teach you what you don’t want long-term  If you’re a student feeling pressure to decide your future, a parent trying to guide without pushing, or someone who took the long way around and learned the hard way — this episode will hit home.  Sound bite worth hearing twice:  “Go find the hardest physical labor job you can.”  Subscribe for more honest conversations about careers, entrepreneurship, and figuring life out without pretending anyone has it all solved.  💥 Want a free merch or brand audit? Just ask. No pressure, just people helping people. 👉 Perch-Merch.com 👉 OhHelloAgency.co 🔗 Connect with Us: Chris Beecham on LinkedIn Natalie Micale on LinkedIn Check out our podcast website here

    55 min
  2. Daine Patton: From Pest Control to Building a Wildlife Business

    10/16/2025

    Daine Patton: From Pest Control to Building a Wildlife Business

    Send us a text In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, Christopher Beecham and Natalie Micale sit down with Daine Patton, the founder of Bats to Rats, to talk about his wild ride from pest control rookie to wildlife management CEO—and the 100-pound transformation that changed his life. Daine opens up about becoming a dad at 19, navigating marriage and business, and how COVID ironically became one of his biggest growth opportunities. From hiring challenges to personal health battles, this episode is full of straight-up entrepreneurial truth and transformation. Whether you're scaling a service business, managing chaos at home, or trying to shed the weight (literal or metaphorical), this one hits hard. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: How Daine went from pest control to owning a wildlife removal businessWhy COVID-19 helped his business explodeThe leadership challenges of hiring (and firing) friendsHow he lost over 100 lbs and kept it offThe connection between discipline in fitness and business growthWhy starting small in personal development worksWhat it takes to lead a team when everything is on the line📌 Chapters (YouTube): 00:00 – Navigating Personal and Professional Life 08:28 – The Journey of Entrepreneurship 17:22 – Building a Team and Overcoming Challenges 26:45 – Health, Wellness, and Family Priorities 27:53 – The Turning Point: A Father's Reflection 32:20 – Commitment to Change: The Journey Begins 35:46 – Transforming Body and Mind: The Power of Weight Training 42:09 – Beyond Fitness: Personal Development and Business Growth 49:26 – Sharing the Journey: Leadership and Community Impact 💥 Want a free merch or brand audit? Just ask. No pressure, just people helping people. 👉 Perch-Merch.com 👉 OhHelloAgency.co 🔗 Connect with Us: Chris Beecham on LinkedIn Natalie Micale on LinkedIn Check out our podcast website here

    54 min
  3. Nathan Karaway- The Unfiltered Rise of Premier Brick

    10/09/2025

    Nathan Karaway- The Unfiltered Rise of Premier Brick

    Send us a text In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, Chris Beecham and Natalie Micale sit down with Nate Karaway, founder of Premier Brick, to talk about how a career built in corporate turned into a mission to build with literal grit. Nate shares his unfiltered entrepreneurial journey—from sports to the brick industry, from desk job to design consultancy. He breaks down how Premier Brick is more than just a materials supplier—it's a purpose-driven business focused on education, community impact, and passionate leadership. Expect stories about: Jumping from the comfort of corporate life into the fire of entrepreneurshipUsing brick to rebuild communities after disasterBuilding a team that actually wants to be thereAnd yes, what it means to “eat the frog” (figuratively speaking—we hope)This episode is packed with tactical takeaways and real talk for anyone scaling a business, chasing a vision, or just trying to survive the next client meeting. 📌 YouTube Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to the Unscripted Climb Podcast  01:56 - Nate Karaway's Entrepreneurial Journey  08:05 - The Birth of Premier Brick  11:56 - Navigating the Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship  18:55 - The Impact of Brick on Lives and Communities  24:05 - Building a Passionate Team  30:04 - Scaling a Design Consultancy  35:48 - Overcoming Challenges in Business Growth  39:59 - Vision for the Future of Premier Brick 💥 Want a free merch or brand audit? Just ask. No pressure, just people helping people. 👉 Perch-Merch.com 👉 OhHelloAgency.co 🔗 Connect with Us: Chris Beecham on LinkedIn Natalie Micale on LinkedIn Check out our podcast website here

    43 min

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Welcome to The Unscripted Climb. This is the podcast where business gets real and the filters get left at the door. Hosted by Chris Beecham, a no-fluff entrepreneur who’s sold plasma to keep the lights on, and Natalie Micale, a branding expert who’s built more than her fair share of empires from scratch. We’re here to talk about what actually happens behind the highlight reels. This isn’t your manifest your best life show. This is for the founders, leaders, and business owners who’ve white-knuckled their way through growth, failure, reinvention, and maybe a public meltdown or two. Why Listen? Because behind every shiny brand is a messy middle. We ask the questions most podcasts won’t What was your biggest screw-upHow close were you to quittingAnd what kept you from walking awayWhat You’ll Hear: • Wild origin stories • Marketing disasters and comebacks • Real-talk sales advice • Team dynamics that don’t make it into LinkedIn posts • And the kind of lessons you only learn after failing hard Our Vibe? Dry humor. Sharp insights. Candid convos with zero corporate gloss. If you're tired of recycled advice and ready for the honest version of entrepreneurship, you're in the right place. Subscribe and join the climb. Awkward stumbles and all.